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Sport with our working dogs is not just a sport: the working K9-Society depends on it.

To continue practicing our sport, so that there are still operational working dogs in the future, we must represent our interests well. Organizations and associations worldwide need to stand together. Sport and authorities want to grow together again. 

To demonstrate how many people support working dogs, meaningful and serious breeding selection, and a dog sport that still challenges the dogs, we need your voice! The more of us there are, the more likely we will be heard! Join our cause by signing in to this community. für die Sache!

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2 days ago
K9andsports

🇺🇸 The origins of working dog sports date back to the early 20th century, evolving from the need for highly trained dogs in various fields such as police, military, and rescue operations. The first formalized training program was developed in Germany around the 1900s, primarily for German Shepherd Dogs. The first Schutzhund trial took place in 1901 in Germany. This event marked the beginning of the formalized Schutzhund / IGP sport, which has since spread and evolved worldwide.
This training was initially focused on obedience and protection work, laying the foundation for what would become the sport known nowadays as IGP. Schutzhund aimed to test a dog's intelligence, temperament, and physical prowess, ensuring they were suitable for work and breeding. Over time, this discipline expanded globally and diversified into other sports such as Mondioring and French Ring, emphasizing the dogs' abilities in obedience, agility, and prey drive, showcasing their incredible versatility and intelligence.

🇩🇪 Die Ursprünge des Gebrauchshundesports reichen bis in die frühen Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts zurück und entstanden aus dem Bedarf an hochausgebildeten Hunden in verschiedenen Bereichen wie Polizei, Militär und Rettungsdiensten. Das erste formalisierte Trainingsprogramm wurde um 1900 in Deutschland entwickelt, vor allem für Deutsche Schäferhunde. Die erste Schutzhundprüfung fand im Jahr 1901 in Deutschland statt. Diese Veranstaltung markierte den Beginn des formalisierten Gebrauchshundesports, der sich seitdem weltweit verbreitet und weiterentwickelt hat.
Dieses Training konzentrierte sich zunächst auf Gehorsam und „Schutzarbeit“, die die Grundlage für den heutigen Gebrauchshundesport, IGP legten. Das frühere „Schutzhund“ zielte darauf ab, die Intelligenz, das Temperament und die körperlichen Fähigkeiten eines Hundes zu testen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie für die Arbeit und die Zucht geeignet waren. Mit der Zeit verbreitete sich diese Disziplin weltweit und diversifizierte sich in andere Sportarten wie Mondioring und French Ring, die die Fähigkeiten der Hunde in Gehorsam, Agilität und Beutetrieb hervorheben und ihre unglaubliche Vielseitigkeit und Intelligenz zeigen.
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🇺🇸 The origins of working dog sports date back to the early 20th century, evolving from the need for highly trained dogs in various fields such as police, military, and rescue operations. The first formalized training program was developed in Germany around the 1900s, primarily for German Shepherd Dogs. The first Schutzhund trial took place in 1901 in Germany. This event marked the beginning of the formalized Schutzhund / IGP sport, which has since spread and evolved worldwide.This training was initially focused on obedience and protection work, laying the foundation for what would become the sport known nowadays as IGP. Schutzhund aimed to test a dogs intelligence, temperament, and physical prowess, ensuring they were suitable for work and breeding. Over time, this discipline expanded globally and diversified into other sports such as Mondioring and French Ring, emphasizing the dogs abilities in obedience, agility, and prey drive, showcasing their incredible versatility and intelligence.🇩🇪 Die Ursprünge des Gebrauchshundesports reichen bis in die frühen Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts zurück und entstanden aus dem Bedarf an hochausgebildeten Hunden in verschiedenen Bereichen wie Polizei, Militär und Rettungsdiensten. Das erste formalisierte Trainingsprogramm wurde um 1900 in Deutschland entwickelt, vor allem für Deutsche Schäferhunde. Die erste Schutzhundprüfung fand im Jahr 1901 in Deutschland statt. Diese Veranstaltung markierte den Beginn des formalisierten Gebrauchshundesports, der sich seitdem weltweit verbreitet und weiterentwickelt hat.Dieses Training konzentrierte sich zunächst auf Gehorsam und „Schutzarbeit“, die die Grundlage für den heutigen Gebrauchshundesport, IGP legten. Das frühere „Schutzhund“ zielte darauf ab, die Intelligenz, das Temperament und die körperlichen Fähigkeiten eines Hundes zu testen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie für die Arbeit und die Zucht geeignet waren. Mit der Zeit verbreitete sich diese Disziplin weltweit und diversifizierte sich in andere Sportarten wie Mondioring und French Ring, die die Fähigkeiten der Hunde in Gehorsam, Agilität und Beutetrieb hervorheben und ihre unglaubliche Vielseitigkeit und Intelligenz zeigen.Image attachment

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Love it with the lederhosen. We need to redo that picture!!!

Ich mag die alten Fotos 🥰

Boxer waren auch dabei. 😉

Per piacere levate quella bandiera stellata che è un disonore per il pastore!

