Contents
General Information
Critique and Temperament Test
Grips and Outing
BST Performance Routine
ABST and LBST Performance Routines

General Information

1. The decision of the judge is final. No appeals are possible.
2. Males will be judged first, the females, followed by females in season.
3. Handlers must exhibit their dogs in a sporty and faultless manner. Ill-natured actions or poor sportsmanship may lead to expulsion from the test by the judge. In the event of expulsion from the test, the USRC Board of Inquiry will review the incident for further possible disciplinary action.
4. If a dog is too old, out of condition, sick or injured, or if its performance capacity is diminished the judge has the right to terminate the dog's performance, even against the wishes of the handler.
5. Dogs that show a faulty temperament will be dismissed from the test immediately and deemed unbreedable.
6. Weight certificates may only be used if the host club does not provide a scale.
7. A demonstration Performance Routine will be held prior to the start of the performance portion of the test.

Critique and Temperament Test

1. Dogs will be weighed, measured and critiqued. Dogs should be well trained in presentation for weighing and measuring.
2. The tattoo or microchip number will checked and read out loud as part of the critique.
3. Interaction in a Group-
   The handler and dog on leash walk through a group of five to eight people. The handler and dog return to the center of the group where the dog sits. The group, when instructed by the judge, converges on the dog. The dog and handler and remain there until told by the judge to disperse.
4. Sensitivity to noise-
   The handler and dog heel away from the judge. At a distance of fifteen paces, a 22 short blank starter pistol or its equivalent, will be fired twice with a short interval in between each shot. Should the dog show a reaction to the gunfire, this exercise may be varied and repeated at the judge's discretion. If the dog continues to show a strong reaction to gunfire, the test will stopped and the dog is deemed unbreedable.

Grips and Release

1. If the dog does not grip the sleeve or if the dog should come off during a drive or stick hits, the helper must continue to press the dog. If the dog returns to the sleeve, the test continues. If the dog fails to regrip, the judge will stop the test and the dog cannot pass.
2. The dog must out with or without command from the handler and without being touched by the handler. The handler may give 3 separate commands to the dog to out. Two of these commands will be from a distance, the third may be closer. If the dog does not out on the third attempt, the dog can not pass.
3. At no time may the handler touch the dog before the dog outs. If the dog is inappropriately touched before the out, the test is over and the dog may not pass.
4. After an out the dog should guard the helper until the judge instructs the handler to pick up the dog.

BST Performance Routine

1. With the dog on leash, the handler reports to the judge. The dog's tattoo or microchip number will be rechecked by the judge before the protection work begins.
2. On instruction from the judge the dog and handler approach the blind on leash. At a distance of approximately 30 feet away from the blind the handler will remove the dog's leash and continue approaching the blind while holding the dog by the collar.
3. At approximately 12 feet from the blind (a line may be marked on the ground) the judge will instruct the helper to come out of the blind and attack the handler. The handler must immediately release the dog and remain at the spot of releasing the dog until told otherwise by the judge.
4. The helper will come out immediately from the blind when directed by the judge and attack towards the handler. The helper will catch the dog on the sleeve, drive the dog and apply two stick hits with an interval of 2 or 3 steps between hits. The helper will continue to drive the dog briefly, approximately 3 to 5 paces, until directed by the judge to stop.
5. The dog should immediately go to the helper and grip the sleeve and continue gripping the sleeve while being driven. When the helper stops, the dog outs, with or without command from the handler. The dog must guard the helper intently.
6. On instruction from the judge the handler will go to the dog and put the dog on the leash. The handler, with the dog on leash, will heel down the field to a blind designated by the judge.
7. On instruction from the judge the handler will leave the blind (on leash) and heel to the center of the field. With the dog in the basic position, the handler will remove the leash and hold the dog by the collar. The dog must remain quietly by the handler’s side.
8. On instruction of the judge, the helper will come from behind a blind that is designated by the judge (approximately 40 meters away from the dog and handler) and walk at a normal pace to the center of the field. The handler may challenge the helper as he leaves the blind. At the center of the field the helper will turn and runs towards the dog and handler in a threatening manner.
9. The handler will release the dog and remain at the spot of releasing the dog until told otherwise by the judge.
10. The helper will catch the dog on the sleeve and drive the dog 4 or 5 paces (no stick hits). The dog must grip and remain on the sleeve while being driven. The helper stops and the dog outs, with or without a command from the handler. The dog must guard the helper intently.
11. When instructed by the judge, the handler will go to the dog, put the dog on leash, heel back to the judge and report that the routine is completed.

