The second phase is obedience, those who are familiar with AKC obedience will feel more comfortable in this area, as many of the exercises are similar to those in Open and Utility. There is heeling, both on and off lead. The sit, down and stand are also done, except when the dog is moving. But Schutzhund applies its own style to this work. Instead of a forty foot ring, the handler and dog work on a soccer sized trial field.
Some exercises require the dog to work under the noise of a firing gun.
In addition to the normal dumbbell retrieval, the dog must retrieve over a one meter jump and a six foot wall. The most important point to understand when watching a protection routine is the relationship between dog and handler. The dog must never bite the trial helper, unless either the dog or the handler is attacked, then it must attack fully and without hesitation, but here the real difference becomes apparent. The dog must stop biting on command of the handler and guard the trial helper without further aggression. Often people confuse Schutzhund protection training with police dog or personal protection work.