During that test, dogs must show their skills in hiking with people(might not be shown). There's the special harness, which looks like a backpack, what the dog wears, and where can be weighed. Can be shown, in climbing mountains and hills, and overcoming long distances. On the first course till the last, should be shown, pulling the backpack and overcoming small obstacles(small hill, same distance), then increasing longer and bigger ones.
PDN- Pack Dog Novice
PDX- Pack Dog Excellent
PDM- Pack Dog Master
Wall Climb events use a regulation padded wall, rope, and a horizontal tug toy on a magnetic or velcro quick release. In this event, the dog will be released by the handler to run, jump, and “climb” the wall to grab the toy.
Level 1 (FLEA I)
Level 2 (FLEA II)
Level 3 (FLEA III)
Level 4 (FLEA IV)
Spring Pole is a tug toy clipped on one or more bungee cords and hangs free in the air from a pole, tree limb, or other solid anchor point. The dog is released from an obedience command to bite and hold the tug until commanded to “out” or release the toy
SPN- Spring Pole Novice
SPO- Open
SPX- Excellent
SPM- Master