2008 Work Week - West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club

2008
Invitational Work
Week
Event Program
West Coast German Shepherd SC
Surrey BC Canada
www.wcgssc.com
All about Work Week
Our sponsors
The event is designed to immerse
everyone in the sport for 5 days. We
schedule the meals and evening social
time immediately after the day’s training
because we want the social time after
training to be an opportunity for
everyone to relax together and review
the events of the day.
Work Week is a unique and significant
event on the international dog event
calendar.
The social side is extremely important
and an integral part of the event. We see
this time as the best opportunity to get
to know each other, discuss the events
of the day, past experiences and special
times in the sport. It gives everyone a
chance to build relationships and
establish contacts for the future and
brings the Schutzhund sport world a
little closer for everyone.
What will be covered?
Training and demonstrations of
techniques will continue all day with
plenty of opportunity to practice with
your own dog under the guidance of
experienced handlers. In addition,
multiple short workshops will be
conducted daily on aspects of training,
canine behavior, competing, handling,
protocol, sportsmanship, judging, trial
helper work and training helper work.
Who will be here?
Traditionally there are trainers,
handlers, helpers and judges from
North America, Hawaii, Australia and
Europe providing the opportunity to
discuss and exchange ideas with a
cross section of experienced handlers.
The sponsors and corporate partners
help to make this event bigger more
comprehensive and to expand our
capabilities to reach a broader base
within the communities we all reside.
We urge you all to support these
businesses at every opportunity and
let them know where you found out
about them.
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depth in the bite bar. Perfect for those large
males who constantly bite over the bite
bars into the hard plastic barrel portion
of the sleeve, this may teach the
larger dogs to back off the bite to the
softer portion of the sleeve.
Named after the Police K-9 Officer Dave Yurkiw
who created the design. The Yurkiw Protection
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Studies have shown that
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though our custom build quick
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to the side ‘D’ rings,
this takes the stress off
the neck and spine,
displacing it across the chest
of the K-9.
51326 – Hidden Sleeve
56305 – Heavy Bite Suit
The long and extra wide sleeves prevent bruising. The sleeves come with a built-in hand
protector; the sleeve can be unlaced from the
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starting on a suit; you can actually slip the
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From the President;
On behalf of the members of the West Coast German Shepherd SC, I wish all
the delegates and sponsors a warm and heartfelt welcome. We sincerely hope
you will enjoy your time with us here on the west coast of Canada. We expect
that you will make many new friends and leave us with some great
memories, new knowledge and an increased enthusiasm, passion and
excitement for the sport.
This event is very special to us here in the WCGSSC because it highlights the
tradition of contributing to the sport passed on to us. It is our way to honour
all of those who encouraged us, taught us, aided us, promoted us and who
donated their time to help us understand the beauty of the sport. They did all
this for the love of the sport, without reservation and without a price. To that
end, we in the WCGSSC, all donate our valuable time from our work and our
families to host this event annually.
The members of the West Coast club believe strongly in the tradition of
sharing their training with others who are interested, to improve the sport in
the way it is presented and perceived. We believe that sharing our success
and knowledge will encourage others and promote a positive perception of
the training, competing and breeding of working dogs. It is a tradition that we
want to promote and to pass on. We do it to preserve the true heart of the
sport.
We warmly welcome and extend a big thank you to all of the business
partners that have stepped up to support the event. Corporate partnerships
and dedicated volunteers are crucial to the success and the future of events
such as this. Our support and promotion of their products and businesses
ensures a strong and continued relationship in the future.
We take care of those who take care of us.
For the sport
Lance Collins
President
West Coast German Shepherd SC
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Our Events
Invitational Work Week
This annual event fosters the exchange of information between the very best and those
interested in becoming the very best
Seminars, workshops and conferences
Activities held to educate interested people in the responsible and competitive ownership
of dogs
Sport and Competition
Events held regularly promoting friendly and healthy competition from the novice to the
world class competitor.
West Coast Triple Crown
This event is a series of 3 open competitions combined into a year long event and is in part,
used to raise funds to support the other initiatives.
Police dog fund raiser
Combining the support of the community and business, with our expertise
Police dog vest fund raiser
Funds raised will be used to purchase and donate vests to local police dogs units
Team Canada (WUSV) World Championship
Funds raised are used in support of West Coast GSSC club members and Team Canada.
The Versatile German Shepherd
German Shepherd dogs are expected and able to work in
extreme environmental conditions such as earthquakes and
risky situations such as war zones. They are expected and able
to handle the extreme conditions from the desert to the far
north. They must have the physical and mental toughness to
handle adversity and the resolve to overcome confrontation
duress and hardship, even over extended periods of time.
The German shepherd dog is renowned for its versatility and
that ability is not an accident. It is a product of a very deliberate
plan.
Training – Testing - Certification - Breeding
Schutzhund is a competitive testing process that provides a
means to identify dogs with desirable qualities of character and
physical structure. It is also designed to identify dogs that are
inadequate. The certification process eliminates inadequate dogs
from the breeding pool.
