Membership Survey

Thanks to all those who stepped up and completed the survey!

We gathered enough data to be very confident the results reflect our membership. Look for a more complete discussion of the survey in the near future.

We are dedicated to protecting and preserving the German Shepherd Dog's working heritage through Schutzhund training. Schutzhund is a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners.

The purpose of Schutzhund is to demonstrate the dog's intelligence and utility. It also measures the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability.

This working dog sport offers an opportunity for dog owners to train their dog and compete with each other for recognition of both the handler's ability to train and the dog's ability to perform as required. It is a sport enjoyed by persons of varied professions, who join together in a camaraderie born of their common interest in working with their dogs. Persons of all ages and conditions of life including those with significant disabilities enjoy Schutzhund as a sport. Often, it is a family sport.

Eberhard Strasser

It is with great sadness that I share the following news: the past President of the FCI Working Commission, Eberhard Strasser passed away on June 29 after a long battle with cancer.

Eberhard was a good friend and mentor to many of us here in the United States and throughout the world community of working dog enthusiasts. He judged many times at USA trials back in the late 1970's and early 1980's. He served as the President of the FCI Working Commission for more than ten years before stepping aside to deal with his health issues.

More information will posted as it becomes available.

Youth Scholarship Winner!

The USA Youth Academic program has awarded Joelynn Zub, daughter of Karen and Craig Groh, and youth member of Somis Sch Club since 2005, the 2009 Youth Scholarship!

Warren Jones — New Judge!

The USA Judges committee has approved the probationary status of Warren Jones, Bozeman, MT. He is now eligible to judge at USA events. Please welcome him to the stable of USA judges.

Sieger Show Issue
Special Rates for Exhibtors!

The September/October issue of the USA magazine is offering special rates to all Sieger Show exhibitors. Your full-page color — $320, or black & white — $180, ad is 20% off regular price!

Schutzhund USA Back Issues

We are offering sets of past USA magazines at a reduced rate (postage included). Get yours today!! Please contact the USA office by phone, fax or mail, to order your sets now.

Change in Email Address

If you are using the registryasst@ germanshepherddog.com email address please change it to USAoffice@ GermanShepherdDog.com . Because of problems at the email hosting service, the RegistryAsst address has been shut down. All communications that used that address should now be directed to USAoffice@ GermanShepherdDog.com . Please update your distribution lists and address books.

Magazine Articles

The USA magazine staff has created a set of guidelines to use when writing and submitting an article for the magazine. (Click Here). Remember, the more you submit, the better we can make the magazine!

USA Helper Program

We have posted the updated Helper Program document. It incorporates several revisions. We have also posted separate forms used in the program for your download and use. See the USA Forms pages for these updated documents.

Youth Academic Award

Veronica Adams of the OG West Penn Club has been awarded the 2009 Youth Academic Award.