A new SchH sport set apart from IGP has been in the works for several years now. Today I came across this comparison. Thoughts?
This is from Kim Dooley with American Schutzhund.
Everyone,
As per several requests, I put together a quick reference that outlines the differences between American Schutzhund and IGP with respect to each phase and level. I will also include a video that captures Debbie Zappia articulating the differences in scoring.
Some Basic Differences Between IGP And American Schutzhund:
In order to advance forward in American Schutzhund and achieve titles, all dogs must first pass a dog aggression test. American Schutzhund is making an effort to weed out all dogs who display overt dog aggression.
In IGP, you must first attain a BH. In AS, you must first attain a BT. The BT is a behavior/ temperament test.
The BT is a two part test. The first, the behavioral test which includes a sound sensitivity test (gun shots). This test is scored on a 45 point “Pass Fail” scale. This part will test the dog’s behavior, temperament and soundness in basic obedience with control led routines. The dog/handler team must pass Part 1 before they can continue to Part 2.
Part 2 of the BT, is an evaluation of the dog’s character for temperament and environmental soundness. This is a temperament/environment evaluation. Should the dog fail any or even all of these environment evaluations, the dog/handler team will still be permitted to advance forward and try for future AS titles. However, to help breeders, the outcome of all six environment evaluations will be recorded in the dog’s scorebook and can not be repeated.
Environment Evaluations:
1. Footing/Slippery Surface
2. Movement in Tight Spaces
3. Standing on an Unstable Surface
4. Climbing
5. Hunt Drive
6. Suspicion and Recovery
Phase A:
In AS, there is no tracking. For the AS1 level, there is an Article Search and for the AS2 and AS3, Scent Detection. The odors used for training and trialing in scent detection, are pseudo Cocaine and Heroin made by Sigma. We have our own distributor that offers a member discount with free shipping.
Phase B:
Our Phase B has some slight differences. For example, there is no long down for the AS2 and AS3. The sit out of motion and the down with recall is worth 15 points at the AS1 level and 10 points at the AS2 and AS3.
One of the biggest differences in our Phase B, is the scoring. In American Schutzhund, we look at the overall performance of the dog in each exercise as well as the entire routine. Although, point deductions are listed, along with the overall points allotted, AS judges will first place a dog/handler team in an appropriate overall category. This is determined by the dogs enthusiasm, focus, speed, power and the relationship to the handler, along with accuracy. Throughout a routine points may be deducted for mistakes, conversely, points are also rewarded when dog/handler teams demonstrate the characteristics AS deems important. The totality of the performance determines the overall score. AS will reward dogs that demonstrate power, speed, attitude, focus and harmony with the handler. The organization does not want small technical errors to outweigh demonstrated character.
ATTITUDE, SPEED AND DRIVE WILL ALWAYS TRUMP EXACTNESS. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT PRECISION IS NOT REQUIRED, ONLY THAT CORRECTLY EXECUTED
EXERCISES WILL ONLY RECEIVE FULL POINTS
WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY SPEED, POWER AND OVERALL ATTITUDE
Phase C:
At the AS1 level, American Schutzhund brought back the Attack on Handler. This is a frontal attack on the handler. The long attack is also full length.
At the AS2 level, you can expect the 2015 IPO routine.
At the AS3 level, there is a call off. At the start of the protection phase, the judge will flip a coin to determine what order the long attack and the call off will be completed in. American Schutzhund believes that in today’s society, if one has the means opportunity and intent to send their dog on a long attack, they should also have the necessary level of obedience to call their dog back as well. The rest of the routine, is the same as the 2015 IPO routine.
The attack on handler out of the back transport is a frontal attack on the handler for all levels. No sidestepping. In addition, American Schutzhund also brought back the Courage Hardness and Fighting Instinct rating. This is a ten point rating system. In addition to overall points for the protection routine, the dog will also receive a courage, hardness and fighting instinct rating. This evaluation serves the purpose of describing two general aspects of a dog’s character trait that are demonstrated throughout the Phase C exercises. The first, “courage”, describes the dog’s willingness to engage the Helper during the exercises. The second, “hardness”, describes the dog’s strength in its defense against the Helper’s attacks and pressure. The purpose of this rating is to more carefully show a dog’s breeding suitability and character traits.
AS is extremely fortunate to have Joeri Veth filling the position of Director of Helpers. Joeri secured permission to teach and train AS Helpers with the Dutch System. All Helpers are being taught to unequivocally test every dog. This system is still a work in progress for them.
