Mondioring is a type of dog sport. It is a protection sport that tests the ability of th edog to protect both themselve and their handlers, even through extreme distractions. The sport trials are similar to work performed by police dogs, successful competition requires extensive training and discipline.
The competition consist of three sections, always perfomed in the same order:
. Obedience
. Jumps
. Protection
Mondio Ring translates into "World Ring". It is a combination of the French Ring Sport, the Blegian Ring Sport, Dutch KNPV, and German Schutzhund. It is an international protection sport developed in the late 1980's by representatives from every major participating country. The intent behind the formation of the sport was to provide an international competition that combined the best of each country's existing traditions. Titles awarded in Mondio Ring are internationally recongnized.