Dogs who are six (6) months of age or older may be registered with CDSP.
Any breed of dog including mixed breeds and disabled dogs may be registered.
NOTE: Disabled dogs must not be in pain in order to compete.
Dogs must have a CDSP registration number prior to competing in a trial.
Dog Registration Form
NOTE: Complete the easy-to-use PDF form then print and submit with payment
to CDSP.
Companion Dog Sports Program (CDSP) offers three (3) levels of obedience classes
to exhibitors: Novice, Open and Utility.
All dogs must start in Novice regardless of any other competition titles they may have
received in other registries.
List of Exercises by Level:
Register Your Dog
NOVICE
On Lead Heeling
Off Lead Figure 8
Moving Stand for Exam
Recall over Bar Jump
Honor Stay
UTILITY A
Signals
Scent Discrimination
Directed Jumping
Directed Retrieve
Moving Stand and Exam
UTILITY B ORDER #1
Signals
Off Lead Heeling
Running Broad Jump
Scent Discrimination
Retrieve on the Flat
Baseball (Bonus)
UTILITY B ORDER #2
Drop On Recall
Off Lead Figure 8
Moving Stand for Exam
Directed Retrieve
Retrieve Over High Jump
Baseball (Bonus)
UTILITY B ORDER #3
Directed Jumping
Directed Retrieve
Off Lead Heeling
Recall over Bar Jump
Seek Back
Baseball (Bonus)
Class Information
OPEN A/B
Off Lead Heeling
Go Out, Turn and Sit
Running Broad Jump
Drop On Recall
Retrieve on the Flat
Retrieve Over High Jump
Additional Documents
General Exhibitor
Information
General Judging
Guidelines
Novice
Class
Open
Class
Utility
Class
Exercise
Modification Form
Jump Height Chart
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OPEN C ORDER #1
Off Lead Heeling
Running Broad Jump
Drop On Recall
Retrieve on the Flat
Retrieve Over High Jump
Go Out, Turn and Sit
OPEN C ORDER #2
Go Out, Turn and Sit
Retrieve Over High Jump
Retrieve on the Flat
Drop On Recall
Off Lead Heeling
Running Broad Jump
OPEN C ORDER #3
Drop On Recall
Off Lead Heeling
Running Broad Jump
Retrieve Over High Jump
Retrieve on the Flat
Go Out, Turn and Sit
Positive Experience from a Fellow Exhibitor:
“In the spring of 2011, I attended an introductory CDSP seminar with Joan Klingler as the presenter.
I have competed successfully in Rally Obedience, but have been hesitant to enter the traditional obedience arena, because
it just doesn't look like the dogs or handlers are having much fun. It's much too lock-step precision for my liking. I want a
positive and enjoyable experience for my dogs and myself.
After the CDSP seminar, I thought this may be a good venue to practice a more traditional approach and have fun with my
dogs at the same time.
Our first competition was this past December. Every person, including Judges, volunteers and exhibitors, was friendly,
supportive, and encouraging. We earned our Novice title in 3 trials and are now working toward our Novice Championship. I
strongly urge more people to try this "kinder and gentler" obedience competition.”
Beth Tauser
Wellsville, PA
