IRO Tests
IRO tests consist of 2 phases:
- Abt. A: Nose work
- Abt. B: Obedience and Dexterity
Test types
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| RH-F | SAR Dog Test in Tracking |
| RH-FL | SAR Dog Test in Area |
| RH-T | SAR Dog Test in Rubble |
| RH-L | SAR Dog Test in Avalanche |
| RH-W | SAR Dog Test in Water |
| RH-MT | SAR Dog Test in Mantrailing |
Requirements for the Dog
| Test Level | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Level V | 15 months |
| Level A | 18 months |
| Level B | 20 months |
Testing prerequisites
| Test Level | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Level V | None |
| Level A | Level V in the same discipline |
| Level B | Minimum of 2 tests in Level A in the same discipline with total good (G) rating |
| Level B (L, W) |
1 test in Level A with a minimum G rating |
Restrictions
- A person may only enter one testing event on a given day
- A person may participate a testing event with maximum 2 dogs.
- A dog may only participate in 2 tests at a given event.
(Female) Dogs in heat are permitted at tests, however must be kept away from the other participating dogs and will be shown at the end of each testing phase.