Hey Wendy,

Thanks for the explanation! Always good to learn about other countries. CCD
sounds like a good level to have. Our obedience system is a bit different to
yours but it kinda sounds like a cross between our CD (cos of the stand for
exam stuff) with our Special Beginners class. Sounds great!n Our CGC is just
new here. There is 4 levels (basic, bronze, silver and gold) they are not
yet titles but the kennel club is hoping to make them titles. We have 15
people doing CGC at my obedience club (which is huge as I belong to a small
club).

The only obedience 'titles' we can get here are CDX, TCQ (by winning each
obedience class - there are 5) and of course OB/OB Gr CH. So far only one
weim in NZ has gained Ob Ch.... so its a pretty hard task!

Our 'tracking' tests are different to yours - they involve obedience,
'agility' and tracking elements so are called 'working trials' - thus the
titles are different (UD/UDX, WD/WDX then TD/TDX). Once you are are a champ
in any of the dog sports you can keep entering (and can gain the title grand
champ) which is great. That's really sad your tracking champs can no longer
enter - but good that they are making a new test!

Well, congratulations on your success!
All the best with training Lara up for CD and Zed!

Cheers,

Rachael


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