This is from Kim Dooley with American Schutzhund.
Everyone,
As per several requests, I put together a quick reference that outlines the differences between American Schutzhund and IGP with respect to each phase and level. I will also include a video that captures Debbie Zappia articulating the differences in scoring.
Some Basic Differences Between IGP And American Schutzhund:
In order to advance forward in American Schutzhund and achieve titles, all dogs must first pass a dog aggression test. American Schutzhund is making an effort to weed out all dogs who display overt dog aggression.
In IGP, you must first attain a BH. In AS, you must first attain a BT. The BT is a behavior/ temperament test.
The BT is a two part test. The first, the behavioral test which includes a sound sensitivity test (gun shots). This test is scored on a 45 point “Pass Fail” scale. This part will test the dog’s behavior, temperament and soundness in basic obedience with control led routines. The dog/handler team must pass Part 1 before they can continue to Part 2.
Part 2 of the BT, is an evaluation of the dog’s character for temperament and environmental soundness. This is a temperament/environment evaluation. Should the dog fail any or even all of these environment evaluations, the dog/handler team will still be permitted to advance forward and try for future AS titles. However, to help breeders, the outcome of all six environment evaluations will be recorded in the dog’s scorebook and can not be repeated.
Environment Evaluations:
1. Footing/Slippery Surface
2. Movement in Tight Spaces
3. Standing on an Unstable Surface
4. Climbing
5. Hunt Drive
6. Suspicion and Recovery
Phase A:
In AS, there is no tracking. For the AS1 level, there is an Article Search and for the AS2 and AS3, Scent Detection. The odors used for training and trialing in scent detection, are pseudo Cocaine and Heroin made by Sigma. We have our own distributor that offers a member discount with free shipping.
Phase B:
Our Phase B has some slight differences. For example, there is no long down for the AS2 and AS3. The sit out of motion and the down with recall is worth 15 points at the AS1 level and 10 points at the AS2 and AS3.
One of the biggest differences in our Phase B, is the scoring. In American Schutzhund, we look at the overall performance of the dog in each exercise as well as the entire routine. Although, point deductions are listed, along with the overall points allotted, AS judges will first place a dog/handler team in an appropriate overall category. This is determined by the dogs enthusiasm, focus, speed, power and the relationship to the handler, along with accuracy. Throughout a routine points may be deducted for mistakes, conversely, points are also rewarded when dog/handler teams demonstrate the characteristics AS deems important. The totality of the performance determines the overall score. AS will reward dogs that demonstrate power, speed, attitude, focus and harmony with the handler. The organization does not want small technical errors to outweigh demonstrated character.
ATTITUDE, SPEED AND DRIVE WILL ALWAYS TRUMP EXACTNESS. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT PRECISION IS NOT REQUIRED, ONLY THAT CORRECTLY EXECUTED
EXERCISES WILL ONLY RECEIVE FULL POINTS
WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY SPEED, POWER AND OVERALL ATTITUDE
Phase C:
At the AS1 level, American Schutzhund brought back the Attack on Handler. This is a frontal attack on the handler. The long attack is also full length.
At the AS2 level, you can expect the 2015 IPO routine.
At the AS3 level, there is a call off. At the start of the protection phase, the judge will flip a coin to determine what order the long attack and the call off will be completed in. American Schutzhund believes that in today’s society, if one has the means opportunity and intent to send their dog on a long attack, they should also have the necessary level of obedience to call their dog back as well. The rest of the routine, is the same as the 2015 IPO routine.
The attack on handler out of the back transport is a frontal attack on the handler for all levels. No sidestepping. In addition, American Schutzhund also brought back the Courage Hardness and Fighting Instinct rating. This is a ten point rating system. In addition to overall points for the protection routine, the dog will also receive a courage, hardness and fighting instinct rating. This evaluation serves the purpose of describing two general aspects of a dog’s character trait that are demonstrated throughout the Phase C exercises. The first, “courage”, describes the dog’s willingness to engage the Helper during the exercises. The second, “hardness”, describes the dog’s strength in its defense against the Helper’s attacks and pressure. The purpose of this rating is to more carefully show a dog’s breeding suitability and character traits.
AS is extremely fortunate to have Joeri Veth filling the position of Director of Helpers. Joeri secured permission to teach and train AS Helpers with the Dutch System. All Helpers are being taught to unequivocally test every dog. This system is still a work in progress for them.
