Since 2010, our passions for our dogs have led us down the road of and competing in dog sport. Our biggest sport of passion is Schutzhund, now also officially known as IPO. We’ve been fortunate and blessed over the past to have mentored under and to continue to mentor under the extraordinary Debra Zappia of Proformance K9, www.proformancek9.com She has stood on many podiums of high level Championship competitions and has earned a spot representing the U.S. on the World Team many times, however, in 2015, she made history in this international, highly competitive sport. She and her amazing dog Iron Von Den Wolfen (“Eros”) became the WUSV champions! She is the FIRST American to ever win the WUSV and she is only the second woman to ever win the WUSV!! An amazing feat from an amazing woman! Deb also has strong knowledge of AKC Obedience as well as IPO and general dog behavior. Among SO many other things, Deb has taught us to pay attention to the details, set our bar high, always be fair to the dog, and the handler MUST have a relationship with the dog where the dog WANTS to be with the handler as it will always show in the work. In addition, Deb has always been a shining example of integrity, work ethic, character and true friendship! And to us…., THAT always shows in the work too! Thank you Deb for ALL the lessons you teach us!
With each of our Schutzhund/IPO Obedience clients or AKC Obedience clients we work with, we try to make Deb proud by setting your bar high and always making sure your dog wants to be with you!