The K9 Elements Taxonomy
Behavior taxonomy
Every behavior in the K9 Elements curriculum — the building blocks (Foundation), the trained-and-proofed skills (Applied), and the composite trial exercises (Integrated).
132 behaviors · 25 Foundation · 66 Applied · 41 Integrated
Integrated
Composite behaviors combining multiple Applied behaviors into a scenario or routine; the actual competition test units.
- I-01 L1 OB Phase 1 routine (Muzzle & Stability) ObedienceContent coming
Composite: muzzled heeling pattern, muzzle stability under steward approach, long stay under muzzle, food refusal, and Phase 1 decoy neutrality — sequenced through a populated field with two active decoys.
L1 - I-02 L1 OB Phase 2 routine (Scent Work & Field Search) ObedienceContent coming
Composite: heel to search area with release cue, independent search of designated area for handler-scented article among distractors, article retrieve, formal delivery to handler, and Phase 2 decoy neutrality.
L1 - I-03 L1 OB Phase 3 routine (Obstacles & Distance Work) ObedienceContent coming
Composite: tunnel navigation, jump, send-away to target, two-target directional discrimination, change of position at distance, and Phase 3 decoy neutrality — sequenced across the obstacle area.
L1 - I-04 L1 OB Phase 4 routine (Retrieve & Final Composure) ObedienceContent coming
Composite: retrieve on flat, retrieve over jump, final stand for examination, report-off, and Phase 4 decoy neutrality — closing sequence of the OB routine.
L1 - I-05 L2 OB continuous routine ObedienceContent coming
L1 OB phases integrated into a continuous routine on a field with 3 decoys active throughout, judge-ordered phase sequence announced at check-in, added obstacle inventory (3-4 from L2 list), expanded decoy activity from L2 Decoy Activity Menu.
L2