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What is Schutzhund/IPO? Tracking
The first, tracking, requires
the dog to track footsteps over mixed
terrain, change direction and show
absolute accuracy and commitment
to finding the track. It must also find
dropped articles and indicate their
locations to the handler. Often this is
done under less than ideal
circumstances with difficult cover,
bad weather conditions and an aged track. Many find tracking to be the most satisfying experience in training, when only the handler and dog are working together. It is certainly the most peaceful part of Schutzhund.
Schutzhund/IPO tests three specific areas of a dog's training and behavior:
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