Und die Frauen, wenn es welche gab im Verein, trainierten im Rock. 😄

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6 days ago
K9andsports

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The Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) raises concerns: BM Rauch's regulation risks an EU procedure against Austria. According to the ÖKV, 13 points argue against the draft regulation on working dog sports. Philipp Ita, board member of the ÖKV, emphasizes that the arguments against the regulation are overwhelming. The draft regulation punishes responsible dog owners and is neither animal welfare compliant nor does it solve the problem of irresponsible dog owners. The question arises why Minister Rauch enacts a regulation that complicates the breeding and training of working dogs, instead of increasing safety and promoting animal welfare. Some of the 13 points mentioned by the Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) against the draft regulation on working dog sports include:

- Since 2004, over 31,000 dogs have been trained in working dog sports without any reported issues.
- None of the dogs involved in biting incidents in 2023 were trained in working dog sports.
- Dogs that pass the International Working Dog Test (IGP) demonstrate the highest form of everyday suitability, showing strong character, self-control, and safety.
- Scientific reports from experts such as Univ. Prof. Dr. Bubna-Littitz and Univ. Prof. Dr. Sommerfeld-Stur confirm that working dog sports do not promote aggression.

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🇺🇸 The Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) raises concerns: BM Rauchs regulation risks an EU procedure against Austria. According to the ÖKV, 13 points argue against the draft regulation on working dog sports. Philipp Ita, board member of the ÖKV, emphasizes that the arguments against the regulation are overwhelming. The draft regulation punishes responsible dog owners and is neither animal welfare compliant nor does it solve the problem of irresponsible dog owners. The question arises why Minister Rauch enacts a regulation that complicates the breeding and training of working dogs, instead of increasing safety and promoting animal welfare. Some of the 13 points mentioned by the Austrian Kennel Club (ÖKV) against the draft regulation on working dog sports include:- Since 2004, over 31,000 dogs have been trained in working dog sports without any reported issues.- None of the dogs involved in biting incidents in 2023 were trained in working dog sports.- Dogs that pass the International Working Dog Test (IGP) demonstrate the highest form of everyday suitability, showing strong character, self-control, and safety.- Scientific reports from experts such as Univ. Prof. Dr. Bubna-Littitz and Univ. Prof. Dr. Sommerfeld-Stur confirm that working dog sports do not promote aggression.🇩🇪 Beschreibung in den Kommentaren#k9andsports #wetogether #hundesport

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Luca Sträßer Martina Brunner Georg Sticha Simon Bach Daniele Strazzeri Marion Gingel Horst-Dieter Träger Mia Skogster Frans Slaman J'Arun Kantu Del Naissus alias Shanti & Barun Ananda vom Klostertal ADRK Rottweiler Zwinger von den Wichtelhäusern Barbara Ullrich-Kornadt Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen - VDH e.V. RZV Rassezuchtverein für Hovawart-Hunde e.V. Thorge Görns Cornelia Göppner

🇩🇪 Der Österreichische Kynologenverband (ÖKV) schlägt Alarm: BM Rauch riskiert mit seiner Verordnung ein EU-Verfahren gegen Österreich. 13 Punkte sprechen laut ÖKV gegen den Verordnungsentwurf zum Gebrauchshundesport. Philipp Ita, Vorstand des ÖKV, betont, dass die Argumente gegen die Verordnung erdrückend seien. Der Verordnungsentwurf bestraft verantwortungsvolle Hundehalter und ist weder tierschutzgerecht noch löst er das Problem verantwortungsloser Hundehalter. Es stellt sich die Frage, warum Bundesminister Rauch eine Verordnung erlässt, die die Zucht und Ausbildung von Gebrauchshunden erschwert, statt die Sicherheit zu erhöhen und den Tierschutz zu fördern. Einige der 13 Punkte des Österreichischen Kynologenverbandes (ÖKV) gegen den Verordnungsentwurf zum Gebrauchshundesport umfassen u.a: - Seit 2004 wurden über 31.000 Hunde im Gebrauchshundesport ausgebildet, ohne dass es Probleme gab. - Keiner der Hunde, die 2023 Bissunfälle verursacht haben, wurde im Gebrauchshundesport ausgebildet. - Hunde, die die Internationale Gebrauchshundeprüfung (IGP) bestehen, zeigen die höchste Form der Alltagstauglichkeit und sind wesensstark, selbstkontrolliert und sicher. - Wissenschaftliche Gutachten von Experten wie Univ. Prof. Dr. Bubna-Littitz und Univ. Prof. Dr. Sommerfeld-Stur belegen, dass der Gebrauchshundesport nicht aggressionsfördernd ist.

1 week ago
K9andsports

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For most of those who argue against working dog sports, the supposed aggression of the dogs and violations of animal welfare laws are in the forefront. Neither can be substantiated statistically or legally!
Kathrin Heldt, Criminal Judge: "I cannot confirm from my experience as a criminal judge that there are more violations of animal welfare laws in connection with the topic of guard dog sports or among dog owners who train their dogs for sports. The cases involving dog owners all dealt with... mistreatment of regular household dogs. With proper help, education, affiliation with clubs, and meaningful engagement with their animals, many cases could surely have been avoided."

