obedience trial

American  

noun

1. a competitive event at which a dog can progress toward a degree in obedience by demonstrating its ability to follow a prescribed series of commands.

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Etymology

Origin of obedience trial

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

He earned the AKC's highest obedience title, obedience trial champion, only a year after entering serious competition, and he's racked up a number of perfect 200-point rounds, a rare feat.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2010