Protection Work
Power, Control, and Precision.
🧍♂️ Protection Helpers (Helpers/Decoys)
At the WUSV Universal World Championship 2025, experienced and internationally proven protection helpers will be deployed.
Each helper will introduce themselves in a short personal video, available at the bottom of this page.
The selection process followed strict criteria—experience, resilience, technique, and fairness were the top priorities.
Exact assignments (preliminary dog, phase A, phase B) and the daily schedule will be published shortly before the event begins.
The protective service helpers for the 2025 World Championships have been selected.
Igor Pfeifer
Nimai Steinbrecher
🧤 Protection Sleeves in Use
High-quality protection sleeves from the company Schweikert will be used during the protection phase.
Two different models are approved:
✅ Natan Pro (Item No. 598005, left)
🔗 Product link → Schweikert Natan Pro
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Ergonomic design for precise handling
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Especially popular with slim-armed helpers
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Consistent sleeve hardness with a sporty bite surface
✅ Jörg (Item No. 598205 left / 598206 right)
🔗 Product link → Schweikert Jörg Sleeve
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Robust fit, classic cut
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Designed for stronger or broader-shouldered helpers
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Same bite quality and hardness as the Natan Pro
Both models are used during the competition.
The choice depends on the helper’s build and personal handling preference – sporting conditions remain identical in all cases.
🎥 Helper Video Introductions
Here you’ll find personal video introductions of all deployed protection helpers – including background information about each person, their motivation, and their experience in IGP sport.
Nimai Steinbrecher
Marc Börger
Ricky Schröder
Heiko Scheurer
Igor Pfeifer
