Jumping and retrieving flawlessly = 15 points

A jump going away or one returning not executed, but the dumbbell flawlwssly brought back = 10 points

The jumps in both directions being flawless, but the dumbbell not brough back =10 points

If the dumbbell lands considerably to the side, or where the dog would have a bad problem seeing it, the handler (after asking or being told by the judge to try again) can throw the dumbbell again without a point deduction. The dog must remain sitting while the handler gets the dumbbell.

Handler helps, even without changing location, are given appropriate point deductions.

If the handler leaves his position before the conclusion of the exercise, it is rated as Faulty (0-10 points).

7. The Go-out with lying down on command

a) Commands

Commands for the go-out, and sit: Fu?, Voraus, Platz, Sitz

b) Performance

From the starting point and basic position the team goes straight ahead in the designated direction, the dog off-lead. After 10-15 steps the handler give the dog the command for “the go-out” (Voraus!), simultaneously raising a single arm and standing still. At this, the dog must move purposefully, straight, and fast for a distance equivalent to at least 30 human paces, in the direction indicated. On the Judge’s order, the handler gives the command to “lie down” (PlatZ!), whereupon the dog must lie down immediately. The handler may hold his arm up as a directive, until the dog has! Ain down. On another order by the judge, the handler goes to his dog has ain down. On another order by the judge, the handler goes to his dog and steps to its right side. After approximately 3 seconds, and after the judge indicates, the handler gives the command to sit or Fu?, and the dog must sit up quickly and straight in the basic position.

c) Evaluation / Scoring

Errors in the development, continuing with the handler, too slow running the go-out, deviating too far to the side, going too short a distance, lying down with hesitation or prematurely, restless while lying, and/or prematurely getting up when the handler goes to the dog, are given appropriate point deductions.

8. Long Down under Distraction 10 points

a) Commands

Commands for the long-down exercise : Fuß, PlatZ, sitZ

b) Performance

At the beginning of Phase “B”, when another dog is to perform its routine, the handler takes his dog to place designated by the judge, routine, the handler takes his dog to a place designated by the judge, drops the dog from the basic position with the “PlatZ!” command, and leaves the dog without any leash or other article. The handler goes (still within the trial area) without looking back, at least 30 steps away from the dog, and stands still in view of the dog but with his back to it. The dog must lie there quietly and still without the handler’s influence while the other dog performs exercises 1 through 6. upon order of the judge, the handler returns to his dog and steps to its right side. After approximately 3 seconds, after an indication from the judge, the dog must sit up on command, quickly and straight in the basic position.

c) Evaluation / Scoring

Restless conduct by the handler as well as other hidden help (body language), the dog being restless while lying, and/or getting up too early when being picked up, are errors resulting in point deductions. If the dog stands or sits prematurely, but remains in the place where it was lying, a partial score is given.

If the dog leaves its “down” place before the other dog’s performance of exercise #3, meters or more, the exercise is rated as 0. if the dog leaves the place where it was lying after conclusion exercise #3, it receives a partial score. If the dog comes to meet the handler as he approaches to pick up the dog, a point deduction up to three points is made.

IPO/SchH/VPG-1, Phase “C” PROTECTION

General Regulations

At suitable places are 6 blinds (hiding places), 3 blinds on each side of the field, in a staggered set-up. These must be easily visible to handler, judge, and helpder.

The helper must be supplied with protective clothing, schutzhund sleeve, and padded stick. The schutzhund sleeve must be equipped with a bite bar, and the cover made from natural jute. If it is necessary for the helper to keep the dog looking him in the eye, the helper does not need to stand absolutely quietly in the blind during this guarding phase. However, he may make no theatering or defensive maneuvers. He must protect his body [cover vulnerable parts] with the schutzhund sleeve. The manner in which the dog handler takes the padded stick from helper is left up to him. [he can stay with the dog and reach forward to take it, or leave the dog and take it before retuning to the basic position.] (“Helper regulations” are in the WUSV rule-book).

At schutzjund /VPG trials, one helper can be used for all leavels, but if there are seven or more dogs in the trial, two helpers should be used. The same helper must be used for all handlers within any one trial level.

Dogs that do not stay in the control of the handler, or that will not “out” (Aus!) after the defense exercises or only though the active influence of the handler, or that bite other parts of the body than the proffered schutzhund sleeve, must be disqualified. The result is no TSB rating being given.

If a dog refuses to engage or defend its handler in the attack/defense exercise, or leaves the area, this Phase “C” is to be halted. The dog is given on appraisal, the “TSB” evolution has to be accomplished.

The command for the release (“Aus”), if needed, is allowed one time during each defense exercise. The point deduction appraisal for the “out” is in the table below.

1. Search the Blinds for the Helper 5 points

a) Voice commands

commands for the blind search by tacking or quartering (sweeping the field side-to-side), and calling the dog back (this can include the use of the dog’s name as well as the “recall”): Voran or Revier, Heir.

b) Performance

The helper is found hiding in the last blind, initially out of view of the dog.

The handler with his freely heeling dog starts between the 4th and 5th blinds, so that sweeps to the two sides are possible. Upon order of the judge, they start Phase “C”. With short voice commands such as “Revier!” and hand signals with the right or left arm (which may be repeated), the dog must quickly leave the handler and purposefully, closely, and attentively circle the #5 blind. If the dog has executed the sweep to the side, the handler calls the dog (“Hier!)” toward himself and directs it during the movement toward the #6 blind with a renewed voice command to “Revier!” [search by tacking]. The handler proceeds in a normal walking speed along the aforementioned centerline, which he may not leave during the dog’s tacking. The dog must always be in front of the handler. When the dog reaches the helper’s hiding place, the handler must stop and remain standing, and no further voice commands and/or hand signals are allowed.

c) Evaluation / Scoring

Deficiencies in control of or by the dog, in regard to free and purposeful attempts to find helper, as well as in close and attentive circling of the blinds, result in appropriate deductions.

2. Hold and Bark 10 points

a) Voice commands

Commands for the recall, finish / heel : Hier, Fuß

b) Performance

The dog must actively and attentively “hold” (guard) the helper with persistent barking. The dog may not jump onto the helper, nor grab him. After staying there for approximately 20 seconds, and after an order from the judge, the handler directly approaches to within 5 paces of the blind. After another directive from the judge, the handler calls his dog back to the basic position. Alternatively, the dog handler is allowed to pick up his dog and free-heel it from the blind. Both variations will be evaluated equally.

c) Evaluation /Scoring

Deficiencies in guarding, such as in continuous, determined barking, and very eagerly pressing the helper, or this activity being influenced by voice commands or the presence of the judge or the approaching handler, are scored accordingly. For persistent barking, 5 points will be awarded. If the dog barks only weakly, it will get 2 points, and if it does not bark yet remains actively and attentively guarding the helper, 5 points are deduted. “Brothering” (hitting, etc.) the helper will cost them up to 2 points, and strong grips up to 9 points. If the dog leaves the helper before the judge’s order is given for the handler to leave the centerline where he was to stop, the dog can be ordered once more to go to the helper (Receiver!). if the dog then remains at the helper and barking, phase “C” can be continued; however, a rating of Unsatisfactory/ Faulty (0-6.5 points ) results. Of the dog does not resume the bark-and-hold, or leaves the helper again, Phase “C” is halted. If the dog comes to the handler when he approaches the blind, or comes to the handler before being called off, it is given a partial score (0-6.5 points) and rated as Unsatisfactory/Faykty.