German Shepherd dogs, like people have a variety of
personalities and temperament characteristics. Some are the
strong silent type, some are loud and obnoxious and others are
meek, mild and sensitive and others still are silly, playful and
easily distracted. In order to identify the characteristics that are
ideal for specific duties they need to be tested in a way that
showcases their character and their versatility.
The competitive dog sport of Schutzhund is the temperament
testing utilized by German Shepherd breeders. It is the most
difficult and complex of all dog sports. It combines 3 separate
phases into one competition that, in most dog oriented
organizations are single and separate. The goal of such a
complex and challenging venue is to prove and document the
versatility, resolve, trainability and mental & physical fitness of
the dog.
The three phases of tracking, obedience and protection are
linked through the concept of control in any situation. When the
dog is assigned to an active service role it will have to be able to
demonstrate those skills at any time.
Police dogs may have to respond several times during the course
of their regular duty shift and that could require it to apply any
or all of those skills. The dog must be able to adapt quickly and
confidently to a provocative situation in one instance and then
respond to a search and rescue situation without missing a beat
or confusing the task at hand.
Young rising star with lots to offer the breed
SG
Zando vom Cap Arkona
SchH2
Hips: a normal
Elbows: normal ZW 72
Sire: V - Melano vom Cap Arkona SchH 3 FH
Dam: SG - Branka von Harhof SchH 3
Line breeding: Greif Lahntal 4-5
An extraordinary 3 phase dog that
physically dominates helpers.
Zando is a large and very powerful young dog with
relentless energy. Quick and very physical, this dog
challenges the strength, will and skill of the handler in
every aspect. Clear and confident, he brings enormous
energy and intensity, in everything he does.
He definitely will be noticed.
For more information contact:
Vom Haus Bergblick
G
Geerrm
maann SShheepphheerrddss
lrcollins@shaw.ca (604) 308 3187
We all benefit from integrity and quality
Over the past 110 years, people with vision and ideals have
worked very deliberately to develop the German Shepherd into
a dog with qualities that bring benefit to our modern society.
In the process of identifying and selecting the beneficial
qualities, those people have developed a testing and
certification process that now is synonymous with quality.
Today when a dog is certified as a SchH1, 2 or 3, its value
increases because it is a credible and respected certification.
These certified dogs are legendary for their tremendous
contributions in a wide variety of applications.
The true value of a Schutzhund title lies purely in the
credibility of the testing and certification process. The
testing process provides a means to identify dogs with
desirable qualities of character and physical structure and
identify dogs that are incapable and/or inadequate. The
certification process excludes inadequate and/or incapable
dogs from the breeding pool.
We all have a very important role to play in protecting the
integrity of the sport and the quality of the German Shepherd
dog of the future. Judges do have a unique role in that they
are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that those dogs
being tested are tested properly, equally, without favoritism,
prejudice or indifference and in accordance with the rules.
However, that responsibility is definitely not the sole
responsibility of the judges.
We all share the responsibility to ensure that handlers
follow the rules and present the dogs with sportsmanship,
respecting the dogs, the judges, volunteers, the spectators and
the sport as a whole. We need to know and understand the
rules as well.
We all share the responsibility to ensure that judges follow
and apply all of the rules without favoritism and without
prejudice or indifference.
SV and GSSCC Judges are not allowed to broker dogs.
Broker means to buy and then sell dogs for profit. They are
also not permitted to train another person’s dog for profit or
accept gifts or financial benefit in excess of the proscribed
compensation set by the WUSV/SV/GSSCC organizations.
This is imposed to preserve the integrity of the judging
process.
For those few who will cheat and influence others to cheat on
their behalf, your silence is their best ally. Vigilance and
speaking up is the best deterrent.
A step above all the rest
SG
Basko vom Rohnsaler Bach
SchH1 FH
Hips: OFA Good
Elbows: normal
Sire: Tom van’t Leefdaalhof SchH 3 IP3 (World Champion)
Dam: Igruschka von Karthago SchH 3
Line breeding: none
One of the most natural dogs in tracking and
obedience ever seen in this country but his
protection is described in one word
Intimidating
“he does not search for the helper, he
hunts for the helper”
F.Mensing GSSCC/SV
For more information contact:
Ted Gerela
tgerela1@telus.net (604) 534 6117
Creating a positive perception for dogs within the
community
Generally there is a tremendous love
affair with dogs in our society. That
fascination covers a multitude of
breeds and a variety of associated
interests. However, we must not
forget that there will always be those
who don’t understand or agree with
the training of dogs, or even in having
dogs in the community. Some are
even afraid of dogs. In particular they
are afraid of large breed dogs. It is
important that those concerns are
respected and reflected in the actions
of dog owners.
The irresponsible behavior of even
one dog owner affects the reputation
of all dog owners, dog clubs, dog
organizations and the breed they
own.
How dogs in general, and the dog
sport in particular, are viewed by
friends, family, peers and the
public is dependent on how every
individual presents themselves in
public and while participating in
and around the sport.
Dog clubs have a responsibility to
teach their members and to
encourage responsible and respectful
behavior.
The future of the Schutzhund sport in
this changing world is also tied to the
contribution it makes to society and
in conveying the message that the
sport is beneficial to the community.
