Founded in 2005
Jason Lake established the club for Southern Oregon working-dog handlers.
Established 2005 • Southern Oregon
Our Club History in Photos
Follow the people, dogs, training days and trials that have shaped Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club.
The RVSC Story
More than two decades of working dogs and dedicated handlers
Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club was established in 2005 by Jason Lake to give Southern Oregon handlers a structured place to train for Schutzhund—now commonly called IGP. From the beginning, the club has centered on the three phases of tracking, obedience and protection, along with the teamwork and sportsmanship required to prepare dogs for trials.
As an affiliated club of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, RVSC has brought together handlers who want to learn, help one another improve and preserve responsible working-dog sport in the Rogue Valley. This expanded archive begins with club training in 2006 and follows the dogs, handlers, trials and friendships that make up that history.
Tracking
Methodical scent work develops concentration, accuracy and independent problem solving.
Obedience
Precision, drive and control show the partnership between dog and handler.
Protection
Courage and commitment are balanced by clear-headed control and responsiveness.
Photo Timeline
Club memories, arranged from oldest to newest
Each dated collection has its own page with unique event information and photographs. Select a collection to explore the full gallery without losing your place in the archive.
Pre-RVSC Working-Dog Training — 2001
These early working-dog photographs are preserved in the RVSC history archive and show handlers, German Shepherds, group moments and obedience foundations from 2001, before the club’s later formal history.
Pre-RVSC Working-Dog Training — January 2003
This January 2003 collection is preserved as part of the RVSC history archive and shows German Shepherd handlers, obedience practice and informal working-dog training from the club’s precursor years.
Early Working-Dog Club Training — January 30, 2005
These January 30, 2005 photographs preserve early working-dog club training with handlers, dogs and controlled helper exercises during the period in which RVSC’s formal club history was taking shape.
RVSC Club Training — August 6, 2005
These August 6, 2005 photos follow RVSC dogs and handlers through a full day of field work, including handler coaching, helper presentations, engagement and controlled protection exercises.
RVSC Club Training — May 14, 2006
Although the source folder was labeled June 2006, all 18 photographs carry a May 14, 2006 camera date. The images show RVSC teams practicing recalls, obedience, field control and work around Schutzhund blinds.
November Club Training
Early RVSC obedience, engagement, blind work and controlled protection foundations in Southern Oregon.
March Engagement & Recall Training
Young working dogs developing engagement, recall and confident play with their handlers.
Club Members & Jason with Zasko
A club portrait and Jason Lake working with Zasko during BH obedience preparation.
Summer & Fall Club Training
German Shepherds and handlers practicing obedience, recalls, engagement and presentation throughout 2007.
January Confidence & Protection Training
Confidence-building exercises, blind work, obedience and controlled protection foundations.
RVSC Club Training Throughout 2008
This 217-photo archive brings together RVSC training sessions across 2008, preserving obedience, engagement, recalls, field exercises, blind work, member portraits and controlled protection training.
RVSC Club Training — November 14–15, 2008
These November 2008 photographs show RVSC handlers and dogs working through obedience, engagement and blind exercises, along with several young-dog and puppy training moments.
José Lopez Schutzhund Seminar — November 2008
These 44 photographs document a José Lopez Schutzhund seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club on November 28–29, 2008. The images focus on handler coaching, helper work, grip development, control and protection exercises with multiple working-dog teams.
RVSC Club Training — February 14, 2009
These February 14, 2009 photographs focus heavily on puppies and young working dogs, showing social interaction, tug engagement, movement, confidence building and early helper work.
April 2009 Club Training
These photographs preserve an April 2009 RVSC training day with working dogs, handlers and helpers practicing controlled protection exercises and field teamwork.
RVSC Club Training — July 18, 2009
These July 18, 2009 photographs mix young-dog development, handler engagement, working-dog portraits and obedience exercises during an RVSC summer training day.
José Lopez Schutzhund Seminar — July 2009
These 34 photographs document a July 2009 José Lopez Schutzhund seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club. The archive shows multiple dog-and-handler teams working through helper presentations, blind work, drive building and controlled protection exercises.
October 16, 2009 Club Training
These photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on October 16, 2009, with handlers developing engagement, motivation, recalls, obedience and working-dog foundations through active reward-based exercises.
RVSC Club Training — March 26, 2010
These March 26, 2010 photographs document an RVSC protection-focused training session with multiple dogs and handlers working around the blind, helper presentations and controlled grip development.
March 2010 Club Training
This March 2010 collection captures RVSC dogs and handlers working around the blind and helper while building control, confidence and commitment during protection training.
John Riboni Schutzhund Seminar 2011
These photographs document the 2011 John Riboni seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, including handler coaching, working-dog exercises, blind work and protection training.
Club Training Day
Dog-handler work, obedience practice, member teamwork and controlled protection foundations during a full RVSC training day.
July 2011 Club Training
This July 2011 collection shows the variety found in a working-dog club day, from handler engagement and control to confidence-building exercises and protection foundations.
2012 Club Training
These 2012 photographs capture multiple parts of club training, including scent and tracking work, dog-handler exercises and controlled protection foundations.
July Club Training
Working dogs and handlers practicing obedience, blind work, drive and protection foundations during a summer club day.
October Club Training
Obedience, dumbbell retrieves, reward play and protection foundations during an October RVSC training session.
