Arkansas Schutzhund Club
Service area: Serves dog owners in Little Rock, Arkansas, and surrounding areas at their training facility located at 14324 County Farm Rd.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
- Resource Guarding
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is conducted in group sessions most Saturdays at their facility, focusing on Schutzhund (IGP) disciplines: obedience, tracking, and protection work. Members progress through titles such as BH, IGP1, IGP2, IGP3, and FH. Training is mentorship-based, with experienced handlers guiding newer members. Dogs must be leashed or kenneled when not actively training.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
All dogs must be kenneled or on leash at all times unless actively training. Safety is prioritized during sessions.
Testimonials
Most of my life as a child and an adult I’ve had pet German shepherds. When I settled in to Arkansas over 7 years ago I was fortunate enough to find Mike Yarnell and the Arkansas Schutzhund Club. With the help of many people I was able to title my first working German Shepherd to a IPO 3 and FH title. With their continued support I’m excited to soon start the journey with a new pup.
– Steve Locher and Loki IGP3 FH1
I imported a male GSD pup from Czech as a protection dog for my wife. I had titled several Labs in retriever trials but never done any kind of bite work and knew I needed direction. I had no idea what “Schutzhund” was when I contacted The Arkansas Schutzhund club. I just wanted guidance. Eleven years and several titles later I have not only found guidance but friends and family who go far beyond training.
– Dean Pritchard and Auron IGP3 FH2
Growing up I very involved in horses and showing up until the point I left for vet school. While in school I didn’t have access to horses and couldn’t bring mine with me so I began to fill that void with dogs. I adopted a stray puppy and was determined to make it the most well trained dog I ever owned and that she was. After a few years of training that dog I discovered the world of bite sports and was intrigued by the working breeds. I then got my first bite sport prospect Ziva, a dutch shepherd. Since then I’ve added a belgian malinois, Zilla, and a german shepherd, Mayhem, to the pack.
– Monique Misfeldt and Ziva IGP3
About the Trainer
The Arkansas Schutzhund Club is a dog training group focused on Schutzhund (IGP) training for working breeds such as German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois. Training sessions are held most Saturdays at their facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, where members work on obedience, tracking, and protection sports under the guidance of experienced handlers. The club emphasizes safety, with all dogs required to be leashed or kenneled when not actively training. Members have earned high-level titles including IGP3 and FH2, and many joined with no prior bite sport experience, receiving mentorship to achieve competitive success. The club fosters a community of dedicated handlers who support each other beyond training, building long-term relationships centered on working dog sports.
The group is led by Monique Misfeldt, who has trained multiple working breeds to IGP3 level and continues to expand her pack with new prospects. Other members include seasoned competitors with decades of experience in the sport, including those who have competed at regional and national levels. The club is not a general obedience school but a specialized training environment for those interested in high-level working dog sports.
The club provides a facility-based training environment with access to equipment for bite work, tracking, and obedience drills. Members are encouraged to connect through their Facebook page and website for updates and resources.
Accomplishments
Multiple members have earned IGP3 and FH titles. Dean Pritchard holds an FH2 title. Steve Locher, Kay Taylor, and Rick Delgado have each earned IGP3 titles. Monique Misfeldt has trained multiple dogs to IGP3 level. Blake Batson earned a SchH III title in 1993 and won High in Trial at the 1993 Rocky Mountain Regionals.
How to Get Started!
Prospective members should contact Monique Misfeldt via email to inquire about joining and attending a training session. Training occurs most Saturdays at the facility.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekends
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Location
14324 County Farm Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223Listing Tools for Trainers
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