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2020-04-01 : 04.01.2020

During these historic times, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of everyone in the World. The GSSCC continues to monitor government updateS more »

Hello GSSCC members,

  

During these historic times, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of everyone in the World. The GSSCC continues to monitor government updates on restrictions and have made a number of important decisions ONLY in effect for this year. They are:

 

(1)   All the National helper seminars are cancelled. The helper committee has developed a selection process for helpers wishing to try out for the 2020 Canadian GSD Championships. Details will be available once the restrictions are removed.

 

(2)   All helpers that had their status expiring this year will now expire the end of 2021.

 

(3)   All Regional Championships before the 2020 Canadian GSD Championships and Sieger Show have been cancelled. Quebec Regionals are in September and a qualified for 2021.

 

(4)   Every GSSCC member in all Regions can enter the 2020 Canadian GSD Championships and Sieger Show and qualify for Team Canada WUSV and Universal Team Canada, (as if they successfully passed a Regional Championship).

 

(5)   Dogs that have an IGP 2 can also enter the 2020 Canadian GSD Championships and Sieger Show to attempt an IGP 3 and if successful they will also qualify for Team Canada WUSV and Universal Team Canada.

 

(6)   At this time any request for event (all events) has to be approved by the GSSCC Board of Directors.

 

 

As far as the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championship and Sieger Show, it is too early to know if it will be affected by the restrictions. This is the same situation with the German Sieger Show and World Championship in Hungary. Only time will tell.

  

The GSSCC Board of Directors is advising the entire membership to follow government COVID – 19 restrictions and are not responsible for any member that fails to do so.

 

 

Please stay healthy everyone.

 

 

Darin M. Clarke

President, GSSCC

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2020-03-30 : National Helper Seminars

All National Helper seminars are more »

All National Helper seminars are cancelled at this time

Jim Chrisp
Helper Program Coordinator

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2020-03-20 : COVID-19

Amid the growing concerns about COVID-19, the GSSCC continues to monitor more »

Hello GSSCC members,

 

Amid the growing concerns about COVID-19, the GSSCC continues to monitor government updates on restrictions that affect us all. All regions have people affected with COVID-19. We encourage caution and to adhere to government directives to stay safe, healthy and to minimize risk.

 

There is a very strong possibility that some Regions will not be able to host a Regional Championship due to restrictions from the COVID – 19 virus.  If that happens, the GSSCC Board of Directors agree that any member in that affected Region wanting to attend the 2020 Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championship and Sieger Show will be allowed to enter as if they successfully passed their Regional Championship.

As far as the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championship and Sieger Show, it is too early to know if it will be affected by the restrictions. This is the same as the World Championship in Hungary. Only time will tell. In the meantime, please  follow your governments restrictions.  

Due to the ongoing situation with the VDH banning the SV judges and the world wide pandemic restrictions, at this time, the GSSCC is urging all clubs and regions to book ONLY GSSCC judges for all trials in 2020.  If/when the restrictions are lifted and the VDH allows the release of the SV judges, then any judge can be requested.

Please stay healthy everyone.

Darin M. Clarke 

President, GSSCC

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2020-03-03 : 2020 - Prairie BOD

There will be 2 positions available for nomination for the Prairie Region Board of Directors in 2020. more »

GSSCC Prairie Region - Board of Directors Nominations

   

There will be  2 positions available for nomination for the Prairie Region Board of Directors in 2020.

 

·         Trial Director

·         Show Director

 

The term of office for both positions is two years.

 

Persons interested must submit their application by May 1, 2020.  
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2020-02-18 : CWDF IGP Judge Applicant

The Canadian Working Dog Federation has announced that Isabella Oxsengendler has submitted her application to become a CWDF IGP apprentice judge. more »

The Canadian Working Dog Federation has announced that Isabella Oxsengendler has submitted her application to become a CWDF IGP apprentice judge. Her name has been posted on their website for a 15-day comment period to be followed by a recommendation from the Judges Committee and a final decision from the CWDF Executive Board. http://cwdf.ca/judges/

As a CWDF member breed club, all GSSCC members are entitled to express any concerns or comments about Isabella Oxsengendler's application to be a CWDF IGP Judge. All challenges or objections regarding applicants should be sent to the CWDF Director of Judges Andrea Duggan and Judges Coordinator Monica Anthony . « less

The GSSCC and its members are committed to a standardized 4 step process to identify dogs that have the right traits to successfully perform a wide variety of tasks.

Required Traits Of The Working Dog:

- structural soundness, effective movement, fitness and strength

- courage, hardness and the will to handle adversity in a variety of forms

- persistence and determination to overcome obstacles and hardships

-  a balanced dog that is versatile and sure of character

The Process To Select and Develop Top Working Dogs

1. Training
2. Testing
3. Certification
4. Entry Into The Breeding Program

We believe that an effective way to select the kind of temperament and structure we value is to test the dogs in the sport of Schutzhund

The training and selecting breeding of dogs possessing those traits also benefit:

- Police and Military
- Service Organizations
- Search and Rescue