This Schutzhund Trial is without a doubt one of the most pleasant experiences of my judging career. Not only were the hosts and Handlers pleasant, but the dogs were fantastic. One need only examine the scores to see how much they (the dogs) wanted the Judge to have a great time! My commendations to all persons and dogs participating in this Trial. I'm just sorry I don't have any video to load onto this web page to give y'all a taste of what I experienced!
Congratulations to everyone involved, all of whom were hoping to go on to the 2009 WDA National Championship!
| Handler | Dog | Title | A | B | C | Total | TSB | Comments |
| Philip Liberatore | Clown vom Wendekreis (Vito) German Shepherd Dog |
SchH-3 | 85 | 82 | 83 | 250 | "a" | Tracking - overall precise step-for-step; slight disorientation turn 3; walked articles 2-3 Obedience - willing attitude; responses to commands could be more energetic and exact Protection - powerful presence throughout; faster outs; forging on transports; quick/hard re-grip after last out |
| Tanya Alloway | Ayk vom Rabentuam German Shepherd Dog |
SchH-3 | 99 | 90 | 98 | 287 | "a" | Tracking - calm-focused throughout; exemplary overall image; very slight open-mouth on legs 3 & 5; Flawless Handler skill Obedience - minor but multiple bumping into Handler; slight mouthing on retrieves; faster down on sendaway Protection - powerful overall image; more consistent barking at blind; bumped (no grip) sleeve; otherwise flawless performance |
| Bill Pivirotto | DJ vom Zieringer-Land German Shepherd Dog |
SchH-3 | 99 | 94 | 98 | 291 | "a" | Tracking - phenomenal overall performance; slightly overshot article 2 & then self-corrected; very slight open mouth leg 5 Obedience - very slight Handler help on all finishes; bumps Handler on retrieves; anticipated sendaway down command Protection - 100 pt performance except for -2 points for very subtle (body language) Handler help upon approaching Helper |
| Diane Madigan | Olympics Gina Belgian Malinois Dog |
SchH-3 | 97 | 89 | 95 | 281 | "a" | Tracking - very intense & energetic attitude; faster downs on articles; rushed through turn 2 Obedience - very-very focused throughout; more speed changes; mouths/drops dumbbell; forges on sendaway and faster down Protection - very-very energetic throughout; bumps Helper (no grip) at blind; forges on back transport; otherwise exemplary |
| Jim Alloway | Tino vom Grauen Bund German Shepherd Dog |
SchH-3 | 99 | 95 | 99 | 293 | "a" | Tracking - extreme focus throughout; slight momentary high nose on leg 3 and turn 4; slight momentary open mouth leg 4 Obedience - slightly noisy on gunshots; sniffs during sit-motion; very slight mouthing on retrieve; slight whining on long down Protection - very intense & powerful attitude throughout; slight bump (no grip) at blind; incredible discipline without being robotic |
| Katie Michel | Maya vom Gilbach German Shepherd Dog |
SchH-3 | 96 | - | - | - | - | Tracking - very calm and focused; slight high nose at multiple locations; slightly disoriented at turn 4; Obedience - nearly flawless performance up to hurdle retrieve ... injured and pulled at this point Protection - phase not displayed due to obedience phase injury |