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Bei den meisten, die gegen den Gebrauchshundesport Argumente vorbringen stehen die angebliche Aggression der Hunde aber auch Verstöße gegen das Tierschutzgesetz im Vordergrund. Beides lässt sich weder statistisch noch rechtlich belegen! Kathrin Heldt, Strafrichterin: „Dass es in Verbindung mit dem Thema Schutzhundesport oder überhaupt bei Hundehaltern, die ihre Hunde –sportlich ausbilden, vermehrt zu Verstößen gegen das Tierschutzgesetz kommt, kann ich aus meiner Praxis als Strafrichterin in keiner Weise bestätigen. Die Verfahren, die Hundehalter betrafen, beschäftigten sich sämtlich mit … Misshandlungen von ganz normalen Haushunden. Mit der richtigen Hilfe, Aufklärung, der Anbindung an Vereine und einer sinnvollen Beschäftigung mit ihren Tieren hätten sicher viele Fälle vermieden werden können.“

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🇺🇸 For most of those who argue against working dog sports, the supposed aggression of the dogs and violations of animal welfare laws are in the forefront. Neither can be substantiated statistically or legally!Kathrin Heldt, Criminal Judge: I cannot confirm from my experience as a criminal judge that there are more violations of animal welfare laws in connection with the topic of guard dog sports or among dog owners who train their dogs for sports. The cases involving dog owners all dealt with... mistreatment of regular household dogs. With proper help, education, affiliation with clubs, and meaningful engagement with their animals, many cases could surely have been avoided.🇩🇪 Bei den meisten, die gegen den Gebrauchshundesport Argumente vorbringen stehen die angebliche Aggression der Hunde aber auch Verstöße gegen das Tierschutzgesetz im Vordergrund. Beides lässt sich weder statistisch noch rechtlich belegen! Kathrin Heldt, Strafrichterin: „Dass es in Verbindung mit dem Thema Schutzhundesport oder überhaupt bei Hundehaltern, die ihre Hunde –sportlich ausbilden, vermehrt zu Verstößen gegen das Tierschutzgesetz kommt, kann ich aus meiner Praxis als Strafrichterin in keiner Weise bestätigen. Die Verfahren, die Hundehalter betrafen, beschäftigten sich sämtlich mit … Misshandlungen von ganz normalen Haushunden. Mit der richtigen Hilfe, Aufklärung, der Anbindung an Vereine und einer sinnvollen Beschäftigung mit ihren Tieren hätten sicher viele Fälle vermieden werden können.“#k9andsports #igp #wetogether

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Allow individuals with a keen understanding of dogs and a passion for dog sports to contribute to the policymaking process. Both empathy and expertise are essential for developing effective policies that consider the well-being of dogs and the nuances of dog sports. Great initiative K9andsports keep up the good work you have the suport of many.

I am really proud to read this. You are a great ambassador for dog sports in every sense. ,

Stand up and speak

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1 week ago
K9andsports

🇺🇸 Exciting News from K9 and Sports! We're thrilled to announce some major developments, thanks to your support and that of our national and international ambassadors. We've successfully established an official K9 and sports club in Austria! 🇦🇹 We've also gathered crucial support for working dog sports, including official statements from Christa Bremer (VDH), Klaus Glüh, Roswitha Dannenberg, Daniele Strazzieri (SV), the DV, service dog handlers from various jurisdictions, veterinarians, and our ambassador Kathrin Heldt (judge). Our comprehensive report, delivered to politicians with due objectivity, offers guidance in decision-making. It highlights the significance of dog sports in society, the role of breeding, and the service dog sector, and how these elements interconnect. As R. Dannenberg emphasizes, it's essential to explain these connections more effectively to society. Stay tuned for more updates on the K9 and sports website and our social media channels. Let's keep advocating for the vital role of dog sports! #k9andsports #dogsports #communityengagement 🐕💪

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Spannende Neuigkeiten von K9 and Sports! Wir freuen uns, einige bedeutende Entwicklungen ankündigen zu können, dank eurer Unterstützung und der unserer nationalen und internationalen Botschafter. Wir haben erfolgreich einen offiziellen K9 and Sports Verein in Österreich gegründet! 🇦🇹

Wir haben auch entscheidende Unterstützung für den Gebrauchshundesport gesammelt, einschließlich offizieller Stellungnahmen von Christa Bremer (VDH), Klaus Glüh, Roswitha Dannenberg, Daniele Strazzieri (SV), dem DV, Diensthundeführern aus verschiedenen Jurisdiktionen, Tierärzten und unserer Botschafterin Kathrin Heldt (Richterin).

Unser umfassender Bericht, der mit der gebotenen Objektivität an Politiker übermittelt wurde, bietet Orientierung bei Entscheidungen. Er hebt die Bedeutung des Hundesports in der Gesellschaft hervor, die Rolle der Zucht und des Diensthundewesens und wie diese Elemente miteinander verbunden sind. Wie R. Dannenberg betont, ist es wesentlich, diese Verbindungen der Gesellschaft effektiver zu erklären.

