because dvg is a club-based organization, you need to find a club to join if you haven’t found one already. use this map to find clubs in your area. many clubs accept members who will not be training with the club, either because they do not live nearby or for some other reason. you can find those clubs by searching for clubs that accept paper members. note that if you will be joining a club you won’t be training with, …

schutzhund club of san antonio is an all breed club dedicated to training and titling in the sport of igp (ipo/schutzhund). while training and titling is the club’s main goal, we are a laid back group of friends and enjoy spending time with each other on and off the field. our sport, schutzhund (schh), international utility dog (ipo or igp) is used to ensure our working breeds maintain the integrity of their heritage. the second phase is obedience.

this test was developed to determine if a dog displayed the appropriate traits and characteristics of a proper working german shepherd dog. most breeds that are successful in the breeding test of schutzhund are working breeds such as; malinois, rottweiller, doberman, bouvier and boxers. it is a demanding test for any dog. the sport of schutzhund tests the dogs  strong desire to work harmoniously with the handler, its courage and fighting drives, intelligence, trainability in nose work and  ability to …

schutzhund which translates literally to “protection dog” is a way of training that heightens those traits in dogs that make them useful while also increasing the relationship with the dog and the owner. there are likely schutzhund clubs near you and it is your duty and privilege to find the one that fits your style and helps learn schutzhund for beginners, some find theirs immediately and this may be the case for you as well if you are lucky. if …

the goal of schutzhund is to illuminate the character and ability of a dog through training. breeders can use this insight to determine how and whether to use the dog in producing the next generation of working dogs. in germany, german shepherd dogs are not permitted to be bred unless they have passed at least the level one trials and obtained a title. there are very few clubs in the us, making books and videos a vital source of information …