Obedience is a common Hound sport in Itona. In an obedience show a Hound demonstrates how well-trained and tempered it is, through a series of commands. Many handlers feel that obedience is one of the finest ways to demonstrate their training techniques.
Shows involve a handler issuing a series of commands and get progressively more challenging in upper level classes. Senior and Master level classes do not allow for verbal cues.
Traits
Temperament
Drive
Intelligence
Traits & Skills
Obedience Training
Handler Obedience Skill
Classes
Obedience classes are separated by level and sometimes sex.
Novice - Open to Hounds who have not achieved an NO title.
Senior - Open to Hounds that have achieved an NO title but not an MO title.
Master - Open to Hounds that have achieved an MO title.
Best in Trial - The top 4 Hounds from each class compete for the highest score at the trial.
Show Types
Standard - Standard obedience shows open to all Hounds.
Specialty - Obedience shows with specific restrictive entry requirements.
Points
The Hounds that place 1-4 in each class receive 1 obedience point. The Hound that wins best in trial receives an additional point.
Titles
Novice Obedience (NO) - A Hound with 5 or more obedience points.
Senior Obedience (SO) - A Hound with 25 or more obedience points.
Master Obedience (MO) - A Hound with 100 or more obedience points.