That message must be loud, clear and
consistent.
We all have a vested interest in
responsible dog ownership.
Dogs and dog owners have to
be educated to be good
citizens. Working dog clubs and
their members must be a big part of
the solution.
New bitch in town
Ondra vom Essenbach
Hips: a normal
Elbows: clear ZW 89
Sire: Tom von der Wilhelmseiche SchH 3 (SG LGA) IPO 3
Dam:
Biene von Ubernthal SchH 2
Line breeding: none
She really means it.
Ondra is a very serious and intense female.
Quick, agile and assertive, she readily challenges helpers and has
no hesitation to test their nerve. Few will drop the sleeve with this
little witch. She brings energy, intensity and seriousness into the
protection work.
Note: Ondra will be bred after she has completed her SchH1. Reservations for puppies
will be accepted starting May 1st 2008
For more information contact:
Vom Haus Bergblick
German Shepherds
lrcollins@shaw.ca (604) 308 3187
Where do police dogs come from??
All German Shepherds of
today trace their roots back
through the sport of
Schutzhund and all Police
service German Shepherds
of today come from the
Schutzhund breeding
evaluation process. More
and more come directly from
and with Schutzhund 1 as a
foundation.
Over 110 years ago the idea of
developing a dog that could serve
the German military came to light.
A group of interested parties within
the military identified the
requirements that they wanted a
dog to be able to successfully and
willingly do. The success of hunting
and herding dogs provided the
template.
The program to develop a dog with
the desired temperament and
behavioral characteristics began
with the establishment of an
evaluation process. Once set up a
variety of dogs from around
Germany were tested and the
successful ones were integrated into
the breeding program. The first
vestiges of today’s modern German
Shepherds were born
This program became very
successful and the success of the
dogs made them famous. This fame
resulted in many civilian people
becoming very interested in the
dogs. They formed training clubs
and actively pursued the training,
testing and breeding the successful
dogs. It is from this process the
sport of Schutzhund has evolved
and with it the modern German
shepherd of today.
With the proven success and
versatility of the German Shepherd
they quickly became the dog of
choice with police services in
Germany and that success has
been exported around the world.
While actively engaging in the sport,
the Schutzhund enthusiasts are the
people that have created the worldwide pool of thousands of German
Shepherds that police, search and
rescue, customs and military dogs
have been drawn from for over 110
years.
Schutzhund enthusiasts are
the “people behind the
people” who serve and
protect all of us.
New kid on the block
SG
Yoschy vom Steintal
SchH1 Hips: a normal Elbows: nnormal ZW73
Sire: SG – Justin vom Pendel Bach SchH 3 (V BSP)
Dam: SG – Kira von Karthago SchH 3
Line breeding: 5 – 5 Sagus Busecker Schloss
Relentless, dominating and convincing
hold & bark
Yoschy is an upper medium size, compact (not
stretched) young dog with tireless energy. He is fast
and extremely energetic in both obedience &
protection, yet remains calm and intense in tracking.
Explosive in the long attack
For more information contact:
Vom Haus Bergblick
German Shepherds
gchoffmann@shaw.ca (604) 308 2638
Protocol for the sport of Schutzhund
The martial arts have centuries old
traditions and protocols. These
protocols and traditions promote selfcontrol, respect, humility and dignity.
Like the martial arts, the sport of
Schutzhund has traditions and
protocols for the same purpose.
Proper reporting in and out for the
various phases, competing in club
uniforms, respecting competitors,
volunteers, officials and maintaining
dignity in success and failure are all
important elements of how the sport
is presented.
The sport is a full contact and fast
moving sport. Working with animals
is not an exact science and there is
always the element of the unforeseen
and unknown when a handler
presents their dog for competition.
Handlers, judges, helpers and
spectators have been treated to some
unique and unexpected situations,
particularly when young dogs are
involved.
Behaving appropriately and
respecting the difficulty of showing a
dog in competition is crucial to how
the sport is perceived and judged by
the general public.
The future of the dog sport is
influenced by the perception it creates
and the protocols of respect are
important elements of that perception.
Upcoming Breeding - Spring 2008
from
Adler Tal Kennel
Ron von den Treiser Hohlen, Sch 3
(Filou v. Hartzor x Quince v. Musikanten Hof)
Bred to
Ron
Aggie vom Adler Tal, Sch 3
(Bure von Norbreeze x Quila vom Bergblick)
Aggie
Line breeding: 5 – 5 on Umsa vom Bungalow
4 – 3 on Troll von der bösen Nachbarschaft
We anticipate high drive, strong nerve puppies --- great for Schutzhund or civil
service, but also compatible with family environment. These dogs are from very
strong, proven German lines; the pedigrees include Sid vom Haus Gremm, Gildo
Korbelbach, Troll von der Bosen Nachbarschaft, and Torro Korbelbach.
Ron is a strong, serious male, with full hard grips and powerful barking. He is a
proven stud dog, producing puppies with sound temperament and structure. He is
V-rated.
