IPO= Schutzhund. Due to political reasons, Germany no longer
calls protection sport "Schutzhund" and since it originated in
Germany, the rest of the world followed suit.
What does IPO stand for? Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung.
Translation means: International auditing rules or
International Exam Rules.
schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog".
Now... The Sport
Schutzhund originated in Germany in the 1800's. In this time
German Policeman were called "Schutzmann" and his K9
"Schutzhund".
It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and
evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier
companions to their owners.
IPO work concentrates on three parts- tracking, obedience,
and protection. Many who are familiar with the obedience work of the American
Kennel Club’s affiliates will recognize the first two parts, tracking and
obedience. The IPO standards for the third part, protection work, are similar
to those for dogs in police work.
While dogs of other breeds are also admitted to IPO trials,
this breed evaluation test was developed specifically for the German Shepherd
Dog. IPO is intended to demonstrate the dog’s intelligence and utility. As a
working trial, IPO measures the dog’s mental stability, endurance, structural
efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and trainability.
This working dog sport offers an opportunity for dog owners
to train their dog and compete with each other for recognition of both the
handler’s ability to train and the dog’s ability to perform as required. It is
a sport enjoyed by persons of varied professions, who join together in a
camaraderie born of their common interest in working with their dogs. Persons
of all ages and conditions of life --- even those with significant disabilities
--- enjoy Schutzhund as a sport. Often, it is a family sport.
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