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Guardians Utility Title - GUT A new working title designed for bulldogs but open to any guardian breed that possesses the necessary athleticism, tenacity and balance. Francesco Arnone, founder of Miurabulldogs Kennels (former Linebackers) selected the “Pinta Drill” as a prototype to work on the definition of the G.U.T. The drill shares many basic skills with pre-Victorian "Bullbaiting" (SPRINT-JUMP-BITE-HOLD-HANG-LAND-REPEAT-FOCUS-REMAIN STABLE), therefore its "similarity" to it (not claiming or wanting to be a recreation). The “Pinta Drill” and the G.U.T. (its finished product) can be seen as an evolution and a modern application of the skills possessed by a bullbaiter (the true traits of a bulldog), proposed in a contest that could occur in most suburban areas: a FENCE, a BACK YARD, a BULLDOG, an INNOCENT and a BAD GUY. The achieved G.U.T. titles can be added to the ABRA pedigrees and considered a prestigious achievement among bulldoggers and masters of any guardian breed. The G.U.T. is the workability selection criteria at Miurabulldogs Kennels. For more information, feel free to email Miurabulldogs Kennels at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it REQUIREMENTS The test implies sprinting around the “innocent” (the person to be protected), jumping to bite the sleeve of a decoy in bite-suit, positioned behind a 5 ½ feet, see-through fence, hanging (all feet off the ground). OUT on command, land on 4 feet, while remaining focused on the potential intruder (patrolling as he/she moves along the fence). The dog needs to show to want the decoy and will jump to try to bite even when the sleeve is not offered. The routine needs to be repeated twice to give proof of consistency. UPDATES: - Schutzhund 1 Obedience is a pre-requisite. - Titles will be granted at Trials administered by Judges recognized by any of the currently established organizations. - Maximum 3 attempts per trial. |
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