Doggie Olympics Rules

Doggie Fashion Show

Owners bring their dogs dressed up in their own costume. Open to all sizes and ages.

Objective

To show off puppy personalities and doggie style.

Rules

·         Dog will take turns walking or being carried down the runway by the owner.

·         Dogs must be on a leash, even if carried.

Scoring

Most Adorable ~ They may not be glamorous, but they are loving and sweet.

Best Theme ~ Based on the theme: Spring Fling

Best Look-A-Like ~ You know what they say over time... 

Funniest ~ A class to judge the dog (and owner) on their entertaining attire.

Judges’ Instructions

Set up red carpet runway.

Place judges in the center of the arena facing the end of the runway.

Awards

First, second, third in each category

Supplies

Runway

Rip Van Winkle Sleep-off

Dog lying down the longest without moving (up to 60 sec.) wins. Heads cannot flop, ears cannot wiggle or tails wag. Owners can pet, stroke and coo to their dogs during competition. Open to all sizes and ages.

Objective

To see which dog can lie down the longest without moving (up to 60 sec.).

Rules

·         Heads cannot flop, ears cannot wiggle or tails wag.

·         Owners can pet, stroke and coo to their dogs during competition.

·         Owners can supply a blanket or towel to lie on.

·         Dogs must be on a leash.

Scoring

During each 60-second period, each dog that moves will be eliminated until the winners are determined.

Judges’ Instructions

none

Awards

First, second, third

Supplies

Stopwatch

Lullaby music on cd

Blankets optional (supplied by owner)

Ball Lottery

Dogs retrieve balls that have been numbered. The dog that collects the highest total wins.

Objective

To see which dog can earn the most points retrieving balls.

Rules

·         Balls will be laid out at one end of the course. Dogs will be assigned a home position.

·         On the signal of the MC, the dogs will retrieve as many balls (one at a time) as possible during the time allotted and return them to their home position.

·         Owners cannot touch or kick the balls until they’ve been carried by the dog past to the home position, but owners can accompany their dogs to the balls.

·         Dogs must be on a leash.

Scoring

Add the value of each ball retrieved by each dog.

Judges’ Instructions

Draw home base line where dogs should drop off the balls.

Note that the balls will be reused after each group.

Awards

First, second, third for most points (not most balls) retrieved.

Supplies

Tennis balls (same color)

Markers

Peanut Butter Lick

Who can empty the spoon of peanut butter the fastest? Did we mention the spoon’s handle is in the owner’s mouth? No hands allowed! Owner kneels on the ground and on the signal of the MC puts the padded spoon in their mouth. As soon as the dog has finished, stand up and hold the spoon in the air. Spoons must be empty of peanut butter. First three win. Divided into two height categories.

Objective

To see which dogs in each size category can empty the spoon of peanut butter the fastest.

Rules

·         No hands allowed!

·         Owner kneels on the ground. On the signal of the MC, he or she puts the peanut butter spoon in their mouth.

·         As soon as the dog has finished, stand up and hold the spoon in the air. Spoons must be empty of peanut butter.

·         Dogs must be on a leash.

Scoring

First three in each size category win: first, second, third place.

Judges’ Instructions

Divide dogs into categories by size: up to 22", and over 22” at withers (top of the shoulder).

Awards

Small dogs: First, second, third

Large dogs: First, second, third

Supplies

Peanut butter

Plastic spoons

Wipies

Yard stick

Red Light, Green Light

You played it as a child, now play it with your dog! Owners heel their dogs on green and sit their dog on red.

Objective

To see which dog can play the game by heeling on green and sitting on red.

Rules

·         Dogs will line up at one end of the arena. When the MC says “green,” dogs and owners will walk forward. When the MC says “red” dogs must stop and sit. Dogs who do not sit on red will be eliminated until the last three remain.

·         Dogs must be on a leash.

Scoring

During the game, each dog that moves will be eliminated until the winners are determined.

Judges’ Instructions

Draw line for the owners and dogs to begin from.

Awards

First, second, third.

Supplies

None

Temptation Tower

In this race against the clock, you have one minute to stack as many biscuits as you can into a tower of tasty dog treats. But there is an added challenge! You must build this tower of treats in front of your dog! If your dog eats any of the biscuits, you and your dog will be eliminated from the game. If your tower falls down, you can rebuild until time runs out. The winner is the dog and handler team with the most number of biscuits in their tower!

Objective

To see which dog can earn the most points retrieving balls.

Rules

·         Owners have one minute to stack as many biscuits as they can into a tower of tasty dog treats.

·         Dogs who eats any of the biscuits will be eliminated from the game.

·         If your tower falls down, you can rebuild until time runs out.

·         Dogs must be on a leash.

Scoring

The winner is the dog and owner team with the most number of biscuits in their tower.

Judges’ Instructions

Dogs must be seated or lying 12 inches from the paper plate with their tower.

Awards

First, second, third for tallest uneaten tower.

Supplies

Doggie biscuits

Paper plates