K9 School Practice Exam

During the NPCA obedience test, when the handler gets to the drop off, is it allowed to sit and down, or just one?

One or the other Both Neither Only one at a time

Correct Answer:

One or the other

Explanation:

When you reach the drop-off, the test looks for clear, controlled signaling from the handler. You should cue a single, specific position for the dog to hold, not a combination. You’re allowed to choose either a sit or a down at that moment, but not both. This keeps the dog’s response simple and reliable, showing you can maintain control with a consistent signal under evaluative conditions. Picking one position and sticking with it also avoids confusing the dog with multiple simultaneous cues.

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