O. G. Bierstadt Schutzhund Club

Congratulations Angie and Chico!!!!

2009-05-29T20:07:00.000-07:00

Angie Fink & Chico vom Inheiderner earning the highest score in the 30 year history of the OG Bierstadt Schutzhund Club. Tracking - 98, Obedience - 96. Protection - 98 = 292!

General Education Award

2009-01-17T18:33:00.001-08:00

Club Members at the Annual Midwinter Meeting

Youth Members

In 2008, our Club member, Deb K., submitted our club for an award to be presented by USA and the General Education Committee. The intent of this new program is to spotlight and reward Clubs which conform to the rules of good behavior and conduct with respect to its membership, its canines and the general public. Prize monies will be spend on.... helper education and or club equipment.

USA POLICY ON DOG AGGRESSION TO DOGS AND/OR PEOPLE

2009-01-01T11:15:00.000-08:00

Click here for policy on the USA website.

Posted December 23, 2008
Effective Date: January 1, 2009

Important announcement about scorebooks.

2009-01-01T06:07:00.000-08:00

Thank you Gordy…

The United Schutzhund Clubs of America is transitioning to AWDF approved scorebooks (which have the AWDF logo and the
appropriate breed club logo). The scorebooks are now being issued by the USA Office and have the AWDF and USA logos
on them. The price for the new scorebooks will remain at $10.

The new AWDF-approved scorebook will be required for entry in the AWDF Championship beginning in 2009. This requirement applies exclusively to the AWDF Championship. Those entering the 2009 AWDF Championship will not be charged the $10 fee for the new scorebook when their application for the new scorebook is accompanied by a paid entry into the AWDF Championship. Those wishing to represent USA with their German Shepherd Dog at the 2009 AWDF Championship must be sure that their event entry form and scorebook application are received at the USA Office no later than April 25, 2009.

Lyle Roetemeyer

2008-10-24T20:53:00.000-07:00

I have worked for Steinig Tal Police K9 Academy since 2000 starting as a decoy, and working myself up to narcotics instructor and program instructor. Since 2003, I have trained all the K9s and their handlers that have come thru the Fox Valley Technical College and Steinig Tal Police K9 Academy.

Even though I'm fairly new to the sport of Schutzhhund, in my short 2 1/2 years in the sport I have taken my Chico dog from BH to SchH3 & IPO3.

The dogs I'm currently training are:

GSD, male (sable) "Chico" (V-2 Chico vom Inheidener see) for an AD, SchH3, IPO3,KK1 to better our scores and and to compete in the USA nationals in next few years;
and

GSD, male (black beast) "Niff" Rhino vom Steinig
Tal (he is son of "Chico" look above and "Nova" Anaconda von King-Salomo

My websites in addition to Chico's site are:

Angie and Her Dogs

Steinig Tal K9 Academy

Take me back to the MEMBERS page.

Laurel Stone

2008-10-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

My entry into the world of dog training started when I got my first German Shepherd in 1991, Even though I owned dogs all my life, competing with them in dog sports never occurred to me. We (5 GSDs and I) competed in AKC and UKC obedience, AKC Rally, Herding, Schutzhund and most recently PSA earning over 40 titles. Each of my dogs was a Therapy Dog and a Canine Good Citizen and I was the evaluator for a Therapy Dog program at a regional medical center. Over the years, I was a CGC evaluator, a volunteer obedience and rally trainer at a local dog club and for a private facility, coordinated seminars for tracking and protection and had my own in home dog training business.

The pictures here are of Ari when we competed in a PSA trial in Baltimore where he earned his PSA 1and took first place in his category, Photos are curtesy of Katrina K. of Metropolitan K9 in Baltimore MD. Currently, I'm training Brita who has her own website (click here to see it) where you will find her bio and the training we're doing. Also, information about my other dogs and general info is available at Dogz-n-Stuff.

Click here for more photos.

Brita von der Alte Baum HIC, HT, RN, RA, CGC, BH, AD, Therapy Dog, RH, RE, T1, WH, TR1
Arsenal vom Keashaborn (ARI) CGC, Therapy Dog, BH, TR1, PSA TC, PSA PDC, PSA 1, RN
Olivia vom Drachenberg (Olivia) CGC,Therapy Dog, BH, CD, UCD, HIC, UCDX, CDX. RN, PSA TC
Kobie CGC, Therapy Dog, BH, CD, UCD, HIC, RN
Parlzer vom Haus Kuhn (Teddy) CGC, Therapy Dog, BH, CD, UCD, RN

North Central Regional Championship

2008-09-07T13:16:00.000-07:00

Competitors and Results

Regional Photos

Club Trial Photos

Click here to purchase photos or merchandise.

