In 2022, Anne-Marie Paré was the first Canadian to represent Canada at the FMBB (Fédération Mondiale Bergers Belges) in Canicross with...

by Alfred De Witte It’s a bitterly cold November morning, with rain pouring down and wind howling through the countryside. I find myself...

By Dorota Karabasz On May 26, Kaia and I set a new trend being the first team in Canada to achieve the Stöberprüfung-1 (StPr1), or...

In each issue of K9Force Magazine, we ask GSSCC Head Judge Jim Chrisp how a particular IGP exercise will be assessed, or to give his...

Competing in club trials on home ground offers a sense of familiarity. The handler and dog are comfortable with the field layout, the...

At a CACIT competition recently held in Germany, Silke Kelpen and her canine partner My Destiny du Baudet Rouge (a.k.a. Xena) impressed...

Dog sport is an excellent way to engage with your dog as training creates a strong bond between dog and handler. Before you decide to...

Tracking is a discipline that demands precision, patience, and intense focus of our loyal canines. In Alberta, where the weather can be...

Like many people with a passion, seasoned dog-handlers may hold strong opinions. A quick look at the participating teams in the 2022 FCI...

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) stands out as one of the most versatile breeds globally. German Shepards may be selected to fulfill their...

Tending, a Distinct Style of Herding with German Shepherds - in conversation with Ulf Kintzel Ulf Kintzel is a trained shepherd and one...

Ball Crazy Ballet: a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Alberta Ballet’s “Phi” With only a few minutes to go, Isabella is contemplating the...