1. With the dog on leash, the handler reports to the judge. The dog's tattoo or microchip number will be rechecked by the judge before the protection work begins.
2. The dog and handler assume the starting point designated by the judge for the blind search and removes the leash.
3. On instruction from the judge the handler sends the dog to search the blind while remaining at the center of the field. The handler must show two blind searches, one to the right and one to the left (or visa versa). Failure to search the empty blind is grounds for dismissal by the judge. If the dog does not find the helper in the blind, the handler may resend him. After being sent unsuccessfully three times to the helper the routine is terminated.
4. When the dog reaches the helper he must bark without gripping. The dog must hold the helper attentively and closely, with intensity and self-confidence, barking energetically and continuously until he is called out. The handler must remain stationary until instructed to approach by the judge.
5. On instruction from the judge the handler orders the helper to step out of the blind. The helper moves at a normal pace to the designated location for the escape.
6. On signal from the judge, the handler moves with this free-heeling dog to the designated spot for the down prior to the escape. The distance between the dog and helper is 5 paces.
7. On instruction from the judge the handler leaves his dog in the down position and moves directly into the blind, maintaining visual contact with the dog, the judge and the helper.
8. On instruction from the judge the helper tries to escape. The dog must immediately prevent the escape effectively and without hesitation, by means of a energetic and strong grip on the sleeve.
9. On instruction from the judge the helper stands still and the dog outs, with or without a command from the handler. The dog must guard the helper intently.
10. On instruction from the judge the helper attacks the dog and gives two stick hits. The dog must immediately counter the attack forcefully by gripping the arm.
11. On instruction from the judge the helper stands still and the dog outs, with or without a command from the handler. The dog must guard the helper intently.
12. On instruction from the judge the handler will go to the dog and put the dog on the leash. The handler, with the dog on leash, will heel down the field to a location in the center of the field designated by the judge. With the dog in the basic position, the handler will remove the leash and may the dog by the collar. The dog must remain quietly by the handler’s side.
13. On instruction from the judge, the helper will come from behind a blind that is designated by the judge (approximately 40 meters away from the dog and handler) and run to the center of the field. At the center of the field the helper will turn and runs towards the dog and handler in a threatening manner. The handler may order the helper to stop and stand still.
14. On instruction from the judge the handler will release the dog and remain at the spot of releasing the dog until told otherwise by the judge.
15. The helper will catch the dog on the sleeve and drive the dog 4 or 5 paces (no stick hits). The dog must grip and remain on the sleeve while being driven. The helper stops and the dog outs, with or without a command from the handler.
16. On instruction from the judge the helper attacks the dog and gives two stick hits. The dog must immediately counter the attack forcefully by gripping the arm.
17. On instruction from the judge the helper stands still and the dog outs, with or without a command from the handler. The dog must guard the helper intently.
18. On instruction from the judge, the handler goes directly to the dog and commands the dog to bring him into the basic position. The handler tells the helper to step back, commands the dog to "down" and takes the stick from the helper.
19. The dog and handler perform a side-transport of the helper to the judge. The dog must walk on the helper's right side so that the dog is positioned between the handler and the helper. The dog must watch the helper attentively during the side-transport, however the dog may not bother, jump on or grip the helper.
20. The group stops in front of the judge, the handler presents the stick to the judge and reports that the routine is completed.