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examinations and qualification events are subject to
principles of sportsmanship regarding the performance
and behavior of those involved. The execution, demonstration,
and evaluation are more thoroughly described below.
These regulations are binding for all involved, and
all participants have to meet the same performance requirements.
One change is that at the BH/Vt examination, the gun
sureness test no longer takes place. In order to participate
in FH, SchH/VPG, Agility and obedience trial judges
listed and approved by any AZG- member association.
The examination result is to be noted in the appropriate
performance record, such as score book or Ahentafe (pedigree/
registration paper).
BH examinations are recognized only if they are recorded
by an association belonging to the ZG (a special committee
of VDH for SchH/ VPG/ agility/ obedience). [AZG is the
organization for breed clubs and working- dog clubs,
and VDH is the German all- breed club.
The gatherings have a public character; that is, the
events should be in or simulate normal public traffic
areas, and the general public is to be admitted. Location
and performance of the trials are to be approved by
the VDH- member association. Other member clubs are
bound by these arrangements, including protecting the
event dates.
General regulations
Certified are all dog owner / handler who furnish proof
that they have prior experience in such a specialized
training examination (have previously earned a BH, for
example), similar to the dog training regulations of
the VDH.
Participants who for the first time enter a BH trial
and who have not furnished appropriate proof of this
special experience, must pass a specified written examination
before the date of the event, to the satisfaction of
the trail judge, before they and their dogs are tested
in the practical part.
Dog of all breeds and sizes can be certified. The minimum
age for participation is fifteen months. In order to
award any BH, at least for dogs must participate in
the examination. If the bH is combined with other tests
(e.g. SchH/VPG, FH, RTP), then there must be ate least
4 participants combined. The permissible number of participants
in one test- day for one judge varies from 10to 15 entries,
the number decided by the judge. The total for all levels
in one event (a weekend, for example) is not to exceed
30. (Two bH’s with the written exams count as
3 entries).
Impartiality demonstration
Before allowing the BH examination to proceed, the
entered dogs submit to an impartiality test, showing
normal temperament, along with identify confirmation
in the form of checking the tattoo and/ or chip number.
Dogs that are not positively identifiable are not authorized
to take part in the further examination. The evaluation
of impartiality continues during the entire BH. Dogs
that do not show impartiality throughout are excluded
from any further test process even if they pass the
first impartiality demonstration. At any time in the
course of the examination, the judge can dismiss the
dog for lack of character, and record in the performance
register a note such as “Impartiality (or correct
behavior) not demonstrated”.
Evaluation
Dogs that do not attain the necessary 70% of the points
in part A, cannot continue in part B (examination in
public traffic areas).
At the conclusion of the BH examination, no points
are announced; just the subjective value judgment as
to whether suitability “existed” or did
not exist” for the BH award. The test is considered
as having been successfully completed, if in part A,
70% of the possible points were attained, and in part
B the exercises were considred by the judge as being
sufficient.
The Bh that is assigned is not a “training title
or degree” in the sense of thouse titles governed
by the regulations for breeding, conformation, korung
(official breed survey), or other exhibitions of a member-
club of the VDH. A subsequent repeated bH attempt at
a later date is not bound by any waiting period. Each
trail result is to be registered into the dog’s
performance record indecently of the success of any
other test.
A) BH Portion Done on the Exercise Area Total
points: 60
Each single exercise begins and ends with the basic
position: the dog sits straight on the left side of
its right shoulder even with his legs. Taking the basic
position is only permitted once at the beginning of
each exercise. In the basic position, the handler stands
normally, at ease or at attention; a widespread stance
is not permitted. The position in which the team ends
preceding exercise can be used as the beginning basic
position for the following exercise. “Body –
language” help from the handler is not permitted:
if any such movement is made, points are deducted. Carrying
of training or play articles is not permitted. If a
handler cannot perform a part of the exercise correctly
due to physical handicap, then he has to communicate
this before beginning of the examination ton the judge.
If a handicap does not permit the dog heeling at the
left side of the handler, then the dog may heel at his
right side.
The judge instructs the handler to begin an exercise.
All further actions, such as commands, stops, changes
of pace, etc. are implemented without instruction by
the judge. It is permitted, however, for the handler
to inquire of the judge regarding these instructions.
Praising of the dog is permitted only after each exercise
ends. After that, the dog and handler can take a new
basic position . Between praise and beginning the new
exercise, a clear time interval (approximately 3 seconds)
is to be observed. Between the exercises the dog must
heel to the next starting position.
1.On-leash Work(15 points)
Voice Command; ”fub”(or “hell”
equivalent)
The handler begins the exercise in “basic”(heel”
) position. With his dog on leash and wearing the acceptable
long-link collar or chest harness. Upon being given
the voice command “Fuss” the dog joyfully
follows close at the handler’s side. The collar
may not be connected to the leash on the ”live
ring”(must not tighten as a noose pulled).
