„Team“The aim of the Team Test is to enable dog owners with well-behaved dogs who are interested in living together with non-dog owners in a stress-free and positive way.
WithTEAMThe aim is to show that dogs of any breed and species can still fit into everyday life today if the dog owner is aware of his responsibility and maintains appropriate communication with his dog.Of course, this includes the exercise unit of encountering two-wheelers, joggers, several strangers and other conspecifics.
You can start this basic training at a very early stage and introduce the dog to the tasks in a playful way so that at least one year old dog can successfully complete the team test.
For almost two decades, local clubs within the German Kennel Club (dhv), a member organisation of the German Kennel Club Association (VDH), have been offering training in the following areasTEAMsuccessfully to all dog owners.
Dog owners who come to dog sports clubs for training courses acknowledge their responsibility towards the environment and their dogs, thereby simultaneously counteracting the negative image of dogs and their owners that is portrayed in public.
The team test is characterised by the fact that all interested dog owners can take part in this test, regardless of whether they are members of a dog club or not and regardless of whether they have a small, large, purebred or mixed breed dog.
Before dog owner and dog become a team, they learn how to deal with each other.
In the basic training of the dog, the human is the master, boss or - in terms of behavioural psychology - also the pack leader, but when they work together they form a team.
The individual exercises of the team test are very much geared towards ensuring that the well-trained dog can move in many everyday situations in a completely uncomplicated and tension-free manner.To achieve this result, you will find that in many exercises of the team test, other people and other dogs are involved in tasks.
At least two people belong to a team, in dog sports this is the human with his dog or, globally, the humans and the dogs.
Membership of a VDH/dhv association or club is not required.
The dog presented mustat least12monthsThe age must be proven by presenting the pedigree or the vaccination certificate.
During the entire team test, the dog must wear a collar (commercially available chain, leather or plastic collar) or a chest harness and must always be kept on a lead or tied up outside the training area.
The „team test“ is taken by an LR of thedhv and the passing of the test is certified by the entry of the points scored in a certificate.
„Team tests are permitted in the context of other dog sport competitions. at least 6 teams are required to participate in pure team test events and a maximum of 18 teams per day are authorised to start when a performance judge is involved. the test of a team corresponds to two divisions.
Thedhv member organisations regulate the execution in accordance with the framework provisions of thedhv-BH/VT regulations.
The organiser may charge the participants an entry fee.
The dogs presented must have vaccination cover in accordance with the statutory regulations. Each participant must sign the registration form to confirm that the registered dog is covered by liability insurance.
Hot bitches may participate, but will be presented to the judge at the end. Obviously ill or injured dogs are excluded from the „team test“.
Each participant may present a maximum of two dogs to the judge in a „team test“.
The judge is authorised to remove an injured dog or a dog whose performance is impaired from the test, even against the judge's judgement.
If the dog is found to have character defects, unsportsmanlike behaviour (e.g. consumption of alcohol, carrying of motivational objects/food), breaches of thePO , breaches of animal welfare regulations or breaches of good manners, the team must be disqualified for the rest of the trial.
The organiser of a „team test“ must ensure that a test manager is appointed, who is responsible to the performance judge for the application for protection of the date, the written handling of the test, the staffing for the execution of the exercises and the provision of the necessary test area.
| Points | Total | |
| 1.linen fear | 20 | |
| 2nd sitting exercise | 10 | 50points |
| 3. discardinginconnectionwitharrival | 10 | |
| 4.tetheringthedog | 10 |
| Points | Total | |
| 5.crossingagroupofpeople | 15 | |
| 6.welcomingpeople | 15 | |
| 7. extra-species impartiality | 15 | |
| 8. intraspecies impartiality | 15 | 100points |
| 9.encounterswithjoggers/inline skaters | 15 | |
| 10.encounterswithtwowheelers(bicycles,mopeds,...) | 15 | |
| 11.meetingwithcars(s) | 10 | |
| Sum: | 150points |
| Predicate | InPer cent | Points |
| Excellent | 96-100% | 144-150 |
| Very good | 90-95% | 135-143 |
| Good | 80-89% | 120-134 |
| Satisfactory | >53-79% | 80-119 |
| Poor | 0-53% | 0-79 |
This point key is to be applied accordingly to all individual point scores.
The „team test“ is passed if at least 80 (53.33%) points are achieved, whereby at least half (50%) of the points to be awarded must be achieved in exercises 5 to 11.
Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position; the final basic position of the previous exercise can be used as the starting basic position for the following exercise.
If a handler is unable to perform a part of the exercise correctly due to a physical disability, he must inform the judge of this before the start of the test. If a disability prevents the handler from leading the dog on the left side of the handler, the dog may be led on the right side in the same way.
The judge gives the instructions at the start of an exercise, but everything else, such as turns, halts, changes of gait, etc., is carried out without the judge's instructions, although the handler is authorised to ask the judge for these instructions.