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O. G. Bierstadt Schutzhund Club

in Campbellsport WI is proud to host the
2008 North Central Regional Championship & a Club Trial

Oct 3 — 5, 2008

Trial: SchH,IPO 1-3, OB 1-3, BH FH TR 1-3, A
SV Judge Gunter Lanfer

Entry for Regionals - October 4th and 5th
Entry for Club Trial - October 3rd
Printable Schedule
Hotels

For Directions - See Below
Competitors and Results
Photos from Event Location

Chris QUALIFIES!!

2008-08-26T14:44:00.000-07:00

News Flash!!!!!

Our own Chris Becher (helper extraordinaire) qualified as a National Level Schutzhund helper today – September 26, 2008!!

Details coming soon….

SV Judge Günter Lanfer

2007-09-20T19:53:00.000-07:00

SV Judge Günter Lanfer and his dog, Fiko. Fiko is over 20x SchH 3 and 2x "V" at the Siegershau in Germany.

Günter Lanfer has been involved in dog sports for more than forty-five years. At the age of 60, he has been actively involved in dog training for over three-forths of his life. His home club in Germany is OG Coesfield. Günter currently serves as the club president and breed warden.

His kennel name is vom Lambertusbrunnen. Günter bred his first litter in 1961. Over the years, he has titled several different dogs from the beginning to SchH 3, FH and IP 3. He also participated in the German Regional championships. Most of his dogs have been V rated in conformation and Körklasse 1 in the Breed Surveys.

In February, 1975, he was awarded his judge license from the SV. Over the succeeding 32 years, Günter has judged more than 500 trials. These include Regional and National Championships in Germany. He also judged at numerous trials in the United States and in other European countries.

Günter's current dog, Fiko, is over eleven years old. He has titled Fiko as SchH 3 more than twenty times. At the Siegershau in Germany, Fiko has twice been rated, "V".

What is an RH?

2007-09-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

Rescue Dogs - Suitability Test RH-E

Scent Work-

Choice of one of three Variations: 100 Points

Obedience with Dexterity Total Possible Points 100 Points

Total Possible Points 200 Points

SECTION A - Scent Work - Variation Tracking:

Total Possible Points:

Alerting Exercise Adherence to Scent Track Objects 3 x 10 Points

100 Points 20 Points 50 Points 30 Points

Time

limit: 15 minutes Handler's Track: about 600 paces, 30 min. old.

Two Corners conforming to the terrain Objects: 3 shoe-sized scent objects on the track

A 10 meter leash may be used or the exercise may be performed off leash.

The Starting Point is to be marked.

General Rules

The object selected by th

e dog handler must be well-worn and may not be larger than the approved size. Its color may not stand out markedly from the terrain. The first

article is to be placed on the first

leg of the track, the second

article on the second leg of the track and the third article at the end of the track. The scent of th

e track may not be altered during the placement of the object. The dog handler (track layer) is not allowed to scuff or stand still. The scent

articles are to be placed on the track, not next to it. The

exercise is to be discontinued by the judge if the dog handler is off-track by 10 meters or more. The judge may allow a greater distance due to very difficult terrain. The exercise is to be discontinued in any case when the judge has the impression that the dog is unable to resume tracking on its own.

Voice Signal:

One voice signal for "Search!" Voice commands are allowed at the start and after finding each object. Occasional praise and voice commands for "Search!" are allowed.

Alert Exercise:

The Alert Exercise must be held outside of the area that will subsequently be used for the search exercise.

The victim must be placed at the alert location without the dog being able to observe the placement. At the command of the judge, the dog handler is to have the dog begin the search by using a single voice command and hand signal, sending the dog out to the victim which is visibly sitting or laying at a distance of 30 meters. The dog must alert clearly and without any help from the dog handler. The dog handler must confirm the alert. Depending on the type of alert, the dog handler must go to the victim at the command of the judge or be brought to the victim by the dog. The dog handler is to have the dog lay down off leash approximately 3 meters from the victim. The dog must remain calm while the handler directly approaches the victim. At the command of the judge, the dog handler is to collect his dog and report to the judge to sign out.

