Sit in Motion (five points)

Beginning from a sit at heel, the dog moves forward briskly off leash with its handler. After the team has gone at least ten paces, the handler commands his dog to “Sit!” The dog should stop and sit immediately. Without looking back or hesitating, the handler continues at a normal rate for an additional thirty paces and then turns and faces his dog. After a few seconds, he returns to his dog and walks around it to its right side. If the dog stops, but stands or downs instead of sitting on command, it will lose three points for the exercise.

^{Heeling off leash. The dog moves forward at the handler’s left side, working with the dog’s shoulder approximately even with the handler’s knee. The dog should exhibit willingness and enthusiasm. (Dr. Gerry Pasek with Schutzhund III Labrador Retriever “Shadow.”)}