The Nordic Program in DcH The Nordic Program became part of DcH in the late 1990s and is founded on proud Nordic traditions in working dog sports. The program includes the four international FCI disciplines Tracking, Search, IGP, and Skydd, all of which place high demands on the dog’s enthusiasm for work, cooperation, and independence, as well as the handler’s ability to understand and support their dog. Nordic Tracking and Search test the dog’s ability to solve demanding tracking and search tasks in natural environments, while Skydd combines tracking, search, field search, obedience, and protection work in a versatile five-part competition for working dogs. Skydd represents the branch of Nordic dog sports where control, courage, cooperation, and precision go hand in hand. Over the years, the Nordic disciplines have developed into a strong community connecting Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Each year, the best teams gather at the Nordic Championships (NOM), where tradition, sportsmanship, and working dogs performing at the highest level come together across national borders.
