Before this level
A dog needs a pass at OL1 before it enrolls at DL1.
What the trainer scores
The 5 sections add up to 100 points, and 75 is a pass.
A. Hunt drive
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Hunt driveStrong hunt drive, independent searching, and the motivation to work an odor to its source. |
25 |
| Section total | 25 |
|---|
B. Odor recognition
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Odor recognitionRecognises the target odor, holds a consistent interest in it, and ignores non-target distractions. |
25 |
| Section total | 25 |
|---|
C. Search behavior
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Search behaviorRoom, box and container searches, a first introduction to vehicles, and searches indoors and outdoors. |
20 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
D. Indication reliability
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Indication reliabilityA clear final response, a consistent indication, and the indication held until the reward. |
20 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
E. Environmental stability
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Environmental stabilityConfident in unfamiliar places and on new surfaces. |
10 |
| Section total | 10 |
|---|
After this level
A pass at DL1 is a requirement of DL2.
See also
