Behavior taxonomy

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.

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.

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.

Composite: retrieve on flat, retrieve over jump, final stand for examination, report-off, and Phase 4 decoy neutrality — closing sequence of the OB routine.

Composite: 50m send to charging decoy, high-speed engagement with presented target, bite under 2 gunshots, minimum 3 stick hits over up to 3 seconds, single-command out, guard/strike position hold, and scenario control line.

Composite: dog unsecured in trial vehicle, vehicle stay (15-20 sec) while handler dismounts, dog sent on cue, muzzled engagement of decoy (8-second minimum) with sustained prey-style fight, clean recall, and scenario control line.

Composite: 2-tent search, bark alert at each hidden decoy, engagement with fending object management, out, guard position, prisoner transport of first decoy to designated location, then repeat with second engagement.

Composite: dog on place bed, handler at distance, autonomous engagement of a threat approaching the place bed (no handler cue required — see rulebook §8.2 Independent Threat Engagement), out, place-hold return.

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.

Composite: scent-pad start, sustained tracking over L1 distance and turns, article indication at multiple articles along the track, missing-person location and indication at track end, sustained handler skill and safety preparedness throughout.

Composite: search across four environments (interior, exterior, vehicle, container) for a single K9E odor, systematic pattern in each, passive indications at each hide, handler-call mechanic, blank hide handling as needed.