How many points is the 'call off' phase valued at?

How many points is the 'call off' phase valued at?

• A. 5 points
• B. 15 points
• C. 10 points
• D. 20 points

Answer: (C)

The call off phase measures the dog’s ability to disengage on command, which is a clear test of impulse control and the handler’s communication. A clean release under distraction shows solid self-control and reliable obedience, making it a mid-range but essential skill in the overall performance. Ten points reflect that balance: it’s important and challenging enough to earn a solid portion of the score, but typically not as demanding as the most intense phases. If the value were much lower, it wouldn’t reward proper release behavior; if it were much higher, it would overstate the difficulty compared with other tasks in the sequence. So the call off phase is valued at ten points.

The call off phase measures the dog’s ability to disengage on command, which is a clear test of impulse control and the handler’s communication. A clean release under distraction shows solid self-control and reliable obedience, making it a mid-range but essential skill in the overall performance.

Ten points reflect that balance: it’s important and challenging enough to earn a solid portion of the score, but typically not as demanding as the most intense phases. If the value were much lower, it wouldn’t reward proper release behavior; if it were much higher, it would overstate the difficulty compared with other tasks in the sequence. So the call off phase is valued at ten points.