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The MO-Kan Schutzhund Association was founded in April of 1978.
Two of the driving forces in the formation of the club were Bob and
Elaine Sawtell, and ret. LtCol William Gore (deceased). Some
of the other members of this forming club were Juanita (then
McQueen) Sarafini, Denise Alexander, Mark and Debbie Przybylski and
many others. The club trained in Kansas City, at the Raytown
Police Dog training grounds twice a week
and at our highest point boasted over 50 members.
In early 1980 we moved our training
to Leavenworth, Kansas to the home of our President William Gore. In
1981 we moved the location of the club once again to Faucet, MO at
the home of Juanita McQueen where it stayed for several years.
In 1988 the club was relocated to St. Joseph, MO where it remains
today. After training at various locations within the city the
club settled at a large and private training area owned by Dot
Miriani that we are all very fortunate and lucky to have.
Although our Member list is of more
modest numbers compared to those of the late 70's, our membership is
comprised of very enthusiastic, and dedicated handlers that love the
sport of Schutzhund. Over the past years MO-Kan has had 4 members
qualify for the USA Nationals, with 3 competing, Four members of the
USA SchH 3 Club, 3 Mid-Central Regional Directors (one of which is
currently serving as regional director), and two current teaching
helpers. Currently all but four members have titled dogs in
schutzhund, with the remaining well on there way or just starting in
the sport with new puppies. A full member list and member
profile is included in the Members section of this site.
Mo-Kan will be hard at work
preparing for the club's fall trial in October and other various
trials, Training every weekend. you will find training times
and location in the "Training" section of this site. If you
are
interested in the sport of Schutzhund please come by for a visit and
some training at the Mo-Kan Schutzhund Association!
Please feel free to browse
the site for info such as member profiles, training times, dates,
and locations, upcoming events and trials, contact information and
much more!!
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