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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

has over 20 years of experience handling, training and coaching in the arenas of ipo (schutzhund), ring sport, police k9, akc obedience, agility, sar, and akc tracking.  dave is also a ukc nosework judge. his multiple appearances as a world championship competitor, and multiple national and regional podium placements in different dog sports, afford him the opportunity to help and coach many top competitors in the u.s. and abroad. dave brings his knowledge of multiple disciplines and dog sports to …