[OTHER] COMPANION BEHAVIOR TEST (IPO)

COMPANION BEHAVIOR TEST 

Do you have a nontraditional dog breed that you think would be suitable to enter INTERNATIONALE PRÜFUNGS-ORDNUNG? This is the place to prove that they've got what it takes in order to qualify for entry.

Please be advised that RNG results will be added to this evaluation if too many participants begin pursuing generally unsuitable breeds.



• Entries open: 10/17/22 @ 10:00PM PST
• Entries close: At judge's discretion.


• 2 pictures required, should show all of the dog, as well as the handler and decoy as appropriate.
• Size of image should be no larger than 800 x 700px.
• Image should not be reused.
• One dog per post.



• Handlers should be in comfortable, working attire.
• Dogs must wear a collar and may also sport a harness.
• Arena should be a large outdoor field.


• Dogs must be over the age of 16 months to participate.
• Handlers must be at least 16 years to participate.
• Dogs should not be pregnant, nursing, or injured.
• Choose two exercises to demonstrate.

• Courage: Helper will run toward the dog, stop, and threaten. Dog must keep its nerve in either a sit or stand at handler's side.
• Heeling on Leash: Dog should be able to heel passed a standing helper without taking focus off the handler.
• Sit in Motion: Dog will heel directly toward the helper with handler and as handler moves forward, will be told to sit.
• Gun Shot: Gun must be visibly fired, dog's reaction to the sounds and motion will be recorded.



The below elements are optional and only included for those wanting additional roleplay in their entry images.




Please include the following when submitting your image --

[b]Registered Name:[/b]
[b]Registration Nr:[/b] (SKA ID# or Discord ✓)
[b]Breed:[/b]
[b]Sex of Dog:[/b]
[b]Exercises:[/b]
[b]Handler Name:[/b]