If the alert behavior of the dog is triggered by the dog handler or the victim, the exercise will be awarded o points.

Search Exercise:

Upon being summoned, the handler and dog are to sign in with the judge. The use of force is not allowed before, at the start of, or during the tracking exercise. The handler is to remain 10 meters behind the dog whether or not a leash is used. As soon as the dog locates an object he is to pick it up or otherwise indicate convincingly without any interaction from the handler. The dog can remain standing, sit down or come back to the handler with the object; however going further with the object or picking up in the lay down position will be penalized. Indication may take place in the laying, sitting or standing position, or may alternate between the three. When the dog has indicated the object, the dog handler is to go to the dog and raise the object to show that the dog has made a find. The handler is then to start the dog on the track again. At the end of the track the handler is to return the found objects to the judge.

This part of the test is completed when the dog handler reports to the judge and signs out and the judge announces the marks

Rescue Dogs - Suitability Test RH-E

SECTION A - Scent Work - Variation Area Search:

Total Possible Points: 100 Points

Overall Performance of Task 30 Points

Victim Alert 70 Points

Time limit:

Area Size:

Victim(s):

max. 10 Minutes for the Search Exercise 5.000 m², open and covered terrain

1 victim

General Rules:

Before beginning the search, the dog handler must declare the type of alert the dog will give: alert by barking, alert by "Bringsel", or "Recall", whereby the dog runs back and forth between the dog handler and the victim on the quickest path, thereby leading the handler to the victim. The search-ready dog is allowed to wear an identifying harness and/or collar.

The dog handler may choose his own path through the area.

Overall Performance of Task and Victim Alert:

The judge instructs the victim as to the hiding place before the beginning of the exercise. The hiding place may allow for possible sight and physical contact between dog and victim. Hiding sites may be reused at any time but must be located at least 10 meters apart.

The dog handler reports to the judge with his dog ready to search. The judge then informs the handler of the details of the task.

The victim is then instructed by the judge to move to the hiding place. The dog handler and dog are allowed to observe the departure of the victim and the dog handler may give verbal motivation to the dog.

The search begins at the command of the judge. The dog handler places his dog at a point of his choice. The dog should begin sniffing the area at the command of the handler. This exercise is designed to primarily test the dog's working intensity and obedience. The dog handler may not leave the starting point unless instructed to do so by the judge.

The dog must alert clearly when the victim is found. The dog handler must report the alert to the judge and may not go to his dog until instructed to do so by the judge. The dog must remain within 2 meters of the victim while barking, until the dog handler arrives. The composition of the terrain is to be taken into consideration. When employing the "Bringsel" or the "Recall" method, the dog must lead its handler to the victim on a direct path. If the alert behavior of the dog is triggered by the dog handler or the victim, the exercise will be awarded 0 points. While alerting, the dog may receive absolutely no support from the dog handler or the victim.

Marks:

1st False Alert: minus 20 Points

2^nd False Alert: Termination of the test in Section A

This part of the test is completed when the dog handler reports to the judge and signs out and the judge announces the marks.

Rescue Dogs - Suitability Test RH-E

SECTION A - Scent Work - Variation Rubble Search:

Toted Possible Points: 100 Points

Overall Performance of Task 30· Points

Victim Alert 70 Points

Time limit:

Area Size Victim(s):

max. 15 Minutes for Search Exercise 400 - 600 m² on one level

1 victim

General Rules:

The victim must be in position 10 minutes before the dog begins to search. The hiding place may allow for possible sight and physical contact between dog and victim. Hiding sites that were used immediately prior the current search must be left uncovered if they are not being reused in the current search. Hiding sites must be located at least 10 meters apart.

Before beginning the search; the dog handler must declare the type of alert the dog will give: alert by barking, alert by "Bringsel", or "Recall" whereby the dog runs back and forth between the dog handler and the victim on the quickest path thereby leading the handler to the victim. The search-ready dog is allowed to wear an identifying harness and/or collar.

The dog handler may follow his dog into the rubble when instructed by the judge to do so.

