Hand Signals For Obedience Trials?

[squeak]

I am toying with the idea of entering obedience trials in the future. I am interested to find out from people who trial what hand signals they use for the sit, down/drop and stand, at a distance and how these might vary from the ones that they use during a heeling pattern, if they do vary at all.

I have done a search on the internet and also you tube, but haven't really come up with anything. Any links to websites or videos would be appreciated.

[Purpley]

I am no expert, but from watching a trial last week I didn't see a real difference, maybe just a bit more animated so that the dog can see them at a distance.

[Astese]

Try and get you hands on Mary Ray's two DVDs Puppy to Novice and Novice to Crufts. She helps a bit but try your local Dog Training Club.

[DeltaCharlie]

These are the ones I use, they start off very exaggerated but as the dog gets used to them they become more subtle if that makes sense.

SIT

Heeling: I don't use a hand signal, the signal should be the left leg coming to a stop. Unless you have given a different command, the dog should sit automatically.

In Front: I hold my hand out flat, palm up and raise it about 10cms.

DROP

Heeling: Hand flat, palm facing dog, quick movement towards the ground. Starts off going right in front of the dogs face all the way to the ground if need be but eventually my hand only moves 5-10cms (which happens to be above their head).

In Front: Hand flat, palm facing down, lowered about 10cms (pretty much just the opposite of sit)

STAND

Heeling: Hand flat, palm facing dog, swung from right to left in front of the dogs nose. Starts off going all the way along the side and touching their back leg (or under the stomach) if needed but eventually it just goes in front of their nose.

In Front: Hand flat in front of me, palm up, moved towards my side (kinda just bending my elbow to 90 degrees while keeping the hand at the same height) if that makes sense.

[Ptolomy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZTFW9Y0Fs

Scoota UD - should include signals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXYyyl7otIA

Blaize open obedience will include change of position at the end and heel free is the first exercise.

[squeak]

Just checked back into this thread - thank you both.