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Welcome to the Alpha K-9 Schutzhund Club web page.

We hope you enjoy your stay and find it informative and fun to browse through.  For those new to the sport and those just curious about what this "Schutzhund" is all about, you have come to the right place.

Alpha K-9 Schutzhund Club members dedicate a great deal of time to one of the most enjoyable, challenging and most of all personally rewarding sports man and dog can participate in together as a team.  We welcome anyone who would like to learn more about the sport to come and watch us train with our friends.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

If you wish to visit our club, please contact Carlos Rojas to ensure the club is meeting on its regular schedule.

What is Schutzhund?

Schutzhund originated in Germany as a test for the German Shepherd Dog so that breeders could evaluate and pick only the highest quality dogs for their breeding programs." 

To read article, please go to link below.

(Schutzhund FAQ: What is Schutzhund??? Presented by the Treasure State Working Dog Association)

SPECTATOR GUIDE TO SCHUTZHUND EXERCISES

SchH1

A. Tracking:   Total 100 points

300 paces 2 Articles (10+10=20pts)

20 minutes old and 2 Turns

B. Obedience:   Total 100 points 

1. Free Heeling (20)

2. Sit out of Motion (10)

3. Down with Recall (5+5=10)

4. Retrieve on Flat (10)

5. Retrieve over Hurdle (15)

6. Retrieve over Wall (15)

7. Send Out with Down (10)

8. Long Down (10)

C. Protection:   Total 100 points

1. Search for Helper (5)

2. Hold and Bark (10)

3. Escape (20)

4. Defense Against an Attack During Guarding (35)

5. Attack on Dog out of Motion (30)

SchH2

A. Tracking:   Total 100 points

400 paces 2 Articles (10+10=20pts)

30 minutes old and 2 Turns

B. Obedience:   Total 100 points 

1. Free Heeling (10)

2. Sit out of Motion (10)

3. Down with Recall (5+5=10)

4. Stand while Walking (10)

5. Retrieve on Flat (10)

6. Retrieve over Hurdle (15)

7. Retrieve over Wall (15)

8. Send Out with Down (10)

9. Long Down (10)

C. Protection:   Total 100 points

1. Search for Helper (5)

2. Hold and Bark (10)

3. Escape (10)

4. Defense Against an Attack During Guarding (20)

5. Back Transport (5)

6. Attack on Dog out of Back Transport (30)

7. Attack on Dog out of Motion (20)

SchH3

A. Tracking:   Total 100 points

600 paces 3 Articles (7+7+6=20pts)

60 minutes old and 4 Turns

B. Obedience:   Total 100 points 

1. Free Heeling (10)

2. Sit out of Motion (10)

3. Down with Recall (5+5=10)

4. Stand while Running (10)

5. Retrieve on Flat (10)

6. Retrieve over Hurdle (15)

7. Retrieve over Wall (15)

8. Send Out with Down (10)

9. Long Down (10)

C. Protection:   Total 100 points

1. Search for Helper (10)

2. Hold and Bark (10)

3. Escape (10)

4. Defense Against an Attack During Guarding (20)

5. Back Transport (5)

6. Attack on Dog out of Back Transport (15)

7. Attack on Dog out of Motion (10)

8. Defense Against an Attack (20)

TOTAL RESULTS

Results of Impartiality Test (Pass or Fail)

Instinctive Behavior, Self-Confidence

The ability to cope with stress (Pass "a" / Sufficient "vh" / Insufficient "ng")

286 to 300 points  Excellent (V) 

270 to 285 points  Very Good (SG)

240 to 269 points  Good (G)

220 to 239 points  Satisfactory (B)

0 to 219 points      Insufficient (M)