Gulf Coast Schutzhund Club

Gulf Coast Schutzhund Club GCSC Ft. Myers is a club for those interested in the canine sport of IGP (Schutzhund). For more information please contact us at our email or Facebook messenger.
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The dog sport of IGP (Schutzhund) was originally developed in Germany by Rittmeister Max von Stephanitz, who used herding dogs - shepherd dogs - for training as working dogs and founded the "Schaeferhund Verein" (SV) in Germany in 1899, which is the Shepherd Dog Club of Germany. The SV in Germany developed the rules for IGP (Schutzhund) Training in cooperation with the VDH (the German Working Dog

Association) and has continued to update the rules over the years. These rules are the worldwide International Standard for the training and title of IGP (Schutzhund) and were also adopted as the rules for training and examinations of IGP (Schutzhund) in the USA. In a IGP (Schutzhund) trial, the various requirements measure the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability. As a breed test, the IGP (Schutzhund) title is one of the requirements for a German Shepherd Dog to qualify for performance breeding after the International Standard. This working dog sport offers the ultimate opportunity for all working dog owners to train their dogs and compete against the German Standard for the handler's ability to train and the dog's ability to perform as required. The IGP (Schutzhund) trial has 3 parts: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. Training & Membership:

Schutzhund Training starts every Sunday at 8:00 AM. We train at the German American Social Club at 2101 SW Pine Island Road (SR 78), Cape Coral, FL 33991. You will find us in the very back behind the building. When attending for the first time, please call (239) 770-1579 to make sure that there is no change in the time or place of training. And please bring a copy of your dog's rabies certificate. As a guest, we would like you to come to at least 6 training sessions in a row so that our trainer can see a development pattern in training. The guest's training fee for 6 weeks is $90.00 for one dog and $5.00 for each additional dog each time you attend. After 6 sessions, you may be eligible for club membership with the trainer’s recommendation. To become a member of our local Schutzhund club, you will also need to become a member of DVG America (The only all-breed dog sport organization). As a local club member, you will receive all of the benefits that our club has to offer to its members:

Member Meetings, which provide an opportunity to discuss questions about your dog with other dog owners. Free training classes for Traffic Sureness, Obedience, Shows, and Protection. Social meetings and fun matches.

Kim Hechler is coming to town…reserve your space now!
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Kim Hechler is coming to town…reserve your space now!

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Happy Easter from the Gulf Coast Schutzand Club.

Contact us if you're interested in our next Canine Good Citizen Course. Spots are limited!!
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Contact us if you're interested in our next Canine Good Citizen Course. Spots are limited!!

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Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you to all of our Veterans!

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It was a great first day of CGC class! Be sure to practice during the week and reach out if you have any questions! 🐾
09/12/2021

It was a great first day of CGC class! Be sure to practice during the week and reach out if you have any questions! 🐾

Giving thanks to all the heroes, we will remember you, always!
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Giving thanks to all the heroes, we will remember you, always!

Are YOU ready!?! Our Canine Good Citizen course scheduled for September 12th is full! See you on Sunday! 🐾
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Are YOU ready!?! Our Canine Good Citizen course scheduled for September 12th is full! See you on Sunday! 🐾

Happy National Dog Day to all our furry friends!
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Happy National Dog Day to all our furry friends!

What a great training day! A special thank you to Felix Or and Karo for being our guest trainer this morning! 🐾
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What a great training day! A special thank you to Felix Or and Karo for being our guest trainer this morning! 🐾

Our next Canine Good Citizen course is scheduled for September 12th 2021 at 10am. Spots are limited! Contact us now to r...
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Our next Canine Good Citizen course is scheduled for September 12th 2021 at 10am. Spots are limited! Contact us now to reserve your spot! 🐾

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07/11/2021

Gary Leppanen and Mila on the tracking field. Mila is a quick learner and has her nose to the ground following the track. Amazing job and can’t wait to see her progress in the months to come.

