Battle of Atlanta 2012

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Event Location-November 10, 2012

Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

Handlers Meeting at 8am-SHARP

COMPETITION to start at 9am-SHARP

cost $40 per level

Entry level, Level 1, Level 2, Pro Level

Hardest Hitting $25 per dog

Levels of
competition and exercise scenarios

There will
be a variety of exercises being used by USK9 Group in protection and obedience
competitions that will test the handler/dog reaction in a variety of real life
situations.

The team will be
tested in control, response to assist his/her Handler and on dogs desire to
stay in the fight to protect his Handler. The handler should prepare his/her
dog to demonstrate restraint and control for both NON- contact threat, as well
as to react quickly upon contact of an aggressor to the dog’s Handler. There will be distractions during obedience
NO AGGITATION. There will be 3
protection scenarios in ENTRY, 4 for LEVEL 1 and 5 for LEVEL 2 and PRO. The exercises will be similar in context, but
VERY different in application showing various levels of pressure consistent
with the level competing (higher the level the more pressure applied)

During the
Obedience Portion, Corrections are not going to be tolerated. For each
correction given, the Judges will subtract points. If the corrections are
considered harsh by the Evaluators, the Team may be asked to leave the field
and not be allowed to continue the trial.

Equipment-Dogs
will be allowed to wear collars, dependent on level(s) of competing for safety
reasons. Training collars (choker)
allowed on entry and level 1. Levels 2
and pro level, leather collars only. NO
SHOCK/ELECTRONIC COLLARS ALLOWED PERIOD.

Field
Equipment-The following is a list of the obstacles that will be used throughout
EACH level of exercise. A-Frame, stair
steps, Balance Beam, hurdle jumps, table and window frame.

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The obedience will
remain the same, consisting of the following commands. Heel, sit, down, a change in direction,
right turn, left turn, about face, a change of pace, come, stay, in motion
EXERCSES ONLY for levels 2 and PRO

ENTRY LEVEL PROTECTION EXERCISES-

THREE PROTECTION
EXERCISES WILL BE USED

Greeting of a Stranger

Entry Level

In this
scenario, the Handler and Dog will walk down the field approaching a pre
designated area. This area can be a bench, OR a chair. The handler will be carrying bag to be placed
at the seated area. PRIOR to decoy’s attempt to steal bag, casual conversation
will be had between handler/decoy. Dog
should hold position placed in by HANDLER and NOT move. Decoy will attempt to call dog from STAY
position. After attempt to call dog, decoy will move towards package in attempt
to steal. Handler can warn decoy to
stay away, while encouraging dog to bark to deter decoy. Decoy will be aggressive in trying to obtain
package, however ONLY bite will be on rag/tug in prey.

Surprise Attack on
Handler

Entry Level

In
this scenario, a Decoy or Decoys, will be positioned behind a pre-designated
hiding place (a wall, blind, bush, vehicle etc.) The Handler is going to enter
the field with his/her dog as directed by the Evaluator.  At some point a
masked decoy will appear, the decoy has option to walk past without any
aggression or immediately present aggression toward the Handler. The Dog
must immediately protect his/her Handler if the Decoy shows a threat toward the
Handler, if the Decoy walks passively the Handler will continue walking and the
dog cannot aggress the Decoy.  Only ONE Decoy will threaten the handler.
The Decoy may have a weapon or noise item to oppose the dog. During the
aggression care will be used as to not strike the dog in the face or ears with
the object of opposition. When instructed by the judge the Handler will tell
the Decoy to” stop fighting the dog”, and decoy will run off.

Courage
Test

Entry Level

In this
scenario, once directed by the Evaluator(s), the Decoy will begin walking
toward the dog team. The Decoy will yell out toward dog and handler as the
decoy continues to move in their direction. At this time the Handler can give
the Decoy a warning to stop, or he may get bitten by the dog. The Decoy will
have an object of opposition and continue to move TOWARD Handler and dog. Once
the Decoy is within 20 feet from the dog team, the Decoy will charge toward the
dog. Dog should stand his/her ground not
backing behind handler. Decoy will
present rag/tug to engage dog in contact.
Should the Decoy be able to make dog retreat, exercise will end with
decoy going into prey drive...

Protection is my business

Entry Level

Dog will be placed
in vehicle a decoy will enter the area, asking handler for information. With windows up, decoy will try to enter
vehicle. Dog should track decoy around
vehicle prohibiting entry.

LEVEL 1 PROTECTION EXERCISES

FOUR PROTECTION
EXERCISES WILL BE USED

ATM

Level
1

Dog is
placed inside vehicle and ALL windows down. Dog must come when handler is
aggressed by decoy.

