Reverse letters
These are frequently asked in the older age groups to split handlers apart. All of them are similar to the usual standard 'L' 'T' 'Triangle' 'Circle' or '8'. The only difference is you start off with the dog in your right hand and yourself on the left hand of the dog.

You then do the same pattern but in reverse. You can be asked any pattern in a reverse way to try to test your knowledge. All you need to do is take a breath and then think about the pattern back to front.

Run Off
There are many names for this pattern however this is what i think best discribes it. It consists of two handlers being stood in front of the judge with the dogs on the right hand side if you're on the left or the dog on the left hand side if you're on the right. You will then be asked to do and up and down.

Depending on where the judge is positioned depends on how you change at the top. If the judge stays in the position then you just switch over hands. However if the judge moves to your left then the handler on the left will move behind the handler on the right and keep the dog on the right hand side. If the judge moves to the right you will then move round and follow the handler on the left keeping the dog on the left.

In theory any judge can ask you anything they wish in order to make their decision. All you have to do is think how you would draw that pattern on a piece of paper and do as you would then. Also remember not to get yourself between the dog and the judge!

Other wise you will be able to wing the pattern