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Different organizations have varying rules surrounding what constitutes a fault and how much value is placed on a fault. Some standard faults include time fault, missed contact, and knocked or dropped bar. Time fault simply means that the competitor has gone over the Standard Course Time allotted by the judges.
Missed contact occurs when a dog fails to place a paw in the contact zone when completing an obstacle. Likewise, leaping far above a descending contact zone is sometimes counted as a flyoff. Knocked or dropped bar is self-explanatory. To avoid these faults, there are several unique dog products that can be used during training sessions.
