Week 4 – Alternative Assignment

Run 1: Lost Item Recovery

Lost Item Challenge Game 6 – Roll of the Dice

This run combines:

  • Lost Item Challenge Game 1: Distance
  • Lost Item Challenge Game 6: Silence

All Lost Item Challenge Rules Apply, including search area expectations and handling requirements.

Requirements for this challenge:

Number of hides: 2

  • One hide must be elevated to 36″
  • One hide must be elevated to 24″
  • Include:
    • 4 distraction articles (in addition to standard distractors)
    • 1 food distractor
    • 1 toy distractor
    • 1 neutral distractor

Time:

  • 2:00.0 course time
  • This run will be judged as Lost Item Challenge Game 6

Additional Requirement:

  • The distance line must be clearly defined in the search area video

Handling:

  • May be completed on or off lead

Run 2: Lost Item Online Specialist Small Item

Large Area

This run follows the structure of a Lost Item Online Specialist search using Small category items.

Requirements for this challenge:

Course Time: 2:30.0

  • Search area: 500–750 square feet
  • Number of hides: 1
  • Include:
    • 1 similar-sized like item from the Small category
  • Hide placement:
    • Must be elevated and inaccessible at 24″

Distractors:

  • No additional distractors required

Handling:

  • All Lost Item Online Specialist rules apply

Time:

  • 2:00.0 course time
  • This run will be judged as Lost Item Item Specialist Small Item

What We’re Looking For

  • Clear discrimination between target and like items
  • Thoughtful handling and effective search strategy
  • Strong commitment to source
  • Clean, confident final response

Reminders

  • Ensure your video clearly shows:
    • The search area
    • Hide placement
    • All distraction items (where applicable)
  • Maintain continuous video with no edits or cuts

This alternate assignment maintains the same level of difficulty and intent as the primary challenge while offering flexibility in setup and environment.