Surprise Attack

Level
1

Walking
with the dog in a heel position team will walk a pre-determined pathway. Some
type of wall will be present (blinds, boxes, hay piles etc.). Team will be
surprised by decoy dog must aggress decoy immediately. *** Decoy can decide
where to hide for best results. Rock can, baton etc. CAN be used.

Food refusal/Protect handler

Level 1

Dog is
placed in SIT position. Dog must remain in original position during the food
offering. (Note: this is a long sit exercise). Handler leaves dog with command
to stay and goes to designated area out of sight for duration of exercise
(approx. 30sec). When handler is absent decoy will approach dog attempting to
distract with food (3 pieces) no agitation during food exercise. IF DOG EATS 0 POINTS FOR EXERCISE. ***Decoy
will then YELL out “who dog is this?!! Handler to proceed to designated area.
Decoy will attack handler dog to enter area and engage decoy.

Home invasion

Level 1

Home
Invasion- Handler and dog will enter room (10×10 kennel) dog must be placed at
designated spot. Decoy will knock (ring doorbell) then enter room dog cannot
attack until threat Is present. *** 2^nd Decoy will then BURST into
room dog should attack immediately pressure will be applied to disengage dog.

Car Jacking

Level
1

Team
will be inside vehicle and be approached by decoy, asking information. Dog can NOT attack until decoy pose a threat
to handler. Upon attack dog should EXIT
vehicle to protect handler. Weapon will
be determined day of competition but remain same throughout ALL dogs. ALL
windows will be down

Car
Security

Level
1

Handler
and dog will enter vehicle. Handler will place item given to them by judge
inside vehicle. Upon placing item inside, handler will act if forgot something
and had to run back into home/store. ** GIVE DOG WHATEVER COMMAND YOU USE TO
HAVE DOG ENGAGE ANYONE ENTERING.
Handler will proceed to designated area. Decoy is to attempt to enter
vehicle and “steal” item. *****Decoy can use any means to disengage dog from
attack. This is a timed exercise decoy must enter room within 30 seconds of
approach. ***food, leash “sweet talk” will be used on dog.

LEVEL 2 EXERCISES

FIVE PROTECTION
EXERCISES WILL BE USED

ATM

Level
2

Dog is
placed inside vehicle ALL doors closed ONE window (passenger or driver side on
side of ATM ONLY) will be determined at handlers meeting. No aggressive moves
by decoy, decoy will yell at handler making clear there is a problem. When
decoy is threat (gun drawn) handler must call dog to attack. Handler must move
to designated spot 2^nd decoy will attack handler, dog must release
first attacker and immediate come to handler to help. ***1^st decoy
will continue to attempt to FLEE the dog while 2nd decoy engages handler.
Giving command to freeze decoy to OUT dog points deducted. Handler may call as
many times as needed within 5 seconds. 2^nd decoy can be commanded to
stop fighting and NO points deducted EXCEPT for additional OUTS given allowed 2
EACH ADDITIONAL OUT 1 point!!!

SURPRISE
ATTACK

Level
2

Walking
with the dog in a heel position team will walk a pre-determined pathway. Some
type of wall will be present (blinds, boxes, hay piles etc.). Team will be
surprised by decoy dog must aggress decoy immediately. *** Decoy can decide
where to hide for best results. WEAPONS WILL BE USED. Dog will be driven INTO
wall of boxes or hay piles in an attempt to disengage bite from dog. Gun fire
will be used during exercise.

FOOD
REFUSAL/PROTECT HANDLER

Level
2

Dog is
placed in the DOWN/STAY position (approx. 1min). Decoy will APPROACH dog in NON
threating manner in attempt to feed dog.
IF DOG EATS FOOD 0 POINTS FOR EXERCISE.
If dog doesn’t eat food decoy will meet another decoy prior to attacking
handler, 1(one) decoy will engage handler in fight, 2^nd decoy is to
distract dog to not allow to help handler. **** Baton, rock can etc. can be
used. NO gun fire. Dog must protect
handler immediately and swiftly. At judges command handler will out dog and
(recall) dog must sit upon return to handler in heel position. IF DOG BITES
AFTER OUT COMMAND, POINTS will be deducted.

