A training evaluation decides whether a dog holds a level of Manalo K9 University. The trainer scores every item of the level, and the points add up to 100.
Contents
Scoring
A level splits its points into sections, and each section into items. Each item has its own maximum. The article of each level lists every item and its points.
- OL1 Certified Foundation Dog: 5 sections, 100 points
- OL2 Certified Obedience Dog: 5 sections, 100 points
- OL3 Certified Advanced Obedience Dog: 5 sections, 100 points
- PL1 Certified Protection Dog Level 1: 5 sections, 100 points
- PL2 Certified Protection Dog Level 2: 5 sections, 100 points
- PL3 Certified Protection Dog Level 3: 5 sections, 100 points
- DL1 Certified Detection Foundation Dog: 5 sections, 100 points
- DL2 Certified Operational Detection Dog: 7 sections, 100 points
- DL3 Certified Executive Detection Dog: 7 sections, 100 points
Pass mark
A dog passes a level with 75 of 100 points or more. Every level uses the same pass mark.
Grades
The score puts the result in one grade. A passing grade comes with a certificate on the dog's IAGD profile, with the grade and the score.
| Grade | Score | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction | 90 to 100 | Yes |
| Merit | 85 to 89 | Yes |
| Pass | 75 to 84 | Yes |
| Not Yet Certified | 0 to 74 | No |
Automatic failure
These events end the evaluation without a certificate, whatever the score.
On every track
- Unprovoked aggression toward people
- Dangerous aggression toward dogs
- Extreme fear preventing evaluation
- Repeated escape attempts
- Unsafe handling risk
- Failure to complete the assessment
On the protection track
- Loss of control during protection work
- Handler inability to control the dog
When a dog does not pass
The owner sees the score of every item, and the dog can take the level again.
