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BH is
abbreviated for "Begleithund" a German word meaning
Companion Dog. The BH is the test that once passed, allows you
to proceed to the Versatility Test for Working Dog Titles 1, 2
and 3.
The test begins
with the handler and dog, shaking the judge's hand and introducing
themselves. The judge then performs a temperament test which
continues through out the trial. If the dog shows any
aggression at any time he is not allowed to continue and is marked
in his scorebook as "Temperament Test/Behavior Test
Failed". The identity of the dog is also checked by
checking the tattoo or microchip number.
Once this is
done they proceed to the Part A of the BH
BH
Part A: Obedience Total 60 points. (70% must be earned for passing)
Heeling
on lead (15 pts):
At
the beginning of each trial section, the handlers must report in to
the judge in a sportsmanlike manner. The handler enters the field
with his dog on lead and reports in the basic position. Each
exercise begins and ends in the basic position. The dog sits
straight , on the left side and next to the handler, with his right
shoulder blade at knee height. Taking of this position is allowed
only once per exercise. From this position, at the judges signal,
comes the building up of all the obedience exercises. The handler
must show a minimum of 10 paces before the performance of the
exercises. Dog and handler will walk approximately 50 paces without
stopping. The dog is to stay at the left side of the handler with
his shoulder blade even with the handler’s leg. After walking
about 50 paces, the handler will make an about turn. Then walk at
normal pace for a minimum of 10 paces, a run for a minimum of 10
paces, a slow pace for a minimum of 10 paces then back to normal
paces for min of 10 paces. After showing the changes of pace the
team will demonstrate a right turn for a minimum of 15 paces,
another right turn for a minimum of 15 paces and an about turn and
come to a halt after a minimum of 8 paces. Then they will at the
judges ok, proceed into a group of 4 people stopping at least once
next to a person and showing a left and right turn in the group.
1. Free
-Heeling (15 pts): Same as above only off leash.
2. Sit
out of motion (10 pts) Basic position, 10 - 15 paces normal speed,
sit, minimum of 30 normal paces, stop, wait for judge’s signal to
return to dog.
3. Down
with recall (10 pts) Basic position, 10 - 15 paces normal, down,
minimum of 30 paces normal, stop, wait for judge’s signal to call
your dog.
Once
dog is sitting in front of you wait for judge’s signal to finish
your dog.
4. Down
under distraction (10 pts).
This is done while the next dog is doing the routine you and
your dog have already completed. By the way, your dog is in a down
and you walk away from the dog 30 paces and turn your back to the
dog.
BH
Part B Traffic Test
Controllability
and behavior in street traffic
On
the judge’s signal, the handler proceeds with his dog on lead on
the footpath of a section of indicated street. The judge follows the
handler at a measured distance. The dog should remain at about knee
level. The dog should behave impartially towards all pedestrians,
and towards the motoring traffic. A short time later the handler is
overtaken by a runner and then by a bicyclist. The bicyclist will
ring his bell several times. After this the handler goes to greet
the judge to shake hands and converse with him. The dog must remain
quiet.
More
difficult traffic conditions
On
the judges signal the handler will move in to heavier pedestrian
traffic. The handler will stop twice in this traffic. The first time
commands sit, the second time commands down. The dog must down
quickly and quietly. The dog must follow his handler attentively and
quietly, and willingly. And be uninfluenced by the heavy pedestrian
traffic and the unaccustomed noises.
Behavior
of dog left alone and towards other dogs.
Handler
walks a short distance and ties dog to a fence, ring in wall, etc.
Handler then goes out of sight for 3 minutes. Dog may stand, sit or
lie down. A passerby will pass with another leashed dog about 5
paces away from the one tied. Dog should allow this with no
aggressive tendencies.
Behavior
of dog left alone and towards other dogs.
Handler
walks a short distance and ties dog to a fence, ring in wall, etc.
Handler then goes out of sight for 3 minutes. Dog may stand, sit or
lie down. A passerby will pass with another leashed dog about 5
paces away from the one tied. Dog should allow this with no
aggressive tendencies.
Behavior
toward a cars
With
the dog heeling on lead, the handler and dog pass several cars.
One of the cars starts up and as they pass another car a door
is slammed. As the handler and dog walk further a car stops by them.
The driver then asks for directions.
The handler commands the dog to sit or down.
The dog must appear calm and unaffected by the cars and all
the traffic noises
Note
The
judge can add to these exercises as he sees fit.
We
have passed the BH test and so we can now go on the next step
Schutzhund 1 or VPG1, translated as Versatility Test for Working
Dogs
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