

Tips for Newbies - Guest Post
Check out this fantastic guest post from IPO competitor Nancy Thornsbury. Still a relatively new handler, she offers 10 great tips for handl


Tracking Troubles, Part 3: Articles with Dave Kroyer
Oh articles! On trial day, do you track with your fingers crossed, hoping your dog indicates properly? Join us as Dave Kroyer troubleshoots


Tracking Troubles, Part 2: Turns with Dave Kroyer
Veteran Schutzhund handler and world competitor Dave Kroyer joins us to troubleshoot turns. Topics covered include: laying a proper foundati


Schutzhund Club in Action: O.G. Indianapolis
O.G. Indianapolis is well-known for its quality of training and success in Schutzhund. Let's take a closer look at this powerhouse of a


Balancing Schutzhund and Life - Part 2
Schutzhund/IPO can quickly become a way of life, an extended family. But how do you balance it with work, family commitments, and other obli


Balancing Schutzhund and Life - Part 1
Is there balance between Schutzhund and life? We must train 3 different phases, but need to work, raise families, take care of laundry and g


Off-Season Training with BETH BRADLEY
Schutzhund Life welcomes 2016 USCA National Champion Beth Bradley to the blog! Join us as Beth shares her off-season training regimen with F


Shade Whitesel Interview
National level IPO competitor and top trainer Shade Whitesel joins Schutzhund Life to discuss her unique training style and IPO experiences,


DEBBIE ZAPPIA on Training "Without" a Helper
Three-time National Champion and 2015 World Champion Debbie Zappia joins SCHUTZHUND LIFE to address the question: can IPO be trained without