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What is Schutzhund/IPO? Protection
The final test is the most misunderstood
by the general public. This is protection.
The most important point to understand
when watching a protection routine,
is the relationship between dog and
handler. The dog must never bite the trial
helper, unless either the dog or the
handler is attacked. Then it must attack
fully and without hesitation. But here the
real difference becomes apparent. The
dog must stop biting on the command of
the handler and guard the trial helper
without further aggression. Often people
confuse Schutzhund/IPO protection training
with police dog or personal protection
work. The Schutzhund/IPO dog is capable
of the feats of never being aggressive
except under those specific situations it is trained
to face, and even then it must always be under the absolute control of the handler.
Schutzhund/IPO tests three specific areas of a dog's training and behavior:
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