Obedience Regulations - American Kennel Club

Rally Judges’
Guidelines
CHAPTER 5
RALLY JUDGES’ GUIDELINES
THE JUDGES BOOK
Section 1. Check the Book. Prior to beginning the judging of each
class, check each book to ensure any additions or corrections have been
initialed by the trial secretary or superintendent.
Section 2. When Judging is Finished. Final scores may be recorded
in the official judge’s book by the table steward; however, the judge
must verify the scores and sign the book prior to awarding ribbons.
once judging is finished, judges must first ensure their judge’s books
are complete and all scores, times, absences, excusals or other necessary
information have been entered correctly. the judge must then sign
the judge’s book. the book, along with a copy of each course for the
completed class, is then returned to the trial secretary, rally chair or
superintendent who will scan the book for obvious omissions or oversights
that can be corrected immediately by the judge.
Section 3. Judge’s Score Sheets and Records. Judges are not required
to display or show exhibitors their individual worksheets. Judges will
retain complete control of their records (copies of worksheets, copies
of judge’s books, etc.) for at least six months in case such records are
required by the AKc in order to review the results of a particular class.
Section 4. Explanations and Errors. After the class is finished,
judges are not required to explain their scoring and should not enter into
a discussion with a dissatisfied exhibitor. Any person who thinks there
may have been a numerical error or an error in identifying a dog may
report the facts to one of the stewards, the judge, the superintendent or
to the show or trial secretary so that the matter may be checked.
Note: Excusals and Attack Situations-Judges should refer to the
Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 17 for information on the
excusal of a dog or disqualification for attacking situations.
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