Helpers
Balázs Szabó
IGP helper
I was introduced to this sport at a young age thanks to my parents, but I started training seriously when I was 20. In 2020, I earned my B-category helper certification with an excellent rating.
Dogs have always been at the center of my life. I have participated as a helper in numerous competitions, and I am thrilled to step onto the field here as wll.
Achievements:
- 2021 VPT-Caravan Cup FCI, FMBB
- World Championship Selection, IGP1
- 2021 III. Dombó Cup, HNJE National Championship & FCI, FMBB World Championship Qualifier – IGP3
- WUBOX IGP Championship 2022
- MNJK Hungarian Championship 2022 – MNJK II.
- Körös Cup National Championship
- MNJK Hungarian Championship 2022 – WUSV WC and Universal Sieger 2022 Qualifier
- WUSV-WM 2023 – FCI-IGP 3 Reserve
- MEOESZ-ÖVSB Hungarian Championship and WM Qualification 2023 – FCI/FMBB Qualification
- MEOESZ-ÖVSB Hungarian Championship and WM Qualification – IGP1
- 2024 CNCG Championship – CACIT – EDog Cup 2024 – FCI-IGP
- Future of Dogs – CACIT Hungary 2025
Krisztián Takács
IGP helper
My name is Krisztián Takács, I am 33 years old, I am an IGP helper of the PFOTE Sporting Dog Association in Hungary. I got closer to the IGP sport through my partner and his mother.
I've been working as a dog handler in the Hungarian Police since 2012, where I learned the basics of dog training and got my first patrol trained service dog. After that I was a specialised trainer in the police for several years, training patrol, tracking and search dogs. Currently I have a tracking and drug detection dog in Budapest and the surrounding area.
I was introduced to the sport of IGP in 2016 when I accompanied my partner, who has been dog walking since childhood, to the World Championships in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, as a qualified competitor. It was during my time there that I was introduced to the IGP's protection work.
Attracted by the work of the helpers and seeing how much precision, concentration and physical endurance it requires, I decided that I would like to learn the basics of the sport of IGP, but knowing myself, I knew that I wanted to be an IGP helper at the highest level.
During my training I also had the pleasure of working with Dobermanns, Schnauzers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Malinois, which gave me a lot of experience and knowledge. I have been able to use this knowledge and experience when preparing for exams and competitions.
For most people the first dog is always the "special dog" and this is no different for me as my first dog was a patrol service dog. When we first met we didn't get on very well, but as time went on we bonded and had to go on a lot of patrols and missions which brought us together and we also competed in several service dog competitions. He has taught me things that I have been able to use in training other dogs, and it is no different with my current dog Hustler von der Sigisliebe, who is only 9 months old but a real devil.
For the last 5 years I have been taking part in the IGP helper selection competitions in Hungary. I have participated as a helper in the FCI WC Qualification 2021/2022/2023 and WUSV WC Qualification 2021/2022/2023/2024, Hungarian National Championships in Hungary and I have done my best to make the judges' work easier by my work.
In addition, the IFR WM 2025 IGP+IFH World Championships will be held in Hungary, where I am a member of the helper team.
However, the biggest event for me was the 2023 WUSV World Championships in Hungary, where I was a 1st assistant. This event was so important because it was the first WUSV World Championships in Hungary in 28 years, it was preceded by a 2-round helper selection process with foreign experts and I was selected as a helper out of 27 people.
Participating in CACIT Germany is a great honour for me and a great opportunity to show the potential of the dogs by helping them with my work.