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Box-A-Rat
Objective: To show dogs can find rats hidden in multiple layers of boxes

No clean or dirty tubes at all levels
Tubes must be concealed and not be visible to handler
Only boxes are used on the course; no bags or any other items
Dogs can move the boxes while searching, but will be faulted if there is major shredding.
In levels with more than one rat, more than one rat can be placed in the same area at the discretion of the judge/

Level One:

1 ½ – 2 minutes, 1 rat
- Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
- 30-second warning given before time elapses
Max Height of tubes: 1 foot or lower if this can safely be done
2 faults allowed
1 box may be moved with judge’s permission only

Level Two:

2 – 2 ½ minutes, 2 rats
- Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
- 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
Max Height of tubes: 1 foot or lower if this can safely be done
2 faults allowed
1 box may be moved with judge’s permission only

Level Three:

2 ½ – 3 minutes, 3 rats
- Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
- 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
Max Height of tubes: 18″ or lower if this can safely be done
1 fault allowed
NO moves allowed

Level Four:

3 – 3 ½ minutes, 4 rats
- Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
- 30-second warning given to exhibitors before time elapses
Max Height of tubes: 2 feet or lower if this can safely be done
1 fault allowed
NO moves allowed

Level Five:

3 ½ – 4 minutes, 1-4 rats (number unknown to handler)
- Time range given; course time to be determined by the judge based on the difficulty of the course
- NO 30-second warning
Max Height of tubes: 3 feet or lower if this can safely be done
NO faults allowed
NO moves allowed
Bonus points in Level Five
- Calling clear correctly before time expires grants a 25-point bonus.
- Calling clear with rats remaining ends play, no bonus points will be awarded.

Box-A-Rat (HRBR) Titles

Level 1 – HRBR1 – 300 points
Level1 2 – HRBR2 – 300 points
Level1 3 – HRBR3 – 300 points
Level1 4 – HRBR4 – 300 points
Level1 5 – HRBR5 – 500 points
- Handler may elect to remain at any level or go back to any level, once title has been earned and run “Metallic” for Bronze (1,000 points), Silver (2,000 points), Gold (3,000 points), and Platinum (5,000 points) Medallions as in the Regular/Standard Classes.
  - Example: Dog stays at Level 2 Box-A-Rat and continues to earn a total of 2,000 points (silver) HRBR2S
  - Example: Dog stays at Level 1Box-A-Rat and continues earns 3,000 points (gold) HRBR1G

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