Tracking Phase
The dog follows human scent with focus and accuracy, showing concentration, patience and a willingness to solve the track.
Tracking • Obedience • Protection
What Is Schutzhund / IGP?
A three-phase working dog sport that tests tracking ability, obedience, confidence, courage and control.
The Sport
IGP is about much more than protection.
Schutzhund, now often called IGP, is a demanding three-phase dog sport that evaluates a dog’s ability to track, perform obedience and complete controlled protection routines while remaining clear-headed and responsive to the handler.
Obedience Phase
The handler and dog demonstrate heeling, positions, recalls, retrieves, steadiness and control under trial pressure.
Protection Phase
The dog shows confidence, courage and grip quality while remaining obedient and under the handler’s control.
Responsible Training
Correct foundations matter.
Schutzhund is not a shortcut and it is not casual backyard bite work. It rewards patience, consistency, clear handling, correct foundations and respect for the dog in front of you.
RVSC is best suited for handlers who want to learn, show up consistently, support other members and develop their dog through tracking, obedience and protection in a responsible club setting.
Have questions?
Tell us about your dog and your training goals.
Contact the club before coming out so we can point you in the right direction and help you understand what to bring.