Breaking New Ground: Canada’s First Successful ‘Article Search Test
By Dorota Karabasz On May 26, Kaia and I set a new trend being the first team in Canada to achieve the Stöberprüfung-1 (StPr1), or...
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K9Force WDC
Jul 193 min read
Ask The Judge: Helper Criteria Explained
In each issue of K9Force Magazine, we ask GSSCC Head Judge Jim Chrisp how a particular IGP exercise will be assessed, or to give his...
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K9Force WDC
Apr 163 min read
Navigating Trials Away from Home: Etiquette and Expectations
Competing in club trials on home ground offers a sense of familiarity. The handler and dog are comfortable with the field layout, the...
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K9Force WDC
Apr 164 min read
Rising to the Top: How to Influence Your Score in Trials
At a CACIT competition recently held in Germany, Silke Kelpen and her canine partner My Destiny du Baudet Rouge (a.k.a. Xena) impressed...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 284 min read
Would you like to own an IGP dog?
Dog sport is an excellent way to engage with your dog as training creates a strong bond between dog and handler. Before you decide to...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 283 min read
IFH - Tracking in Alberta: A Challenging Discipline
Tracking is a discipline that demands precision, patience, and intense focus of our loyal canines. In Alberta, where the weather can be...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 283 min read
Your Perfect Partner? Choosing between a Male or Female IGP Dog
Like many people with a passion, seasoned dog-handlers may hold strong opinions. A quick look at the participating teams in the 2022 FCI...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 284 min read
Wesensbeurteilung Test - Temperament Assessment of Puppies
The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) stands out as one of the most versatile breeds globally. German Shepards may be selected to fulfill their...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 286 min read
SV Herding with Ulf Kintzel
Tending, a Distinct Style of Herding with German Shepherds - in conversation with Ulf Kintzel Ulf Kintzel is a trained shepherd and one...
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K9Force WDC
Feb 284 min read
Dogs On Stage
Ball Crazy Ballet: a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Alberta Ballet’s “Phi” With only a few minutes to go, Isabella is contemplating the...
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