Sport from the database
IGP / Schutzhund
IGP, historically Schutzhund, is a working-dog sport with three phases: tracking, obedience and protection work. Dog-handler teamwork, scent work, obedience, control, grip work and nerve strength are judged under rules; it is not a generic animal course.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Complete tracking, obedience and protection work rule-compliantly, under control and as a dog-handler team.
Teilnehmer
One dog-handler team per trial; helpers/judges are part of the regulated procedure.
Teamgröße
One dog-handler team per trial; helpers/judges are part of the regulated procedure.
Spielfeld
Tracking field, obedience field and protection field with judge, helper and safety structure.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
Points and trial ratings across tracking, obedience and protection; deductions for control, execution or rule violations.
Gewinnbedingung
Passed trial or highest score/class under the ruleset.
Ausrüstung
Tracking line, collar/harness by rule, dumbbell/hurdle/scaling wall, sleeve/helper gear, field and tracking material.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- What is IGP? IQ Dogsport · dog-sport-guide · medium
- About IGP/Schutzhund Placer County Schutzhund Club · club-guide · medium
- FCI IGP regulations Federation Cynologique Internationale · rulebook · high