The History of Schutzhund/IPO

American Schutzhund Began

Apr 7, 1957

Frist US member group of Schutzhund was formed

Apr 7, 1958

Frist US Schutzhund Trail was Held

Apr 7, 1963

No tracking was involved in the competition.

Trails began being held under GSDCA

Apr 7, 1972

GSDCA Decieded not to be apart of the sport

Apr 7, 1975

Workings dogs were not common in the United States.

USCA became the ppremier Schuzhund organization

Nov 21, 1975

6 full member clubs were formed

First National Championship held by USCA

Apr 7, 1977

First Dog sent to "Worlds"

Apr 7, 1977

USCA Introduced North American Championship

Apr 7, 1981

Tracking was introduced to the competion.

Introduction of Sieger Show

Apr 7, 1990

First All German Shepherd National IPO3

Apr 7, 2000

200 Full member clubs

Apr 7, 2013