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PULLER Running

Performance time – 90 sec. The number of throws is not limited. Two Puller rings are used.
A competing pair of a dog and a handler begins its performance in the central zone – the start zone.
The countdown and the beginning of the performance begin only after a clear signal from a handler – double Puller clap (hit one Puller against another).
The performance comprises of alternately throwing the Puller rings in different directions, so that a dog catches a rolling ring in the catching zone and brings it to the start zone. The Puller rings are thrown by a handler one at a time, each time in the opposite directions.
A rolling ring – a Puller ring that rotates and moves relative to the surface, i.e. are in contact with each other.
A Puller is considered to be “rolling” until the ring completely lies on one of its sides on the field (force majeure option – the Puller ring is stuck somewhere without movement – is regarded as a fallen Puller). If a non-moving Puller lying on one of its sides, or stuck somewhere without movement, was set in motion by a dog or any other extraneous impact, then such a Puller is not considered as caught in movement.
A Puller after a throw from the start zone must touch the surface of the field at least once before being caught by the dog.
A Puller thrown from the start zone must cross the line separating the run-up zone and the catching zone between the flags/cones indicating the corners of the square of the run-up zone.
After throwing a Puller, the handler can exit the start zone and does not entail a loss of the score.
A throw is considered to be successful if made by a handler strictly from the start zone.
Within the start zone, a dog can leave a Puller on the ground or give it directly to the handler.
The performance ends after 90 seconds. If the handler managed to throw a Puller before the end of time was announced, then even after the final whistle or announcement of the performance time ending, the point will be counted if the dog successfully catches the ring and returns to the start area.

The scoring of points in the discipline PULLER Running:

Scoring in the Puller Running discipline:
- When a dog catches a moving Puller, behind the mark of the 10-meter run-up zone and returns the Puller to the start zone. A Puller must touch the surface of the field at least once before dog catches it – 1 p.
- A dog leaves the start zone before Puller double clap and the time begins with followed catching of Puller – 0 p.
- Catching a Puller that does not touch the field surface at least once – 0 p.
- If the dog lifts a non-moving Puller – 0 p.
- Puller caught within a 10-meter run-up zone – 0 p.
- Puller is dropped by a dog after catching outside the start area – 0 p.
- Puller touched the ground after successful catching and was outside the dog’s mouth – 0 p.
- The Puller did not cross the dividing line of the run-up zone and the catching zone between flags / cones – 0 p.
- Handler’s move to / for marking up lines of the performance area when throwing a Puller – 0 p.
- If the same Puller ring was thrown twice in a row, then the second throw is 0 p.
- If the Puller ring was thrown two times in a row in the same direction, then the second throw is 0 p.
Scoring in the discipline Puller Running Puppy category
- When a dog catches a moving Puller, behind the mark of the 10-meter run-up zone and returns the Puller to the start zone. A Puller must touch the surface of the field at least once before dog catches it – 1 p.
- A dog leaves the start zone before Puller double clap and the time begins with followed catching of Puller – 0 p.
- Catching a Puller that does not touch the field surface at least once – 0 p.
- If the dog lifts a non-moving Puller and brings it to the start zone – 1 p.
- Puller caught within a 10-meter run-up zone – 0 p.
- Puller was dropped by a dog after catching outside the start zone, but was brought to the start zone – 1 p.
- Puller touched the ground after successful catch, was outside the dog’s mouth and brought to the start zone – 1 p.
- A Puller did not cross the dividing line of the run-up zone and the catching zone between flags / cones – 0 p.
- Handler’s move to / for marking up lines of the performance area when throwing a Puller – 0 p.
- If the same Puller ring was thrown twice in a row, then the second throw is 0 p.
- If the Puller ring was thrown two times in a row in the same direction, then the second throw is 0 p.

PULLER Jumping

The performance area for this discipline is a playing field 10 x 10 m.
Performance time – 90 sec.
During the performance two Puller rings are used.
A competing pair of a dog and a handler begins its performance in a 10 x 10 m zone.
The countdown and the beginning of the performance start only after the handler clearly hits a Puller against another twice (double clap with Pullers).
The performance comprises of alternately grabbing one of the Pullers by dog with the two or four paws off the ground. While grabbing the Puller, the Puller must be in the handler’s hand. After grabbing the ring with the dog’s mouth, the Puller can be released from the handler’s hand.
During the performance, the dog should demonstrate a clear change of position with the left/right sides of the body when changing the Puller rings.
During the performance, the dog should make a predominantly horizontal jump with a marked movement towards the Puller ring.
Within the 10 x 10 m performance zone, the handler and dog are not restricted in movements.
Handler can stand on his knees, but so that no part of his body is used by the dog as a barrier/obstacle.
If an athlete uses any part of the body as a barrier for a dog, the judges have the right to impose restrictions on a team acting in a similar way: from dividing the overall result by 2 to disqualification in this discipline. Information on judging measures is announced to all participants before the start of the discipline.

The scoring system in the discipline Puller Jumping

A dog must make the maximum number of jumps with grabbing the Puller with a mouth.
Jump with grabbing and two paws off the ground – 1 p.
Jump with grabbing and four paws off the ground – 2 p.
Jump without grabbing – 0 p.
Jump without a clear grip – 0 p.
Vertical jump without marked change left/right sides of the body – 0 p.
Vertical jump without marked movement of a dog towards the Puller – 0 p.
Grab without a jump (separation of at least two paws from the ground) – 0 p.
Handler’s move to / for marking up lines of the performance area 10 x 10 m – 0 p.
If during the performance the dog grabbed the same Puller ring twice in a row, then the second Puller grip is 0 p.
If a dog did not grab the Puller ring and it was offered to it again once or repeatedly until it was grabbed with the mouth, then the result of the Puller ring grab is counted according to the rules.
Non-visible, weak pulling of a Puller by a dog with an incomplete mouth – 0 p.