Overall Performance of Task and Victim Alert:

The dog handler and dog are to wait out of sight until called. The dog handler and his dog are to sign in with the judge who informs the handler of the task. The dog may be placed at a point of the handler's choosing, however not on the side of the search area in which the victim is located. The direction of the wind is to be taken into account. The dog should begin sniffing the area at the command of the handler. This exercise is designed to primarily test the dog's' working intensity and obedience. The dog must alert clearly when the victim is found. The dog handler must report the alert to the judge and may not go to his dog until instructed to do so by the judge. The dog must remain within 2 meters of the place of alert while barking. The handler must be able to' clearly identify the location of the scent or the location from where the scent emanates. The composition of the terrain is to be taken into account. When employing the "Bringsel" or the "Recall" method, the dog must lead its handler to the victim on a direct path. If the alert behavior of the dog is triggered by the dog handler or the victim, the exercise will be awarded 0 points. While alerting, the dog may receive absolutely no support from the dog handler or the victim.

Marks:

1^st False Alert: minus 20 Points

2^nd False Alert: Termination of the test in SECTION A

This part of the test is completed when the dog handler reports to the judge and signs out and the judge announces the marks.

SECTION B - OBEDIENCE AND DEXTERITY Total-Score I Obedience and dexterity:

Exercise 1 Heeling

Exercise 2 Off leash heeling

Exercise 3 Traversing of unpleasant surfaces

Exercise 4 Off leash recall

Exercise 5 Walking through a group of people

Exercise 6 Traversing three different obstacles

Exercise 7 Traversing an elevated rigid wooden board

Exercise 8 Carrying and handing over the dog

Exercise 9 Lying down while distracted

100 Points 10 Points 15 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 15 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points

General Rules:

The start and execution of the exercises are to be announced by the judge or a person he appoints. The dog should carry out the exercise willingly and quickly.

In the start position, the dog must sit close to the handler on his left side, oriented directly forward, and its shoulder may not be further forward than the handler's knee.

Performance Rules:

1. Heeling 10 Points

Voice command: "One voice command for "Heel"

The voice command may only be given at the start of each exercise. The handler approaches the judge with his dog on leash, has his dog sit, and presents himself. The leash must be held loosely in the left hand. From the start position, the dog must be attentive, heel willingly on the left side of the handler and remain oriented directly forward, with its shoulder no further forward than the handler's knee. When the handler stops, the dog must sit quickly, without assistance and remain oriented forward. Forging ahead, lagging, and straying to the side by the dog, as well as stalling by the handler at the turns, will be penalized. One left-hand turn and one right hand turn as well as one about turn in stride must be demonstrated. Halting must be demonstrated two times after which the leash is to be removed.

2. Off leash heeling 15 Points

Voice command: "One voice command for "Heel"

The voice command may be given at the start of each exercise. The dog handler is to approach the judge with his dog on leash, have his dog sit, and then present himself. The leash is to be held loosely in the left hand. From the start position, the dog is to be attentive, heel willingly on the left side of the dog handler and remain oriented directly forward, with its shoulder no further forward than the handler's knee. When the dog handler stops, the dog is to sit quickly without assistance and remain oriented forward. Forging ahead, lagging, and straying to the side by the dog, as well as stalling by the dog handler at the turns, will be penalized. One left-hand turn and one right-hand turn as well as one about turn are to be demonstrated in stride. Halting must be demonstrated one time. Two shots (caliber 6 - 9 mm) and motor sounds are to be issued as a distraction during the off leash heeling. The dog must be indifferent to the gun shots. Should the dog show any noise-shyness or gun-shyness, it will be disqualified from the test. Should the dog become agitated during the shooting, this will be considered acceptable as long as the dog remains under the control of its handler. Only a dog who reacts indifferently to all forms of noise can be awarded full points.

Aggressive and overly shy dogs are to be excluded from the test.

3. Traversing of unpleasant surfaces 10 Points

Obstacle field: an area of tin sheeting or steel building lattice of approx. 3 x 3 meters

covered with stones, construction materials, rubble, or similar materials.

Voice command: "One voice command for "Heel"

The start position is to be assumed in front of the obstacle. At the command "Heel", the handler walks from one end of the obstacle field and back with his dog willingly following in the heel position. On the return stretch, one full stop must be demonstrated. After leaving the obstacle field, the start position is to be assumed.

4. Off leash recall 10 Points

Voice Signals: one each for "Go on!" and "Come!"

