Chris began training dogs in the Schutzhund sport about 6 years ago after he got his first sport dog, a Dutch Shepherd. It wasn’t long and he was hooked and couldn’t get enough.

 

Chris was approached by Podium Schutzhund Club Training Director, Hardy, about the opportunity to be a decoy for the club and he accepted happily. Under the tutelage and guidance of Hardy, Chris received his certification as a decoy and continues to learn and grow each training day.

 

Chris now trains three dogs in the sport and has shown at the Dutch Shepherd National IGP Championship with his dog Zena. Chris started training Zena as a very young puppy and took her from a BH all the way an IGP 3.