Dog Sports - IPO

CSJ & IPO

About IPO

IPO stands for ‘Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung’ and was formerly known as ‘Schutzhund’ the German word for ‘Protection Dog’. IPO is a three-part sport, which includes: Tracking, Obedience and Protection.

IPO training, first begun in Germany. Training tests were developed as a primary method to produce top level German Shepherd Dogs in:

• Stamina and endurance
• Agility
• Temperament and nerves (how well the dog handles stress)
• Courage
• Intelligence
• Handler Loyalty
• Desire to Work

 
The founder of the German Shepherd Dog breed, Max von Stephanitz, believed that these tests were necessary to continue to produce dogs of the highest level of working ability.

German Shepherds seem to dominate many of the Schutzhund shows although a wide variety of breeds can participate in IPO shows. IPO is a strict test for a dog and requires a high level of ability in several areas.
  

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