Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Feb 22 - 23

All Breed Obedience and Rally Trials - Paradise Valley Park
Judges for the event are: Dr. Hallie A Ray & Mrs. Nancy Grimm
Show Secretary: Debbie Smith
Entry closes: Feb 5 2020
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Recent Events

GSD Speciality Show with Mr Dick Jones & Mr Lee Brown. 2 Shows on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m.
Judges Dinner will be held at the show grounds Saturday evening. For more informaiton, please check our events calendar

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The Grand Canyon GSD Club will be hosting an 'Engagement & Realtionship Building' Seminar.
We are very excited that we can bring you an educational seminar tought by Shane Carter of Carter Canine. Shane has been coaching handlers of all levels for many years and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you. The foundation of any training program is that our canine partners like us and find us more exciting than the world around us.

What is Engagement?
Its where the dog pays attention to the handler for extended periods of time
holds their attention on the handler
and wants something from the handler
Signs that our dog is not really engaged
After we deliver a reward event, the dog checks out for a period of time before re-engaging if at all
An engaged dog will want something from the handler and will hold its attention on the handler
An engaged dog is a motivated dog

Engagement is priority one, but this is a learned skill, dogs do not come out as engaged animals. Engagement also teaches the dog that the handler is the source of ALL good things, the handler is the most fun thing ever, even more fun than the dog next to them or the rabbit running around the yard.

This is a free seminar to all active GCGSDC Members, there will be a fee of $35 for all non-member working spots.

For more information, please contact our event chair.

Seminar Flyer and information

Seminar will be on the Show grounds @ The Windemere Hotel & Confrence Center

Veteran's Day Parade

For several years now, the GCGSDC has participated in the Phonex Veteran's Day Parade and we had another successful turnout in 2019. Thanks to all the handler teams that participated and continue to show our support for such a great day and event.

We had an outstanding Seminar where the dogs and handlers alike had a blast and where treated to a day of knowledge and excitement while working with their GSD's. We owe a special Thank You to Beth for introducing us to this wonderful sport.

Beth is an outstanding trainer with 25 years’ experience working and training animals. She started her obsession at a very young age in the horse arena where she trained and competed in hunter jumper, dressage and also competed in rodeo. Her training turned to dogs about 15 years ago and is still in love with them and all the many activities that you can do with them. Beth currently has 6 dogs that have and still are successfully competing. Currently, she and her dog have the privilege of claiming the #7 ranking on the world stage for extreme vertical in dock diving.
Beth continues to remain active as both a trainer and high-level competitor who is involved in multiple dog sport disciplines including dock diving, agility, scent and protection work. The GCGSDC is truly grateful for the opportunity to spend a morning learning from such a competent and successful trainer.

Thank you to all the members that joined and participated, this was a great event that the club was able to sponsor for its membership as you are so important and valued.