German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul

Events: Showcasing the Versatility of the Breed

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis and Saint Paul is committed to promoting the German Shepherd Dog and the future of the breed. The club does so in a variety of ways, beginning with socialization classes for young puppies, offering regular puppy and obedience training classes, and celebrating our members' numerous accomplishments at our Annual Awards Banquet and with brags on Facebook as they compete at all levels of Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Herding, Scent Work and more. We honor their therapy and service work that benefits our community. Reach out and find out how you can join the fun!

As a regional club of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, we support and encourage exhibiting and participating in events at AKC-recognized shows and matches given by other dog clubs.

We encourage and hold programs that educate and support the German Shepherd dog owner, as well as start newcomers into the sport of dog show exhibiting, and performance trials. In addition, we promote the German Shepherd Dog through promotions, such as benching at the Minnesota State Fair, and holding our own specialty shows and matches, and other events.

As a large club, we have tremendous experience and resources for the German Shepherd enthusiast to participate in and learn from. Lastly, we are committed to the German Shepherd Dog for what he was created to be; a loyal companion and friend.

Monthly Club Meetings
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Mpls & St. Paul meets on the second (2nd) Friday of every month at Animal Inn Training Center unless otherwise posted.    Map & Directions

Did you know that German Shepherds are one of the dog breeds susceptible to bloat? If you are new to owning a GSD, do you know what bloat is? Do you know what the symptoms are and what you should do to try to save your dog's life? At this seminar, retired Stillwater Vet Clinic veterinarian Dr. Don Rice will address how you can try to avoid bloat issues and discuss how to put together a "Bloat Kit" to have on hand in case you cannot make it to your veterinarian in a timely manner. Dr. Rice will also take questions and give his opinion on frequently asked questions regarding bloat and bloat prevention. This seminar is for all GSD owners, whether you are new to the breed or if you have years of experience as a GSD owner or breeder. Questions? Contact Kim Morris at secretary@gsdcmsp.org.

Put on your best formal wear! The German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis and Saint Paul is hosting our annual year-end celebration once again at the Lake Elmo Inn Convention Center in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Come join the fun as we recap the past year and showcase everyone's achievements. The event features awards, presentations, great food and most of all, lots of fun! Registration is required: $45 per member; $50 non-members. The fun starts at 11 a.m.Please leave your dogs at home.

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We are excited to host an AKC Agility Trial at On The Run Canine Center in Ham Lake, MN. We hope you will enter if you run a GSD in agility, or stop by if you're interested to learn more about this fun sport. It is truly a fantastic event to see wonderful handlers and their athletic dogs compete. As always, volunteers are always welcome. Click the link below for more details.

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AKC Scent Work is a fun sport for companion animals based on the work of professional detection dogs. Real-life professional detection dogs are trained to search for a variety of things: firearms, drugs, explosives, human remains, produce and other agricultural items, just to name just a few. Companion animals are similarly trained to find specific scents; but instead of searching for drugs, etc. companion dogs are searching for specific essential oils on a cotton swab that are hidden in the environment. Dog and handler must work together to be successful. It's a fun and rewarding activity that dogs of any age can excel in and enjoy. Learn more about AKC's version of the sport at AKC's website.

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Andrea Lane and the team are pleased to invite you to our Pointy-Eared Training Monthly Socialization and Obedience Workshops.

Got an issue you'd like to work on, or just want to practice your current skills, and learn some new ones? We can help!

The purpose of these workshops is to introduce you to the other local German Shepherd owners in a relaxed environment while improving socialization/obedience skills and knowledge. Students of all levels are welcome.

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