German Shepherd Dogs

Two IPO 1s

Molly (left) and Mirga after obtaining their IPO 1s 

Art has returned from Belgium

Art working Joe in obedience as Peter Verachtert and Roger Snollaerts offer advice. 

Art working protection with Peter Verachtert's dog Bart in preparation for the World Championships. 

Two New BH's

Molly (center) and Mirga (right) with Judge Carla Griffith after passing the BH. 

IPO Seminar with

Peter Verachtert 

 Molly preparing to track.

 Peter watching Manny's heeling.

 Peter advising Carolina in obedience.

 Peter assisting Lori in the tracking.

 November Trial

Terry and Bosco reporting in to judge Vic Wilms for SchH2 tracking.  Bosco goes on to track a perfect 100 point track. 

Art and Freddie receiving judge Vic Wilms' SchH1 obedience critique.

 October Trial

 Art Shaw with Freddie receiving the trophy for High BH from judge Mike Hamilton. 

Terry Spahn receiving the trophy for High SchH1 from judge Mike Hamilton for her dog Bosco's performance.

Dennis Johnson with Arko reporting out after a very nice BH routine.

On October 28, 2012 two members of Battlefield Working Dog Club trialed their dogs at Podium Schutzhund Club for IPO1.

Both Mirga with Nico and Molly with Jett earned an IPO 1 with very good performances.  Both handlers also turned in perfect 100 point tracks.

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 Art has returned from Belgium after spending two weeks training his dog Joe there. 

On June 30, 2012 two members of Battlefield Working Dog Club showed for the BH under Judge Carla Griffith at Fairhill Schutzhund Club.

Despite soaring temperatures and oppressive humidity, Molly with Jett and Mirga with Nico both showed impressive routines and each earned the BH.

Kennel von der Zahnburg hosted Peter Verachtert for a four day IPO seminar, May 18-21. 

The seminar consisted of all three phases; tracking, obedience, and protection. 

Everyone learned quite a bit, and all of the dogs made tremendous progress. 

On November 12, 2011 two members of Battlefield Working Dog Club trialed their dogs at Podium Schutzhund Club. One for a SchH1 and the other for a SchH2.

Art and Freddie took High SchH1 with a score of 99-91-96 286.  Terry and Bosco earned a SchH2 and took the trophy for High Tracking with a perfect 100 point score.   

October 15th and 16th was a very productive weekend for members of the Battlefield Working Dog Club.  Three members trialed their dogs at Mountaineer Schutzhund club; two for a BH and one for a SchH1.

Art and Freddie took High BH, Terry and Bosco took High SchH1 and Dennis with Arko earned their BH.