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Originally Posted by MyPemCharlie
Well I may be completely confused. Aren't the dogs/handlers essentially competing against the clock and for a clean enough run to get points? For example, if Charlie were needing one more run to get the Novice Agility title and we ran within the time and accomplished the obstacles to qualify, he would get his title even if he were not the fastest/best dog in his division?
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Yes, you can qualify even if you're not the fastest dog.
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I'm sure it doesn't happen often, but technically (by some fluke) every dog in the competition could be a the right point in their career to qualify for and get their next title. So even the slowest dog could title, as long as he/she met AKC required the times?
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Right.
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Sorry...this is obviously a total novice question, and I still don't quite get it. My reason for entering Division A is just to have a better chance to beat some of the other dogs on time? Or are only a certain number of winners in the trial allowed to move to the next title?
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The AKC sees that an owner that has trained a dog to a title has a slight edge. Usually for a placement. And some want those placements (first through fourth). For just a qualifying ribbon it shouldn't make any difference.
However, a judge might be more forgiving in the Novice A class knowing the owner/handler there has never put a title on a dog yet. He/She might not be as forgiving of a small mistake in Novice B thinking the person there should know better since they have more experience.
Enter Novice A.
Peggy