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Here at Lure Coursing Fanatics we offer several titles* for dogs that 'compete' in our Lure Coursing events.  Several of the criteria for our titles were taken from the official lure coursing judging and the others are just for fun!  Every dog has the ability to achieve a title!  Dogs are judged on their overall performance, taking into consideration all their runs for the day.  Certificates will be created for the dog and can be picked up the next time the dog comes to lure!

Here are the titles and their criteria ...

Lure Coursing Fanatic Novice (LCF-N)

Follow:  The dog makes an attempt to follow the lure.
Anticipation/Enthusiasm:  The dog enters the field easily and shows some interest in the chase.
The Kill:  The dog investigates the lure at the end - sniffing and maybe mouthing it.
Lack of Obedience:  The dog still listens and obeys commands as normal.

Lure Coursing Fanatic Intermediate (LCF-I)

Follow:  The dog follows the lure completely around the field at least once.
Anticipation/Enthusiasm:  The dog enters the field with excitement and eagerly chases the lure.
The Kill:  The dog catches the lure at the end - grabs it and then lets go.
Lack of Obedience:  The dog's normal level of obedience is affected but they still respond to commands (eventually).

Lure Coursing Fanatic Advanced (LCF-A)

Follow:  The dog chases the lure around the field as often as we will let them.
Anticipation/Enthusiasm:  The dog pulls the owner into the field when it's their turn and must be dragged out when their turn is over.
The Kill:  The dog catches the lure at the end - grabs it and then has to be told by their owner to let go.
Lack of Obedience:  The dog needs to be given commands multiple times - the chance they will listen is about 50/50.

Lure Coursing Fanatic Excellent (LCF-E)

Follow:  While awaiting their turn, the dog tries to follow the lure from outside the field (usually pulling their owner's arm out of it's socket) when another dog is running.
Anticipation/Enthusiasm:  The dog rips a hole in their soft sided crate and runs to the gate to the field or the dog yanks it's owner off their feet and drags their prone body to the gate.
The Kill:  The dog catches the lure, shakes it and "kills" it (taking the line off the pulleys). The lure needs to be forcibly removed from the dog.
Lack of Obedience: The dog is all but deaf to any commands the owner gives unless they are out of sight and hearing of the lure and the dog currently running. 

TRUE Lure Coursing Fanatic (TLCF)

Follow:  The dog follows the line even when it's not moving and/or follows where the line USED to be after it's been put away!
Anticipation/Enthusiasm:  The dog starts whining as soon as their owner turns off the highway and onto our street - still 2 MILES away!  If the dog sees a plastic bag in everyday life - they will chase, catch and "kill" it.  Your groceries are not safe!
The Kill:  The lure needs to be cut from the line because the dog will NOT give it up!  (We ask that those with dogs that meet this criteria bring their OWN lures!)
Lack of Obedience: What obedience?!? The owner knows better than to even try!

*These titles are are for recreational purposes only.  They are not recognized by the AKC, UKC, CKC, FBI or CIA.  These titles do NOT represent breed-worthiness in a dog (in fact, the higher the title the more you should think about NOT breeding that crazy dog!).