Debbie Zappia Seminar

HVRSK Perspective
Debbie has been a long time friend of our club. Her methods have been proven over the years time and time again. Debbie explains HOW to get you and your dog to work as a team, look happy, work efficiently and learn how to be absolutely clear with your dog. Many people have asked us if she has ever trained a Rottweiler - and our answer to that is yes. Actually, a Rottweiler was her first schutzhund dog that she took from 0-SchH3. In all honesty, it doesn’t matter what breed of dog you have...Debbie can read the dog and the handler and figure out how to make the two work together. That’s what it is all about. Each dog/handler team will be $75 for the day. It will be at the show grounds, so anyone showing puppies will be able to be active in both events. Spectators are free of charge. THIS IS AN ALL-BREED SEMINAR.

About Debbie
• President of ProFormance K-9's and Olgameister Kennels • Masters Degree in Education, New York

• BS Degree in Education, Vermont • Elementary Teacher for 11 years

• During the last decade Debbie has trained and titled several dogs through Schutzhund titles. Some of the notable dogs are.....
1) Quiny von der Eisenkaute, SchH1 - Ranked #1 in USA in 1991
2) V- Olga von der Mausenspitz, SchH3, FH, KKL1A - 4th Place 1990 North American Championship, 5th Place 1992 North American Championship (handled by husband Terry Zappia)
3) V- Natan Schontratal, SchH3, KKL1A - 1993 WUSV Team Member
4) V- Boss vom Sturmuhugel, SchH1, KKL1A - Ranked #1 in USA in 1996
5) Dante Traho, SchH3, FH - 2001 WUSV World team member
6) V-Escobar van Adelrik, SchH3 FH2 - 2003 Schutzhund USA Champion, 2003 WUSV team member, Vice Champion at the 2004 WUSV World Championships, 2005 FH Champion with 100 points, FH2 with 100 points.
7) V-Jai vom Olgameister, SchH3, KKL1 - 1st place 2007 New England Regional Schutzhund Championships, score 97-93-97=287 along with High HOT, High Protection, High in Trial. High HOT & High Obedience at the 2007 USA-GSD National Championships. 2nd place at the 2008 North American and FH Championships along with High HOT and High Tracking. 1st place at the 2008 HOT Championships, score 96-96-98=290, High Protection. 2008 WUSV World Team Member.

Training Philosophy
Over 10 years ago, I decided the path I would follow in my pursuit of a happy working German Shepherd Dog and ultimately in my own joy when working with my dogs. I’ve found a training philosophy that works for me. It’s not magic; there are no tricks, no short cuts. The foundation consists of fostering and nurturing a relationship of confidence and trust. Every dog is an individual and the training must be geared to the temperament of that individual. I concentrate on expanding my dogs drives, so that I have tools to work with to reach my final goal. I make myself the center of my dog’s life. I provide the fun and meet his basic needs. I go through the trouble to find out what a dog likes and then I use it to establish and maintain enthusiasm. Next, I shape behaviors through approximation. I set limits early on, and am consistent in my expectations. So many of our dogs are born with magnificent spirits. It is up to us to maintain that spirit throughout a lifetime, and to ensure that our breed continues to be a working animal with an incorruptible character, fearless and self-confident, with structure to compliment the mind.

Dog/Handler Team is $75
PRE-REGISTRATION IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST! Seminar check-in time will be 8am, Friday, May 8th.