This is an introduction to the Agility Games of Canine Performance Events (CPE) for handlers who are new to the venue.

This guide will be helpful in understanding the games ahead of time and also serves as a refresher to those who don't trial frequently.

Nothing here is official, or in any way modifies the official CPE Rulebook, which can be downloaded from the CPE Website.

Above all, love your dogs and have FUN.

The object of Colors is to run one of two overlapping mini-agility courses of 8 to 12 obstacles. The courses will overlap or cross paths a minimum of 2 times and be fairly equal in terms of length and challenge.

Fullhouse is a timed point game. The object is to accumulate the required points and required sets of obstacles within the time allowed. You must complete at least three Jumps, two Circles, and one Joker. Like Jackpot, it is a game in which you make up your own course through the obstacles.

Jackpot is a 2-part point game – you must earn a minimum number of points before time expires in order to Q. Points are earned by completing any obstacles you choose (“play-time”) and also by performing one or more “gambles.” A gamble is a series of up to four obstacles that must be completed with the handler at a set distance from the dog.

Snooker is another two-part point game in which you must earn a minimum number of points before time expires. In the first part, or “opening,” your dog must take a red jump followed by a numbered obstacle (color) and then a different red jump and a color and then a third, different red jump, followed by a color. In the second part, or “closing,” you run the numbered course in order, from #2 through #7 and end by touching the table at the finish line with at least one paw.

The object of Wildcard is to run a short course that contains three “wildcards.” A wildcard is a pair of obstacles placed approximately parallel to each other, five feet apart. One obstacle of the pair is easier and one is more difficult. The easier obstacle is assigned 1 point and the more difficult obstacle is assigned 2 points.