Welcome to the WCGSSC
The West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in training and competing in the sport of Schutzhund.
Schutzhund is a dog sport that focuses on developing and evaluating the legendary traits in German Shepherds. The development of these traits makes them the trustworthiest dogs to the community and owner. The purpose of Schutzhund is to demonstrate and test the dogs’ intelligence and utility. It also measures and ensures the dogs’ mental stability, endurance, physical structure, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and trainability.
Members from the West Coast Club have placed first in the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships 8 times, and have been chosen to represent Canada at the WUSV World Championships 28 times.
Our services
What Is Schutzhund?
Schutzhund training has three parts: Tracking, Obedience, and Protection.
Work Week
Annual Invitational event for 5 days of intense training for top handlers from Canada, USA, Europe and Australia.
Club Members
Club members from the West Coast GSSC have an impressive record: Among other impressive performances, we’ve placed first in the Canadian German Shepherd Dog Championships 8 times, and have been chosen to represent Canada at the WUSV World Championships 28 times.