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Dog
Titles |
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 Agility
Titles
Conformation Titles
Den Trials Titles
Draft/Sledding Titles
Field/Hunt Titles
Flyball Titles
Herding Titles
Obedience Titles
Rescue Titles
Scent Hurdling Titles
Schutzhund Titles
Other Titles
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Ever
thought about higher education.....for your dog?
Ever seen a dog
with all kinds of letters before and/or after his name? Wonder what they mean? There are
many activities that can gain your dog awards and recognition in the form
of titles. They can be a lot of fun for both dog and owner. |
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Associations
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Agility
Titles |
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Agility Association
of Canada
Canadian Kennel Club
North American Dog Agility Council
All breeds welcome |
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Agility: Dog and master work
together to run through an obstacle course in the fastest possible time.
Gamblers: Dog and
master work together to run through an obstacle course within a set time
in an opening sequence. The obstacles such as jumps, tire, tunnels,
contact, and weave each receive a different point value. The opening
sequence expires with blow of a whistle, at which point the handler has a
shorter set time to complete a closing sequence. This final sequence or
"gamble" must be done with the handler remaining outside a
prescribed area usually outlined with rope or tape and within the time
allowed.
Jumpers: This course is
composed of jumps, tires, tunnels, and chutes. It involves excellent
handling skills and real team-work. The pace is fast and furious with
twisted flows and potential chances for off course penalties at every
turn.
Snooker:
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are two separate sequences. The opening sequence requires the handler to
perform one of 3 or 4 designated (red) jumps followed by an obstacle of
choice, and repeat this pattern at least twice more, a third time is an
option left to the judges discretion and outlined in the briefing. The
closing sequence requires the dog to follow the obstacles numbered 2 to 7.
The game is based on points accumulated.
Team Relay(2 dogs):
The course layout is similar to standard agility. It is divided in
sections and each dog on the team is selected by the team members to run a
specified section. All team members must run clean and under the time
allowed. Upon completing their respective section, the handler passes a
baton in a specified area to allow the next handler to continue on the
next section.
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
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AAC
Titles |
| ADC |
Agility
Dog of Canada |
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| AADC |
Advanced
Agility Dog of Canada |
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| ATChC |
Agility
Trial Champion of Canada |
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| MADC |
Master
Agility Dog of Canada |
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| MGDC |
Masters
Gamblers Dog of Canada |
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| MJDC |
Masters
Jumpers Dog of Canada |
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| MSDC |
Masters
Snooker Dog of Canada |
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| MTRDC |
Masters
Team Relay Dog of Canada |
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| S |
Special
prefix |
Attached
to any of the above titles |
| V |
Veterans
prefix |
Attached
to any of the above titles |
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CKC
Titles |
| AgN |
Agility
Novice |
Beginners
Agility |
| AgI |
Agility
Intermediate |
Intermediate
Agility - more obstacles, less time to complete the course |
| AgX |
Agility
Excellent |
Advanced
Agility |
| AgMX |
Agility
Master |
Highest
level of Agility |
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NADAC
Titles |
| NAC |
Novice
Agility Certificate |
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| OAC |
Open
Agility Certificate |
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| EAC |
Elite
Agility Certificate |
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| NGC |
Novice
Gamblers Certificate |
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| OGC |
Open
Gamblers Certificate |
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| EGC |
Elite
Gamblers Certificate |
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| NJC |
Novice
Jumpers Certificate |
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| OJC |
Open
Jumpers Certificate |
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| EJC |
Elite
Jumpers Certificate |
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| -V |
Veterans
suffix |
Attached
to any of the above titles |
| -JH |
Junior
Handler suffix |
Attached
to any of the above titles |
| O |
Outstanding
Performance |
Prefix
to any of the above titles |
| S |
Superior
Performance |
Prefix
to any of the above titles |
| NATCH |
NADAC
Agility Trial Champion |
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| V- |
Veterans |
Prefix
to NATCH |
| JH- |
Junior
Handler |
Prefix
to NATCH |
| TN-N |
Novice
Tunnelers Certificate |
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| TN-O |
Open
Tunnelers Certificate |
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| TN-E |
Elite
Tunnelers Certificate |
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| WV-N |
Novice
Weavers Certificate |
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| WV-O |
Open
Weavers Certificate |
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| WV-E |
Elite
Weavers Certificate |
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| TG-N |
Novice
Touch N Go Certificate |
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| TG-O |
Open
Touch N Go Certificate |
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| TG-E |
Elite
Touch N Go Certificate |
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Associations
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Conformation
Titles |
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Canadian Kennel Club
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Conformation
Shows: All
breeds recognized by the CKC are eligible to compete. Each dog is judged
against a "Breed Standard" that outlines the appearance and
temperament of the ideal specimen of each breed.
