2008 Work Week - West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club
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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. Our Major Sponsors - Reclain – Recondition – Reconstruct – Recover - Regenerate – Rehabilitate – Revivify - Restore - CARDIO-CORE BOOTCAMP INCLUDES: • Core Conditioning with a focus on improving functional strength • Interval Training • Exercises to keep you strong and injury free • Resistance Training • Cardio for walkers and runners • Strength Training WALNUT GROVE & MURRAYVILLE 4 Week Program - 3 or 5 Day! Call Melissa @ 604-341-0287 or Register Online: www.corebootcamp.com “Reg and Melissa have encouraged me to push myself to places I never thought I could go, and helped me to reach goals I once thought were unattainable!” Monique - Reclain – Recondition – Reconstruct – Recover - Regenerate – Rehabilitate – Revivify - Restore the right training starts with the right gear. 5982 – Sleeves Yurkiw Harness Complete line of training and trial sleeves, from soft puppy and intermediate to trial sleeves. Our 5980 sleeve has extended 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 and Tracking Dog Harness is the most versatile dog harness we have ever built. The Yurkiw Protection and Tracking Dog Harness is a favorite with Police K-9 Officers. Studies have shown that a K-9 can track much longer by attaching the tracking line though our custom build quick on and off brace 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 inside of the suit. Great for young dogs when starting on a suit; you can actually slip the sleeve of the suit right off to reward the dog by winning the sleeve. The sleeves can be easily replaced, MUCH less money than replacing the whole suit. The jacket has covered front buckles sealed with Velcro fastenings and an extra high collar for safety. The pants have leg openings with Velcro fastenings to easily pull them on and off. Equipment Bag Equipment scattered all over your vehicle, not with this bag, heavy canvas equipment bag with a shoulder strap that can hold up to 3 sleeves and all the accessories that go with training. 217040 – Size: 40" x 20" x 18" – $39.99 Hidden sleeve made of very durable cottonsynthetic material. Very thick padding with an additional strong leather inlay and a soft inner lining. Sleeve is lace-up style for perfect fit! Bungee Line NO MORE LOOPS AND CLUMSY HOOKS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG TO GET TANGLED UP IN. Dogsport Gear has a unique way of making Bungee Line. We take high quality Shock Cord and insert it inside tubular webbing. The webbing is then bunched up to allow the line to stretch out. Available in our standard 5/8" lengths of 10', 15', and 20'. Custom lengths can be made as well. Phone & Fax: 888/856-2076 • www.dogsportgear.com 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 to advertise in the Event Catalogues or even more ……………..…...contact us West Coast German Shepherd SC Web: C/O 4415 Dawn Drive, Delta BC Canada V4K 4P7 www.wcgssc.com 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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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. Continued next page discover perfection. www.miuragolf.com Miura Golf is donating this space in honor of a great dog that was laid to rest this past year Xanick Vom Hollbachgrund SchHIII Miura Golf wishes all workweek participants good luck in the coming year continued 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. This award encompasses much of what Charlotte contributed to the West Coast GSSC. 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 [email protected] (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 - 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: - 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. - 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 If Originality, Quality and Exclusivity matter… …call us. MapleArt® Custom Furniture 24705 – 108 Ave Maple Ridge, BC V2W 1G7 604 467 2287 email: [email protected] www.mapleart.ca - 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: - 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 [email protected] (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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