14: Dogs Wearing Marked Coats at Scheduled Events Policy

POLICY – DOGS WEARING MARKED COATS AT SCHEDULED EVENTS

1. Introduction

Whilst reviewing an application for dogs to wear specifically marked coats during an Obedience Trial, The Board of Directors became aware that CCCQ Ltd did not have a policy on the dogs wearing marked coats within the precincts of scheduled CCCQ Ltd Events.

2. Policy Intent

The intent of the policy is to keep the precincts within which CCCQ Ltd scheduled Events are conducted free of markings on dog coats that can identify, advertise or otherwise highlight a specific dog, individual, organisation or activity.

It must be noted that dogs may wear unmarked protective type coats, inclusive of within the Competition Ring where permitted, at the discretion of the Owner/s and/or Handler.

3. Policy

Dogs are not permitted to wear marked coats within the precincts of any scheduled CCCQ Ltd event. The term marked is inclusive of all:

3.1 Individual, member, prefix, kennel or dog type Identification.

3.2 Organisation, Club or Association identification or advertising.

3.3 Service or Business type advertising.

3.4 Category of dog, such as assistance dogs.

3.5 In the opinion of the owner, humorous and ‘Catchy’ statement type markings.

4. Exemptions

Dogs may wear identification, advisory and/or advertising type coats at CCCQ Ltd sanctioned activities such as Affiliated Club training, demonstrations, fund raising and other public relations activities.

5. Quantitative Statement

Advisory type markings such as ‘Assistance Dog in Training’, etc. as required by government regulations to identify and permit such dogs within the precincts of shopping malls and transport medians, etc. are not under training or within public areas when attending and within the precincts of a CCCQ Ltd scheduled event. All CCCQ Ltd scheduled events are competitive in purpose and nature.