For pedigree and photo of Ron, see:
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/pedigree/411752.html
Aggie is a very high drive female with strong temperament and hard full grips. She
is a smaller female, but doesn’t know it. Aggie’s most recent accomplishments
include Sch 2 Champion at USA Northeast Regionals (September 2007), and High in
Protection at Fayetteville Schutzhund Club (July 2007). She is rated SG.
For pedigree and photo of Aggie, see:
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/pedigree/501672.html
For more information, contact:
ADLER TAL GERMAN SHEPHERDS
Tammy Kowalczyk at:
Nc.aggie@yahoo.com or (828) 320-8930
Why do we train dogs in protection
Uninformed individuals will sometimes say that it is
wrong to train dogs in aggression or protection
because it teaches dogs to bite people. That
misperception is not based on accurate knowledge of
dogs and dog behavior.
The well informed and educated individual
understands that all dogs bite because biting is an
integral part of their natural social and survival
behavior. It is not possible to actually teach a dog to
bite. We can only teach them when it is, and is not
appropriate.
Properly training and testing dogs in Schutzhund
style aggression and protection work, in no way
increases the risk of unprovoked biting. Proper
Schutzhund training decreases the risk because
obedience is an integral part of the training.
Unprovoked bites are almost exclusively due to dogs
not trained in aggression or protection. The vast
majority of unprovoked bites are from pet dogs that
are not trained in any way.
German Shepherds are assigned to the majority of
police and military service dog roles for good reason.
They are the product of a realistic and
comprehensive civilian based training, testing and
breeding program called Schutzhund. This 110 year
old civilian program is free to government and for
the most part, relieves the police services and their
valuable resources to focus on their core business,
of policing, not dog breeding. To provide these
remarkably talented dogs for public service we test
them before we breed them and it is from this
process that the vast majority of service dogs come
from.
We really do need to know if the dog would hide
behind the police handler when there is a threat or
risk to deal with, before we put them into service.
We really do need to know that a dog can stay
controllable to the handler when engaged in
physically subduing an individual before it is
deployed.
We really do need to know if a dog becomes
uncontrollable when engaged in a confrontation,
before it is deployed in service.
continued
Cont.
We really do need to know if the dog’s ability to engage
in physically subduing an individual is affected by travel
in cars, trucks, boats, planes or helicopters, or by loud
noises, gun fire, lightning & thunder, severe weather,
heavy traffic, unstable or slippery surfaces, heights and
stressed & traumatized people. Training and testing the
dog in protection and aggression exposes the dogs to
many of those situations and helps to identify those dogs
that are not capable.
We really do need to know if the dog is capable before
it is deployed because lives may depend on it.
We really do need to know all of the above and more,
before each dog is to be bred, so that they do not pass on
the wrong tendencies to the next generations.
Schutzhund training and testing of dogs in protection
and aggression skills is very important because it creates
a safer and more reliable dog. It teaches the dog to
recognize the difference between threatening or evasive
situations, and passive or surrender situations. It teaches
the dog to be controllable under provocation and
identifies those dogs that can not be readily controlled.
Schutzhund training and testing of dogs in protection
and aggression skills is very important for the selection of
suitable candidates for breeding because it identifies
some very significant qualities and traits within each dog.
It tests the dog’s courage and confidence in threatening
situations and tests the dog’s ability and willingness to be
assertive when directed by the handler. Schutzhund tests
the dog ability to be controllable under provocation and
the national organizations identify and document those
that can not.
Schutzhund training and testing identifies those
temperaments and characteristics best suited for the
demands of service work. The ability to handle stress and
adversity is essential for both a service and a sport dog.
That ability is all rolled up in their genes, and that
package includes their natural talent and propensity for
aggression and protection.
Schutzhund training and testing creates a safer dog
because it provides the dog with the appropriate
indications and the knowledge of when it is, or is not
acceptable to use aggression. This knowledge gained from
Schutzhund training and competition dramatically
reduces unprovoked and inappropriate bites.
Danish delight
Satoris Darko
Hips: normal
Elbows: clear
Sire: Hutch vom Dunklen Zwinger SchH 3
Dam:
Satoris Qualli BHP1
Line breeding: none
He is undiscovered country
Darko is a confident and outgoing young male who is proving to
be very guidable and enthusiastic about the work. Dynamic and
attentive, he prances through the exercises. His powerful and full
grip is always a pleasant surprise and often brings a look of
surprise from the helpers who work him the first time. He is
young now but will garner a lot of attention once he starts to
compete.
Note: Darko is only available for breeding after he has completed his SchH1.
For more information contact:
Gerhard Rohde
German Shepherds
crohde1.@shaw.ca (604) 581 8062
Executing the attack exercise
The attack exercise is very valuable under the
new point breakdowns and better reflects the
purpose and importance of the exercise.
Trial Helpers have a very important role to
play in properly executing, the various exercises
of the protection phases. The trial regulations
and the role of the helper is very specific in that
the dog is required to be pressured by the helper
in the designated stages. This is done to allow
the dog the opportunity to demonstrate its
ability to confidently, powerfully and physically
counter threatening actions. The trial
regulations describe 2 types of “attack”. One is
against the dog and the other against the
handler.
