Before this level
A dog needs a pass at OL1 before it enrolls at PL1.
What the trainer scores
The 5 sections add up to 100 points, and 75 is a pass.
A. Obedience Under Pressure
| Item | Points |
|---|
| HeelMaintains position and focus while heeling. |
5 |
| SitPerforms promptly under distraction and pressure. |
5 |
| DownPerforms promptly and remains under distraction. |
5 |
| StayMaintains position despite handler distance and distractions. |
5 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
B. Control & Responsiveness
| Item | Points |
|---|
| RecallReturns immediately despite distraction or agitation. |
5 |
| Emergency StopImmediately halts movement on command. |
5 |
| Directional ControlResponds to left, right, forward commands. |
5 |
| DisengageDisengages and re-focuses on handler. |
5 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
C. Protection Skills
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Threat DetectionDisplays clear awareness of threat. |
5 |
| Alert & BarkResponds with clear, committed alert barking. |
5 |
| Hold & BarkMaintains controlled hold and barks on helper. |
5 |
| Bite WorkEngages, holds firmly, and releases on command. |
5 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
D. Stability & Confidence
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Environmental StabilityRemains confident in unfamiliar situations. |
5 |
| Civilian NeutralityNeutral around uninvolved people. |
5 |
| Dog StabilityRemains stable around other dogs without conflict. |
5 |
| Noise & Startle RecoveryRecovers quickly from sudden or loud events. |
5 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
E. Handler Protection Scenarios
| Item | Points |
|---|
| Threat ReactionResponds to handler under threat. |
5 |
| Protective EngagementEngages threat with confidence and control. |
5 |
| Post Engagement ControlObeys commands after engagement immediately. |
5 |
| Out / ReleaseReleases and returns to handler on command. |
5 |
| Section total | 20 |
|---|
After this level
A pass at PL1 is a requirement of PL2.
See also