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All breeds welcome
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| Ch |
Conformation
Champion |
Granted
after earning a specific number of points |
| Ch
(Alt) |
Conformation
Champion |
For
spayed/neutered dogs - Granted after earning a specific number of
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| BIS |
Best
in Show |
Best
overall dog in the dog show |
| BISS |
Best
in Specialty Show |
Best
overall dog competing against other Champions |
| BPIS |
Best
Puppy in Show |
Best
overall puppy in the dog show |
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Associations
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Den
Trials |
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American
Working Terrier Association
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Den Trials:
the
dog tracks the game by scent to a constructed den (lair, burrow, tunnel),
enters the animal's tunnel and then works (barking, engaging etc) the
animal until the vermin either bolts (flees) from the earth or until the
owner digs down to the den in a real hunting situation. The trench or path
is scented with i.e. rat scent. A caged rat serves as the simulated quarry
at the end of the trench where the dog can see and smell but not
physically touch or harm the rat.
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Terriers and Dachshunds
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| CG |
Certificate
of Gameness |
Dog
travels a 30' trench to quarry within 30 seconds, works quarry for
60 seconds |
| EWC |
Earth
Working Certificate |
Dog
works in a natural earth (not in a drain or other man-made earth)
to woodchuck, fox, raccoon or badger |
| JE |
Junior
Earthdog |
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| ME |
Master
Earthdog |
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| SE |
Senior
Earthdog |
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Associations
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Draft/Sledding
Titles |
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International
Federation of Sleddog Sports
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Sledding:
Sled
dog sports, often referred to as "mushing," have great
versatility in the number and range of events. The particular formats
practiced in a given area are largely dependent upon tradition and
climate. The Nome style of the sport is performed with a dog sled, in
which the driver (known as the musher) pushes the sled, runs along side of
the sled, or rides on the sled's runners. Nome style is the most
traditional form of dog powered sports, especially in North America, where
it takes its name from the city in the state of Alaska by the same name.
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All breeds welcome |
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| DD |
Draft
Dog |
Cart
work by a single dog - obedience, maneuvering, freight hauling |
| DDX |
Draft
Dog Excellent |
Advanced
Cart work - carting by voice control only, freight hauling,
backpacking |
| SD |
Sled
Dog |
Sledding
at least 50 miles in three successful races |
| SDX |
Sled
Dog Excellent |
Sledding
an additional 100 miles in three successful races |
| SDU |
Sled
Dog Unlimited |
Sledding
an additional 300 miles in three successful races |
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Associations
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Field/Hunt
Titles |
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Canadian Kennel Club
National Retriever Club of
Canada
Canadian National Spaniel Field Trial
Association
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Pointing, retrieving, and flushing tests are all part of the
hunting and field tests available to a number of dog breeds. Lure
coursing titles, in which a sighthound is tested on its ability to
follow a lure, are also available. The titles in this category are
available to members of the Sporting and Hound groups of dogs as
noted below.
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| AFTCh |
Amateur
Field Trial Champion prefix |
Open
to all Sporting dogs (Group 1) - novice handler |
| CFC |
Canadian
Field Champion prefix |
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| FCh |
Field
Champion (lure coursing) |
Tests
sighthounds' ability and style in following a lure - Open to all
sighthounds |
| FChX |
Field
Champion Excellent (lure coursing) |
Tests
sighthounds' ability and style in following a lure - Open
to all sighthounds |
| FD |
Field
Dog (pointing) |
Tests
ability and style in finding and retrieving game - Open to all
pointing breeds |
| FDJ |
Field
Dog Junior (pointing) |
Tests
ability and style in finding and retrieving game - Open to all
pointing breeds |
| FDX |
Field
Dog Excellent (pointing) |
Tests
ability and style in finding and retrieving game - Open to all
pointing breeds |
| FTCh |
Field
Trial Champion (retrieving) prefix |
Open
to all Sporting dogs (Group 1) |
| FTCh |
Field
Trial Champion (scenting) |
Open
to Beagles, Basset Hounds, Petit Bassets Griffon Vendeen |
| NAFTCh |
National
Amateur Field Trial Champion |
Open
to all retrieving breeds |
| NFTCh |
National
Field Trial Champion |
Open
to all retrieving breeds |
| JH |
Junior
Hunter (Field Test) |
Field
test open to all retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, &
Standard Poodles |
| SH |
Senior
Hunter (Field Test) |
Field
test open to all retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, &
Standard Poodles |
| MH |
Master
Hunter (Field Test) |
Field
test open to all retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, &
Standard Poodles |
| GMH |
Grand
Master Hunter |
Field
test open to all retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, &
Standard Poodles |
| WC |
Working
Certificate |
Retrieving
test open to all
retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, & all Poodles |
| WCI |
Working
Certificate Intermediate |
Retrieving
test open to all
retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, & all Poodles |
| WCX |
Working
Certificate Excellent |
Retrieving
test open to all
retrieving breeds, Irish Water Spaniels, & all Poodles |
| WS |
Working
Spaniel |
Flushing
and Retrieving test open to all sporting spaniels except Brittany
and Irish Water Spaniels |
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Associations
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Flyball
Titles |
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North American
Flyball Association
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Flyball: A
relay race in which two teams of four dogs each race side-by-side over a
51 foot long course. Each dog must run down their lane, clear 4 jumps,
trigger the release of a tennis ball by pushing a pedal, retrieve the
ball, and run back down the lane. The next dog is released to run the
course when the previous dog has crossed the start/finish line. The first
team to have all 4 dogs finish the course without error wins the heat.
