ISHV How Does It Work?

[@theroedeerguy]

So, having read many a thread on here, it would seem to be the case that to get a high drive, genetically sound tracking dog, ISHV is the benchmark of excellence.

So far so good......,

How does it then work to acquire a ISHV dog?

Do you have to be a member of UKSHA?

What training commitments are required?

Does an ISHV have to go to the continent to be assessed?

As someone who has been fortunate enough to work a variety of different dogs in different disciplines I am very interested to experience the tracking capabilities of ISHV dogs but am interested in what the practicalities of being an ISHV owner are.

Regards

BP

 

[Wolverine]

Hi there Ben,

The only way to acquire an ISHV HS or BGS is from UKSHA in the UK.
So,yes,you have to be a member of UKSHA.
Training commitments are very simple.
You must train the dog for the first test,as a minimum.
However,we will not only train the dog.
The handler will be trained as well and in reality we would expect handlers to go on a training course-not only to train a dog but also to train a handler.
A lot of this can also be done here in the UK.
We have had experienced guys put dogs through their tests well and also inexperienced guys(with tracking dogs/deer dogs)who have turned out high quality results with their dogs as well.
An ISHV dog does not have to go to the continent to be tested,we can conduct tests here.
We have judges here in the UK who are experienced and recognised by the correct clubs in the ISHV.
We can show you guys who are working their dogs and also even arrange for trips over to Germany and other countries to watch some of our friends tracking animals after driven hunts etc etc.
In short,it’s an eye opener and a steep learning curve.
All the best
George

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Thanks for the reply all sounds very interesting.

Regards

BP