John with Bruno and their trophies for High IPO3 and High Protection

Congratulations to John Riboni and Bruno vom Midlicher Land for obtaining their IPO3 working title! John and Bruno earned a qualifying score of 275 points at Placer County Schutzhund Club’s April 1st trial. Together they achieved 81 points in tracking, 96 points in obedience, and 98 points in protection. They also took home the High IPO3 trophy and the High Protection award for their near-perfect protection routine. Great work, team!

German Shepherd Watchdogs would also like to congratulate the other members and competitors at PCSC for all their hard work, dedication, and good sportsmanship as they trialed their dogs. Mark Hamilton and “Kwai” earned their IPO1 with 283 points, and took home the High in Trial award and the High Tracking trophy for their 97-point track. Mark James and “Blue” successfully earned their IPO1 title with 239 points. Celia and “Jupi” achieved their IPO2 with 255 points, and Peter and “Dino” earned their IPO3 with 258 points. Congratulations, also, to Ginna and “Donna” for their inspirational 99-point obedience routine, and to Karen with “Gauge” and Carissa with “Axel” for their hard work and showmanship. Last but not least, congratulations to Gerri and Whiskey for earning their BH!

Bruno performing his hold and bark in the blind during protection.

John and Bruno heeling their way to a 96-point obedience score.