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Hilda Du Pays Ultramarine was imported from the Ukraine. "Hilda" didn't suit her; so, we changed her call name to Stefania (Steffie) after her grandmother. She has grown quickly. We are keeping her on the lanky side through her puppy days. She has a sweet personality and is very smart. I hope you can get a feel for her personality from some of the pictures in her gallery.
Tracking is a sport where the people take the passenger’s seat. The dog is in the lead and is able to confidently do what comes naturally to it, and we must learn to trust in this ability. For some people, trusting the dog and letting it lead are two of the hardest parts of beginning work in tracking.
A well trained SAR dog is a sight to behold. The dog can evenly maneuver the most difficult of terrain with the grace of a mountain goat all the while looking for a trapped or hidden human being. This type of work is often done on the fly, at the drop of the hat, with little advanced warning. It requires a talented dog and a special handler willing to invest the time and effort.
The origins of all training, such as Schutzhund or IPO, are based in Germany. These training tests were developed as a primary method of producing top level German Shepherd Dogs. They were geared to identify suitability of individual dogs for work in several formats