The attack against the dog is executed from the
guarding or holding phase after the escape and
after the attack against the handler from
distance. In this circumstance, pressure is
brought against the dog while it is guarding and
before it bites.
A properly executed attack puts the dog in the
situation where it can freely decide to do
nothing, flee or engage. It is in this moment
where the true courage and character of the dog
is tested and exposed. It is the dog’s behaviour
in this fleeting but critical moment, that tells the
judge how and why the dog responds to the
pressure and how to evaluate the performance.
Does the dog avoid, hesitate, take hold of or
strike the sleeve/arm in response? Does the dog
bite the sleeve/arm with a frontal, half or a full
grip? The conviction in response, speed of
response, power of the response, striking
behavior and biting technique are all considered
when categorizing the results.
The helper must have the ability to portray
the attack as a realistic challenge. The trial
helper properly executes the enactment of the
“attack against the dog” by aggressively raising
the padded stick in a threatening manner, as if
to hit the dog. The helper moves aggressively
towards the dog, momentarily after bringing the
stick up in a threatening manner.
The helper’s protection arm or
sleeve is not to be separately
moved in a manner that attracts
or encourages the dog to bite
before the helper brings the threat
with the stick. No separate
movement of the sleeve/arm is
permitted except that which is
natural to the movement of the
helper’s body when bringing the
stick up during the attack. During
the enactment of the attack, the
padded sleeve/arm must be held
quietly and close to the body but
must be freely accessible to the
dog giving it a clear opportunity to
counter strike if it chooses.
It is critically important that
the attack exercise be executed
properly or it is meaningless as
an evaluation. Many helpers
incorrectly pop or move the sleeve
in a quick upward motion,
enticing the dog onto the arm
before they bring the threat from
the stick. This movement is not an
attack and is not correct. The
sudden upward movement of the
sleeve/arm is a movement that
provokes a prey response, such as
throwing a ball or waving a sack.
This prey movement encourages
(helps) the dog to grab the
sleeve/arm without having to
resolve any conflict. Such a
presentation by the helper is
absolutely contrary to the trial
rules, the role of the helper and
the purpose of the exercise. When
this happens, the judge should
halt the trial and direct the helper
to properly execute the exercise or
replace the helper if they are
unwilling or unable to perform the
exercise properly.
Austrian Assassin
Dago vom Sattelberg
SchH1
Hips: OFA good
Elbows: clear
Sire: Orry vom Gehrenmoos SchH 3 (V5 WUSV)
Dam: Utta von den Jungen Hansen IPO 3
Line breeding: 3 - 4 Half vom Ruhbachtal
3 – 4 Yoschy von der Dollenwiese
4,4 – 4,5,5 T litter Bosen Nachbarschaft
Don’t be fooled by the flowery setting.
Dago is the real thing. He is explosive and
serious in every aspect.
This dog brings real power and confident aggression. He
has the ideal balance of drives and temperament for
police and service dogs.
For more information contact:
Mark Gomersall
mcgomersall@comcast.net (425) 283 7824
Judging for the protection phase
The test or trial for the protection phase is designed to
identify specific qualities of the dog’s temperament and
controllability under both extreme distraction and
provocation.
The test or trial is strategically designed to give the
judges, breeders and spectators the opportunity to
observe and record the dog’s responses to confrontation
and adversarial situations as well as the dog’s ability to
dominate and effectively and convincingly challenge the
adversary.
The sequential stages of the test are designed to
demonstrate the dogs ability to perform in both non risk
and risk situations. The test demonstrates the dogs
ability to remain in control through all of the emotions of
searching, confronting, hindering and defending
situations. Remaining in control of its behavior and the
handler is a bench mark of temperament.
Judges have a very important role to play in that they
are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that those
dogs being tested are tested safely, properly, equally,
without favoritism, prejudice or indifference and in
accordance with the rules. It is also the judge’s
responsibility to ensure that both the helper and the
handler perform properly.
Judges have a very important role to play in
promoting Schutzhund as competitive sport and ensuring
that it is demonstrated in a sporting manner. That role
includes making the competitors feel relaxed and at ease
while presenting their dogs. Judges are encouraged to
keep the critiques constructive without compromising the
evaluations.
Schutzhund is a complex sport and it is also a selection
process. Not all dogs have the temperament or tendencies
to be successful and that means a number of dogs will
fail for a variety of reasons.
It is not the judge’s role to find ways to pass all the
competitors. The Judge’s role is simply to observe and
document the behavior and preserve the integrity of the
competition.
It is the role of the handler to properly train and prepare
the dog for evaluation and to accept success or failure in
a respectful manner.
8 month old female for sale
Sire Born : 25. July 2000
FOR
SALE
FOR
SALE
Vega vom Kapsbusch
Born: 04 04 2007
Line breeding : Timmy von der Boesen Nachbarschaft 4 - 5
Vega is an energetic confident female, from outstanding
working lines, imported for competition and breeding.
Vega was purchased from Germany with training and competing in mind but the
owner is pregnant and will have little time to give to this young dog. Rather then let
such an outstanding prospect be wasted, the decision has been made to sell her and
start again in the sport some time later.
