c) Evaluation/Scoring

Errors such as in heeling (basic) position, slow jumping, slow going, when taking the dumbbell, slow returning, dropping the dumbbell, playing with or chewing the dumbbell, the handler in wide stance, and poor sit or heel position (finish) will result in appropriate deductions. Striking the hurdle while jumping will cost up to 1 point, and putting feet on the hurdle will have up to 2 points deducted.

Point allocation for retrieve over the hurdle:

Jump going away     Retrieve      Jump coming back
5 Points                 5 Points      5 Points

A partial score for the exercise is only possible if at least two of these three parts are completed.

Jumping and retrieving flawlessly = 15 points

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

The jumps in both directions being flawless, but the dumbbell not brought pack= 10 points

If the dumbbell lands considerably to the side, or where the dog would have a bad problems seeing it, the handler (after asking or being told by the judge to try again) can throw the bringing wood without point cancellation. 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.

7. Retrieve over the 180-cm Incline wall 15 points

a) Commands

For jumping, retrieving, releasing, and going to basic position: Hopp, Bring, Aus, Fu

b) Performance

The handler stops with his dog in the basic position, at a distance of at least 5 paces before the hurdle (wall). From this position the handler throws a dumbbell (weight 650 gram) over the incline wall.

The dog that has been sitting steadily and unrestrained beside his handler must, on command (such as Hopp), climb over the incline wall (the “Bring”command only being given while the dog is going over the wall), quickly and directly run to the dumbbell, immediately take it, and immediately return over the incline wall and bring the dumbbell to its handler, this being done quickly and directly.

The dog has to sit close and straight in front and hold the dumbbell steadily in its mouth; after a pause of approximately 3 seconds, the handler takes the dumbbell with the release command, ”Aus”. The dumbbell must be within reach of the handler’s out-stretched arm, and after being taken, held at his right side. On the command to heel to the basic position, the dog quickly to the left side of its handler and sit facing straight ahead, with shoulder blade even with the handler’s knee. The handler may not leave his position during this exercise.

c) Evaluation/Scoring

Errors in heeling or the basic position, slow jumping, slow going, errors when taking the dumbbell, slow returning, dropping the dumbbell, playing with or chewing the dumbbell, the handler changing position, or errors in the dog’s sit or heel positions will appropriate deduction.

Point allocation for retrieve over the wall:

Jump going away Retrieve Jump coming back
5 Points 5 Points 5 Points

A partial score for the exercise is only possible if at least two of these three parts are completed.

Jumping and retrieving flawlessly = 15 points

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

The jumps in both directions being flawless, but the dumbbell not brought 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 evaluated as unsatisfactory.

8. The Go-out with Lying Down Command

A) Commands

Commands for the go-out, drop, and sit: fub 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 gives 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 lain 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.

9. Long Down under Distraction 10 points

a) Commands

Commands for the long-down exercise: Fu, Platz, Sitz

b) Performance

At the beginning of phase “B”, when another dog is to perform its 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 promptly goes at least 30 steps way from the dog without looking back or leaving the trial field, and calmly stands in view of the dog but with his back to it. The dog must lie there quietly, 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 helps (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 before completion of the 3rd exercise of the other, yet remains in the place where it had been lying, it results in a partial point score. If the dog strays more than 3 meters before the other dog has completed its exercise # 3, then this exercise is to be given a zero (0). If it leaves that place after the other dog’s completion of the 3rd exercise, it receives a partial score. If the dog comes to meet the approaching handler, a deduction of up to 3 points takes place.

IPO / SchH / VPG - 2, Phase 'C' PROTECTION

General Regulations :

At a suitable location 6 blinds, 3 on each side of the field in a staggered arrangement, are set up. These must be easily visible for handler, judge, and helper.

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 threatening 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 returning to the basic position.] (“Helper regulations” are in the WUSV rulebook).