Schutzhund (IGP/IPO)

A three-phase dog sport (tracking, obedience, controlled work) testing working temperament, now formally titled IGP (previously IPO).

Schutzhund, now formally titled IGP (and previously IPO), is a three-phase competitive dog sport combining tracking, obedience, and protection work, judged independently under a published international standard. See what Schutzhund/IGP training tests for the full breakdown.