Father: Baghiro von den Boesen Eichen
SchH3 IP3 FH2
IPO -FH
Mother: Lene vom Kapbusch
SchH 3 FH1
Lines to: Quasy von der Boesen Nachbarschft SchH3 IP3 FH2 (V-BSP)
For more information contact:
Vittorio & Julie Weber
Burnaby BC Canada
webervj@telus.net (604) 931 3367
in a class by himself.
Sire Born : 25. July 2000
V Hannes vom Spadener Holz
SchH3 FH1 KK1
Hips: normal a1 SZ2069584 AKC: DN11872501
Hannes is a large striking male, bred in Germany many times to improve overall
working ability. Friendly, outgoing, temperament. Excellent with children and small
dogs.
Obedience is lively with a strong desire to please the handler.
Extreme drive, will work all day for the ball.
Protection is very powerful with forceful barking in the guarding phase.
Grip is always full & Hard
Hannes has been bred to Guna v. Karthago for a spring litter
Mother: Wicki von den Wannaer Hohen
SchH 2
Father: Quax vom der Fasanerie
SchH3 IP3 SG - BSP
Lines to: Boy vom Pendel Bach
Fado vom Karthago
For more information contact: Suzanne Eviston
Von Grunheide Shepherds
Snohomish, Washington USA and Canada
www.vongrunheideshepherds.com (360)568-3146
Litter announcement
Calle v.d. Burgestatte
VPG 3 ZTP SG1A Hips: excellent
A very
Powerful & Serious
Dog
Bred to
S’lichobor Gvadalahara
SchH3
IPO3 ZDP SG 1B Hips: excellent
When the pressure comes
she clamps down more.
One of the very few Dobi Bitches in North America
with SchH 3 & IPO 3
For more information contact:
Steve Burger
DOBERMANS
Steven.burger@comcast.net (360) 303 6334
Clubs & Club grounds
We know that the training of dogs dramatically
reduces the incident of unprovoked bites (approx.
by 90%) and the education of owners and dogs is
the key to preventing such incidents.
Dog Sport clubs and their facilities compliment
the widely available public and private
professional dog obedience classes and provide an
option for those who would like to do more with
their dog after learning the basics.
Club facilities draw people of a common interest
together to share information and knowledge at
an affordable price and provide a low cost form of
family and personal recreation with the dogs. The
clubs are social centers for people to gather and
enjoy their common interests in a comfortable
setting.
Club facilities also provide alternative venues for
hosting training, seminars, competitions, shows
and numerous other dog related activities.
Club facilities help to keep dogs owners from
using public play grounds and recreational sports
complexes as their training and exercise areas.
Club facilities are an important element for
building a positive learning environment for
everything from basic responsible owning to the
competitive training of dogs.
The club structure creates a team environment
which contributes to the competition aspect
between the various clubs from different
communities.
German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada
member clubs are all registered non-profit
societies and the funds to maintain and improve
the facilities to organize and to host events are
generated from memberships and fund raising
events held at the facility.
.
Up and coming in 2008
Sire Born : 25. July 2000
V Kroc
von Haus Katernberg
BH AD
Hips: a1
Elbows: Clear Born: 26 09 2004
Kroc is a substantial male, with power work and full grips.
Kroc blends back to some excellent old DDR blood which brings his dark
pigment, strong head and wonderful bone. He is absolutely clear in the head
and is structurally a correct working line male.
He is currently working towards his Schutzhund 1. Kroc has passed an
extensive police physical exam.
Father: V Immo RosselecK (3 x BSP)
SchH3 IP3 FH2 SG – BSP
Mother: Croxine von haus Kraternberg
SchH 3
No picture
available
at this
time
Lines to: Jago von den Lindenhalle - Mink von Haus Wittfeld - Greg von der Zitadellenberg
For more information contact: Suzanne Eviston
Von Grunheide Shepherds
Snohomish, Washington USA and Canada
www.vongrunheideshepherds.com (360)568-3146
For the love of the sport
It seems to me that I have always enjoyed
the pleasure of having a dog around me. I
remember their presence in my life as far
back as I can and the enjoyment I
experienced in playing with them,
snuggling with them and just being with
them. I remember the pleasantness of the
softness of their fur, their comforting
warmth and the shock of their cold noses
on warm exposed skin. I remember that
they were nearly always willing to listen to
me and appeared to find whatever I said
fascinating. I remember the comfort of
curling up with them and going to sleep,
anywhere, secure in the fact that they
were there with me and would warn me
before anyone came. I was always safer
with them, no matter how small they
were.
Of course all this attention and dedication
was totally dependent on whether or not
they heard the fridge door or cookie jar
open in a distant room. When that
happened, they abandoned me with
heartless vigour, streaking away towards
the sound, leaving me floundering in
pursuit. I was compelled to follow
because I also knew the significance of
those sounds and I never liked to be left
out of getting a snack. I was never the
expert a getting treats that the dogs were,
but there was always time to watch, learn
and improve my techniques.
