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Ann Hazlett (Training Director)

Ann Hazlett (Training Director)
Current dog(s) in training:
Expat's F-18 Superhornet "Vespa"
Adler v Pawtuxunt Land
none
IGP3, FH2, CD
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2008
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:
  • Amigo Beso del Zorro, BH-VT, CGN, TT
    Dukati Betkin d'vor, IGP3, FH2, IGP-FH, CD
  • Quake van Arek, IPO3 FH1
  • A'Kita van Arek, IPO3, CD, TD

Vespa is my 6th IGP dog so staring all over again after taking Quake (Canadian Nationals 2014 & FCI 2014) and Dukati (2021 CWDF Canadian Champion) 3 times, (qualified for 5) to world championships and Adler to CWDF nationals twice (High Tracking both years).

It also gives me great pleasure to help the members at Ottawa Working Dog as the training director since 2015.

Lee Hanrahan

Lee Hanrahan
Current dog(s) in training:
Riverside High Drives
none
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2008
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:
  • Fredi von Tighe Haus, IGP1, Kkl
    Askew von Tighe Haus IPO3, Kkl
  • Rico vom Patiala, IPO3, Kkl
  • OTCh Phyre vom Patiala, IPO3, Kkl

I can't remember why I ever started in this sport as the dogs I had at the time would never have been able to do it...but I persevered. It is amazing what you can accomplish with a great dog and the right people around you!

I breed GSD's under the kennel name von Tighe Haus.

Sarah Boni

Sarah Boni
Current dog(s) in training:
Ayk vom Felsen
IGP1
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2008
Tracking
Past Titled Dogs:
  • Sieghard von Grunheide IPO1, FPr2

My motto for the sport is "Train your dog like he'll live forever, love him like he'll die tomorrow".  I certainly have ambitions but prefer to live in the moment and train where we are at without focussing too much on timelines for future goals.  Of course like everyone else in the sport I am plotting world domination (insert hysterical laughter) but for now we will focus on not re-griping the f***ing dumbbell and not loosing our s**t in protection.

Stephanie Heinbockel

Stephanie Heinbockel
Current dog(s) in training:
Mohawk's Bavarian Holiday
Expat's Epic
IGP3, CGN TT
CGN TT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2016
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:
  • Jumanji Extra Temperament, BH-VT, PDC, TT CGN
  • Addir's Love at First Bite, BH

I look forward to continuing to train Epic towards his IGP 1

Shelley Bole

Shelley Bole
Current dog(s) in training:
Pagan Von Lucescu
BH-VT, CGN, TT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2021
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:

Keisha Foster

Keisha Foster
Current dog(s) in training:
VividDream's Descent into Madness
BH-VT, CGN, TT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2022
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:

I am a Registered Veterinary Technician who has always wanted a working breed. When I finally decided on a Doberman I knew I wanted to start training in IGP. I got my Doberman in March of 2022 and have been a member of the club ever since. The OWDC is an awesome club full of members who are always there to help and support each other. I will be attempting a IGP 1 in 2024 with my dog Fury.

Hasan Ercan (Helper)

Hasan Ercan (Helper)
Current dog(s) in training:
Élise de la Serre
BH-VT, CGN, TT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2021
Tracking
Past Titled Dogs:

Started my IGP journey with my Facebook dog, which turned out better than most cases. Thankful to Thunder Bay Schutzhund Club for getting me into IGP in October 2021 and OWDC for welcoming me in Summer 2022. This sport introduced me to the astounding potentials of man's best friend and made them a huge part of my life!

I love learning priceless knowledge from experienced members of the club, getting bit by our club dogs and, of course, creating lifelong memories with my nut-head, who gives me 110% of what she can, and asks only very little in return.

Victoria Fergusson

Victoria Fergusson
Current dog(s) in training:
Logos von Wendelin
Kobe
CGN, TT
BH-VT, SD-S (SP), CGN
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2023
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:

I look forward to training Draco towards his BH in 2024.

Melanie Tremblay

Melanie Tremblay
Current dog(s) in training:
Zyffer von D'Andico
BH-VT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2021
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:

What he likes the most: me and his ball; what i like the most: him and my coffee. What we have in common: the love of training in IGP. Looking forward to the next training session with OWDC and qualify for the next IGP level :)

Dan Burley (Helper)

Dan Burley (Helper)
Current dog(s) in training:
Ravallese's Juggernaut
CGN, TT
Personal Stats:
Year Started:
Favourite Phase:
2023
Obedience
Past Titled Dogs:

The OWDC is a club filled with talented handlers!  I will be continuing to enjoy my time with the team and working towards a  BH in 2024

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