Alexander Kiefer
Helper at countless national events, e.g. dmc championship, DVG Bundessiegerprüfung
Alexander, 29 years old, has been involved in dog sports for 15 years and has been active as a helper for 13 years. He has worked at various nationwide events within the DVG, PSK, DMC, and Boxer Club. Most recently, he participated in a major helper selection event at the DMC, where he ranked among the best.
Anna Marchi
Participation in FMBB and FCI World Championships, 7th place at the DMC Championship 2021, 1st place at the LVM State Championship 2022, 1st place at the DVG National Championship 2023, 5th place at the VDH German Championship (IGP) 2023.
Anna Marchi is certainly a well-known name to many – recognized not only from her successes in IGP but also from online training. The native Swede is just as knowledgeable about canine health and fitness (previously active in dogs' physiotherapy) as she is about the sport. Fun and coaching are guaranteed, even for non-German-speaking participants.
Connie Scherk
German Vice-Champion DMC, 3rd place VDH Championship
Who doesn’t know her: Connie Scherk. No one trains with more passion – whether it’s her own dog or the many protégés who travel from all over the world to train with her and her husband, Peter Scherk. Connie’s fascination with protection dog sports began in her teenage years with her mixed-breed dog "Wolfi" and has never let go since (for several decades now). 
She is known to pass on her knowledge with emotional and tremendous amounts of fun.
David Buss
Multiple qualifications for the FCI World Championship, 2x WUSV world championship titles in the team, 1st place LGA-PSK, 1st place BSP, 1st place PSK national cup, multiple winner of the SGSV and DHV national championships
David Buss has served as a judge at numerous DMC and SGSV events. As a helper, he has been active at prestigious championships such as the SV LGA and the DMC Advent Cup. In dog sports, he has achieved significant success with various dogs, including multiple victories at LGA-PSK, BSP, and the FCI World Championship. A particular highlight of his career is his success with Henrik vom Wolfsheim, with whom he won two WUSV World Championship titles as part of the team.
Dennis Bernsee
3x ISPU-World Champion, 3x PSK German Champion
Dennis is your go-to person when it comes to Giant Schnauzers, combining dog sports with a true Berlin attitude, or if you need someone who has mastered absolute routine under pressure. After all, Dennis has been German Champion and World Champion with Giant Schnauzers more than just once!
Erich Seirer
IGP IFR World Champion 2021 & FCI 2022 & Starter VDH IFH DM 2023 2nd place ADRK IGH DM 2023
Erich Seirer is here to represent the Rottweilers. With Donner from Illergries he came in first at the IFR World Championship. Erich is known for his knowledge in tracking and can teach you all there is to know, no matter if you are a beginner or are looking for specialized input.
Hari Arcon
Hari Arcon is a helper, judge, and handler. As a board member of the Utility commission FCI, he plays a key role in shaping our sport, placing particular emphasis on the attitude and approach of helpers. This makes coaching with him at the Helper Camp a unique opportunity for active helpers to gain first-hand insight into what is expected of them at major events.
Horst Knoche
Multiple successful participation in LGA, DM, BSP and WUSV World Cup with various top 3 placements
Horst Knoche has been a helper with Team Heuwinkl for decades. He spent many years successfully breeding and training German Shepherds and now handles only one Malinois.
Horst is a master at making dogs feel confident and comfortable in obedience training, while excelling in protection work by conveying a strong sense of seriousness and intensity.
One thing is for sure if you train with Horst: fun, fun, fun!
Jogi Zank
SV German Champion, WUSV Vice World Champion, SV LGA Winner
Jogi’s motto is simple: dogsport is team sport. As one of the most renowned and successful trainers and handlers in the SV worldwide, he has not only achieved personal success but has always ensured that his team competes at the highest level. Youth development and K9andSports are causes close to his heart, and we are thrilled to have him with us again this time. Alongside Vincenzo Magnati, he will be teaching obedience and protection work.