I remember being in awe of their
incredible gift of expression and I always
had to be there to see it all unfold. The
way they could soften their eyes, drop
their ears and curl up their forehead
insisting that they hadn’t eaten a thing in
weeks, even though their bellies were
round and full and they had just hit the
jack pot the last time the fridge opened.
They treated everyone equally, although
they struggled with the misfortune of the
same person opening the fridge twice in a
row. The best technique was to get a
different person each time, then the
rewards were always much more generous.
Twice in a row was always a disappointment.
I never got it quite right. I guess I just never
learned to drool properly.
I still remember the excitement they showed
nearly every time I came in from outside and
the bedlam that followed my arrival after
some extended time away. Wiggling and
jumping and careening around in circles,
bouncing off the furniture to celebrate my
presence as if I was someone very special
arriving and that everyone should about it.
They were also the only ones willing to risk
being in my presence when I was in trouble
with the “lords of my existence” (my
parents).
I guess it was these memories that lead me
to continue the “partnership of man and
dog” when I grew up. It was on one of my
dog adventures that I stumbled across a
German Shepherd Schutzhund dog club in
the full action of hosting an event. I stopped
and watched in fascination at the energy,
precision and control that these handlers
and their incredible dogs showed. It
fascinated me and sparked an intense
interest that has lasted nearly 30 years.
I grew up with dogs in my life and in my
imagination, sparked I suppose, by television
shows that portrayed them as extraordinary
animals in an artificial and romantic sort of
way. Early TV Shows and even today’s
Inspector Rex, all contribute to the romantic
though somewhat unrealistic mystique
surrounding the capabilities of dogs.
Raising, training and competing with many
German Shepherds over such a long time
has dramatically altered my images of the
dogs. Gone are many of the romantic
notions, and that I suppose, is somewhat
unfortunate because I miss the innocence of
those days.
The innocence may be gone but in their
place is a profound respect for their
capabilities, courage, devotion and
versatility.
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Xanick Vom Hollbachgrund SchHIII
Miura Golf wishes all workweek participants good luck in the coming year
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For the love of the sport
There is nothing more thrilling and
satisfying in the German Shepherd world,
then when one reads about a lost person,
child or adult, being located alive by a
trained German Shepherd. The duties
they perform in our service, on a daily
basis in the apprehension of lawbreakers,
criminals and protection of police officers,
military bases, our soldiers and of us as
citizens, is nothing short of wondrous.
They serve us all over the world, in earth
quakes, avalanches, hurricanes and other
natural disasters. They serve in war zones
and in peace keeping roles. They serve as
companions, protectors and partners of
everyday people.
There are thousands of civilian people
around the world who raise, train, handle
in the Schutzhund sport and breed
German Shepherd dogs. These are the
people behind those who serve and
protect our citizens, those who aid and
comfort the, lost, trapped, injured, and
those who protect our country here and in
foreign places. These people and others
around the world, like them, have left a
legacy that is the modern German
Shepherd dog.
German Shepherds are a great breed and
when handled by police officers, Search
and Rescue Techs or military soldiers in
the field service duties, they fulfill a
dream about “a dog that serves”, that was
started over 110 years ago.
My interest in German Shepherds as
working dogs and the fascination of their
fabulous talent, courage and loyalty is as
strong as ever. All the time and effort
spent learning how and why they do what
they do has given me opportunities to
travel and see the world in a way I never
dreamed as a young boy. It has certainly
proven to be worth it in so many ways.
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This award encompasses
much of what Charlotte
contributed to the
West Coast
GSSC.
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It is presented to the person(s) who
contributes to the sport of
Schutzhund, often going unnoticed
and unrecognized.
Always with a positive attitude,
from the development of training
equipment, helping in the
kitchen, to the building of the club
in spirit or by hand.
Quietly encouraging others to do
their best.
Not always in the forefront,
but always in our hearts.
2007
Nick
Dokter
2008
2009
Tarzan & Jane
SG
Xavier von Schneider
SchH3 KK1 Lb Hips: OVC clear
Elbows: clear
Sire: Quai vom Arolser Holz SchH 3
Dam: Lucy von Haus Florian SchH 3
Line breeding: 4 – 4 Fero von Zeutener Himmelreich
Better known as “Tarzan” he is a substantial, head
strong, independent, self confident and outgoing and
handsome male.
Challenging, even for an experienced handler and helper. Xavier
brings determination and hardness to the work.
For more information contact:
Jane Holowaty
German Shepherds
janeh@telus.net (604) 946 3108
West Coast Club rules
 Drive slowly on the 29Astreet
 Keep barking to a minimum - train the
dog to be quiet!
 Keep vehicle doors and canopies closed
to reduce barking unless the weather is too
warm (for the dog).
 Clean up after your dog and publicly
humiliate people who don't.
 Park along the west tree line. Back in
the vehicle with the dog facing to the trees
and park close together so everyone has
enough room.
 Do not park in Inge's reserved parking
spot by the clubhouse door.
 Only vehicles without dogs are
permitted to park next to club house
 Always respect the dog by training
before consuming any alcohol but feel free
to drink quickly to catch up after you have
finished training.
 If you drink alcohol, get a ride home.
