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The $10,000
Dog Training Challenge

Rule Number 1.
First and foremost, the Challenger(s) must use a dog training method/technique that is fundamentally different from Doggie Do Right! Dog Training's methods/techniques 'Tap-N-Tell^sm", a method based on negative reinforcement.

This means that if you are a trainer that has an approach that claims that collars, leashes and corrections are "wrong or evil or cruel or inhumane or mean" then, this contest is for YOU.

If you are a trainer that considers himself/herself "anti-correction collar" or "anti-corrections of any sort" then this challenge is for YOU.

If you consider yourself a clicker training, or a food trainer, or a cookie pusher or a dog whisper or a dog talker or a psychic dog trainer, or a new age dog trainer or an energy dog trainer or a massage only dog trainer or a trainer that uses ropes/feathers or any sort of unique method to train dogs.....then, this challenge is created especially for YOU.

If you are a trainer whose methodology is based on concepts of Koehler, Woodhouse, Kilcommons, Margolis, Volhard, Monks of New Skete or any other traditional training method using choke chains, prongs and leash corrections; then this challenge is for YOU.

The Challenger(s) must submit a detailed description of his/her training techniques for validation purposes. This submission must be on paper, with additional training footage illustrating the trainer's method on a video or on CD. The Challenger(s) must use the technique that is submitted for review during the training challenge.

Rule Number 2:
Time Limit of Four (4) Hours. This does not include the time needed for the final "Train Off" between the two or more competing trainers.

NOTE: There will be a mandatory break for both dogs and trainers, between hours 2 and 3. During this break the dogs will be rested, watered and if deemed appropriate by trainers and on-site vet, fed lightly. The duration of this break is one (1) hour.

Rule Number 3:
Each Trainer will be presented with three (3) dogs to train to preform specific behaviors by the end of the time limit.

Rule Number 4:
All participants will train dogs of similar sizes and temperaments. Please note that dogs that have critically injured people will not be presented for selection.

• DOG 1: A small or toy dog, under 25 pounds.
• DOG 2: A medium sized dog of 50-80 pounds.
• DOG 3: A large/giant sized dog of 90-100+ pounds.

Canine Qualifications:

• All dogs will display a generally untrained state.
• If dogs can't be found that match the above mentioned sizes, other suitable dogs of another size category will be substituted.
• Dogs and bitches will not have to be neutered or spayed.
• Dogs will be borrowed from a animal shelter, humane society, rescue group or other profit/non-profit canine rescue/welfare organization or person or a neutral private entity.
• At least one dog for each participant will show or have history of extreme dog aggression, but will otherwise be of sound mind and body.
• At least on dog for each participant will demonstrate the absent of "food or ball" drive/motivation, but other wise will be of sound mind and body.
• At least one dog for each participant may show little "pack drive" or will appear to be aloof or independent.
• At least one dog for each participant may show mild to moderate fearfulness.
• At least one dog may be from a breed that is generally considered to be "hard" to train. These breeds may be Chows, Akitas,Shiba Inus, sighthounds, scenthounds, terriers, Northern Sled Dog Breeds or other types of "difficult" breeds.
• All dogs will be estimated between 9 months and 5 years of age and in sound physical and mental health.

Rule Number 5:
All dogs will be selected by Ami Moore or an agent of Ami Moore. However, the Challenger (s) will have the first choice as to which dogs that he/she desire to work with for the contest.

Rule Number 6:
This challenge will take place in a public area located in either the City of Chicago, Lake County or Cook County. Location will be determined upon acceptance of challenge.

Rule Number 7:
In order to win, each of the three dogs must display an understanding of the following behaviors and the ability to do each behavior around 4 types of distractions during the final evaluation period, at the end of the training time period of four (4) hours.

The trainer whose three dogs most successfully complete the exercises will be declared the winner.