Beginning the exercise the handler with his dog has
to go straight ahead without stopping for 40to50 steps,
then make a left about-turn, return 10to 15 normal pacesa,
followed by 10-15 running steps, then 10-15low steps,
and again 10-15 sat a normal pace. Continuing at this
normal pace, they implement at least one right turn,
one left turn, one stop, and one about turn. The dog
always has to hell with its shoulder even with the knees
of the handler, and at his left side; it may not for,
lag, or heel wide. The about-turn is always a pivot
to the left.
Only when starting to walk, and with any change of
pace is the handler permitted the voice command “Fuss!”
If the handler stops, the dog has to sit itself automatically
and quickly without help or instruction by the handler.
The handler may not change his position to move closer
to a dog that is possibly sitting some distance other
than close-by. The leash is to be held in the left hand
during helling , and must sag (be slack enough to see
the shape of a “j”). Upon instruction of
the judge, the handler/dog team goes through a group
of at least four persons. The handler must stop at least
once in the group. The group itself has to move about,
in random disorder.
Lagging, forgoing, or wide heeling as well as hesitation
to respond to the commands of the handler are faults.
Group
Heeling through the group of moving persons is to be
demonstrated both on-leash and off-leash . In each case
there must be at least one turn to the left and one
to the right (e.g. in a figure-8) around the persons
in the group. There is to be at least one stop in the
proximity of a person each time(both leashed and free-heeling).
It is up to the judge to require a repetition. Praising
the dog is permitted only after leaving the group, and
only in the stopped basic position
About –Turn(180°)
The execution of the about-turn is permitted in two
manners, but in each case it must be shown as a left
Turn in-place(pivot). The dog may either go around d
behind the handler, on turn left with the handler; staying
on the same side of him throughout the maneuver.
2.Free-heeling Sequences (15 points)
Voice command “Fu?ß!”
When the judge indicates the start of this portion,
the dog is off-leash and in the basic position. The
handler loops the leash around the shoulder or waist,
or put s it into his pocket(in either case, the opposite
side from where the dog will be), and immediately proceeds
again with his free-heeling dog into the moving group
to repeat the exercise at least once. After leaving
the group, the handler takes the basic position briefly
and begins the off-lead sequence in the same pattern
as described in Exercise 1.
General regulations
Certified are all dog owner / handler who furnish proof
that they have prior experience in such a specialized
training examination (have previously earned a BH, for
example), similar to the dog training regulations of
the VDH.
Participants who for the first time enter a BH trial
and who have not furnished appropriate proof of this
special experience, must pass a specified written examination
before the date of the event, to the satisfaction of
the trail judge, before they and their dogs are tested
in the practical part.
Dog of all breeds and sizes can be certified. The minimum
age for participation is fifteen months. In order to
award any BH, at least for dogs must participate in
the examination. If the bH is combined with other tests
(e.g. SchH/VPG, FH, RTP), then there must be ate least
4 participants combined. The permissible number of participants
in one test- day for one judge varies from 10to 15 entries,
the number decided by the judge. The total for all levels
in one event (a weekend, for example) is not to exceed
30. (Two bH’s with the written exams count as
3 entries).
3.Sit Out of Motion Exercise(10 points)
Voice command “Sit/ Sitz!”
From the basic position, the handler goes straight
ahead with his dog heeling off-leash. After at least
10 paces, he “sits the dog” with the command
”sit!” without interrupting or changing
his pace or looking around. The dog must sit promptly.
After a further 30 steps, the handler
Stops and turns immediately to face his dog. When the
judge signals, the handler goes back to its dog and
takes up the basic position at its right side again.
If the dog lies down or remains standing instead of
sitting, 5 points are deducted.
4. The down Out of Motion, with recall (10
points) Voice command: “Platz!”, Hier!”,
“Fuß!”
From the basic position, the handler with his fog proceeds
straight ahead with the voice command “Fuß!”
After at least 10 paces, he commands the dog to immediately
drop and remain lying down with the voice command :Platz!”
Without turning to look, or giving other helps to the
dog, the handler continues in the same direction and
a straight line some 30 steps further, turns immediately
to his dog, and stands quietly. Upon a signal from the
judge, the handler calls his dog to him. The dog must
joyfully and briskly run to its handler and sit itself
closely in front. On the “Fuß!” command,
it must go to the basic heel position beside its handler.
If the dog stands or if sits down, yet makes the approach
perfectly, then 5 points are deducted.
5. Long Down under Distraction (10 points)
Voice commands: “Platz!”, “Sit!”
At the beginning of another dog’s examination,
the handler puts his dog down at a designated place;
this is done from the basic position, when instructed
by the judge. The dog is left there without any leash
or other article. The handler departs to a place 30
paces away, and stands with his back to the dog. During
the other team’s first several exercise, the dog
left on this “Platz” has to remain lying
down and calmly so. Upon a signal by the judge, the
handler returns, steps to the right side of his dog,
and on further instruction by the judge tells his dog
to take it the basic position with the voice command
“Sit!” If the dog sits, stands, or lies
restlessly, then a partial score is given. A dog that
rises, sits, or creeps over a distance longer than its
own body, gets no rating for the exercise.