 Do not honk your horn when you leave,
respect the neighbors.
 If you need help in training, ask
someone.
 Members must pay tabs in full every
month.
 Feel free to help out at any time. Pick
up trash, sweep the floor, take out the
trash, put trash in garbage cans, cut the
grass…………...feel free.
 The handler is responsible for buying a
round of drinks, for all who are present,
should their dogs defecate on the field.
 If you like the work of the helper with
your dog, spring for a beer for them after
training.
 Water bottles, pop cans and beer cans
are recyclable and are revenue for the club.
Please put them in the proper recycle
containers.
 Make friends, ring the bell.
Work Week Menu 2008
Daily fresh baking in the morning
All lunches: $8.00
All Dinners: $15.00
includes dessert
Tuesday
Appetizers - Hearty Goulash Soup
Trays of: Assorted Meats, Cheeses & Buns
Wednesday
Lunch -Homemade Chili in Bread Bowls c/w Sour
Cream/ Shredded cheese topping
Dinner –Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Cole
Slaw
Thursday
Lunch – Open Faced Broiled Chicken Salad with
Cheese topping
Soups - Beef Barley, Tuscan Tomato
Dinner - Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce with Large
Italian Sausage
Caesar Salad & garlic Bread
.
Friday
Lunch – Chicken Stew with Dumplings c/w Green
Salad
.
Dinner – Traditional German c/w Rouladen,
Mashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage and Fresh seasonal
vegetables
Saturday
Lunch – Homemade Mac and Cheese and Meatloaf
Dinner – Bernie’s Feast!
Seafood starter, Pork Tenderloin Medallions,
Salmon and rice pilaf
Specialty dessert by Chef Bernard; chocolate
fountain
Sunday
Lunch – to be announced
Tuesday Feb 19 2008
6:30pm Welcome function
Registrations & Introductions &
Information
Complimentary food provided
Beverages available
Casual dress
Welcome function sponsored by:
Door prize sponsor
Vom Haus Bergblick
GermanShepeherds
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Wednesday Feb 20 2008
8:30am - Meeting at club house
8:40am Tracking Overview & Demonstrations
12:30pm Lunch
Sponsored by:
The Westward Inn
1:15pm Obedience Overview & Demonstrations
4:00pm Protection Overview & Demonstrations
6:30pm Dinner
Dinner Sponsored by:
Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:
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Thursday Feb 21 2008
8:30am
12:30pm
Meeting at tracking field
Tracking Practical
Lunch
Lunch Sponsored by:
1:15pm
4:00pm
6:30pm
Obedience Overview & Practical
Protection Overview & Practical
Dinner
Dinner Sponsored by:
Sperrin
Dog trailers
Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:
Wear Red on Friday
By wearing something red on Friday we honour our soldiers & police
who are in far away and dangerous places protecting those who
cannot defend themselves.
They go into danger because we ask them to. Wearing red on Friday
says we support them and have not forgotten them.
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Friday Feb 22 2008
8:30am
8:40am
10:00am
12:30pm
Meeting at the club grounds
Tracking theory
Obedience Overview & practical
Lunch
Sponsored by:
1:15pm
6:30pm
Protection theory & practical
Dinner
Dinner Sponsored by:
Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:
Vom Haus Bergblick
German Shepherds
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Saturday Feb 23 2008
8:30am
8:40am
Meeting at club house
Obedience
Demonstrations & Practice time
12:30
Lunch
Lunch Sponsored by:
1:15 pm
Protection
Theory, demonstrations & practical
6:30pm
Main Dinner
Main Dinner Sponsored by:
Specialty appetizers &
desserts donated by
Legendary Master
Chef, Bernard
Hoodless
Celebrity Chef
for the Main
Dinner
Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:
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Sunday Feb 24 2008
9:00am
Meeting at club house
12:30
Practice time
Lunch
Obedience & Demonstrations
Lunch Sponsored by:
1:15 pm
Protection theory,
demonstrations & practical
Door Prize Sponsor:
4:00ish pm Closing and farewell
Evil Black Magic
V
Aris von Lensenhaus SchH3
Sire: Quaid von der Hegge SchH 3
Dam: Peka vom Haus Bergblick SchH 3
Line breeding: none
Aris is a substantial, masculine and outgoing, one person dog.
He is expressive and energetic in the barking phases.
Aris has an extremely full, calm and hard bite. This dog is a
full load when driven by the helper and brings groans from the
biggest and strongest. Near suicidal, in the pursuit, he always
brings the crowd to their feet.
Aris brings enthusiasm, energy and guidability to the work.
For more information contact:
Rosalyn Jamieson through
Vom Haus Bergblick
German Shepherds
gchoffmann@shaw.ca (604) 308 2638
Local contacts
All about Pet
All About Pet Veterinary Clinic
#102 20058 Industrial Ave Langley
(604) 534 1300
Brookswood Veterinary
4059 200th St Langely BC
604 534 4174
24hr Emergency
Veterinary Clinic Langley
6325 204th St Langley
(604) 514 1711
Apple Medical Center
Walk in clinic – 604 576 1166
5626 177B St. (& No.10 Hwy.)
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