As March draws to a close, spring is slowly making its way to
Calgary, and the club is abuzz with anticipation for the 2025
competition season. But the colder months have been anything but
quiet. In February, we hosted a helper seminar where four of our
club’s members earned their helper certifications—an especially
impressive achievement for Darius, who achieved his club helper
certification just months after first donning the suit and sleeve. We
are proud that he is ready to be the sole helper for our May 31
Spring Exam at all three IGP levels.
Preparations for the K9Force Cup, our flagship annual competition
set for the last weekend of September, are well underway.
Modeled on CACIT competitions in Europe, the event continues to
grow in both size and prestige. In this issue, we introduce
internationally renowned judge Robert Fagus, who will preside
over the Cup. Robert’s judging résumé includes CACIT Germany
(2024) and CACIT Dobříš (2023), and we are deeply honored to
have him judging our competition in September.
The selection of the front-half helper for the K9Force Cup takes
place in June, with top-tier helper Jany Bohm, of the Fight or Die
Helper Academy, playing a key role. He shares his insights on
helper work in general and the helper selection process in a recent
interview, now available on our revamped "About Us" page, which
also showcases our latest media appearances.
The 2025 season promises plenty of excitement, and you can
follow it all in K9Force Magazine and on our Facebook and
Instagram pages.
Enjoy the issue!
K9Force Magazine
Front cover: Akira, Kanook, Ivy and Mary
Owner: Frederick Kuester
Photographer: Chipperfield Photography
From the Editor
Alfred De Witte
Connect:
www.k9force.ca
info@k9force.ca
K9 Force Working Dog Club
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Back cover: Xtris Ensane
Owner: Isabella Oxsengendler
Photographer: Isabella Oxsengendler