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2004 Draft Test
October 3, 2004
Luther Burbank Park
The Newfoundland Club of America Draft Test is a series of exercises intended to develop and demonstrate the abilities of Newfies in a working situation.
The Draft Test is comprised of six exercises. All exercises must be passed to earn the NCA Draft Dog title (DD).
A team of dogs who has each earned a DD title may enter the Team Division. The team must share a cart and work together as a single dog. If successful, each dog earns the NCA Team Draft Dog (TDD) title.
Draft Test Exercises:
Basic Control
Harnessing, Hitching & Equipment Check
Maneuvering and Basic Commands
Freight Load
Distance Freight Haul
Intriguing Distraction
An Introduction to Canine Carting by Beth Ostrander