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-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 - I-10 L2 PRO Scenario 1: The Approach (multi-decoy) ProtectionContent coming
L1 Scenario 1 escalated: 3-4 gunshots, minimum 5 stick hits over 5 seconds, possible second decoy emergence with active distraction during fight (target commitment under provocation).
L2 - I-11 L2 PRO Scenario 2: Muzzle Felony Stop (active threat) ProtectionContent coming
L1 Scenario 2 escalated: 25-30 second vehicle stay, D2 (target decoy) presents active threat (raised hands, posturing, verbal challenges) before transitioning to prey-style fight, 3 decoys on field, 12+ second engagement, D1 movement during fight.
L2 - I-12 L2 PRO Scenario 3: The Search (blank tents) ProtectionContent coming
L1 Scenario 3 escalated: 3 tents (2 with decoys, 1 blank), self-targeting on emergence (decoy does not present target), 2 different fending objects across engagements, possible smoke for visual obscurement, transport route closer to remaining tents.
L2 - I-13 L2 PRO Scenario 4: The Watch (multi-approach) ProtectionContent coming
L1 Scenario 4 escalated: place bed may be a non-bed object (rug, marked square, tarp), up to 2 approach attempts (first non-engagement, second actual threat), self-targeting, dog must NOT engage non-threat and MUST engage threat.
L2 - 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-17 L2 TRK: The Evader TrackingContent coming
L1 track escalated: colder scent, additional turns and complexity, lifeline article mechanic, more articles for indication.
L2 - I-20 L2 DET routine DetectionContent coming
L1 detection escalated: multi-odor sets, added distractions from L2 DET Distraction Inventory, more sophisticated hide placements, aggregated line item scoring per §3.5.
L2