1.1Task
The leashed dog must happily walk along on the left side of the handler.The leash is held in the left hand and must hang loosely.When stopped, the dog must sit next to the handler.
1.2Execution
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The turn is to be shown as a left turn.
1.3Hearing signals
A single „heel“ command is permitted each time the dog starts or changes pace, but not when turning. The „sit” command is permitted when stopping.
1.4Error assessment
Tight lead-pre-bounce-hanging-back, lateral deviation at the turns, auxiliary cues, occasional praise are permitted, as is occasional encouragement, as long as the overall picture of the performance is not strongly influenced.Depending on the faultiness, the exercise is to be assessed with a corresponding predicate and the resulting points (see\“Assessments for the Team Test Predicates\“).
2.1Task
On hearing the „Sit“ command once, the unleashed dog sitting in the basic position must remain seated while the handler continues a further 15 paces.The dog must remain seated until the handler picks him up.
2.2 Implementation
In the basic position, the handler takes off his dog and stows the leash, which can either be put in the bag or hung around.
From the basic position, the handler and the dog walking next to him move at a normal pace. After approximately 10 to 18 paces, the handler assumes a basic position, gives the command to sit and moves away for a further 16 paces and turns around to face the dog.
2.3Signalling
For the execution of the exercise, the command „heel“ is permitted when starting from the basic position as well as the command „sit“; the command „sit“ is permitted when stopping in the basic position.
2.4Error assessment
Hesitant approach and lagging of the dog, turning around the handler after the „sit“ command, additional commands, actions to perform the exercise: Points will be deducted according to the incorrectness in accordance with the predicates listed in the “Evaluations for the Team Test“.
If the dog stops or lies down, no more than half of the points can be awarded; if the dog runs more than eight steps behind or does not complete the exercise, no points are awarded.
3.1Task
On hearing the „down“ command once, the unleashed dog sitting in the basic position must lie down and stay down while the handler moves a further 30 paces away.
The dog must remain in its place until called by the handler, come to the handler quickly and willingly after being called, sit in front of him and assume the basic position on command or go directly into the basic position.
3.2Execution
From the basic position, the handler walks together with the dog walking beside him at a normal pace.After approximately 10 to 15 paces, the handler assumes the basic position and then gives the command „down“.The dog must then lie down.Without looking back for his dog, the handler continues 30 paces, turns around to face his dog and remains standing still.At the judge's instruction, the handler calls his dog, which is to approach in a happy and brisk manner without slowing down and must sit in front of the handler.
3.3Hearing signals
For the execution of the exercise, the „heel“ command is permitted when approaching, the „down“ command when lying down, and the „here“ command in conjunction with the dog's name when approaching, as well as the „heel“ command to assume the basic position. The „sit“ command is permitted when holding the basic position.
3.4Error assessment
Hesitating approach and following the dog, looking around the handler after the command.
„Place“, additional commands, actions to perform the exercise, slow collection, aids for this, hesitant assumption of the basic position. Points will be deducted according to the faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in the\“Evaluations for the Team Test\“.
If the dog remains standing or sitting, no more than half of the points can be awarded; if it runs more than eight steps behind or does not complete the exercise, no points are awarded.
4.1Task
During exercises 1 to 3, the dog is tied to another dog at a post 0.4. and brought into a position of the handler's choice (sit, down, stand). The handler moves about 20 paces away from the dog and remains standing with his back to the dog.
4.2Execution
From the basic position, the dog is taken by the dog handler to a position of his choice (sit, down, stay), the lead is attached to the post and the dog must remain calm for the duration of the exercise.After the other dog has been presented, the dog is picked up, where the dog must first assume the basic position on the „sit“ command.
4.3Listening signals
The command „Sit” or „Down“ or „Stand“ to assume the position, or the command „Wait“/„Stay”, the command „Sit“ to assume the basic position; the command „Sit“ is permitted when stopping in the basic position.
4.4Error assessment
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All exercises should be based on everyday situations and should be organised accordingly and carried out in appropriate places.
The performance of this part of the test requires a considerable amount of time due to its specific nature, and the performance requirements must not be impaired by the superficial acceptance of a large number of dogs.
The exercises described below are suggestions and can be individually adapted by the judge to the local conditions.The judge is authorised to allow the exercises to be repeated or varied if there are doubts about the judgement of the dogs.
5.1Task
The crossing of a group of at least 6 people must be organised flexibly.
The dog must remain uninvolved with these people and must not sniff or harass them.
The group of people and the handler with his dog walk towards each other.
For example, the dog walks in a figure of eight around the people, within the group of people the dog is taken out of the basic position into the square, a person with a pushchair/shopping trolley/pushed bicycle or similar walks past another group of people, the distance to the group should be about 2 metres, the people talk to each other and the dog is taken back into the basic position and led out of the group.
5.2Execution
Outside the dog sports area (car park, pavement, etc.), at least 6 people form a group through which the handler moves with his off-leash dog on foot, both in a straight line and around the people.metres away from the group of people is a designated dog handler with a leashed dog for the duration of the exercise.
