AMERICAN SCHUTZHUND – JUDGES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JUDGES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR OF JUDGES
DEBBIE ZAPPIA
AMERICAN SCHUTZHUND JUDGES
JUDGE
MARCO OSORIO
928-550-2455
Marco is a retired Arizona Sheriff’s Deputy who specialized in Interstate interdiction of narcotic and dangerous drugs.
Marco has titled multiple dogs to Schutzhund 1-3 and was a European competitor who trialed at regional and national events in Germany.
Competitor Experience:”
BSP 1998
29th place Baunatal, Germany.
VDH Bundes Qualification 1998 9th place Hermeskeil, Germany.
SV FCI Bundes Qualification 1998 9th place, Parderborn, Germany.
7-Landerwettkampf 1998
6th place, Reutte, Austria.
LGA 1997
6th Place LG Baden.
BSP 1997
Ludwigshafen, Germany.
LGA 1999
11th place, Bayern-Sud.
Breeder accomplishments/ Dogs from DLS kennel:
Zar De Lupus Saevus, IGP3
2021 GSDCA IGP3 Vice Champion
Zatan De Lupus Saevus, PSA1
2020 PSA National competitor
V-Hamon De Lupus Saevus, SchH3, KKL1
2008 Universal Sieger CAN
Hektor De Lupus, SchH3
2010 CAN #1 SchH3 Dog
Dino De Lupus Saevus, SchH3
2005 SW Regional Champion
Elgos De Lupus Saevus, SchH3
2006 SW Regional Champion
Felix De Lupus Saevus, SchH3
2008 CAN Regional Champion
Innes De Lupus Saevus, SchH3
2007 CAN Regional Champion
Joy De Lupus Saevus, SchH1
2010 Universal Champion Trinidad
JUDGE
CARLA GRIFFITH
NORTH CAROLINA
214-476-6428
Carla entered the USCA judge’s program in 1996 and became a licensed judge in 1998. In addition, Carla held a SV Judge’s license. Carla has judged over 250 club trials in the USA and Canada and 20 Regional and National events. Carla has successfully titled and competed with many dogs.
JUDGE
KEVIN SHELDAHL
NEW MEXICO
505-250-4576
Kevin is a Police Canine Handler, Instructor, Judge (Psp, DPO, WPO Utah POST) and is a Police Canine Certifying Official (Detection, and Patrol) for the National Police Canine Association.
Kevin is also the Training Director for New Mexico Hundesport and has been for 20 plus years. He is a frequent lecturer at Police K-9 conferences around the US and has taught in other countries such as Germany, Colombia, and China. Kevin has successfully titled and competed with many dogs in multiple venues.
JUDGE
JAN NIELSEN
WASHINGTON
209-403-8879
Jan is a Certified Master Trainer of Patrol and Narcotics Detection and is highly experienced with the latest training techniques from Norwegian Customs, KNPV, and the Dutch National Police. Jan continues to train worldwide with top working canine trainers. Jan is also a certified police K9 judge and has judged multiple police canine competitions throughout California. Jan has successfully titled and competed with many dogs in multiple venues.
JUDGE
JOERI VETH
724-777-6686
In addition to heading up the American Schutzhund helper certification program, Joeri Veth has also been added to our team of judges. Joeri is a very Experienced and talented trainer/competitor with multiple World Championship achievements. Joeri competed with 3 dogs on a National and International level and titled an additional 8 dogs.
Competitor Experience:
Onta von Karthago – 33 x IPO3
2012 Regional Champion South of Holland
2nd Place
2011 WUSV IPO World Championships
75-96-97 (HIGH STADIUM)
2012 WUSV IPO World Championships
9th place
93-94- 95
Fido von der Hagenmuhle
2015 WUSV World Championships
26th place
84-92- 92 (only passing dog in flight for Phase A)
2016 WUSV Universal Sieger World Championships. National Champion of Norway
#1 in show and #3 overall
Ace von der Herzen Haus
2018 USCA Mid Eastern Regional Championship
1st Place
GSDCA National Championships 2nd Place
USCA WUSV IPO World Team Qualification Trial
11th Place