Newfoundland Water Rescue - Water Dog & Water Rescue Dog Regulations
Purpose
The NCA Water Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the abilities of purebred Newfoundland dogs in an aquatic environment. Historically, the Newfoundland has functioned as a working companion to humans in draft and water rescue work. Members of the breed have participated in many heroic water rescues. NCA water tests are not a competition; rather, they demonstrate natural ability and skills acquired through training, and they emphasize teamwork between dog and handler in simulated work and rescue situations. The ideal working relationship is a balance of controlled performance and natural independence. Dogs should display not only efficiency in accomplishing their tasks, but also willingness and enjoyment in their work.
Section 1. Application for Tests
Section 2. Duties Of the Water Test Committee
Section 3. Qualifications of Judges
Section 4. Dogs Eligible to Compete
Section 5. Dogs that May Not Compete
Section 6. Test Disqualifications
Section 7. Handling a Dog
Section 8. Bitches in Season
Section 9. Unentered Dogs
Section 10. Entering at Own Risk
Section 11. Judges Decisions
Section 12. Entry Limitation
Section 13. Entry in Junior Division
Section 14. Entry in Senior Division
Section 15. Qualifying Performance & Awards
Section 16. Changes of Judges, etc.
Section 17. Stewards
Section 18. Test Site Conditions
Section 19. Spectators
Section 20. Emergency Provisions
Section 21. Personal Flotation Devices
Section 1. Standardized Judging
Section 2. Failed Exercises and Re-Judging
Section 3. Dog or Person in Distress
Section 4. Judges' Record Forms
Section 5. Entrant's Evaluation
Section 6. Catalog Order
Section 7. Use of Leash
Section 8. Required Equipment
Section 9. Commands, Signals and Encouragement
Section 10. Praise
Section 11. Handling Between Exercises
Section 12. Pretest Swim and Training on the Grounds
Section 13. Interference and Double Handling
Section 14. Complaints and Discipline
Section 15. Qualifying and non Qualifying Performance
Section 16. Suggested Time Limits
