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About Search and Rescue Sport (IPO-R)


IPO-R is an FCI sanctioned sport that has many similarities to IGP (Schutzhund) and is an ideal supplement to that as well as AKC tracking, obedience, and agility. Trials consist of two phases – a search phase and an obedience and dexterity phase. There is no bite work.

The sport has 3 levels, an introductory level (V) and the more professional levels, A and B. At each level, you can trial and earn titles in all the different search options. Furthermore, you can do only search work or only obedience and dexterity at a trial if you prefer. 

If you are interested in the sport, contact us at ARSAsecretary@gmail.com

Bylaws
FCI/IRO Rules

Format of the Search and Rescue Sport (IPO-R) 


Search phase 
  • tracking (AKC style and IGP style both acceptable)
  • area search (A.K.A. live find wilderness search)
  • rubble search (A.K.A. live find disaster search)
  • mantrailing 
  • avalanche search (live find)
  • water rescue (dog swims out and pulls a faux drowning person to safety)

Obedience and Dexterity  
  • heeling with changes of pace
  • closed tunnel
  • down stay
  • changes of position at a distance
  • carry your dog
  • heeling over a difficult surface
  • Get more detailed information about these and other exercises in the international rules.

Trial levels
  •  Introductory level (V)
  • Levels A and B.
  • At each level, you can trial and earn titles in all the different search options – for example A-tracking,​ A-area search, A-mantrailing, and so on. 
  • You can do only search work or only obedience and dexterity at a trial if you prefer. 

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The Board

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President

Dr. Annetta L Cheek
annettalcheek@gmail.com​
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Vice President

Melissa Stagnaro
melissa@melissastagnaro.com
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Secretary

Brenda  Shaver
​ ARSAsecretary@gmail.com
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Treasurer

Phyllis Walker 
​amerrettsporttreas@gmail.com
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