Schutzhund bh trials

In order to be able to hold a BH test, there must be a minimum of 4 dogs participating in the trial. If the BH test is combined with other types of titles, there must be a minimum of 4 participants for example, participants in VPG [Schutzhund], BH, etc.

The number of participants allowed to be judged in a single trial day varies from 10 up to 15 and is governed by the total number of the parts being judged, which may not exceed 30 [parts].

The Verein fur Deutsche Schaferhunde SV , the parent club, became concerned that this would lead to careless breeding and undesirable traits such as mental instability, so it developed the Schutzhund test. Since then, many other countries and working dog organizations have also adopted Schutzhund or IPO as a sport and a test of working performance in dogs.

T he IPO titles are comprised of 3 phases. In each phase, the presiding judge observes and assesses the dog for sound working temperament, as defined in the USCA rules for working dog trials. At all levels, track is laid earlier by a person walking normally on a natural surface such as dirt or grass. The track includes a number of turns and a number of small, man made objects left by this person on the track itself.

At the end of a 10 meter leash, the handler follows the dog, which is expected to scent the track and indicate the location of the objects, usually by lying down with it between its front paws. The obedience phase includes a series of heeling exercises, some of which are closely in and around a group of people.

During the heeling, there is a gun shot test to assure that the dog does not openly react to such sharp noises. The dog is expected to pursue the decoy when an escape is attempted and to hold the grip firmly. When the decoy attempts to attack the handler, the dog is expected to stop the attack with a firm grip and without hesitation. The final test of courage occurs when the decoy is asked by the judge to come out of a hiding place from the opposite end of the trial field.

The decoy then runs directly at the dog while threatening the dog with a stick. All grips during the protection phase are expected to be firmly placed on the padded sleeve and stopped on command or when the decoy discontinues the fight. The protection tests are intended to assure that the dog is neither a coward nor a criminal menace.

At all three stages — Schutzhund I, II, and III — each of the three phases obedience, tracking, and protection is worth points, for a total of points. If a dog does not receive a minimum of 70 points in tracking, 70 points in obedience, and 70 points in protection, it is not awarded a degree that day.

About Turns Two types of about turns are permitted, but they both must performed as left about turns. When carrying out the about turn, the dog can either go around the handler or the about turn is performed with the handler as a left turn. The dog stays on the left side of the handler.

Off Lead Heeling 15 points. At the direction of the judge, the lead is removed while the dog is in the basic position. In both cases, the lead goes on the side opposite from the dog, either over the left shoulder with the snap on the right side or in the right side pocket.

The team returns immediately through the group with the dog off lead, halting at least once in the group. After leaving the group, the handler briefly takes the basic position and then begins the off-lead heeling routine comparable to Exercise 1. Sit Out of Motion Exercise 10 points. Command: "Sit" "Sitz". From the basic position and with the dog heeling off lead, the handler walks straight ahead.

After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command "Sit" "Sitz" , the dog must quickly sit, without the handler pausing or looking back. After an additional 30 paces, the handler stops and immediately turns towards the dog. At the direction of the judge, the handler returns to the dog and takes the basic position on the right side [of the dog].

If the dog stands or lies down instead of sits, there will be a deduction of 5 points. Down Out of Motion With Recall 10 points. From the basic position the handler gives the command "Heel" "Fuss" and walks straight ahead. Without other influence on the dog and without turning around, the handler walks straight ahead another 30 paces, turns immediately towards the dog and stops.

At the direction of the judge, the handler calls the dog. The dog should run to the handler quickly and happily and sit in front. At the command, "Heel" "Fuss" , the dog sits next to the handler. If the dog stands or sits, but the recall is perfect, 5 points will be deducted. Down Under Distraction 10 points. Commands: "Down" "Platz" ,"Sit" "Sitz". At the beginning of the obedience performance of the other dog, the handler downs the dog from the basic position at a place designated by the judge without leaving the lead or any type of article with the dog.

During the Down, the dog must remain lying calmly. At the direction of the judge, the handler goes to the right side of the dog and at another judge direction, brings the dog into the basic position with the command "Sit" "Sitz". If the dog sits, stands or is restless, only partial points will be awarded. If the dog moves more than its own body length from the down position, the exercise is failed. Restless behavior on the part of the Handler, as well as other hidden help is incorrect.

Bitches are to be downed separately, if possible. Test in Traffic. The following exercises take place outside of the training field in a suitable environment. The judge along with the trial chairman determines where and how the exercises in the public traffic area streets, avenues or squares will be carried out. Public traffic may not be impeded.