Böblingen: spring championship of the utility dogs is causing enthusiasm!

Böblingen: spring championship of the utility dogs is causing enthusiasm!

The summer heat did not stop the participants of the SV OG Böblingen spring test on June 14, 2025 from showing top sporting performances. Already at 7 a.m., in the cool morning air, the starting shot for the exams was led by judge Rolf Harald Fauser and test manager Ulf Rathke. The event was fully booked and the enthusiasm of the participants was clearly felt. As the Stuttgarter news The focus on the use dog test (IGP)

The IGP, which has its roots in the service dog area and is also known as a protective dog or versatility sport, requires the highest precision and teamwork from dogs and dog handlers. Usage dog sport is not only an exciting sport, but is also stressed by some prejudices. The special thing about the fact that he comes closest to the natural shoots and dispositions of the dogs. The exams are divided into several disciplines, each of which enables a maximum score of 100 points, which makes the competition extremely demanding. This also explains why hundreds of interested parties flocked to the event to support their teams.

results of the spring test

The results of the tracking work were impressive. Ann-Kathrin Flegel with Hanka from the Maurener Tal and Bettina Hitzler with Bruno from the Maurener Tal each achieved 100 points, followed by Gerhard Klenk with Etzel (99 points) and Roland Benz with lene (96 points). In the subordination, Flegel was again at the front with 98 points, while Hitzler scored 96 points with Bruno. The protection service saw Hanka, the youngest starter of the day, on the highest podium with 100 points, while Etzel scored 99 points. Bruno, on the other hand, was disqualified due to a failure in obedience.

The accompanying dog test and other successes

The accompanying dog test was mastered with flying colors. Successful participants included Helga Gayde with Quento from Gugelturm and Petra Jähnert with Ennox from the Maurener Tal, which encouraged both other dog athletes to realize their dreams. These exams are important because they serve as a basic prerequisite for introducing usage dogs.

in the internationally recognized companion dog test (IBGH), Dirk Opitz shone with Arani and scored 90 points. Kerstin Scharfenberg with Milky from the Black Forest Railway reached 80 points. Don Rocco from the Villa Riva even convinced with 91 points in the IBGH 2, while Yvonne Schulte was no luck with Wilma and went out of the exam without success.

The outstanding day winner was Ann-Kathrin Flegel with Hanka, who won the title "Spring Champion 2025" with a total of 298 points. The proud breeders, like Gerhard Klenk, who could show several successful dogs from his breeding site, are an important part of this competitive sport, which is finding more and more supporters.