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AKC versus NADAC
I thought I'd write this up here in case anyone was interested in my opinion. lol. I typically run NADAC and this was my first AKC so take it for what its worth.
NADAC typically has 5 runs a day. AKC 2 or 3 depending on if they're running FAST. With NADAC you get more for your money, however, one thing I absolutely LOVED about AKC....I wasn't there all day.
With Novice AKC for this trial, my check-in time was 12:30pm (I'm told this isn't the norm....to hand out check-in times). So both days, I didn't need to be there until that time. Typical check-in time for NADAC (for everyone) is 8am. We ran AKC FAST on Saturday and was done by 4:30pm. Without FAST on Sunday, we were done by 2pm. (yup, that meant I was there for 5 hours Sat and 2 hours Sun). NADAC, I'm there from about 7:30am to about 5pm. Novice tends to run last so I'm there early to check-in and last to run.
The one thing I learned and really liked is that in AKC, if all dogs are NOT checked in, they canNOT start until the stated check-in time. If all dogs ARE checked in, we can start early. Which meant....for my friend who got lost and was running late, they wouldn't start without her as long as she got there by 12:30pm. (Again, not the norm, if your host club does not have a check-in time specifically for your group, then this would not apply)
With AKC, people are packing up and leaving while I'm running. A lot of people are gone by the time I get there (that's the Excellent group). So by the afternoon, it's quieter, less people, etc. It was kinda nice.
With NADAC, everyone is pretty much there all day long. I think some people come later, but we're there all day.
I'd say both groups, people were helpful and friendly. There was a lot of yelling going on at AKC at people driving, but weirdly, to park, you drive right past the ring and where everyone is camped out. The two judges I had for AKC, one was a bit short and rude with everyone, the other was pretty funny and easy-going. But with anything, you never know what you're going to get (unless you had them before). Almost all the NADAC judges I've met so far are talkative, pretty easy going, etc. out of the ring if you have questions, etc.
One thing we didn't know...and learned. With AKC, once you're in the ring, you can remove the dog's leash and when they say "go" they mean go ahead and run. Whereas with NADAC, you cannot remove the leash until the judge says "good luck". Until then, dog must be on lead. You can set your dog up, but dog stays on lead. No wonder we kept getting weird looks. lol.
I can't say I like or dislike anything better. With NADAC, Koji gets more of his zoomies out. With AKC it's like good luck. I liked AKC how I could get there late and it was a short day. But then, I like having 5 runs in NADAC.
AKC's courses seemed like the obstacles are closer. But then I'm told NADAC is built for speed, so things are spread apart more. I felt AKC Novice JWW was align with Level 1 or 2 in CPE, but seemed easier than NADAC's novice Jumpers (I think it was the layouts that seemed easier and that the jumps were closer - less running for me). As for Standard. I can't really compare. In NADAC, all we have is jumps, hoops, weaves, dog walk, and A-frame. Obviously, everything can be in AKC (and was this weekend). So obviously, if your dog can't do everything, NADAC is easier.
That's about it. If anyone has questions, ask away. I honestly think I'm liking AKC. Even though there are fewer runs, just because I'm not there all day. However, I still love NADAC.
I thought I'd write this up here in case anyone was interested in my opinion. lol. I typically run NADAC and this was my first AKC so take it for what its worth.
NADAC typically has 5 runs a day. AKC 2 or 3 depending on if they're running FAST. With NADAC you get more for your money, however, one thing I absolutely LOVED about AKC....I wasn't there all day.
With Novice AKC for this trial, my check-in time was 12:30pm (I'm told this isn't the norm....to hand out check-in times). So both days, I didn't need to be there until that time. Typical check-in time for NADAC (for everyone) is 8am. We ran AKC FAST on Saturday and was done by 4:30pm. Without FAST on Sunday, we were done by 2pm. (yup, that meant I was there for 5 hours Sat and 2 hours Sun). NADAC, I'm there from about 7:30am to about 5pm. Novice tends to run last so I'm there early to check-in and last to run.
The one thing I learned and really liked is that in AKC, if all dogs are NOT checked in, they canNOT start until the stated check-in time. If all dogs ARE checked in, we can start early. Which meant....for my friend who got lost and was running late, they wouldn't start without her as long as she got there by 12:30pm. (Again, not the norm, if your host club does not have a check-in time specifically for your group, then this would not apply)
With AKC, people are packing up and leaving while I'm running. A lot of people are gone by the time I get there (that's the Excellent group). So by the afternoon, it's quieter, less people, etc. It was kinda nice.
With NADAC, everyone is pretty much there all day long. I think some people come later, but we're there all day.
I'd say both groups, people were helpful and friendly. There was a lot of yelling going on at AKC at people driving, but weirdly, to park, you drive right past the ring and where everyone is camped out. The two judges I had for AKC, one was a bit short and rude with everyone, the other was pretty funny and easy-going. But with anything, you never know what you're going to get (unless you had them before). Almost all the NADAC judges I've met so far are talkative, pretty easy going, etc. out of the ring if you have questions, etc.
One thing we didn't know...and learned. With AKC, once you're in the ring, you can remove the dog's leash and when they say "go" they mean go ahead and run. Whereas with NADAC, you cannot remove the leash until the judge says "good luck". Until then, dog must be on lead. You can set your dog up, but dog stays on lead. No wonder we kept getting weird looks. lol.
I can't say I like or dislike anything better. With NADAC, Koji gets more of his zoomies out. With AKC it's like good luck. I liked AKC how I could get there late and it was a short day. But then, I like having 5 runs in NADAC.
AKC's courses seemed like the obstacles are closer. But then I'm told NADAC is built for speed, so things are spread apart more. I felt AKC Novice JWW was align with Level 1 or 2 in CPE, but seemed easier than NADAC's novice Jumpers (I think it was the layouts that seemed easier and that the jumps were closer - less running for me). As for Standard. I can't really compare. In NADAC, all we have is jumps, hoops, weaves, dog walk, and A-frame. Obviously, everything can be in AKC (and was this weekend). So obviously, if your dog can't do everything, NADAC is easier.
That's about it. If anyone has questions, ask away. I honestly think I'm liking AKC. Even though there are fewer runs, just because I'm not there all day. However, I still love NADAC.
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I loved it, so yes, I bought it. lol. I think I'll frame it.