06/10/2022
We would like to introduce The Helper Academy’s Logo! The 5 stars represent THA’s classification system. The bridge symbolizes the union between two solid foundations. One side being the Training Helper and the other side being the Trial Helper.
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-The Trial Helper Side of the Logo depicts a handler & K9 Team, a Helper and Judge. THA focuses on the technical aspects of trial helper work in the context of the FCI IGP Rules. In addition, THA provides suggested verbiage that helpers can utilize to ensure that the public reception to and attitude towards IGP, and in particular protection work and the utilization of the padded stick to ascertain domesticity of the canine, is positive, cognizant of the competitive and breed-suitability aspects of the IGP test. THA provides a classification system so the fledgling helper can assess his or her progress as (s)he endeavors to master the art.
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-The Training Helper Division of THA seeks to disseminate basic awareness of fundamentals and fundamental concepts to ensure the safety of all and proper and humane development of the canine partner’s progress. We understand that trainers have diverse methodologies in re protection but surely, the proper holding of the leash; the utilization of a tie out and harness are fundamentals that should be coterminous with any program, no matter how divergent the theories utilized for IGP 3, 100 attainment.