integrated ProtectionL3

I-15 Autonomous threat engagement with return to post

Dog is at a declared post (place bed, marked spot, or designated location), handler at distance and silent. Dog reads threat approach, engages without cue, delivers 5+ stick hits, outs cleanly, and returns to post autonomously for sustained guard duration.

Where it appears in the sport

L3 EN behaviors 4.3 (Autonomous threat engagement, 18 pts) and 4.4 (Active guard with autonomous return to post, 12 pts).

Prerequisites

A-29 Long bite with sustained stick pressure (L2/L3)A-31 Clean single-command out A-36 Guard / strike position hold F-18 Out (release from bite)

Unlocks

I-36 L3 EN 4.3 — Autonomous threat engagement

Lessons that teach this behavior

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