Bleibt dran für weitere Updates auf der K9 and Sports Webseite und unseren Social-Media-Kanälen. Lasst uns weiterhin für die wichtige Rolle des Hundesports eintreten! #k9andsports #hundesport #Gemeinschaftsengagement 🐕💪
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🇺🇸 Exciting News from K9 and Sports! Were thrilled to announce some major developments, thanks to your support and that of our national and international ambassadors. Weve successfully established an official K9 and sports club in Austria! 🇦🇹 Weve also gathered crucial support for working dog sports, including official statements from Christa Bremer (VDH), Klaus Glüh, Roswitha Dannenberg, Daniele Strazzieri (SV), the DV, service dog handlers from various jurisdictions, veterinarians, and our ambassador Kathrin Heldt (judge). Our comprehensive report, delivered to politicians with due objectivity, offers guidance in decision-making. It highlights the significance of dog sports in society, the role of breeding, and the service dog sector, and how these elements interconnect. As R. Dannenberg emphasizes, its essential to explain these connections more effectively to society. Stay tuned for more updates on the K9 and sports website and our social media channels. Lets keep advocating for the vital role of dog sports! #K9andSports #DogSports #CommunityEngagement 🐕💪🇩🇪Spannende Neuigkeiten von K9 and Sports! Wir freuen uns, einige bedeutende Entwicklungen ankündigen zu können, dank eurer Unterstützung und der unserer nationalen und internationalen Botschafter. Wir haben erfolgreich einen offiziellen K9 and Sports Verein in Österreich gegründet! 🇦🇹Wir haben auch entscheidende Unterstützung für den Gebrauchshundesport gesammelt, einschließlich offizieller Stellungnahmen von Christa Bremer (VDH), Klaus Glüh, Roswitha Dannenberg, Daniele Strazzieri (SV), dem DV, Diensthundeführern aus verschiedenen Jurisdiktionen, Tierärzten und unserer Botschafterin Kathrin Heldt (Richterin).Unser umfassender Bericht, der mit der gebotenen Objektivität an Politiker übermittelt wurde, bietet Orientierung bei Entscheidungen. Er hebt die Bedeutung des Hundesports in der Gesellschaft hervor, die Rolle der Zucht und des Diensthundewesens und wie diese Elemente miteinander verbunden sind. Wie R. Dannenberg betont, ist es wesentlich, diese Verbindungen der Gesellschaft effektiver zu erklären.Bleibt dran für weitere Updates auf der K9 and Sports Webseite und unseren Social-Media-Kanälen. Lasst uns weiterhin für die wichtige Rolle des Hundesports eintreten! #K9andSports #Hundesport #Gemeinschaftsengagement 🐕💪

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Martina Brunner CP Scherk - Dog Training with Passion Florian Knabl Horst-Dieter Träger Hanni Fritz Cornelia Göppner ADRK Rottweiler Zwinger von den Wichtelhäusern WIR - Die Jugend im Boxer-Klub E.V. Sitz München Patricia Pehrsson Georg Sticha Mia Skogster Peter Franzén Luca Sträßer Tobias Oleynik Kevin Kröber

That sounds all hopeful. Thanks for all your efforts.

There are bout 5600 dogs in government use in the USA. The American Police society estimates around 50.000 in police work. How many in Austria, Germany…..whole of Europe. Where do they come from and who breeds them?

2 weeks ago
K9andsports

🇩🇪 Gebrauchshundesport - von vielen Tierschützern und von der Presse oft fälschlicherweise dargestellt als würde man damit aggressive Hunde hervorbringen? Doch was ist es wirklich? Unsere Mission ist es, die Leute aufzuklären, denn genau das Gegenteil ist der Fall! Gebrauchshunde werden entsprechend ihrer Anlagen gefördert und gefordert und ja, auch ausgelastet. Nicht nur der "Anbiss" ist wichtig, sondern dahinter steckt so viel mehr! Impulskontrolle, Gehorsam, Teamarbeit mit und für den Hundeführer, Nasenarbeit... Und aus den vielversprechendsten Verbindungen werden die Diensthunde von morgen. Im Sport müssen die Hunde Arbeitswillen zeigen, Gehorsam, die Bereitschaft zur Teamarbeit, Nervenstärke und auch Belastbarkeit! Wäre es nicht eher Tierquälerei Hunde in den Dienst zu schicken, die diesen Aufgaben eben nicht gewachsen sind? ODER die nicht kontrollierbar sind? Denn ja, auch das wird selektiert, getestet und ist nicht erwünscht! Es ist wichtig, Hintergründe zu erklären, RICHTIG darzustellen... denn auch wenn es viele nicht in den Zusammenhang bringen - morgen könnte von eben diesen Eigenschaften, die ein Hund im Dienst mitbringen muss ein Menschenleben abhängen!

K9andSports-Botschafterin @jessica_aghajani ist eine wahre Künstlerin in der Welt des Hundesports. Die Art und Weise, wie sie die Welt sieht und einfängt, verursacht bei uns immer eine Gänsehaut! Besucht ihre Seite für mehr

🇺🇸Working dog sports - often mistakenly portrayed by many animal activists and the press as breeding grounds for aggressive dogs. But what is it really? Our mission is to educate people, because the exact opposite is true! Working dogs are nurtured and challenged according to their abilities, and yes, they are also kept busy. It's not just about the "bite"; there's so much more behind it! Impulse control, obedience, teamwork with and for the handler, nose work... And from the most promising combinations come the service dogs of tomorrow. In the sport, the dogs must show a willingness to work, obedience, readiness for teamwork, nerve strength, and resilience! Wouldn't it be more like animal cruelty to send dogs into service that are not up to these tasks? Or those that are not controllable? Because yes, that too is selected, tested, and not desired! It is important to explain the background, to present it CORRECTLY... because even if many do not make the connection - tomorrow, a human life could depend on just these characteristics that a dog must bring to service!

K9andSports Ambassador Jessica Aghajani is a true artist in the dogsport world. The way she sees the world and captures it, always gives us goose bumps! This is a short preview into her material. Check out her page for more

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Well said Keep strong and True

Bellas imágenes excelente entrenamiento

Super

Muy buena explicación. Aprender a ser personas responsables.

💯true👍

👏🏻 and accurate

So true!!! I ask those who do not understand dog sports not to be judges and deciders. It's just as well if those who can't ski start banning skiing, because you can fall with skis. Today's world is dominated by the opinions of individuals who scream louder in public...