5.3Listening signals
„Heel“ when starting, „down“ when leaving the group, „sit“ to assume the basic position.
5.4Error assessment
Dog sniffs at people, dog harasses people, dog behaves shyly or aggressively, dog follows the handler outside and in the group, sits or lies down unwillingly or only with assistance, the assessment is to be adapted to the degree of faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in “Assessments for the Team Test“.
6.1Task
When greeting a person, the dog must be both distant and uninvolved, neither sniffing nor bothering.
6.2Execution
Outside the dog sports area (car park, pavement, etc.), the dog handler is greeted by a designated person at a distance of at least 30 m by shouting. This person then approaches the handler-dog team and greets the handler with a handshake. The dog should remain on a loose leash next to its handler.
6.3Listening signals
„Foot“ when starting, „Sit“ when stopping (basic position).
6.4Error assessment
Dog moves towards the person, sniffs the person, dog jumps at the person, dog behaves shyly or aggressively. The assessment is to be adapted to the degree of faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in “Assessments for the team test“.
7.1Task
The leashed dog must remain uninvolved when two people are playing with a ball.
7.2Execution
Two players play with a ball (handball/volleyball size), throwing the ball at each other or kicking it back and forth.
The handler-dog team (dog is on a lead) walks up to about 3 metres to the people playing and remains standing.The dog may stand or sit next to its handler.The dog may watch the ball, but must always be under the control of the handler.
The judge decides when the team can continue.
7.3Listening signals
„Sit“ or „Hold“ to stop both people. „Foot“ to continue walking.
7.4Error assessment
Dog shows avoidance behaviour or aggression towards the persons or the ball, pulls towards the persons or the ball.The evaluation is to be adapted to the degree of faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in the\“Evaluations for the Team Test\“.
8.1Task
The dog must be uninvolved in the play of another handler with his dog and must not run towards the team or attack them.
B.2Execution
A person playing with a dog shows a game with an object.
The handler-dog team walks up to approx. 3 metres towards the playing team and remains standing.The leashed dog must always be under the control of the handler.The dog must stand or sit next to its handler.
The judge decides when the team can continue.
8.3Listening signals
„Sit“ or „Hold“ to stop both people. „Foot“ to continue walking.
8.4Error assessment
Dog shows avoidance behaviour or aggression towards the person or the other dog, pulls towards the person or the dog.The assessment must be adapted to the degree of faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in “Assessments for the Team Test“.
9.1Task
The dog must behave in a non-involved manner when encountering joggers/ inline skaters.
9.2Execution
The handler walks at a normal pace along the path, the leashed dog runs on its left side on a loose leash. Two joggers approach from behind at a running pace, overtake without changing their speed and continue running. The joggers turn around and meet the team from the front.
When they meet from the front, the joggers approach the team side by side; at a distance of around 2 metres, the pair „split“, with one jogger passing on the left and the other on the right.
The exercise can also be performed with inline skaters instead of joggers.
9.3 „Foot“ command to start.
9.4Error assessment
Under no circumstances may the dog run towards, jump after, bark at or harass the joggers. The assessment must be adapted to the degree of faultiness according to the predicates mentioned in the “Assessments for the Team Test“.
10.1Task
The dog must behave neutrally and uninvolved in traffic with a two-wheeled vehicle (bicycle/moped).
10.2Execution
The handler walks along the path at a normal pace, the leashed dog runs on its left side on a loose lead. A two-wheeler approaches from the front and passes the team (on the dog's side).The driver rings the bell or honks the horn and speaks to the dog handler from a distance.At the height of the team, the driver stops and asks the dog handler for directions.After a brief conversation, the two-wheeler continues on its way.
The dog can stand, sit or lie down during the conversation.
10.3 „Sit“ or „Stop“ or „Place“ when the two-wheeler rider stops. „Foot“ to continue.
10.4Error assessment
barking at or harassing the two-wheeler rider.
The assessment must be adapted to the degree of error according to the predicates specified in “Assessments for the team test“.
11.1Task
The dog must be uninhibited when walking around cars and parking situations are simulated.
11.2Execution
The handler walks around several cars with the leashed dog, slamming one or more vehicle doors several times and sounding the horn.
The handler also talks to the driver and the dog must behave in an uninhibited manner; the basic position is not required and the exercise must be detailed and varied.
11.3Listening signals
„Foot“ when walking, „Sit“ to stop the car.
11.4Error assessment
Tight leash, avoidance behaviour of the dog from the vehicle, jumping up at the vehicle, startling when honking the horn or hitting the door as well as aggressive or anxious behaviour during the conversation between handler and driver.
The assessment must be adapted to the degree of error according to the predicates specified in “Assessments for the team test“.
| VDH | German Kennel Club |
| dhv | German Dog Sports Association |
| MV | Member organisation |
| HF | Dog handler |
| HZ | Audible signal |
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