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

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Apr 153 min read
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Book Review: Tracking Training for All Dogs
by Alfred De Witte It’s a bitterly cold November morning, with rain pouring down and wind howling through the countryside. I find myself...

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Apr 152 min read
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Breaking New Ground: Canada’s First Successful ‘Article Search Test
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...

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Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Ask The Judge: Helper Criteria Explained
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...

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Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Navigating Trials Away from Home: Etiquette and Expectations
Competing in club trials on home ground offers a sense of familiarity. The handler and dog are comfortable with the field layout, the...

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Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Rising to the Top: How to Influence Your Score in Trials
At a CACIT competition recently held in Germany, Silke Kelpen and her canine partner My Destiny du Baudet Rouge (a.k.a. Xena) impressed...

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Apr 16, 20244 min read
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Would you like to own an IGP dog?
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...

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Feb 28, 20244 min read
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IFH - Tracking in Alberta: A Challenging Discipline
Tracking is a discipline that demands precision, patience, and intense focus of our loyal canines. In Alberta, where the weather can be...

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Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Your Perfect Partner? Choosing between a Male or Female IGP Dog
Like many people with a passion, seasoned dog-handlers may hold strong opinions. A quick look at the participating teams in the 2022 FCI...

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Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Wesensbeurteilung Test - Temperament Assessment of Puppies
The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) stands out as one of the most versatile breeds globally. German Shepards may be selected to fulfill their...

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Feb 28, 20244 min read
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SV Herding with Ulf Kintzel
Tending, a Distinct Style of Herding with German Shepherds - in conversation with Ulf Kintzel Ulf Kintzel is a trained shepherd and one...

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Feb 28, 20246 min read
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Dogs On Stage
Ball Crazy Ballet: a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Alberta Ballet’s “Phi” With only a few minutes to go, Isabella is contemplating the...

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Feb 28, 20244 min read
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