Pierre Wahlström, FM Elitdeltagare, Officer och en av världen bästa hundförare
Summary
TLDRThis 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.
Outlines
🐕 The Importance of Collaboration in Dog Training
This paragraph emphasizes the significance of building a collaborative relationship with your dog during training. The approach to educating the dog plays a crucial role in its cooperation and development. The focus is on working together with the dog to achieve desired results.
👋 Meeting Oreo: A Friendly Introduction
Here, the narrator introduces a dog named Oreo, highlighting how adorable and well-behaved the dog is. Oreo is described as one of the best they've seen in a long time. The scene takes place at a military dog breeding station in Sollefteå, Sweden.
📍 History of Sollefteå's Renowned Dog Breeding Center
The location, Sollefteå, has a rich history in dog breeding. It is recognized globally, especially by veteran dog experts. The narrator references the sounds of puppies nearby, signaling that the breeding facility is active and well-established.
🐾 Defense Forces' Dog Testing Procedures
This section outlines the rigorous testing done by the Swedish Defense Forces, conducted around 200 times annually. The tests evaluate a dog's mental traits, including sociability, playfulness, fear response, and curiosity. These tests are conducted on dogs aged 15 to 17 months, who have been raised by foster families across Sweden.
🔬 Evaluating Dogs for Military Service
The narrator takes on the role of overseeing tests to ensure that dogs selected for military service are properly tested, handled, and managed. This administrative responsibility is crucial for maintaining the quality and performance of the dogs.
🎯 Purpose of Testing: Breeding and Performance Assessment
The purpose of the tests goes beyond individual dog evaluation. They serve as an important tool for assessing entire litters, ensuring that both breeding and performance standards are met to create the best working dogs.
🏆 Competing in International IGP Sport
The narrator explains their participation in IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshunde Prüfungsordnung), a German-originated international dog sport. The sport includes tracking, obedience, and protection, where the dog must follow commands, locate targets, and handle situations like capturing a fleeing suspect.
🌍 International Competitions and Achievements
The narrator shares their extensive experience in competing internationally, including participating in world championships with three different dogs. They were crowned world champion in 2007 and have placed in top ranks several times. Despite their achievements, their goal remains to bring another championship to Sweden.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hundavelsstation
💡Samarbete
💡Valpar
💡IGP
💡Fodervärdsfamiljer
💡Mentala egenskaper
💡Skydd
💡Elittest
💡Spår
💡Avels utvärdering
Highlights
The main difference in the approach is the relationship with your dog; it should be built on cooperation.
The training of dogs emphasizes the importance of the owner's cooperation and active involvement.
The dog breeding station belongs to the Air Force School located in Uppsala, but the breeding operations are in Sollefteå.
Sollefteå has a rich history in dog breeding and training; it's known internationally among older dog enthusiasts.
The Swedish Armed Forces conduct an extensive behavioral test about 200 times a year to evaluate dogs’ mental characteristics.
The behavioral tests assess various traits such as sociability, playfulness, fear, environmental stability, and curiosity.
Dogs are tested between 15 to 17 months of age after being raised by foster families throughout Sweden.
The tests are crucial for evaluating both individual dogs and entire litters, providing important data for breeding decisions.
The international sport IGP (International Gebrauchshund Prüfung) involves three disciplines: tracking, obedience, and protection work.
In the protection phase, the dog must locate a person, bark until the handler arrives, and then restrain the person if they attempt to flee.
The speaker has competed at a world-class level in IGP, winning the world championship in 2007 and achieving several top placements.
IGP competitions involve finding a track, following it, and locating items left by the track layer.
Success in competitions is aided by flexible work hours, which allow the speaker to attend training camps and competitions abroad.
The goal is to win another world championship title and bring it back to Sweden.
The speaker expresses gratitude for the work done by foster families, highlighting their significant contribution to the training and development of dogs.
Transcripts
vad som skiljer sig framförallt det är
relationen till Ditt djur det ska vara
hundar som vill samarbeta och det bygger
mycket på ditt samarbete framförallt så
du väljer att utbilda hunden
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Tjena tjena vad fint han kan gå i koppen
he Hej vad har vi här då Vem har vi här
Oreo är det Oreo Ja det var den finaste
vi har sett på länge va Detta är ju
hundavelsstationen som tillhör
luftstridsskolan som ligger i Uppsala
men geografisk placering på hundavel
verksamheten är här i i i i Sollefteå vi
hör ju valpljud bakom oss nu De är lite
missnöjda V mata snart kan jag tänka mig
och det finns ju en historik om
hundverksamhet i solf det är ju faktiskt
inte bara Sveriges Mecka utan Träffar du
äldre hundmänniskor i hela världen så
Vet de vad solf är du lyssnar bara på
Tessan Hon kommer kasta trasar till dig
och sedan så kommer du har kastat
tillbaks den ett par gånger och så ser
vi när hon kastar iväg den hur han
griper i
trasan Nu har vi gjort Försvarsmaktens
eltest som e utförs cirka 200 gånger per
år faktiskt och det vi har gjort idag
Det är en test där man tittar på hundens
mentala egenskaper utvärdera allt ifrån
socialitet Leklust eh rädsla miljöstaben
eh ljudkänslighet nyfikenhet så att de
är ju 15 till 17 månader hundar när de
kommer hit då och har varit hos familjer
under den perioden fodervärds familjer
som vi har runt omkring i Sverige som
gör ett fantastiskt arbete het du nu
kommer det röra sig här under jag kommer
vinna lite grann och då kan det hända
att han Vi hoppar ner det gör ingenting
vi ska testa F
se det struntar han ni nu då är jag
testansvarig och ser till så att de här
hundarna som vi sätter till Vår
verksamhet eh testas och hanteras och
administreras på på rätt sätt
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syftet med testen är ju också viktigt
för avels utvärderingen alltså vi det är
inte bara individer Vi tittar på utan
det är verkligen kullar hela
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kullar Jag tävlar i en sport som är
internationell som heter igp och det är
egentligen översatt från det tyska
internationell gibs pry fung alltså
tyska ordet för brukshunds tävlingar och
vi tävlar tre grenar Det handlar om att
hitta ett spår och följa detta spåret
och hitta föremål som spårläger har
tappat det är en
lydnadsdomare och utföra massa moment
tillsammans sen har vi en del där Vi har
ett skydds där hunden ska hitta en buse
och den ska skälla på den tills jag
kommer fram och sticker den här busen
iväg så ska den få tag i den och då ska
den släppa när jag säger kommando loss
och det ska transportera den här busen
när jag fick möjlighet att söka Elit eh
så gjorde jag det som första ut när det
gäller hundsport vad som har underlättat
väsentligt för mig när jag tävlade
framförallt förra året det att när jag
åker utomlands på läger och träningar
och så vidare så kan jag göra det på
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[Skratt]
arbetstider Har tävlat ni å VM med tre
olika hundar då jag var världsmästare
2007 Jag har varit tvåa en gång och jag
har varit femma två gånger jag var sjua
förra året Jag har inte inte färdig
tävlad utan målen är att att vinna ta
hem en gummel till Sverige
[Applåder]
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