In which program are the phases 'Heeling', 'Walking control', and 'Distance control' used?

In which program are the phases 'Heeling', 'Walking control', and 'Distance control' used?

• A. USPCA
• B. NPCA
• C. AKC
• D. NADAC

Answer: (A)

These phases reflect different facets of controlled obedience used in working-dog training. Heeling tests the dog’s precision and consistency when staying at the handler’s left side and moving at a steady, predictable pace, emphasizing tight positioning and smooth gait. Walking control takes that idea further into ongoing movement, requiring the dog to maintain the heel position as pace, direction, and turns change, showing reliable focus and coordination. Distance control shifts the test to the dog’s ability to respond to commands from a distance, proving the dog’s reliability and the handler’s ability to manage the team even when they aren’t in close range. This combination of drills is characteristic of the USPCA obedience program, which centers on police/K-9 style work and uses these named phases to assess how well the dog and handler communicate, control, and perform in varied situations.

These phases reflect different facets of controlled obedience used in working-dog training. Heeling tests the dog’s precision and consistency when staying at the handler’s left side and moving at a steady, predictable pace, emphasizing tight positioning and smooth gait. Walking control takes that idea further into ongoing movement, requiring the dog to maintain the heel position as pace, direction, and turns change, showing reliable focus and coordination. Distance control shifts the test to the dog’s ability to respond to commands from a distance, proving the dog’s reliability and the handler’s ability to manage the team even when they aren’t in close range. This combination of drills is characteristic of the USPCA obedience program, which centers on police/K-9 style work and uses these named phases to assess how well the dog and handler communicate, control, and perform in varied situations.