News

Dale Franz

Dale Franz – We’ll miss you!

Friday, February 6, 2015
Organization News

It is with indescribable sadness that I write this message. My friend, colleague, USCA member and staunch supporter, as well as one of the finest people I’ve ever known has unexpectedly passed away. Dale has been instrumental in the last 4 years in the development and launch of our website and has donated hundreds of hours of service . . .

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Mike Hamilton Retires

Friday, December 26, 2014
Organization News

Mike Hamilton has been one of (if not THE) most influential and important members of our organization. Throughout his career with USCA  he started one of our country’s finest clubs, has been a competitor, a mentor, a training director, a helper, a judge, a regional director, a friend, and a president. His contribution and influence will . . .

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2014 Nationals

Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Organization News

The USCA GSD IPO3 National Championship is right around the corner . . . the OG Buckeye team is in final preparations for the week and I’m proud to announce that 73 competitors from over 20 different states are entered. We have a great cross-section of members with some of the county’s finest trained German Shepherd dogs. It . . .

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2014 WUSV Live Stream

Friday, October 3, 2014
Organization News

USCA has four members who are on the 2014 World Team … Debbie Zappia with Ron von den Wölfen Mike Diehl  with Irmus Galan Nalag Wallace Payne  with Greg vom Maulachtal Dwight McNight  with Aik vom Thai der Schwarzen Wölfe Watch them live on the internet when they compete in France! The site, Working-Dog.eu, is broadcasting . . .

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New USCA Judge

Monday, June 23, 2014
Organization News

“Arthur Collins, USCA newest Probationary Working Dog Judge! Please join me in welcoming Arthur Collins into the USCA Judges College as our newest Working Dog Judge.  Arthur has worked very hard to complete the apprenticeship process for USCA and Im proud to welcome him into the USCA Judges College. Arthur has served USCA in many . . .

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Club/Regional Dues

Due June 1, 2014

Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Organization News

Just a quick reminder that all club/regional dues are due to the USCA office by June 1, 2014. You should also send in an updated club roster. Below is the explanation document that contains all the info and forms necessary to complete. If you don’t send dues in a timely manner, Debbie and Sean will . . .

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Message From Our Director of Judges

Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Organization News

As many of you are already aware, recently the FCI has removed stick hits from the 2014 FCI Championship. Our Director of Judges, Nathaniel Roque has addressed this in the following piece. As always, USCA is committed to preserving the working heritage of the German Shepherd Dog. Please review and feel free to ask/write questions . . .

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USCA Needs Your Service!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Organization News

2014 is an election year! The Nominating Committee is diligently working to ensure that we have the best and most qualified members running for open positions. Our organization is a sum of the parts. . . serving the organization in leadership roles is important to the future and continued success of USCA. Please feel free . . .

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New EU Travel Requirements

Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Organization News, Regulatory Changes

There have been a lot of questions in regards to what was originally posted on our website. What we posted refers to “IF” you are checking your dog as “cargo”, this does not apply if you are checking your dog as baggage. Click on the link below. Once it opens, scroll down to “Pets” under . . .

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New SchH3 & IPO3 Club Members, Working Champions

Monday, August 26, 2013
Organization News

The USCA office would like to announce new awards for the SchH3 & IPO3 Club. Remember to get your paperwork in for your award! SchH3 & IPO3 Club Susan Ayala with Noelle von der Pfalz — Way Out West Schutzhund Club Carissa Kuehn with Ferox v Tehillah — Placer County Schutzhund Club Maor Leger with Sir EinsteinWhinesalot — NY SchH & . . .

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