Points are awarded based on the speed of the team.
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All breeds welcome
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| FbD |
Flyball
Dog |
20
points |
| FdX |
Flyball
Dog Excellent |
100
points |
| FbDCh |
Flyball
Dog Champion |
500
points |
| FM |
Flyball
Master |
5,000
points |
| FMX |
Flyball
Master Excellent |
10,000
points |
| FMCh |
Flyball
Master Champion |
15,000
points |
| ONYX |
ONYX
Award |
20,000
points |
| FdGCh |
Flyball
Grand Champion |
30,000
points |
| HOBBES |
HOBBES
Award |
100,000
points |
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Associations
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Herding
Titles |
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Canadian
Kennel Club
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Herding titles are given to dogs after they pass various tests of
their ability to perform this function. These trials are open to
various breeds as noted below.
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| HC |
Herding
Certificate |
Open
to all Herding breeds and some Working Group breeds |
| HIC |
Herding
Instinct Certificate |
Open
to all Herding breeds and some Working Group breeds |
| HT |
Herding
Tested |
Open
to all breeds |
| HS |
Herding
Started |
Open
to all breeds |
| HI |
Herding
Intermediate |
Open
to all breeds |
| HA |
Herding
Advanced |
Open
to all breeds |
| SSC |
Started
Stockdog Certificate, Herding |
Open
to all Herding breeds and some Working Group breeds |
| OSC |
Open
Stockdog Certificate, Herding |
Open
to all Herding breeds and some Working Group breeds |
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Associations
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Obedience
Titles |
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Canadian
Kennel Club
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All breeds are welcome to earn obedience titles, and in fact all
dogs should participate in at least the basics of obedience to learn
the standard commands needed for everyday life and polish their
manners! Tracking is another activity available through obedience
classes.
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| CD |
Companion
Dog |
Novice
Obedience - basic dog obedience (heel, come, stay commands) |
| CDX |
Companion
Dog Excellent |
Intermediate
Obedience - jumps, retrieve, (stay when master is out of sight) |
| UD |
Utility
Dog |
Advanced
Obedience - scent discrimination, directed jumping, signals |
| UDT |
Utility
Dog Tracker |
Obedience
and Tracking degree |
| TD |
Tracking
Dog |
Sport
form of search and rescue: Tracking test - dog follows human scent |
| TDX |
Tracking
Dog Excellent |
Advanced
sport form of search and rescue: dog follows and aged track over a
longer distance |
| OTCh |
Obedience
Trial Champion |
Requires
CD, CDX, and UD |
| OTChX |
Obedience
Trial Champion Excellent |
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| MOTCh |
Master
Obedience Trial Champion |
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| GMOTCh |
Grand
Master Obedience Trial Champion |
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| HIT |
High
in Trial |
Awarded
to dog with the highest score in the trial |
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Associations
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Rescue
Titles |
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Canadian
Kennel Club
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Rescue titles are available to Newfoundland Dogs only an involve
tests of the Newf's breed purpose, water rescue. Rescue titles are
available to other breeds through the tracking titles in Obedience.
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Newfoundland Dogs
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| WRD |
Water
Rescue Dog |
Basic
water rescue work (fetching, towing a boat, delivering a line,
swimming) |
| WRDX |
Water
Rescue Dog Excellent |
Advanced
water rescue work (rescue, jumping from boats, directed
retrieving) |
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Associations
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Scent
Hurdling
Titles |
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Canadian
Scent Hurdle Racing Association
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Scent Hurdling: Scent
Hurdling is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The course consists of a
starting line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The first hurdle
is 4 feet from the start line and the box is 12 feet from the last hurdle.
The first team dog jumps the hurdles and attempts to find their own
scented dumbell from among the four that have been placed on the box. When
the dog finds the right dumbbell he runs back over the 4 hurdles and
crosses the finish line so that the next team dog can be released.
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Abbreviation
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Title |
Description |
| SHD |
Scent
Hurdle Dog |
50
points |
| SHDX |
Scent
Hurdle Dog Excellent |
100
points |
| SHCh |
Scent
Hurdle Dog Champion |
250
points |
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Associations
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Schutzhund
Titles |
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German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of
Canada
All working breeds
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Schutzhund: The
dogs and handlers work as a team in the three categories of the Schutzhund
(protection) program: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. The exercises
consist of the following:
- Tracking:
The dog must retrace the path of a person (400-1500+ yards with 2-4
turns) after 20-60 minutes have elapsed and be able to find 2-3 lost
articles, regardless of weather conditions.
- Obedience:
The dog must follow the handler's orders to heel, jump, retrieve,
retrieve over a 6 foot wall and send away, both on and off the leash.
The dog must not be intimidated by any distractions, including the
sound of a gun or a group of strangers milling about.
- Protection:
The dog must, without handler assistance, respond properly in critical
situations, like finding and warning his handler of a hidden person,
preventing an assault on his handler, and stopping the villain from
escaping. The dog must distinguish between a harmless bystander and a
potentially dangerous person. He must display courage but restraint on
his own when the agitator gives up.
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