Cierto totalmente de acuerdo

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💯 true.

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Love this ❤️🎀🐕

In these days i would like to see more dogs that stop barking when told, stop running when told "Platz!" (Down), dogs that run for the sleeve I think this could help people to understand that this sport is important to make a dog "safe".

Si bien dit

Que oncreible

Kathy, I think that is a video Brian A. Put together of the WDC a few years back

Nur ein seinem Naturell entsprechend ausgelasteter Hund ist ein glücklicher Hund ☝🏻😌

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News & Updates!

23. November 2023
Erster öffentlicher K9andSports Call

Vielen Dank an alle, die gestern am ersten öffentlichen K9andSports Call teilgenommen haben! Dieser Call war auf deutsch; ein englischer folgt zeitnah. Gemeinsam haben wir Euch gezeigt, was unsere Ziele sind, wie wir arbeiten und was wir bereits erreicht haben. Listen to Christa Bremer,Vice President of the German Kennel Club Roswitha Dannenberg,President of the SV, Daniele Strazzeri,Vicepresident of SV, Mia Skogster,, Horst-Dieter Träger,, Jogi Zank,, Kevin Kröber (Military),our new Youngstar ambassador, Vivienne Bauer and many more: You can find a recording on

Youtube: https://youtu.be/MO1rGQxvKRo?si=r2PXH_XOJvann4K3

 

November 22, 2023
K9andSports Austria

Since a few days we are cooperating with an independent registered association K9andSports Austria. K9andSports has been trying to support in the Austrian cause wherever possible. Always keeping in mind that we need to stick to the facts, stay polite - even if its not always easy if you are brave enough to read parts of the Austrian press and posts in Social Media. Our Ambassadors rallied to get us valid and informative statements all of which you can read under "arguments - quotes" as well as in our posts on Facebook and Instagram. Today, K9andSports handed in a statement to the Austrian Parliament covering the reasons why IGP dogsport is a "must" for society, K9 programs as well as the breeding of working dogs. We are keeping our fingers crossed that political decisions will be taken on an informed basis. In the meantime, lets go out there and explain and show the world that our dogs are neither dangerous nor unnaturally aggressive and keep it with our ambassador and SV President Roswitha Dannenberg: "the fact that our sport is being attacked, shows us more than ever that we need to explain and inform!" 

21. Oct. 2023
Ennepetal NRW
Working Together for the Healthy Working Dog

The first event to which K9andSports invited representatives from all working dog breed clubs and sports clubs, the VDH, and representatives from authorities such as customs, police, and the military. Together, we worked to determine the qualities that a working dog should still possess today and how to assess them. The discussions were always conducted on an equal footing, with all parties actively contributing. Dr. Esther Schalke's scientific background added an especially interesting dimension to the conversation. In practice, dogs of different breeds were tested and discussed. A highlight for many was the participation of athletes and representatives from the military in the training exercises. A detailed report will follow soon. We are convinced that this collaboration across boundaries is a new milestone for working dogs. 

17. Sep. 2023
Federal winner's test Meppen
K9andSports@BSP Meppen

The German Nationals (BSP) are especially exciting for us, as K9andSports ambassadors Luca Strässer, Jogi Zank, and Björn Gießen have successfully participated. Horst-Dieter Träger and Linda Kies had great conversations with SV President Roswitha Dannenberg and SV Vice President Daniele Strazzeri. 

01. Sep. 2023
K9andSports working group and authorities
Event: “for the healthy and operational working dog”

The Cooperation Authorities working group, led by SV performance judges Horst-Dieterträger and Ralf Meins, works hard. The first K9andSports breeding event will take place on October 21, 2023 on a site in Ennepetal. Representatives of the authorities and K9andSports ambassadors will take part. All breed breeding and sports clubs that are part of the VDH were invited. The aim will be to find a consensus on the characteristics that the working dog should have and a possibility of breeding-relevant testing. 

01. Aug. 2023
Update
Cooperation with authorities is entering the next round

What is worth waiting for!

Official feedback from the authorities that they want to work with K9andSports, to promote the exchange between breed clubs, sports associations and the service.

16. May. 2023
Update
K9andSports presents to the German Working Group of K9 program administrators

We founded K9andSports in March of this year.

It is one of our priorities to cooperate and share knowledge with the service dog keeping authorities, including police, customs and military.

On May 16, we had the great honor to introduce our initiative at the Working Group of K9 program administrators, a regular event held by the federal and state governments.
This Working Group with representatives from all 16 federal states consists of the heads of the service dog schools and a representative from the ministry. In addition, representatives from the military, customs and the Federal Police are present.
We are more than excited about the great discussions we already had. We discussed in particular breeding selection tests, the role of dogsport as a selection tool for today's service dogs and ways how to improve this system as well as cooperate.

We are sincerely convinced that such cooperation will serve both K9 program administrators as well as the sport and before all, the working dog breeds.

11. Apr. 2023
Update
Youngstars Camp in Sweden

After the Youngstars Camp 2022 in Germany had such a great success, now one is coming in Sweden. Patrick Aaronson was able to find helpers, judges and trainers to volunteer. All participants under the age of 25 take part free of charge. 

10. Apr. 2023
Update
K9andSports Finland

Mia Skogster initiates meetings of Malinois breeders to create K9andSports Finland ry. In addition to promoting youngsters, the aim is to develop a breeding test in cooperation with the service dog school of the Finnish police. 

