What is a BH ?

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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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