IGP: Where Discipline Meets Drive

What is IGP?

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IGP, formerly known as Schutzhund, is a highly respected international dog sport from Germany. It's a comprehensive test evaluating a dog's natural abilities, trainability, and temperament as a working companion.

The sport has three distinct, challenging phases, all demanding intense focus and a strong handler-dog partnership:

  1. Tracking (Phase A): The dog meticulously follows a human scent trail, locating small articles across various terrains.

  2. Obedience (Phase B): Precise, enthusiastic execution of off-leash commands, including heeling, retrieves, and "in-motion" exercises.

  3. Protection (Phase C): Assesses the dog's courage and control against a "decoy" (person in a bite suit), involving searching, guarding, and controlled engagements with instant releases.

IGP showcases a dog's intelligence, athleticism, and the unbreakable bond forged through rigorous training.

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IGP National Championship
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IGP National Championship

🔥 Unleash the Power: The Yard Trials IGP Showdown! 🔥

Think your Doberman can handle the heat of all three phases? Step onto the field at UDC Nationals 2026: Prison Break Edition and put your training to the ultimate test.

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meet your igp team

Amanda Hoskins

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DVG Judge Obedience/Protection

derrike lacross

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IGP 3 Helper
DVG Judge Tracking/Protection

Joel Monroe

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IGP Levell 3 Helper

Ray harris

My name is Ray Harris, I am the training Director/Helper for my club Alpha and Omega Working Dog Club located in NJ.

I started out in the sport of Schutzhund as a competitor in 2009 with my American Bulldogs. From then on, I grew to love the sport so much as a competitor that I wanted to learn to become a helper. In 2014, I met my mentor John Bochenek of Metro-Detroit Schutzhund Club in Milan Michigan. I spent months of training with John to learn the mechanics of helper work. In 2015 I was given the green light to classify at Metro-Detroit Schutzhund club helper seminar.  After becoming classified as a helper, i started doing helper work for multiple local clubs. In 2016, I started Alpha and Omega Working Dog Club  under USCA which is open to all breeds. Since starting the club and being the trial helper, it has opened doors to doing other clubs trial helper work in other region.

With the amount of Dogs added in my helper book, I was able to move up in classification. In 2021, I classified as a regional helper. In 2023, I was able to move up in classification from Regional to National Helper under USCA. In 2025 i was approved to apprentice as a Teaching Helper for USCA.

I want to take the time to thank the organization for selecting me as the helper for UDC Nationals.

Accolades

  • 2021 Mid-Central Regional Championship

  • 2022 Northeast Regional Championship

  • 2022 Mid-Central Regional Championship

  • 2023 Southeast Regional Championship

  • 2023 Northeast Regional Championship

  • 2024 Southeast Regional Championship

  • 2024 Northeast Regional Championship

  • 2025 Southeast Regional Championship

  • 2025 USCA Working Dog Championship

  • 2025 Northeast Regional Championship

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