Each dog, taking into account its breed, age or individual characteristics, may have a different density, strength and style of capture Puller.

Examples of Puller grips that are considered successful:

Scoring in the Puller Jumping discipline, Puppy category

A dog must make the maximum number of jumps or shifts with grabbing the Puller with mouth.
Jump with grab and two paws off the ground of – 2 p.
Puller ring change with a grip – 1 p.
Jump without a grip – 0 p.
Puller ring change without a grip – 0 p.
A grip without a jump (separation of at least two paws from the ground) / without changing the Puller ring – 0 p.

Handler’s move to / for marking up lines of the performance area 10 x 10 m – 0 p.

If during the performance a dog grabbed the same Puller ring twice in a row, then the second Puller grip is 0 p.
If a dog did not grab the Puller ring and it was offered to it again once or repeatedly until it was grabbed with a mouth, then the result of a Puller ring grab is counted according to the rules.

Determination of the winner with the same points among the participants:

Pairs that scored the same number of points will be provided a restart (re-run or re-jumping), depending on the discipline in which participants have with the same number of points.
Restart is carried out separately for each category and discipline, if necessary.
Restart is carried out only to determine the prize places (1st, 2nd and 3rd).
Puller Running Restart: make three Puller throws from the start zone using minimum time. Double clap Puller – the start of the countdown. From this moment, according to the rules of Puller Running the pair must make three throws of the Puller rings in the shortest time. Time stops when the dog has reached the start zone with at least one paw, returning the Puller after the 3rd throw.
In Puller Running Restart, the pair that scored more wins. With the same performance efficiency – the pair with the shortest time.
Puller Jumping Restart: make 10 jumps with the Puller grabbed with the mouth using minimum time. Double clap Puller – the start of the countdown. From this moment, the dog must make 10 jumps and grab the Puller with mouth. Time stops when the dog lands after the 10^th jump.

In Puller Jumping Restart, the pair with the most points wins. With the same number of points, the pair with the least time wins.

Errors, violations, disqualification

An athlete has a right to replace the damaged Puller. If during the performance a dog damaged it, the athlete has the right to replace the Puller at any time during his performance. To do this, he must pass the damaged Puller to the judge before continuing the performance. The time of performance in this case does not stop and the decision to replace the Puller remains at the discretion of the athlete. It is possible to replace the Puller outside the start area with the permission of the Head Judge of the competition.

If during the performance a dog has damaged the court, inside or outside the borders, but within the competition field, the performance stops immediately. An athlete must immediately eliminate the consequences of the incident, then when the athlete and his dog are ready to continue the performance, the timing continues from the moment it has stopped.
If during the performance a dog eases oneself, the timing immediately stops, the performance ends and the number of points received by the acting pair before the incident is counted. If the athlete does not eliminate the consequences of the incident, the team will be disqualified for this discipline.
Bitches in heat are allowed to compete. The performance of a pair in this case takes place after all participants and disciplines. The fact of estrus is considered from the first day up to 30 inclusively. Bitches in heat participate in the Restart to determine 1, 2 or 3 places last.
If an athlete has hidden the fact of his dog estrus from judges, the pair will be disqualified.
Sick dogs and pregnant bitches (from the 5th week of pregnancy) are also not allowed to compete in Dog Puller competitions.
Dogs with defects in development or structure (including acquired), but not causing problems to the dog or athlete during the performance (not leading to the risk of injury) and not having health problems are allowed to participate. Admission is determined on the spot by the Head Judge of the competition.
An athlete’s ill-treatment of a dog during the event, abusive language, open hostility to other competitors, as well as appearing on the competition field while intoxicated, shall be punished via disqualification.
Dogs with any kind of electronic collars, strict collars, choke chain, harnesses and with items of equipment (clothing) that interfere free movement are not allowed during the competition.
During the performance it is prohibited to reward a dog with food.
Only the Puller can be in the hands of the competing athlete or within the start area.
Only one pair of competitors can be on the field during the competition: an athlete and a dog, not counting the team of judges. No one may intentionally touch a dog or Puller, except for a dog’s handler, during a team’s performance. Violation is recorded by the Head Judge of the competition; the adoption of further decisions is also determined by Head Judge.
Dog aggression is unacceptable during competitions. If a dog shows signs of aggression towards a person or another dog in the field seen by the Head Judge (before, during, and after performances, but till the end of the award ceremony), the dog and the athlete are disqualified, their result equates to 0.
Disputes with a panel of judges, contesting results and appeals are prohibited at any time.

Safety Technique

Throw a puller from the top, from behind the ear. It is desirable to hold with three fingers.

When jumping, direct the dog to jump behind the puller horizontally, not vertically, as “candles”. Landing after vertical jumps can negatively affect the joints of your dog. The judges have the right to stop the performance of the athlete, if the manner of jumping will be considered dangerous for the dog.
After capture a puller by a dog, it is not recommended to turn the dog in the air too abruptly, putting a jerky load on the cervical region. Such a technique can be considered by the judge as unsafe for the dog and measures can be taken at the discretion of the judge.
The puller shape protects the hand from accidental bites, but at the same time the puller must be held correctly, wrist is pointing down, and the elbow is pointing up. This position of the hand, when performing jumping exercises, is right and safe for a dog handler. Handler’s wrist always looks at the dog direction.

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