applied ProtectionL1L2L3

A-36 Guard / strike position hold

After out, dog holds a focused, ready-to-engage position (dog's choice within trained convention: bark-hold, strike, or watchful stance) directed at the decoy, for judge-set duration.

Where it appears in the sport

L1 PRO Scenario 3 (post-engagement strike position for prisoner transport). L1 PRO Scenario 4 (place-hold guard). L3 EN behavior 4.4 (active guard, 3-15 sec judge-set duration).

Prerequisites

A-31 Clean single-command out

Unlocks

A-38 Prisoner transport (strike position, no bite)I-06 L1 PRO Scenario 1: The Approach I-08 L1 PRO Scenario 3: The Search I-09 L1 PRO Scenario 4: The Watch I-14 Object guard (composite)I-15 Autonomous threat engagement with return to post I-37 L3 EN 4.4 — Active guard with autonomous return to post

Lessons that teach this behavior

Training content for this behavior is in production (Not Started).