Dupzyk Ranch

Rtn summer symposium - june 26, 2023 to july 2, 2023the Dupzyk Ranch sponsorship provided the travel expenses for the visiting judge/instructor and the expansion of the internship program that allowed for anyone who wished to attend any and all symposium classes.highlights of the 2023 rtn summer symposium: 42 students.18 additional students who also participated in the internship program.from rtn: "being able to bring beauceron breeder and fss herding judge benoit voisin in from his home in france proved to attract several beauceron and belgian malinois & sheepdog owners from across the country (Nevada, Utah, Kansas, Texas, Florida, and Wyoming) along with increased local participation. In addition to the french dogs, we also had students from Missouri (gsd), Texas (collies), south dakota (aussies and border collies), Montana (aussies), and local dogs (all breeds). We all learned firsthand how the professional shepherd manages his dogs and flock."

Gsdca junior handling education - october 27, 2023an education seminar for junior handlers (aged 9 to 17), dinner during the hands-on portion of the seminar and gift bags with handouts and materials relating to the gsd standard, grooming and presentation of german shepherd dogs in conformation. 13 participants.