School Demonstration Thank-You
A handmade kindergarten thank-you poster preserving the students' response to an RVSC working-dog demonstration.
November 3, 2012 RVSC Club Training
These 11 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on November 3, 2012, with working dogs and handlers practicing obstacle work, obedience, engagement and early protection exercises on the club field.
Cascade Schutzhund Trial
RVSC members and working dogs completing obedience routines and trial-field exercises at the Cascade Schutzhund trial.
March 24, 2013 RVSC Club Training
This 17-photo collection documents Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on March 24, 2013, including a club group photo, member-and-dog portraits, obedience work and controlled protection exercises.
April 13, 2013 RVSC Club Training
These 10 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on April 13, 2013, with working dogs developing protection skills around the blinds, helper movement, sleeve grips and controlled engagement.
2013 RVSC Iron Dog Compilation
These 10 historical photographs preserve an RVSC Iron Dog compilation from July 2013, showing handlers, working dogs, spectators and outdoor working-dog exercises.
August 17, 2013 RVSC Club Training
These 10 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on August 17, 2013, with handlers and working dogs practicing obedience, blind work, engagement and field exercises.
October 5–6, 2013 RVSC Affiliation Trial
This 70-photo collection documents the Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club affiliation trial held October 5–6, 2013, preserving obedience and field exercises, protection work, handlers, helpers, officials and the club community around the event.
March 22, 2014 RVSC Club Training
This 30-photo collection documents Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training in March 2014, including member-and-dog portraits, obedience work, blind exercises and controlled protection training.
May 31, 2014 RVSC Club Training
These 9 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on May 31, 2014, with working-dog portraits, handler engagement, obedience and field exercises.
September 13, 2014 RVSC Schutzhund Trial
This 38-photo collection documents the Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club trial on September 13, 2014, including handlers and working dogs on the field, obedience exercises, protection work, spectators and awards.
April 10, 2015 RVSC Club Training
These 12 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training in April 2015, with handlers and working dogs practicing engagement, obedience and blind work alongside historical member-and-dog portraits.
April 20, 2015 RVSC Schutzhund Trial
This 232-photo collection documents the Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club trial held April 20, 2015, preserving working-dog obedience, jumps and field exercises, protection work, judging, handler teams and the club community surrounding the event.
August 31, 2015 RVSC Club Training
This 29-photo collection documents Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on August 31, 2015, moving from obedience and engagement exercises into controlled protection work with helpers and blinds.
2016 RVSC Spring Schutzhund Trial
These 30 photographs preserve the Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club Spring 2016 trial, including handler-and-dog teams, formal field exercises, obstacles, blind work and controlled protection routines.
July 24, 2016 RVSC Club Training
These 15 photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on July 24, 2016, with member-and-dog portraits, obedience and engagement work, and working dogs negotiating field obstacles.
October 2016 Schutzhund Trial
These photographs document the October 8, 2016 Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club trial, capturing dog-and-handler teams in obedience exercises, judge evaluation, group work and the scaling wall.
2016 Club Christmas Party
These photographs preserve the Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club Christmas party held on December 17, 2016, with members and friends sharing a meal, conversation and group photos away from the training field.
Tim Cutter Schutzhund Seminar
These photographs document the June 3, 2017 Tim Cutter seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, focusing on protection training, helper work, grips, drive and handler control with working dogs.
Forrest Micke Schutzhund Seminar
These photographs document the October 14, 2017 Forrest Micke seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, with handlers and working dogs receiving hands-on coaching in obedience, engagement, positioning and communication.
Fall Schutzhund Trial
This expanded collection documents the November 2017 RVSC fall trial with formal obedience, hurdle exercises, handler-and-dog teams, field presentations, protection work and club memories.
Kyle Krotter Schutzhund Seminar
These April 14, 2018 photographs document a Kyle Krotter seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club, focusing on protection training, blind work, grip development, handler control, engagement and working-dog coaching on the club field.
December Club Training
Handlers and working dogs practicing engagement and obedience during a December club session.
November 28, 2020 Club Training
These photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on November 28, 2020, with working-dog teams practicing obedience foundations, platform positioning, recalls, blind work and protection exercises.
December 5, 2020 Club Training
These photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on December 5, 2020, with handlers working on obedience positions, movement, focus and controlled training around the Schutzhund blind.
May 1, 2021 Club Training
These photographs document Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club training on May 1, 2021, with members working around the Schutzhund blinds, observing field exercises and developing protection foundations.
Chris Campbell Schutzhund Seminar 2021
These photographs document the Chris Campbell Schutzhund seminar with Rogue Valley Schutzhund Club from July 30 through August 1, 2021, covering protection work, blind exercises, obedience, grip development and puppy foundations.
Spring Schutzhund Trial
Handlers, working dogs and trial officials on the field, along with individual dog evaluations during the spring event.
RVSC Christmas Party — December 23, 2023
These December 23, 2023 photographs capture an RVSC Christmas celebration with club members and working dogs posing with Santa and the Grinch, plus playful dog-sport scenes around a Schutzhund blind and holiday gifts.
RVSC Schutzhund Trial — May 25, 2024
These May 25, 2024 photographs preserve trial-day moments with RVSC handlers, working dogs and participants around the club field, including portraits near the Schutzhund blind and team presentations.
Additional Archive
Club Memories and Milestones, 2008–2022
A cross-year collection of club members, working dogs, celebrations, group portraits and training moments, plus several undated historical photographs.
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