CLOSE
ENCOUNTER SECURITY (deploy into vehicle)

Level
2

Upon
judge giving bags to load into car, team will proceed to car to load items. Dog
will be judge on heel while handler hands are occupied with bags. Dog is to sit
inside vehicle while handler is loading items in trunk. Decoy will be present watching loading but
will not attack. Team will leave car as
if going for a walk, decoy will then go into vehicle to steal items. Handler
will confront decoy from approx. 20yrds away, decoy will refuse to leave car
then start shooting at handler team. Upon decoy throwing gun out of the window,
handler is to deploy dog INTO car through open window to engage decoy. No Entry
O points

SNATCH
AND GRAB

Level
2

Decoy will
approach team on passenger side while window down, will have brief conversation
to distract dog. Decoy will notice
wallet/purse in seat and attempt to grab and flee(RUN) with item. When decoy runs handler to deploy dog and
exit vehicle to chase decoy and recover stolen item from decoy. When dog is engaged decoy will drop item,
handler is to pick up item and THEN stop dog from engaging. DO NOT STOP PRIOR TO PICKING UP ITEM. Once dog has been called out and item
retrieved exercise ends.

SQUARED CIRCLE**

Level 2

Team
will be approx. 30yrds away and exchange words with armed decoy, when decoy
shoots at team (209 primer round), handler MUST fire MIN of 3 shoot towards
decoy. Upon judges signal, handler will
release dog to aggress decoy. Dog WILL
BE MET WITH PRESSURE PRIOR TO BITE** 12 gauge (1 shot), items thrown at dog
etc. to deter dog from engaging decoy within perimeter (squared circle). Dog MUST enter circle in order to bite
decoy. Handler CAN go with dog but
cannot touch dog during exercise or enter circle at ANYTIME except to retrieve
dog.

PRO Level Exercises

5
Protection exercises will be used

Pro Level

Mugging food
refusal/multiple attackers

Handler is to
place dog in down/stay (approx. 1 min) position and walk away from dog to
designated location. Decoy will attempt
to feed dog by throwing over fence OUT OF SIGHT of dog. If dog eats food 0 points for exercise, if
dog doesn’t eat food upon call from judge handler will start walking towards 3
suited decoys. The decoys will approach
the handler moving in from different directions, the direction of the decoys
and the objects of opposition will be decided by the decoys and can change from
dog to dog. ALL THREE Decoys will be threatening and continue to move in toward the
Handler. The Decoys will continue to
move forward until they are aggressed by the dog. Once the dog is on ONE DECOY
the other TWO DECOYS will continue to aggress the Handler, at which time the
Handler will call to his dog for assist. Once the Handler has yelled for the
dog, ONE Decoy will try to intercept the dog, preventing the dog in assisting
his Handler, while the THIRD DECOY continues to hold onto the Handler. After
the DOG has aggressed the SECOND DECOY that is aggressing the Handler, the
exercise will end at the signal of the EVALUATOR, and handler can OUT the dog.

Pro Level

The surprise
SURPRISE

This exercise the
Handler will proceed with his/her dog that will be off-leash. At one point
while the Handler and dog are walking, a Decoy will EXPLODE thru an obstacle
(it could be boxes, bushes, mondio style curtain etc.) The Decoy will NOT
aggress or threaten the Handler and dog team, but continue walking away from
the team. The dog must NOT aggress this Decoy, as no threat has been directed
toward the team- the team will continue to move forward on the field, during
which the team will encounter another threat that WILL attack. Dog should respond immediately in protecting
handler.

Pro Level

Out of sight, not out of mind (muzzle fight)

Handler will place dog at designated area on
stay (either sit or down) and proceed out of dogs view. Handler will be aggressed by UNSUITED
decoy. Handler will be on top of decoy
while calling for help from dog.
***NOTE-handler’s DO NOT restrain decoys hands!) Dog will need to locate
owner and come assist handler during attack.
Handler AND dog TEAM will fight off decoy, once decoy raises hand
handler will out dog and proceed to next stage.

Pro Level

Squared Circle Shoot Out

Handler at the signal of a judge decoy will start to yell and throw items. Team will be approx. 30 yards away from decoy
during. Decoy will turn aggression
towards team by firing 1(one) gun shot from (blank) pistol towards team. While
taking cover handler will RESTRAIN dog from engaging while taking cover behind
vehicle. Upon next shot from decoy
handler will return fire from his pistol towards decoy. When handler has fired
ALL shots, release dog to decoy. Decoy
will be using 12 gauge shots when dog is released. The Decoy will throw objects of opposition at
the dog using various means to deter attack from dog. IF dog enters into circle decoy will fight
dog applying pressure to try to disengage dog.
Should the Dog FAIL to enter into circle or make any contact on the
Decoy, the Decoy will try to run the dog out of that area. At the signal of the
Evaluator, the Handler will call his dog off. 209 PRIMERS AND 12 GAUGE WILL BE
USED BY DECOY

