The
Illinois Unit of German Shepherd Search and Rescue
Dog Association is pleased to announce the latest
accomplishments of their members.
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Anna von der Neuen Welt handled by Chuck Carroll
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Bellisma of My Body Guard handled by Sherri Gallagher
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Dash of My Body Guard, "Noah" handled by Pam Barnett
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Dunkel's Cody handled by Paivi Dunkel
All passed their schutzhund begleithunde (BH) under SV judge
Holger Eller on November 10, 2007 at the Prairie State Dog
Club trials.
The BH is a temperment test with extensive on and off lead
heeling and control at a distance, in crowds, around other
dogs and with the handler out of sight. Dogs showing
aggression, fear or timidness do not pass the BH. Dogs must
accomplish the BH to continue forward into the Schutzhund 1
or RH 1 (International Rescue Dog Organization search dog
competition).
Maggie handled by Joanna Olech accomplished the AKC TD title
on November 11, 2007. They will continue their TD training
and trialing in pursuit of the title of TD-X (Tracking Dog
Expert).
Lektor of My Body Guard handled by Sherri Gallagher earned
the title of Schutzhund 3 at the Prairie State Dog Club
trials on November 11, 2007. This is the highest schutzhund
title and requires a proficiency in tracking, obedience and
protection.
The dogs and handlers will continue their training to
maintain the highest levels of performance and skill which
can be applied to search and rescue "so that others may
live".
Sincerely,
German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association -
Illinois
Sherri Gallagher
