Pierre Wahlström, FM Elitdeltagare, Officer och en av världen bästa hundförare

Summary

This video highlights a unique relationship between humans and dogs, focusing on training dogs for collaboration. It showcases the Swedish Defense Force's dog breeding station in Sollefteå, where they conduct mental and physical tests to evaluate dogs' characteristics such as playfulness, fear responses, and social behavior. The narrator, who competes in international dog sports, discusses their experiences in IGP competitions, emphasizing obedience, tracking, and protection. The video also explores the importance of breeding evaluation for both individual dogs and entire litters, underscoring the long-standing tradition of dog training in Sweden.

Takeaways

• 🐕 The focus of the training is on building a cooperative relationship between dogs and their handlers.
• 📍 The military dog breeding station is located in Sollefteå, although it belongs to the Air Combat School in Uppsala.
• 🐶 The breeding operation has a strong historical presence in Sollefteå, known worldwide among dog experts.
• 👶 The dogs being trained are 15 to 17 months old and have been living with foster families around Sweden before training.
• 🎯 The mental tests evaluate various traits such as sociability, playfulness, fear, environmental stability, and curiosity.
• 🏅 The tests are crucial for evaluating breeding lines, not just individual dogs, to assess entire litters.
• 🐾 The sport of IGP (International Gebrauchshund Prüfung) involves dogs tracking, obedience, and protection tasks.
• 🌍 The speaker has competed internationally in IGP, becoming a world champion in 2007 with three different dogs.
• 🥇 The speaker aims to win another world championship and bring a gold medal back to Sweden.
• 🛡️ The protection task in IGP involves the dog finding and detaining a 'suspect' until commanded to release.

Q & A

What is emphasized in the relationship between a person and their dog in the script?

The script emphasizes that the relationship with the dog should be based on cooperation. It is essential to focus on working together, and training the dog is built on this partnership.

Where is the dog breeding station associated with the Swedish Air Force located?

The dog breeding station associated with the Swedish Air Force is geographically located in Sollefteå, Sweden.

What are the characteristics evaluated during the mental tests for the dogs?

The mental tests evaluate the dogs' social skills, playfulness, fear responses, environmental sensitivity, and curiosity. These tests help assess various mental traits of the dogs.

At what age are the dogs tested in the breeding program?

The dogs are tested when they are around 15 to 17 months old, after having been raised by foster families across Sweden.

What sport does one of the individuals in the script compete in, and what does it involve?

The individual competes in a sport called IGP (International Gebrauchshund Prüfungen), which involves tracking, obedience, and protection tasks. Dogs must follow a track, perform obedience exercises, and apprehend and release a 'criminal' on command.

How are dogs prepared for the breeding and testing program before coming to the breeding station?

Before arriving at the breeding station, the dogs are raised by foster families who take care of them during their first months of life, providing a good foundation for the training and testing they undergo at the station.

What is the role of the test leader in the dog training program?

The test leader ensures that the dogs are properly tested, managed, and administered within the breeding and training program. They are responsible for overseeing the testing process and maintaining standards.

Why is the mental test important for evaluating dogs in the breeding program?

The mental test is crucial not just for evaluating individual dogs but for assessing entire litters. It provides valuable information for breeding evaluations and helps ensure that dogs selected for the program meet the necessary mental and behavioral criteria.

What accomplishments has one individual in the script achieved in international dog competitions?

One individual has competed in the World Championship with three different dogs. They became world champion in 2007, finished second once, fifth twice, and seventh in another competition.

What are the individual’s future goals in dog sports, as mentioned in the script?

The individual's goal is to win another world championship and bring home another gold medal to Sweden.