Restless behaviors by the handler, as well as other
subtle assistance, are faulted.
Bitches are to lie down in different spots than where
the males do.
A dog that does not attain at least 70% (42 points)
in exercises 1 to 5 is excluded from the remaining parts
of the BH examination.
B) Traffic Sureness Test General Information
The following exercise take place outside of the training/performance
field in a suitable nearby area, possibly enclosed.
The judge, with the trial manager, specifies where and
how the exercise are accomplished in the proximity of
public traffic (roads, paths, or such places). Public
traffic may not be hindered.
The execution of this part of the test requires a substantial
allowance of time because of the nature of the exercise.
Performance is not to be sacrificed for the sake of
accepting many more entries.
Points will not be assigned for the individual exercises
of part B. This section is judged subjectively, according
to the over-all relevant impression of the dog in moving
traffic and public situations.
The following described exercises are suggestions,
and can be adapted to local conditions by the judge
individually. The judge is justified in repeated and/or
varying the dogs’ exercises if he has any doubts
regarding the evaluations.
Test Conclusion (Part B)
1. Encountering Groups
Upon instruction of the judge, the handler with dog
on leash walks along a section of road or sidewalk.
The judge follows the team at an appropriate distance.
The dog is at the left side of the handler on a loose
leash, with its shoulder even with the handler’s
knees, and willingly heels with him.
The dog has to remain indifferent to the pedestrian
and vehicular traffic.
On their way, the handler is passed by a running person.
The dog has to be neutral and not bothered by it.
Handler and dog goes further along the way with its
handler; from the rear a cyclist passes them, with a
bell signals as warning. After a long enough distance,
the cyclist turns and comes back to again meet handler
and dog. Bell signals are given again. Cycling past
has to take place in such a way that the dog is between
its handler and the passing cyclist.
The dog has to show no fear of the cyclist coming toward
them.
3. Encountering Cars
The handler with his dog on leash passes several cars.
One of the vehicles is started. With another car, a
door is slammed shut. While handler and dog continue,
a car beside them stops. The windowpane is lowered and
the handler is asked for information. The dog has to
sit when told by the handler or do so automatically.
The dog has to be clam and show indifference in relation
to cars and all traffic noises.
4. Encountering Joggers or Roller Skaters
The handler walks with his calm, leashed dog further
along the way. At least two joggers come past them without
slowing down. As jogger # 1 gets farther away, jogger
# 2 comes toward the dog and handler, without the speed
to lower past the dog does not have to correctly keep
heeling; however, it may not trouble the people passing
and/or approaching them but allow them to pass. The
handler is permitted to sit or “platz” his
dog just before and during these encounters.
5. Encountering Other Dogs
When another dog with its handler comes from behind
or in front, the dog has to remain neutral and impartial.
The handler may repeat the “Fuß!”
command or may place his dog in the sitting or down
position.
6. On-leash Behavior with Traffic, Being left
Alone a Short While, Calm Behavior Concerning Other
Animals
When instructed by the judge, the handler with dog
on leash takes to the sidewalk of a moderately busy,
road. After a short distance, and as the judge directs,
the handler stops and fastens the leash to a fence,
a wall ring or some such thing. The handler goes into
a business or a house entrance or otherwise out of view.
The dog may stand, sit or lie down.
During the absence of the handler, a pedestrian with
a dog on leash passes the test dog at a distance of
approximately five paces.
The tied-out dog must remain calm during the absence
of list leader. It lets the other dog be led past (one
with no rowdiness itself) without showing aggression
such as strong pulling at the line or continuous barking.
Upon instruction by the handler.
Note: it is left to the acting judge whether he require
all the individual exercises with each dog at the places
planned, or whether he might let all tested dogs complete
only some of the exercises there and then visit the
next test place and proceed likewise.
Part Two, VPG*: Schutzhund-Versatility
testm Level-1 (SchH-1/VPG-1; IPO is identical).
*Note : Vielseitigkeitsprufung v9vpg0 is the new, politically-motivated
name for t schutzhund evaluation. The name for the sport
will undoubtedly continue as “schutzhund in common
usage; the title itself may be IP-, SchH, or VPG.
Three divisions:
Phase A 100 points
Phase B 100 points
Phase B 100 points
Total : 300 points
IPO/SchH/VPG-1, Phase “A”,
TRACKING
Search (unguided): at least 300 steps, 3 legs, 2 corners
(approximately 90º), 2 corners (approximately 90?),
articles belonging to the dog handler, the track at
least 20 minutes old, the working time 15 minutes.
Holding to the track : 80 Points
Findings articles(10 points each) : 20 Points
Total: : 100 Points |