Pro Level

The ATM with GUNFIRE

The Handler will
leave his dog in the vehicle; the Handler will leave the doors closed ONE
window open during the exercise (opposite side of placing dog into vehicle).
The Handler will approach the wall of the ATM. During this exercise, the
Handler will be approached by Decoys- a minimum of three and all will appear at
the SAME time. The Decoy or Decoys may approach the Handler in a loud yelling
manner, a quiet non -threatening manner, a staggering happy manner etc. The ONE
aggressive Decoy will show a clear aggression in assaulting the Handler. The other non-aggressive Decoys will run
away as if scared of loose dog UPON DOG EXITING TO PROTECT but pose NO THREAT
to handler or dog (however, these Decoys should be ready to absorb the dog).
Handler can call for his dog when attacked.
Handler will have approx. 5 seconds to re-direct to correct decoy. Should the dog aggress the wrong Decoy, and
NOT respond to correct decoy within allowed time, ZERO points for this
exercise, being the dogs job is to protect handler. Should a dog exit the vehicle prematurely,
the Handler may give a verbal command to stop his dog, if the dog stops on the
verbal command, the exercise can continue with a 50% exercise point deduction. Should the dog refuse to stop and aggresses a
passive Decoy, the score will be zero for the exercise.

Pro Level

The threat is gone (Recall exercise)

Dog will be off
leash for this exercise. Down field they observe a Decoy trying acting VERY
unruly. The Decoy will bang on the door,
fall down, yelling etc. Decoy will then
turn his aggression towards handler. The
Handler will send the dog down field to aggress the decoy. The Decoy will continue until dog reaches
PRE-DETERMINED distance from handler. At
this point decoy will raise BOTH arms to give up, however decoy will continue
running away from dog. Handler MUST stop
the dog from biting-as the threat is no longer there. The Handler may recall or
down the dog, the dog MUST NOT aggress the Decoy.

Should the dog
aggress the Decoy, the score will be zero, as the THREAT is GONE.

Pro
Level

The car attack

Handler will be walking with dog in heel position,
decoy will be present in car as team walks by, will exchange hostile words.
Upon team reaching designated location decoy will exit out of vehicle yelling.
Dog must stay at handler’s heel position, when decoy re-enters vehicle HANDLER
CAN RESTRAIN DOG. Upon decoy firing
weapon handler is to return fire (all shots) WHILE HOLDING DOG. Handler will release dog to attack INSIDE
vehicle when decoy tosses gun out window. Second decoy will attack handler and
dog must exit vehicle to assist handler being aggressed.

Pro Level

The
Break In

Handler
and dog will enter room handler will place item given to them by judge on
table. Upon placing item on table handler must leave room **** GIVE DOG
WHATEVER COMMAND YOU USE TO HAVE DOG ENGAGE ANYONE ENTERING Handler will proceed to designated area.
Decoy is to attempt to enter kennel and “steal” item. *****Decoy can use any
means to disengage dog from attack. This is a timed exercise decoy must enter
room within 30 seconds of approach. ***food, leash “sweet talk” will be used on
dog.

Pro
Level

BARRICADED
SUSPECT(squared circle)

Team
will be approx. 40-50yrds away and exchange words with armed decoy. When decoy
shoots ONCE at team, handler and dog to take cover and return fire **HANDLER
must shoot MIN. 3 times prior to releasing dog. JUDGE will indicate to handler
when to release dog. Decoy will run to barricade made of bales of straw or
boxes build around decoy approx. 2ft high and return fire while dog is in
pursuit. Decoy will also be throwing items at the dog in order to stop dog from
engaging, MULTIPLE 12 gauge shots. Dog
must enter area where decoy is and engage decoy in order to get points for this
exercise. Handler CANNOT LEAVE RELEASE POINT UNTIL JUDGE RELEASES which will be
at point dog engages or breaks.

Pro Level

Control in chaos (the unruly drunks)

Team
will encounter multiple decoys while heading back towards release location for
the shootout exercise. Decoys will be VERY unruly, however NO threat to team
****decoys to be loud, fall down, argue fight between each other also can
approach team for information or just general conversation. No attack on team

Pro
Level

SNATCH
AND GRAB

Decoy will approach team on passenger side while
window down, will have brief conversation to distract dog. Decoy will notice wallet/purse in seat and
attempt to grab WALK, DO NOT RUN after taking item. Handler will notice item missing and argue
with decoy WHILE HE IS WALKING AWAY with item (making clear target). Handler is to deploy dog to exit vehicle and
recover stolen item from decoy. When dog
is engaged decoy will drop item, handler is to pick up item and THEN stop dog
from engaging. DO NOT STOP PRIOR TO
PICKING UP ITEM. Once dog has been
called out and item retrieved exercise ends