days to
2008 WUSV!

New Items on this Site
New SchH 3 Club Members!
  • Pat Matarrese & Gia von der Berger Hochburg
  • Dan Brigham & Gent vom Stillen Bahngleis
updated 7/28/2008


Executive Ballots
EB #25-08
2008 GSD National Championship Slate of Helpers
Carried …

EB #24-08
Appeal of Mid-Eastern Regional Director Decision
Carried …

New Trials & Shows
Nov 1, 2008
Affiliation Trial
Outter Limits Working Dog Club (KA)
Dec 14, 2008
Cumberland Valley SchH Club (TN)
Nov 22 & 23, 2008
Schutzhund Club of Buffalo (NY)
Dec 19-21, 2008
San Gabriel Hund Verein (TX)
May 15 - 17, 2009
Conformation Show & Breed Survey
Schaferhund SchH Club (NY)
Oct 4 & 5, 2008
Helper Seminar & Classification
Rivanna SchH & Police Club (VA)
Oct 4 & 5, 2008
Greater Dallas Working Dogs (TX)
Oct 3-5, 2008
Middle TN Working Dog Assn (TN)
Nov 28 & 29, 2009
El Cajon Schutzhund Club (CA)
March 15 & 15, 2009
Blitzburg Hundesport Club (VA)
Trial, Conformation Show and Breed Survey
Oct 24-26, 2008
Oklahoma Working Dogs Assoc. (OK)
Sept 5 & 6, 2009
Free Dog! SchH Club (NJ)

Welcome to the United Schutzhund Clubs of America

where our membership is "For the German Shepherd Dog"

USA Office Manager

Kelly Novara has resigned from her position at the USA Office. Pam Niccum is the acting USA Office Manager. I have met with the entire USA Office Staff to facilitate a smooth transition of duties and the USA Office does not anticipate any problems with the transition.

Lyle Roetemeyer
President,
United Schutzhund Clubs of America

Helper Selection

The USA Executive Board has announced the selection of helpers for the 2008 German Shepherd Nationals.


General Board Meeting Announcment

Sara Wallick, USA Secretary, has released the delegate letters and meeting announcement for the 2008 General Board Meeting. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the USA National Championsips in Austin, Texas on November 6th.

Remember, all delegate letters must be in the USA Secretary's hands 30 days prior to the meeting!

Team USA!

Howie Rodriguez Chair, USA World Championship Committee, has announced the USA team for the 2008 WUSV.


WUSV Banquet Tickets!

The USA-hosted 2008 WUSV Championships are fast approaching! If you haven't ordered them yet, there is still time to get your banquet tickets at a discounted price of $35. You can get them on-line at WUSV Banquet Tickets.


GEC Awards

Rifky Mackeen, Chair of the USA General Education Committee has announced the creation of eleven new awards to be granted annually.

These showcase member clubs of the USA. They help spotlight and reward Clubs which are conforming to all rules of good behavior and conduct with respect to its membership, its canines and the general public …


Kennel Updates

Is your Kennel Listing up to date? Check it out at the Kennel Listing page. Make certain that …

  • Your kennel is listed
  • your information is updated and correct
If your information is not current or you wish to register your kennel, use the links on the Kennel Listing page to get your current information on line.

Rulebook Updates

Have you updated your USA rulebook yet? Free updates are available from the USA office!

Contact the USA office for your update package.

Revised National Events Manual

Thinking of hosting a regional or national event? Check out the newly-revised National Events manual. You can download it from the USA Forms page

2008 Rule Changes

USA Director of Judges Mark Przybylski has released the updates for the rules at trials.

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.

Use the links above to learn more about Schutzhund training, who we are and how you can be involved in this fun and rewarding sport!