Obedience Trials test a dog's ability to perform a prescribed set of exercises. The best part of watching a trial is to see the close bond that has developed between the dog and handler. Their total concentration on the task at hand gives way to the sheer delight of accomplishment that can be seen on the faces of both - and in the wag of a tail.

Obedience trials demonstrate the dog’s ability to follow specified routines in the obedience ring and emphasize the usefulness of a dog as a companion to man. The basic objective of obedience trials is to recognize dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places and in the presence of others.