08. Apr. 2023
Update
Authorities cooperation

Together with service dog handlers from the police, military, customs and rescue dog organisations, we analyze what dogs need to bring with them in order to be operational. The goal is to create a catalogue, which must be part of a breeding review. The DMC licensing regulations will be the first to be adjusted according to the results. What do we want to achieve with it? That dogs go into breeding that are suitable for sport and service. And that the authorities can gain insights from the review that are specifically relevant to them. To make it clearer, a few examples that need to be checked more extensively in the future: nose work, environmental safety (e.g. undergrounds, working in the dark). 

16. Mar. 2023
Update
Public Relations

Last Tuesday the group "Promotion of young people" met. We took stock on the one hand and made a lot of great plans on the other!!! We made a start with the free seminar places for our Joung-Stars - now it goes into the next round. Our next goal is to inspire new people for our great sport and to infect them with the fascination of working dog sports. The Young-Star project will of course remain and will be further developed.
We are confident - let us surprise you 💪🏻

16. Mar. 2023
Update
Cooperation with authorities that keep service dogs

We want sport and service to come together again, as in the past, as far as breeding is concerned. To this end, we have started talks in many countries. In a working group we are working on catalogs which properties are important for the various authorities: police, military, customs and also in rescue dog work. What the goal is: we want to align the breeding selection in such a way that these traits are also tested, as far as they can be inherited. Various breed clubs are already involved here. 

14. Mar. 2023
Update
Youth promotion

Youth work has picked up speed. We get so many free seminar places that we have to organize how we can publish them in a meaningful way. Jany Böhm opens an online mentoring program for young helpers. And the topics are expanding: now we not only cover IGP, but also have the first Mondio seminar on offer. Seminars on search dogs, mental training and soon physio. We are pleased how many clubs want to support young people and how many trainers are active. The nicest thing is that all places are always taken immediately. 

14. Mar. 2023
Update
2nd Ambassador Meeting

On March 14, ambassadors from many countries met for 2 hours in the second online meeting to discuss how to proceed with the "K9 and Sports" initiative and to present the first results from the working groups. 

19. Feb. 2023
Update
Youth promotion is ongoing

The first young people have already been able to take part in seminars held by our ambassadors: among others with Connie and Peter Scherk, Bernd Föry, Sina Bosch & Oli Knospe. You can find out more about this on our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

02. Feb. 2023
Update
Free seminar places for young stars

We have already been able to organize several seminar places for our young stars (<25 years). 

You can find more information under the category "Youngstars"

Always up to date?! Follow us on Insta and Facebook! (Links to Insta and Facebook in the footer)

30. Jan. 2023
Update
First Ambassador Meeting

Last Sunday, our ambassadors met for a 2hour online meeting to discuss how to move forward with K9-and-Sports.
Christa Bremer, Vice-President of our German Kennel Club and Ambassador, had wonderful and motivating words to us: “… We all together should find a way that politicians and people outside of working-dog-sport learn that the sport is not only one of several existing sports, but a requirement (Anm. for society)!”
The goal of the meeting was to decide on working groups and assign valuable members.
They will work on the following topics starting now.

Arbeitsgruppen

Each Working Group will present their progress in the next meeting of all ambassadors in three weeks.
We are coming together and organizing ourselves. It is quite a task to bring together administrators and the sport world, it is quite a task to find the right people to drive things like scientific studies, public relations measures that actually reach the public and not just dogsport fans ..
But we will do everything to move ahead. Help us by growing the community and collect signatures from your dogsport friends!

#DoghandlersUnited #OneVoice4Workingdogs

28. Jan. 2023
Update
Instagram & Facebook

We have both an Insta- and a Facebook Account for K9&Sports ow! Follow us and stay updated!

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/k9andsports/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K9andsports/

26. Jan. 2023
Update
1. Meeting mit allen Botschaftern

On Sunday, January 29, we will meet with all ambassadors to agree on working groups. 

We will keep you posted how it went!

20. Jan. 2023
Update
Update after 6 day online

You are incredible - we are heading for the number of 5000 signatures 💪🏻 - for this 1000 thanks!!!

The list of ambassadors is also getting longer and longer and every day we are able to recruit further valuable members from many nations and different areas of responsibility.

Currently we are working on a concrete plan how we can concretize our goals and to achieve them. We want to establish working groups that can exchange ideas on the respective topics or promote our cause in their own countries.

We will put all our heart and soul into presenting the sport of working dogs with its different areas in society in a positive way and putting it in the right light!!!

Together we are strong! We had you up to date!

16. May. 2023
Update
Besuch: Arbeitskreis diensthaltende Behörden

We founded K9andSports in March of this year.

It is one of our priorities to cooperate and share knowledge with the service dog keeping authorities, including police, customs and military.

On May 16, we had the great honor to introduce our initiative at the Working Group of K9 program administrators, a regular event held by the federal and state governments.
This Working Group with representatives from all 16 federal states consists of the heads of the service dog schools and a representative from the ministry. In addition, representatives from the military, customs and the Federal Police are present.
We are more than excited about the great discussions we already had. We discussed in particular breeding selection tests, the role of dogsport as a selection tool for today's service dogs and ways how to improve this system as well as cooperate.

We are sincerely convinced that such cooperation will serve both K9 program administrators as well as the sport and before all, the working dog breeds.

