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Defense of Handler: DHT

DEFENSIVE HANDLER TEST - DHT

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 Handler will post dog on a designated 10 ft line and walk away from dog to a designated area out of sight of the dog

  1. Helper will then approach in a defensive manner.  Dog should show power/courage and willingness to engage helper.

  2. Helper will engage for 15-20 seconds.

  3. On judges signal, handler will return to pick up dog

           **If dog will not engage with Helper or backs down from the pressure, it is an automatic fail**

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