ABOUT US
Since 1997 Delta Schutzhund Club members have consistently been on the podium at Regional and National Canadian Championships and have made many appearances on the Canadian team at the WUSV World Championships.
World Level
- 🧑 Delta club members have represented Canada on the Canadian National team with 21 appearances and 10 different dogs
- 🎉 1 Time Highest World Score Obedience
National Level
- 🏆 1st place: 4 Delta Club members have won the Canadian Nationals 8 times with 6 different dogs
- 🧑 Delta members have had many additional Nationals podium appearances
Our Commitment
To the Club
Most of our members have been in the sport for over 20 years and this has culminated in world class experienced spotters in the obedience phase, as well as strong and reliable support work for the handlers and helpers in the protection phase
The Delta Schutzhund Club currently has about 15 active members who regularly meet up to train, compete, or hold social events. We are located in the Lower Mainland of BC, with our main grounds situated near the Surrey/Langley border.
Our club is dedicated to fostering a safe, friendly and supportive environment for Schutzhund/IGP enthusiasts to learn, practice and spend time with their dogs. The ultimate goal is to improve our canine relationships and to develop the skills necessary to compete at IPG trials.
We have members with decades of experience as well as those new to the sport. Our focus is on training to compete and have been very successful over the years with members being both on the podium and winning the Quebec and Western Regional Championships, The Canadian National Championships, and competing in the World Championships.
Our training director Ralph Gilby received the highest obedience score (98 points) at the World Championship in 2017 (out of 139 competitors from 36 different countries) and our own Karen Sinclair had Canada's highest overall score.
So yes, we take our dogs and this sport seriously, but competing is not the only goal at our club — we also believe in fostering friendships and strive to mentor newcomers.
Our Commitment
To Training
Training Schedule
Monday & Wednesday 6-10pm, Saturdays from 12-6pm.
We train at our club grounds in Langley and track at various fields throughout the Fraser Valley. Training runs year-round, weather permitting, so good Gore-Tex gear is recommended. On Saturdays, we share lunch together before training. While we all have busy lives, we encourage members to attend as often as they can to stay consistent and work toward their goals.
Our Dogs and People
At Delta Schutzhund Club we have 15 members with almost all members owning and
training German Shepherds. We do have a few Malinois, and have had Rottweilers and
Dobermans. Every member of the club adds their unique talent to the mix, as we all know
it takes a village to raise a dog trainer.
We have two full time helpers who are also competitive with their own dogs and each
handler has a spotter (an extra set of eyes ) to help in training. More experienced handlers
guide and coach new or inexperienced handlers so learning happens.
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