Monday, September 6, 2010

Trial Results

Schutzhund I Regional Champion

Sam Leinweber and Shock Troop's Extreme Duty

new Schutzhund I title
High SchH I
High in Trial
High Obedience

Schutzhund II Regional Champion

Lisa Geller and Tango du Loups du Soleil
new Schutzhund II title
High Schutzund II
High Tracking





Joe Castellanos and Hutch vom Waldwinkel
High Protection



...................drum roll, please!!
please congratulate our new

Schutzhund III Regional Champion






Mike Scheiber and Jett vom Triton




Saturday, September 4, 2010

BH Awards

We had three BH competitors, two of which are Fox Valley Police & Schutzhund Club members.  Chris Duffey, Linda Hupf and Tom Smith were all first timers. That meant all of them had to take a written test concerning the BH rules, pass the obedience routine with 70% or above and, if the first two steps were successful, pass a traffic stability and temperament test.  "BH" stands for "Begleitenhund", or "traffic steady companion dog".  It is a prerequisite for any dog team wishing to compete for schutzhund titles. 

All three were successful in their written test and moved on the obedience portion.  Linda and Otto, her black male German Shepherd, were cheered on by her family and Otto heeled attentively.  Chris Duffey also handled a German Shepherd that was feeling spunky but remembered his manners to successfully complete the routine, doing a nice job of it.  We were very excited to watch Tom Smith and his lovely German Shorthair female, Schatzie. Unfortunately, Schatzie was distracted and Tom elected to stop the routine. Tom was already asking when his next opportunity may be, and we are very proud of how much he has accomplished with Schatzie.
 
After obedience, Linda and Chris finished the traffic portion, demonstrating that both their dogs were neither fearful nor aggressive in traffic situations or groups of people.  Both received beautiful medallions for their accomplishments.  Linda is also one of our FVPSC members and she and Otto shone in their performance today!  It is a special thrill to see the pride of these dog teams, and the special bond as they make that important first step to cross the threshold to schutzhund.  Congratulations, Chris and Linda!

High Tracking score of the day goes to.................

LISA GELLER and TANGO du LOUPS du SOLEIL, aka: Fabio
                                    91 points, SchH2 track

 

Tracking

Our tracklayers, Kurt Vandekolk and Tom Krsnich.

Tracking surface was 9" high alfalfa with about 6" of dense grass underneath it, moist.  Low temps, dew on grass yet when we arrived.  Windy.
















   Lisa and Tango beginning their SchH2 track.  91 points











Mike Scheiber and Jett....GOT ONE!  86 points.























Minna and Tiki on their way back from the track














Sam and Pre, 83 points

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Fox Valley Police & Schutzhund Club logo on left chest.  Championship logo on the back plate with our theme "BRING YOUR GAME FACE".  Set the fashion statement on your block and own one of these limited-edition, collector item T-shirts!  Don't be the loser in the corner wearing a lame Lady Gaga shirt. $18 while supplies last! 

Friday, September 3, 2010

Draw Night



I hope everyone is prepared for tracking tomorrow.  Folks had a chance to practice on the field today and drew for their positions.  Judge Frank promises that he does not make up anything; if he takes points, it's in the rules. I think that was supposed to make us feel better.  It didn't work.
 
All the competitors received these excellent gift bags! Inside was a sample of dog food donated by Pet Supplies Plus in Appleton, duck and potatoe Natural Balance roll, a lovely colored bandaid for any potential owies or to arouse sympathy, chocolate candies in the shape of sports balls, beads, gum, a tiny clapping hand for polite applause, a small bubble maker, and a dog cookie  made byTwo Paws Up Bakery (not donated) shaped like footballs and smiley faces!  The point is, we rocked the gift bag department!  By the way, I do apologize for not announcing in advance that the cookies were for the dogs!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

JOIN US

JOIN US AT THE 2010 NORTH CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS, HOSTED BY FOX VALLEY POLICE & SCHUTZHUND CLUB, ON SEPTEMBER 3-5.
USA JUDGE FRANK PHILLIPS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY, SEPT 3:  OPEN FIELD
                          DRAW- 7PM
OUR THEME IS "BRING YOUR GAME FACE" SO PLEASE WEAR GAME JERSEY'S AND/OR APPAREL FOR THE DRAW

SATURDAY, SEPT 4: 
                         7 A.M. MEET FOR TRACKING AT 
                         CLUB GROUNDS 
                         OPEN FIELD IN MORNING
                         LUNCH SERVED ON GROUNDS
                         APPROX 1 PM-  BH ENTRIES
                         APPROX  3 PM- REGIONAL MEETING
                         APPROX  5 PM- HELPER TRY OUTS

SUNDAY             8 A.M. SCHUTZHUND OBEDIENCE
                         BREAK
                         11:00 SCHUTZHUND PROTECTION
                         LUNCH SERVED ON GROUNDS
                         AWARDS