Rules

All rules applying to standard NASDA events apply to online submissions. See the NASDA Master Handbook for breakdown of deductions and rules.

All points earned in the Urban Locating Online Title program are combined with in person Urban Locating competition results.  Dogs may earn all or part of their Urban Locating I and Urban Locating II titles from the Online Title program.

Video Requirements

Train at your own pace, and video when you feel prepared.  After you have a video of what you feel to be a passing run, upload the clip to Youtube or Vimeo.  The video should be continuous – ie/ your walkthrough should be followed by the time it takes you to get your dog, and then your run including the final “yes” call and reward time. 

Quarry for Online Titles

•  Exhibitors may use two (2) gerbils OR one (1) domestic rats provided the quarry is legal in their region
• Quarry cages should ensure the safety of the quarry.  NASDA quarry cages are preferred but other quarry cages designed to keep dogs and live quarry safe may be utilized provided they fall in the context below:
  • Minimum Size:  9”L x 9”W x 9”H x 9”D
  • Maximum Size:  11”L x 11”W x 11”H x 9”D”
  • Quarry should be visible on at least one side through secure mesh / wire
  • Material should be wood, wire or metal

All entries require three elements: 

1. Course walkthrough – including start line and hide location, as well as distractor locations
2. Quarry Safety – verbal and visual verification of the type of quarry and quarry cage, can be shown in course walkthrough
3. Run video – including behaviour at the start line

 Complete an entry form for each dog.  If you are doing multiple entries for the same dog, you can indicate the number of video submissions on a single entry form. 

Urban Locating Online Specialist (ULO-ST)

Maximum course time: 2:00

Minimum Qualifying Score: 20

Novel Locations: 10

The Urban Locating Online Specialist title is an endurance-style challenge to test the dogs versatility and commitment to live quarry. 

Urban Locating Online Specialist title requires 10 qualifying scores –  2 qualifying runs in each challenge listed below.  Each search must be completed in a new/novel search area.  You may not utilize videos submitted for individual level titles.