Post by HABC on Jun 16, 2006 7:00:23 GMT
Irondog International IDT3 (Triathlon) Event plus GDT & DHT Testing available at HABC working day Saturday 29th July at…..
Romlet OG Schutzhund Club
Billet Road
Romford
Essex
ENGLAND
Irondog International has introduced a new test called a DHT (Defence of Handler Temperament). This will make it easier for people wishing to compete in Irondog. Anyone passing this test will be allowed to compete in the Irondog IDT3 on the same day.
Anyone wishing to take part in any of the above must contact us (HABC) before July 15th
More details and contact information are available on our website
www.americanbulldogs.org.uk
DHT Test……
A) DHT Obedience/Temperament Test.
The test begins with the dog in a controlled stay command at the handler's side.
Obedience portion will consist of the following in any order the Judge elects, 5 to 10 pace Healing, Left & Right turns, Sit & Down on command)
EXAMPLE
Start with Dog at handlers side in a controlled manner, On Judges signal begin Healing 10 paces, LEFT turn & Heal 5 paces, come to a HAULT, on Judges signal SIT your dog (if dog is trained to sit please let the Judge know, this is fine), On Judges signal begin to HEAL 5 paces, RIGHT turn and continue to HEAL 10 paces coming to a HAULT, On Judges signal DOWN your dog, On Judges signal LEAVE your dog & walk away 10 paces, turn & face your dog, On Judges signal you will re-call your dog. NEXT you will meet the 2 strangers who will greet you separately & pet your dog.
*Judge will wait a couple seconds before giving SIGNALS to continue.
*You may ONLY give your dog a command at the beginning of the exercise, Change of directions, Sit, Down, Stay & recall. You can NOT give commands in between healing.
On the Judge's signal EXERCISES WILL BEGIN & END
HEADING INTO THE RE-CALL. The leash must be loose at all times. The dog will have to stay in one spot on command while the handler drops the leash and walks ten paces away. The dog must then do a recall on command. Next, the dog will have to meet the first of two friendly strangers and not show aggression or shyness. Ideally the first stranger will be an Irondog judge, assuming the dog does not know the judge. The handler will shake hands with the stranger and exchange brief words. After asking permission, the stranger will stare into the dog's eyes for less than two seconds and pet the dog on the shoulder or flank. We are looking for good-natured dogs that are not shy or sharp. The dog must enjoy being petted by the stranger. It must display tail wagging pleasure or exhibit other body language to show that he is at ease and happy to meet this new person. The Irondog judge will then pick a second friendly stranger from the crowd that is physically dissimilar to the judge. The entire "Meeting a Friendly Stranger" test will be repeated a second time with this other person. The dog must meet the same criteria for both friendly strangers.
B) DHT Protection Test.
The blind should ideally be an unexpected object like a tree, car or outhouse. The dog must not see the decoy enter the blind. The dog and handler will move (at the Judge's signal) toward the blind. On Judge's signal, the decoy will spring from behind the barrier, and will approach the team aggressively. The decoy will administer two or more stick threats with an unexpected object like a small tree branch covered in dry leaves, a bamboo clatter stick, a plastic jug partially filled with rocks or a starter's pistol. The Dog will NOT engage the Decoy but MUST show Confidence & Willingness to engage, Lack of is unacceptable.
Romlet OG Schutzhund Club
Billet Road
Romford
Essex
ENGLAND
Irondog International has introduced a new test called a DHT (Defence of Handler Temperament). This will make it easier for people wishing to compete in Irondog. Anyone passing this test will be allowed to compete in the Irondog IDT3 on the same day.
Anyone wishing to take part in any of the above must contact us (HABC) before July 15th
More details and contact information are available on our website
www.americanbulldogs.org.uk
DHT Test……
A) DHT Obedience/Temperament Test.
The test begins with the dog in a controlled stay command at the handler's side.
Obedience portion will consist of the following in any order the Judge elects, 5 to 10 pace Healing, Left & Right turns, Sit & Down on command)
EXAMPLE
Start with Dog at handlers side in a controlled manner, On Judges signal begin Healing 10 paces, LEFT turn & Heal 5 paces, come to a HAULT, on Judges signal SIT your dog (if dog is trained to sit please let the Judge know, this is fine), On Judges signal begin to HEAL 5 paces, RIGHT turn and continue to HEAL 10 paces coming to a HAULT, On Judges signal DOWN your dog, On Judges signal LEAVE your dog & walk away 10 paces, turn & face your dog, On Judges signal you will re-call your dog. NEXT you will meet the 2 strangers who will greet you separately & pet your dog.
*Judge will wait a couple seconds before giving SIGNALS to continue.
*You may ONLY give your dog a command at the beginning of the exercise, Change of directions, Sit, Down, Stay & recall. You can NOT give commands in between healing.
On the Judge's signal EXERCISES WILL BEGIN & END
HEADING INTO THE RE-CALL. The leash must be loose at all times. The dog will have to stay in one spot on command while the handler drops the leash and walks ten paces away. The dog must then do a recall on command. Next, the dog will have to meet the first of two friendly strangers and not show aggression or shyness. Ideally the first stranger will be an Irondog judge, assuming the dog does not know the judge. The handler will shake hands with the stranger and exchange brief words. After asking permission, the stranger will stare into the dog's eyes for less than two seconds and pet the dog on the shoulder or flank. We are looking for good-natured dogs that are not shy or sharp. The dog must enjoy being petted by the stranger. It must display tail wagging pleasure or exhibit other body language to show that he is at ease and happy to meet this new person. The Irondog judge will then pick a second friendly stranger from the crowd that is physically dissimilar to the judge. The entire "Meeting a Friendly Stranger" test will be repeated a second time with this other person. The dog must meet the same criteria for both friendly strangers.
B) DHT Protection Test.
The blind should ideally be an unexpected object like a tree, car or outhouse. The dog must not see the decoy enter the blind. The dog and handler will move (at the Judge's signal) toward the blind. On Judge's signal, the decoy will spring from behind the barrier, and will approach the team aggressively. The decoy will administer two or more stick threats with an unexpected object like a small tree branch covered in dry leaves, a bamboo clatter stick, a plastic jug partially filled with rocks or a starter's pistol. The Dog will NOT engage the Decoy but MUST show Confidence & Willingness to engage, Lack of is unacceptable.