11. Apr. 2023
Update
Youngstars Camp in Sweden

After the Youngstars Camp 2022 in Germany had such a great success, now one is coming in Sweden. Patrick Aaronson was able to find helpers, judges and trainers to volunteer. All participants under the age of 25 take part free of charge. 

10. Apr. 2023
Update
K9andSports Finland

Mia Skogster initiates meetings of Malinois breeders to create K9andSports Finland ry. In addition to promoting youngsters, the aim is to develop a breeding test in cooperation with the service dog school of the Finnish police. 

08. Apr. 2023
Update
Authorities cooperation

Together with service dog handlers from the police, military, customs and rescue dog organisations, we analyze what dogs need to bring with them in order to be operational. The goal is to create a catalogue, which must be part of a breeding review. The DMC licensing regulations will be the first to be adjusted according to the results. What do we want to achieve with it? That dogs go into breeding that are suitable for sport and service. And that the authorities can gain insights from the review that are specifically relevant to them. To make it clearer, a few examples that need to be checked more extensively in the future: nose work, environmental safety (e.g. undergrounds, working in the dark). 

16. Mar. 2023
Update
Public Relations

Last Tuesday the group "Promotion of young people" met. We took stock on the one hand and made a lot of great plans on the other!!! We made a start with the free seminar places for our Joung-Stars - now it goes into the next round. Our next goal is to inspire new people for our great sport and to infect them with the fascination of working dog sports. The Young-Star project will of course remain and will be further developed.
We are confident - let us surprise you 💪🏻

16. Mar. 2023
Update
Cooperation with authorities that keep service dogs

We want sport and service to come together again, as in the past, as far as breeding is concerned. To this end, we have started talks in many countries. In a working group we are working on catalogs which properties are important for the various authorities: police, military, customs and also in rescue dog work. What the goal is: we want to align the breeding selection in such a way that these traits are also tested, as far as they can be inherited. Various breed clubs are already involved here. 

14. Mar. 2023
Update
Youth promotion

Youth work has picked up speed. We get so many free seminar places that we have to organize how we can publish them in a meaningful way. Jany Böhm opens an online mentoring program for young helpers. And the topics are expanding: now we not only cover IGP, but also have the first Mondio seminar on offer. Seminars on search dogs, mental training and soon physio. We are pleased how many clubs want to support young people and how many trainers are active. The nicest thing is that all places are always taken immediately. 

14. Mar. 2023
Update
2nd Ambassador Meeting

On March 14, ambassadors from many countries met for 2 hours in the second online meeting to discuss how to proceed with the "K9 and Sports" initiative and to present the first results from the working groups. 

19. Feb. 2023
Update
Youth promotion is ongoing

The first young people have already been able to take part in seminars held by our ambassadors: among others with Connie and Peter Scherk, Bernd Föry, Sina Bosch & Oli Knospe. You can find out more about this on our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

02. Feb. 2023
Update
Free seminar places for young stars

We have already been able to organize several seminar places for our young stars (<25 years). 

You can find more information under the category "Youngstars"

Always up to date?! Follow us on Insta and Facebook! (Links to Insta and Facebook in the footer)

30. Jan. 2023
Update
First Ambassador Meeting

Last Sunday, our ambassadors met for a 2hour online meeting to discuss how to move forward with K9-and-Sports.
Christa Bremer, Vice-President of our German Kennel Club and Ambassador, had wonderful and motivating words to us: “… We all together should find a way that politicians and people outside of working-dog-sport learn that the sport is not only one of several existing sports, but a requirement (Anm. for society)!”
The goal of the meeting was to decide on working groups and assign valuable members.
They will work on the following topics starting now.

Arbeitsgruppen

Each Working Group will present their progress in the next meeting of all ambassadors in three weeks.
We are coming together and organizing ourselves. It is quite a task to bring together administrators and the sport world, it is quite a task to find the right people to drive things like scientific studies, public relations measures that actually reach the public and not just dogsport fans ..
But we will do everything to move ahead. Help us by growing the community and collect signatures from your dogsport friends!

#DoghandlersUnited #OneVoice4Workingdogs

28. Jan. 2023
Update
Instagram & Facebook

We have both an Insta- and a Facebook Account for K9&Sports ow! Follow us and stay updated!

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/k9andsports/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K9andsports/

26. Jan. 2023
Update
1. Meeting mit allen Botschaftern

On Sunday, January 29, we will meet with all ambassadors to agree on working groups. 

We will keep you posted how it went!

20. Jan. 2023
Update
Update after 6 day online

You are incredible - we are heading for the number of 5000 signatures 💪🏻 - for this 1000 thanks!!!

The list of ambassadors is also getting longer and longer and every day we are able to recruit further valuable members from many nations and different areas of responsibility.

Currently we are working on a concrete plan how we can concretize our goals and to achieve them. We want to establish working groups that can exchange ideas on the respective topics or promote our cause in their own countries.

We will put all our heart and soul into presenting the sport of working dogs with its different areas in society in a positive way and putting it in the right light!!!

Together we are strong! We had you up to date!

14. Mar. 2023
Update
2nd Ambassador Meeting

On March 14, ambassadors from many countries met for 2 hours in the second online meeting to discuss how to proceed with the "K9 and Sports" initiative and to present the first results from the working groups. 

19. Feb. 2023
Update
Youth promotion is ongoing

The first young people have already been able to take part in seminars held by our ambassadors: among others with Connie and Peter Scherk, Bernd Föry, Sina Bosch & Oli Knospe. You can find out more about this on our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

02. Feb. 2023
Update
Free seminar places for young stars

We have already been able to organize several seminar places for our young stars (<25 years). 