07/11/2021

Victoria Basiliere and Jasper out for their first time tracking. Jasper wasted no time learning the basics. Great job to both Victoria and Jasper.

07/11/2021

Amy and Stryker out for some early morning tracking. Stryker is a natural and will do awesome with some more time.

07/11/2021

Louis Polsinelli and Ranger doing some tracking. Been a while since they’ve tracked but Ranger did pretty good. Start the longer tracks soon with more turns and objects

We wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾Check out post below for pet safety tips!
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We wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾

Check out post below for pet safety tips!

Did you know more pets run away on the Forth of July than on any other day of the year? Yes it’s true- there is a 30% in...
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Did you know more pets run away on the Forth of July than on any other day of the year?

Yes it’s true- there is a 30% increase in lost pets between July 4th-6th! The 4th of July is a scary time for pets. Loud noises and bright flashes of light can send even the bravest of pets off running.

Please be safe and keep your pets safe! They will thank you!

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Training will be held tomorrow morning at 8am! See you then!
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Training will be held tomorrow morning at 8am! See you then!

See you tomorrow at 8am for training!
05/15/2021

See you tomorrow at 8am for training!

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there! 🌸 We think you’re paw-some!! 🐾

Training will be held tomorrow at 8am!
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Training will be held tomorrow at 8am!

Great training today!!!
05/02/2021

Great training today!!!

Congratulations to our CGC graduates! 🎓
05/02/2021

Congratulations to our CGC graduates! 🎓

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2101 SW Pine Island Road (SR 78)
Cape Coral, FL
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The dog sport of IPO (Schutzhund) was originally developed in Germany by Rittmeister Max von Stephanitz, who used herding dogs - shepherd dogs - for training as working dogs and founded the "Schaeferhund Verein" (SV) in Germany in 1899, which is the Shepherd Dog Club of Germany. The SV in Germany developed the rules for IPO (Schutzhund) Training in cooperation with the VDH (the German Working Dog Association) and has continued to update the rules over the years. These rules are the worldwide International Standard for the training and title of IPO (Schutzhund) and were also adopted as the rules for training and examinations of IPO (Schutzhund) in the USA. In a IPO (Schutzhund) trial, the various requirements measure the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability. As a breed test, the IPO (Schutzhund) title is one of the requirements for a German Shepherd Dog to qualify for performance breeding after the International Standard. This working dog sport offers the ultimate opportunity for all working dog owners to train their dogs and compete against the German Standard for the handler's ability to train and the dog's ability to perform as required. The IPO (Schutzhund) trial has 3 parts: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. Training & Membership: Training starts every Sunday at 7:00 AM with tracking on our tracking field, protection work will start at 8:00 AM and we begin the obedience work at 9:00 AM. These times will move back one hour in the fall. On request, there also will be training on Wednesday at 5:30 PM. We train at the German American Social Club at 2101 SW Pine Island Road (SR 78), Cape CCoral, FL 33991. You will find us in the very back behind the building. When attending for the first time, please call (414) 430-0790 or (954)729-5235 to make sure that there is no change in the time or place of training. And please bring a copy of your dog's rabies certificate. As a guest, we would like you to come to at least 6 training sessions in a row so that our trainer can see a development pattern in training. The guest's training fee is $90.00 for one dog for six weeks and $5.00 for each additional dog each time you attend. After 6 sessions, you may be eligible for club membership with the trainer’s recommendation. To become a member of our local Schutzhund club, you will also need to become a member of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. As a local club member, you will receive all of the benefits that our club has to offer to its members: Member Meetings, which provide an opportunity to discuss questions about your dog with other German Shepherd Dog owners. Free training classes for Traffic Sureness, Obedience, Shows, and Protection. Bi-monthly subscription of the "Schutzhund USA" magazine from the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. Social meetings and fun matches. Experienced Breeder of German bloodlines for all questions about performance breeding the European way (for buyer or breeders of German Shepherds) Free dog training DVD rentals


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