Here are some questions you might have:

How do I become a member?

By either contacting the club Secretary or coming down to our sports ground on one of the training days.

Where is your training ground?

We train three times a week at North Torrens Rugby Union Club, 80 Churchill Rd N, Dry Creek SA 5094

Is this a family sport?

Yes, we encourage family members along on training days, and often hold family days and BBQs.

Will training in IGP make my dog aggressive?

IGP training is not based on aggression, in fact aggressive behaviour is not tolerated. Dogs that display aggressive tendencies tend to be insecure mainly due to lack of socialization, cruelty, no obedience and bad breeding. A dog that is aggressive during a trial will be disqualified immediately. Dogs that lack confidence and obedience are unpredictable and dangerous.

Dogs that are trained in IGP enjoy the work, which is based on a game of tug of war; it is played more often than not with a waggy tail and barks of excitement. IGP training gives you a great deal of control over your dog. Your dog will become a more confident, secure and predictable member of the community.

How do I know if my dog is suitable for this sport?

We welcome everybody to come down to our training grounds to watch and talk to us about the suitability of both you and your dog.

Is IGP training the same as Protection work?

NO is the simple answer. In protection work a dog is trained to attack a person. In IGP the dog is trained to bite a sleeve and when the sleeve is removed the dogs focus remains on the sleeve NOT the person.

What is the helper?

The helper is the person who wears the sleeve during the character assessment phase of IGP training.