Mondioring: a beginner's guide

Mondioring combines elements of French, Belgian and Dutch ring sports into one set of international rules. Each trial field is dressed with a theme, and the judge sets distractions so no two trials are the same.

A trial has three groups of exercises: obedience, jumps and protection. Helpers wear full suits. The dog must work through distractions and stop on command.

1. 1BrevetEntry certificate needed before Mondioring 1.
2. 2Mondioring 1First level, out of 200 points.
3. 3Mondioring 2Out of 300 points, with more exercises.
4. 4Mondioring 3The highest level, out of 400 points.

• Find a ring sport club and watch a training session or a trial.
• Work on obedience with distractions and on safe jumping.
• Aim for the brevet as your first goal.
• Rules change from time to time and differ between organisations. Check the current regulations with your club before you enter.

• Flat collar and a 1 to 2 metre lead
• Food rewards and a tug
• A crate for the car, and water
• Club membership; the club provides helpers and suits

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