SG-1 Miss Ella von Morgen Haus IPO 1, BH, AD

Ella came in first place and was awarded the show rating SG1 (Very Good) in Germany in 2016.

Ella earned her IPO1 (International working) title in Germany in 2016. The dog must pass an initial temperament test by the judge. Heel on the leash and off, demonstrate the walking sit, the walking down, and the stay tests, as well as, the send-out. It must retrieve on the flat and over a hurdle. In tracking, it must be able to follow a track laid by its handler at least 20 minutes earlier. For the protection phase of the test, a dog must search for the “helper,” who plays the role of a “villain” to be warded off, hold and bark, attack the “helper,” and pursuit him or her before withdrawing on command.

Ella earned her BH [Begleithund] title in Germany in 2016. It’s a Traffic-steady companion dog test which tests the dogs temperament in and around people. It includes basic formal obedience – heeling on and off leash, sits, downs and recalls – as well as practical tests of the dog’s character in everyday situations. These include reaction to normal situations involving crowds of people, strange noises, joggers, cars and other dogs.

Ella earned her AD title (Endurance Test) in Germany in 2016. The Endurance test is designed to prove that the German Shepherd is capable of performing physical exercise of a prescribed nature without tiring.

Ella earned her AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and her name is listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC in 2012. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is the puppy level of Canine Good Citizen. Dog owners must complete the class and the dog pass the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy manners test at the end of the course.