Central Alabama Schutzhund Club

Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog,” referring to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating traits in dogs to make them more useful and happier companions. Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection. The Schutzhund standards for protection work are similar to those for dogs in police work.

This working trial is intended to demonstrate the dog’s intelligence and utility, measuring the dog’s mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability. This sport offers an opportunity for dog owners to train their dogs and compete for recognition of both the handler’s ability to train and the dog’s ability to perform as required.

Pricing Summary

Dog evaluations cost $25 per dog, payable at the time of evaluation. Payments can be made via cash, check, money order, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo.

Policies

Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver form prior to letting their dog(s) out of their vehicle. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Central Alabama Schutzhund Club, established in 1977, is a full member club of the Southeast Region of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. They are dedicated to advancing working dog breeds through the sport of Schutzhund.

The club’s members compete in Schutzhund and also organize and participate in breed surveys and conformation evaluations for working dogs. Their objectives include promoting Schutzhund training for all working dog breeds, supporting movements demonstrating its advantages, organizing seminars and trials, and educating the public about the sport.

Accomplishments

The Central Alabama Schutzhund Club was established in 1977 and has been a full member Club of the Southeast Region of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America since its inception. It is also a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

How to Get Started!

Visitors and prospective members are welcome to observe training on any club training day. Training days are Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm, and Saturdays at 9:00 am.

Visitors who wish to have their dog evaluated for suitability for the sport of Schutzhund may bring their dog on Saturdays. It is recommended to contact the club prior to visiting to ensure training has not been canceled.