From the start position and at the command of the judge, the dog handler is to set his dog free. The dog handler is not allowed to alter his position. When the dog has reached a distance of approx. 10 meters and at the command of the judge, the dog handler is to recall the dog with any voice command. The dog is to return immediately and willingly to the dog handler.

5. Walking through a group of people 10 Points

Voice Command: "One voice command for "Heel"

At a command from the judge, the dog handler and his off-leash dog are to. move through a shifting group of at least four people. The dog handler must stop at least once in the group.

6. Obstacles 15 Points

Voice commands: one each for "Heel" and "Jump"

The dog is to be led to three natural obstacles, one after another, each time at the voice command for "Heel". Suitable obstacles are, for example, a bush, a barrel, or a post, with a minimum height 0,4 m and maximum height 0,8 m. With the voice command for “Jump" the dog must cross the obstacles by jumping completely over them or by jumping on the obstacle and then from the obstacles to the ground.

7. Traversing an elevated rigid wooden board 10 Points

Voice command: "One voice command for "Heel"

The dog will be led to the rigid wooden board with ramp. The length of the board should be approximately 4.5 m, the height approximately 0.4 m, with a maximum width of 0.4 m. With the voice command "Heel" the dog must continue to the ramp and traverse the wooden board confidently and calmly with the dog handler remaining at his side.

8. Carrying the dog 10 Points

Voice commands: one each for "Come!" and "Start Position!"

The dog is to be picked up by the handler or another person from the ground or a higher level (e.g. a table) and carried 10 m and then handed over to the dog handler or another person, who carries the dog another 10m before setting the dog down. On the command of the judge, the dog handler is to call his dog, which is to assume the start position immediately upon reaching the handler, who then puts his dog on leash. If the dog handler is the person who received the dog, then the dog must remain in position after being set down until the handler is approx. 10 meters away. The handler then calls his dog, who must come and immediately assume the start position. The dog may not show any aggression towards the dog handler or the assisting persons.

9. Laying down while distracted 10 Points

Voice commands: one each for "Down" and "Sit up!"

At the start of another dog's exercise, the dog handler is have his dog assume the "down stay position" (voice command) at a place indicated by the judge. Neither the leash nor any objects may be left near the dog. The dog handler must take at least 30 paces, stop, turn and face the dog. The dog must maintain in the "down stay" position without any pressure from the dog handler, while another dog handler team goes through exercises 1-8. During exercise 5, the dog handler of the dog in the down stay position must join the slow moving group and upon completion of exercise 5, the dog handler must return to his previous position without prompting. At the judge's command, the dog handler must return to his dog and take up position on its right side. Upon renewed command of the judge, the dog handler is to give the voice command "Sit up!" and the dog must quickly resume a straight, sitting position.

This part of the test is completed when the dog handler reports to the judge and signs out and the judge announces the marks.

Officers and Members

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President:
Gordon Esselmann (920)533-8583 gordonessel@kmoraine.com - Campbellsport

Vice President: Angie Fink (920) 979-8209 Campbellsport

Secretary: Bobbie DeBaker (920) Green Bay

Treasurer: Dorothy Esselman (920-979-8209) Campbellsport

Members (scroll over name for link):
Laurel Stone (920) 428-0146 - lstone513@gmail.com - Appleton
Chris Becher (920-) - Boxnen@aol.com - Campbellsport
Minna Nousiainen-Becher (920-858-2568) Boxnen@aol.com - Campbellsport
Chad Peer
Larry Filo (920-533-8109) Campbellsport
Bob Evans (608-345-4908) Madison
Debra Krsnich (920-984-3648) Black Creek

What is a Title?

2007-09-07T14:34:00.000-07:00

What is a title really? Not just a brag, Not just a stepping stone to a higher title, Not just an adjunct to competitive scores.

A Title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor that dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain in the record and in the memory for about as long as anything in this world can remain. Few humans will do as well or better in that regard. And though the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievements have been noted, a Title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count.

A title says your dog was intelligent, and adaptable, and good-natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that please you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed.

And a Title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog, and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed, or you, and that in the end your faith was justified.

A Title proves that your dog inspired you to have the special relationship enjoyed by so few; that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a Title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return. And when that dear short life is over, the Title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend, volumes of praise in one small set of initials before or after the name.

A Title is nothing less than love and respect, given and received, permanently recorded.

Sandy Mowery originally printed in "Front and Finish" magazine.