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ALBANY OBEDIENCE CLUBAKC Fetch
AKC Fetch is part of the AKC Family Dog Program, and is designed to give owners another way to have fun with their dogs. The AKC Fetch Test is a pass/fail, non-competitive test with four levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Retriever. For each level, a dog must pass the test twice under two different judges to earn a title. Any dog six months of age or over, with an AKC, ILP/PAL or Canine Partners number, and who is otherwise eligible may participate. You can find more information on AKC Fetch by clicking here.
Novice
In the Novice test, the handler throws a bumper, ball or toy at least 30 feet between a pair of distractions (boxes). The dog must go between the distractions to retrieve the ball (or bumper or toy). There are three throws: one to the left, one to the center and one to the right. The dog must perform each retrieve correctly to pass the test.
Novice set up:
Source: https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/
Intermediate
The Intermediate test is similar to the Novice test, except: there are eight distractions instead of four, the toy (or bumper or ball) must be thrown at least fifty feet, and there are four throws: one to the left, one to the center, one to the right and one more either to the left or the right (handler's choice).
Intermediate set up:
Stay tuned for the next Fetch Test! In the meantime, take a look at the Judge and Participant Guide.
Location: Albany Obedience Club, 535 Wemple Road, Glenmont, NY
Dates: Aug 30-31, 2025
Classes offered: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Judges: Lauren Bachner, Marjorie Johnson, Donna Mowrey, John O'Hanlon
We'll be offering two tests each day, one in the morning (8:30AM start), and one in the afternoon (1:00PM start). Each test is limited to 45 dogs.
Premium: Click here for the premium.
Entries
- Online entries open at 9:00 AM EST on July 2, and close at 8:00 PM on August 22. Fee is $20/Test. Once entries open, you'll be able to register here.
- Day of Event Entries. We will accept day of event entries on a space available basis, starting at 8:00AM. Fee is $25/test.