In the event of no clear winner, the winner will be decided by a "Train-Off". A Train-Off is a engineered of behaviors that nay trained dog should be able to complete. Each trainer will choose one of the three dogs at his disposal and attempt to complete the "Train-Off". Each activity will be scored Pass/Fail, the trainer whose dog achieves the most 'Pass' scores will be declared the winner.

The On-Leash Exercises:

1. Sit for Greeting a Human who will NOT touch dog, but speak to handler.
2. Sit for Greeting a Human with a trained dog. Humans and dogs will not touch, Handlers will verbally greet each other.
3. Walk with handler without pulling:
   a. alone for 30 feet while moving around assorted obstacles (chairs, tables, tires, coolers etc..) on course
   b. through a crowd of stationary people for 30 feet, with one handler with dog in sit
   
   The handler can interact with dog verbally and physically. Leash must demonstrate a U-shape at all times.
4. Down-Stay

The Agility Exercises:

1. The dog and handler must move over at least one bar jump together, with the dog at the handler's side.
2. The dog must cross either an A-Frame or a Dog Walk completely.
3. The dog must get on to an object (table/deck/rock) and either sit or down on it.

The Off-Leash Exercises

1. The dog must walk with the handler for 30-50 feet through obstacle course as above. Dog must be with in 2 feet of handler's left side. Handler can use verbal/physical prompts to encourage and guide dog.
2. Sit off leash maintain position for 1 minute.
3. Down off leash maintain position for 1 minute.
4. Go-Out and Sit or Down: to a table/rock/crate or other object at 20 feet.
5. Recall off-leash 30-50 ft., dog must sit by handler so that handler can touch collar.

The Distractions

1. Tennis Balls, one or many, may be still or in motion.
2. Dog Treats, one handful to unlimited amount. Scattered on ground within access of dog.
3. One Trained Dog
4. One Human with Trained Dog on Leash
5. One Human
6. The Environment!

Rule Number 8:
Acceptance of Challenge.

In order to accept the challenge the following must be done:

• The Challenger must submit in writing a signed, dated and notarized statement declaring his/her intention of proceeding with the challenge. In this statement the Challenger must agree to all of the terms as detailed on this webpage and submit a description of his/her training methods.
• The statement must be submitted by the United States Postal Service, Return Receipt Requested. This statement must be mailed to:

DOGGIE DO RIGHT! DOG TRAINING
POB 242
Highland Park, IL 60035

• After the Declaration is received, and the Challenger is notified that his dog training challenge has been accepted or declined, and at this time, when notified that his declaration has been accepted, the challenger must submit "Good Faith" money.
• " The Challenger must submit a $10,000 "Good Faith" personal check, money order, cashier's check payable to an escrow account with will be managed by the sponsor. The sponsor as of this time is unnamed.
• " If the challenge of the Challenger is accepted, the Challenger will be notified of sponsor and escrow account within four (4) weeks of receipt and acceptance by Doggie Do Right! Dog Training and/or Ami Moore of the declaration to proceed with the challenge. This "Good Faith" money must be sent through the US Post Office, with a Return Receipt Requested.
• " If the check does not clear, the challenger will loose by default.
• " Doggie Do Right Dog Training or/and Ami Moore will match the $10,000 and deposit it in the above mentioned escrow account.
• " Ami Moore or/and Doggie Do Right! Dog Training will retain all media reproduction rights of the event, as well as any sponsorship monies received in exchange for the promotion and organization of this event.
• " The Challenger agrees that Ami Moore or/and Doggie Do Right Dog Training will not be held accountable or liable for any damage or loss resulting from this event or from this challenge. Challenger agrees to sign an industry safety waiver/release.
• " In the Event that the challenger does not follow through with the challenge, abide by the stated rules, or does not show up for the event, for any reason, the challenger acknowledges that he will lose the "Good Faith" money of $10,000.00. In this case, the money will be relinquished from the escrow account to Ami Moore or Doggie Do Right Dog Training, as reparations for time, energy and money spent in the organization of this event.

Expiration Date: None

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