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-14 Object guard (composite) ProtectionContent coming
Composite: place command on object, sustained stay with decoy neutrality throughout normal activity, autonomous problem-solving to break for engagement when a decoy approaches with intent to take the guarded object, appropriate engagement, out on stop of fight, autonomous return to guard.
L1L2L3 - I-15 Autonomous threat engagement with return to post ProtectionContent coming
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.
L3