You can find more information under the category "Youngstars"

Always up to date?! Follow us on Insta and Facebook! (Links to Insta and Facebook in the footer)

30. Jan. 2023
Update
First Ambassador Meeting

Last Sunday, our ambassadors met for a 2hour online meeting to discuss how to move forward with K9-and-Sports.
Christa Bremer, Vice-President of our German Kennel Club and Ambassador, had wonderful and motivating words to us: “… We all together should find a way that politicians and people outside of working-dog-sport learn that the sport is not only one of several existing sports, but a requirement (Anm. for society)!”
The goal of the meeting was to decide on working groups and assign valuable members.
They will work on the following topics starting now.

Arbeitsgruppen

Each Working Group will present their progress in the next meeting of all ambassadors in three weeks.
We are coming together and organizing ourselves. It is quite a task to bring together administrators and the sport world, it is quite a task to find the right people to drive things like scientific studies, public relations measures that actually reach the public and not just dogsport fans ..
But we will do everything to move ahead. Help us by growing the community and collect signatures from your dogsport friends!

#DoghandlersUnited #OneVoice4Workingdogs

28. Jan. 2023
Update
Instagram & Facebook

We have both an Insta- and a Facebook Account for K9&Sports ow! Follow us and stay updated!

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/k9andsports/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K9andsports/

26. Jan. 2023
Update
1. Meeting mit allen Botschaftern

On Sunday, January 29, we will meet with all ambassadors to agree on working groups. 

We will keep you posted how it went!

20. Jan. 2023
Update
Update after 6 day online

You are incredible - we are heading for the number of 5000 signatures 💪🏻 - for this 1000 thanks!!!

The list of ambassadors is also getting longer and longer and every day we are able to recruit further valuable members from many nations and different areas of responsibility.

Currently we are working on a concrete plan how we can concretize our goals and to achieve them. We want to establish working groups that can exchange ideas on the respective topics or promote our cause in their own countries.

We will put all our heart and soul into presenting the sport of working dogs with its different areas in society in a positive way and putting it in the right light!!!

Together we are strong! We had you up to date!

14. Mar. 2023
Update
2nd Ambassador Meeting

On March 14, ambassadors from many countries met for 2 hours in the second online meeting to discuss how to proceed with the "K9 and Sports" initiative and to present the first results from the working groups. 

19. Feb. 2023
Update
Youth promotion is ongoing

The first young people have already been able to take part in seminars held by our ambassadors: among others with Connie and Peter Scherk, Bernd Föry, Sina Bosch & Oli Knospe. You can find out more about this on our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

02. Feb. 2023
Update
Free seminar places for young stars

We have already been able to organize several seminar places for our young stars (<25 years). 

You can find more information under the category "Youngstars"

Always up to date?! Follow us on Insta and Facebook! (Links to Insta and Facebook in the footer)

30. Jan. 2023
Update
First Ambassador Meeting

Last Sunday, our ambassadors met for a 2hour online meeting to discuss how to move forward with K9-and-Sports.
Christa Bremer, Vice-President of our German Kennel Club and Ambassador, had wonderful and motivating words to us: “… We all together should find a way that politicians and people outside of working-dog-sport learn that the sport is not only one of several existing sports, but a requirement (Anm. for society)!”
The goal of the meeting was to decide on working groups and assign valuable members.
They will work on the following topics starting now.

Arbeitsgruppen

Each Working Group will present their progress in the next meeting of all ambassadors in three weeks.
We are coming together and organizing ourselves. It is quite a task to bring together administrators and the sport world, it is quite a task to find the right people to drive things like scientific studies, public relations measures that actually reach the public and not just dogsport fans ..
But we will do everything to move ahead. Help us by growing the community and collect signatures from your dogsport friends!

#DoghandlersUnited #OneVoice4Workingdogs

28. Jan. 2023
Update
Instagram & Facebook

We have both an Insta- and a Facebook Account for K9&Sports ow! Follow us and stay updated!

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/k9andsports/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/K9andsports/

26. Jan. 2023
Update
1. Meeting mit allen Botschaftern

On Sunday, January 29, we will meet with all ambassadors to agree on working groups. 

We will keep you posted how it went!

20. Jan. 2023
Update
Update after 6 day online

You are incredible - we are heading for the number of 5000 signatures 💪🏻 - for this 1000 thanks!!!

The list of ambassadors is also getting longer and longer and every day we are able to recruit further valuable members from many nations and different areas of responsibility.

Currently we are working on a concrete plan how we can concretize our goals and to achieve them. We want to establish working groups that can exchange ideas on the respective topics or promote our cause in their own countries.

We will put all our heart and soul into presenting the sport of working dogs with its different areas in society in a positive way and putting it in the right light!!!

Together we are strong! We had you up to date!

Our focus!

We want to educate the public about the value of working dogs to society. We want to counteract prejudice against these dogs and sports. We want to actually reach the public by making use of modern channels.

We will cooperate with administrators of working K-9 Programs in connection with sport, public relations and breeding. 

 

We want to support and engage with children and young adults who are interested in both sports and K9-related jobs - whatever breed they may have, wherever they may live.

For more Details, read here: https://k9-and-sports.com/faq/

If you want to know, who will actively drive these projects, read here: https://k9-and-sports.com/wer-steht-dahinter/ .

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