QCS’ Top Dog

QCS Top Dog - Have you got what it takes?

Our Delta Unit displays are always crowd favourites at the Ekka.

In 2020, although the Ekka has been cancelled, we’re giving the people what they want by calling on all Delta Units to take part in QCS’ Top Dog challenge.

Have you got what it takes to become QCS’ Top Dog?

We’re asking Dog Squads to show us their bite is as good as their bark in a virtual state-wide challenge for PADD and General Purpose dogs.

Simply send us your videos of your finest dogs completing the Top Dog challenge.

We will post your videos online as part of our virtual Ekka Top Dog display on our social media channels between 7 -16 August.

Our elite judging panel, and Queensland, will review, comment and ultimately decide who is this year’s Top Dog in both disciplines.

Corrections dogs play a vital role in officer safety and ensuring the security of our centres. Now it’s time to show Queensland just how clever they are.

Have you got what it takes?

 

HOW TO ENTER:

You must send us:
– a video of your dog completing the relevant tasks listed in the assessment criteria below
– a photo of you and your dog

When putting your video together, please include the following elements:
– a short introduction stating your first name and which centre you are from
– a bit of information about yourself and your dog (can include how long you have been in the dog squad, why you first joined the dog squad and QCS, what you love most about your role and your dog, personality traits of your dog, etc)
– you and your dog completing all the tasks as listed in the relevant criteria

Feel free to be as creative as you like.

SAMPLE SUBMISSION

Please ensure your video file is named with your name and the centre you are from. For example, John Smith_Brisbane Correctional Centre

When you’re ready to submit your entry (or if you have any questions), email the QCS Media team at QCSMedia@Corrections.qld.gov.au and we will email you a link to copy your files into.

All entries are due before 5pm on Friday, 17 July.

 

JUDGING:

Our host will lead a panel of experts to review each video and provide commentary with each episode before putting the decision in the hands of the people of Queensland.

 

TASKS TO COMPLETE:

PADD Dog Assessment Criteria

ROOM SEARCH
1. Be creative with your intro
2. Unknown search
3. Off lead
4. Detailed search only
5. Location

FREESTYLE
1. Search of your choice

 

General Purpose Dog Assessment Criteria

OBEDIENCE
Normal assessment style
1. Be creative during the exercise
2. Control on/off lead
3. Down and sit through your routine

DISTANCE CONTROL
1. Down and sit at 15 paces (check chain and lead removed)
2. Come, down half way
3. Come, sit in front

AGILITY
1. Tunnel – through and sit
2. Scale – over and down
3. Window – through and sit then return through the window to the heel