Jörg Schwabe
German Champion ADRK, helper at many German Championships as well as the FMBB and ADRK World Championship
Jörg has been a helper since he was 14 years old and has worked with just about everything there is to challenge in protection work. Whether at the FMBB World Championship, the VDH German Championship in 2019, or numerous DMC Championships, he is known everywhere as a fair and consistent helper who applies equal pressure to all dogs in competition. He always ensures that dogs make it safely through their trials – even though he wears the bite sleeve on the "wrong" side! 😉
We are thrilled that we can welcome Jörg again to this new round of Helper Camp!
Kathi Gratzer
certified dog physiotherapist (int.), dog fitness trainer
I am a qualified and certified dog physiotherapist (int.), dog fitness trainer and work in an Austrian veterinary clinic.
My passion is IGP sport and I also like to support my friend Laszlo Nemeth (int. trainer and helper) with leash work. The health of our sport dogs is my first priority and I regularly hold workshops and seminars on this topic. I would also be happy to show you how to best prepare your dogs for the demands of our sport! #becausetheyareworthit
Kevin Kröber
10th at the BSP SV, Trainer for Specialized Service Dogs at the Military Working Dog School of the German Armed Forces
Kevin has been active in IGP sports for 20 years and serves as a trainer for specialized service dogs at the Bundeswehr’s Military Working Dog School. As a founding member of K9andSports, Kevin has been instrumental in promoting collaboration between service and sport sectors. Together with his teammate, Luca Sträßer, he will assist participants at the Helper Camp while also representing the Bundeswehr’s Military Working Dog School. You can look forward to some special demonstrations!
Knut Fuchs
multiple successful participations in German championships, national championships and multiple FCI world champion
Knut Fuchs is widely recognized as one of the most prominent figures in dog sports and breeding, celebrated for his exceptional intuition in dog training. He has not only secured multiple world championship titles but has also significantly influenced the sport through his innovative training methods. When Knut steps onto the field, spectators can anticipate an educational spectacle—a sentiment echoed by countless dog sports enthusiasts he has mentored worldwide. 
László Németh
5x Hungarian champion, FCI IGP World Cup Trize team world champion
László, known as Lazi, is a top dog handler, five-time Hungarian champion, and participant in world championships. As a helper, he transforms young dogs into successful sport dogs. With Lazi, fun and cooperation are guaranteed, which is why we immediately invited him and his Kathi to the second camp.
Luca Sträßer
1st Place VDH-DM-IGP 2022, 1st Place SV Bundessiegerprüfung 2023
Luca Sträßer is both a successful German dog sports competitor and one of the most sought-after helpers of our time. For example, with his German Shepherd, Xero vom Waisagrund, he won the SV Bundessiegerprüfung 2023 in Meppen. Despite his achievements, he is known and loved for remaining down-to-earth and is committed to giving his all at the camp to support you.
Marcel Wissing
Dog handler VDH gold badge, as a character over 100 tests, including 11 national championships and 4 world championships
Marcel Wissing is a well-known figure in the dog sports community, recognized as a successful handler and an experienced helper, having participated in over 100 trials. He has served as a helper in 11 national championships and 4 world championships across various dog breeds. As a handler, he has earned the VDH Gold Badge of Honor. We are delighted to have such a positive trainer for our camp, who is also deeply committed to supporting young handlers and helpers.
Marc-Oliver Radke
1st Place FMBB IGP WM, 1st Place DMC Championat 2022
Last year, Marc-Oliver Radke won the FMBB World Championships. Probably the hardest place to come out as number one! But he is not only a successful handler but also a K9handler with the German Police Judge for K9s as well as judge in the German Malinois Club (DMC).Oliver is known for his expertise in training and judging dogs and will have an eye especially on trial helper work during our Camp.
Martin Lanzinger
German Junior Champion SV, Bavarian Junior Champion SV, Official SV Helper
Martin Lanzinger, 28 years old, was practically born into the German Shepherd club. He received his first own dog at the age of 15, with whom he promptly became Bavarian and German Youth Champion in the SV. He has been active as a helper for 13 years and has served as a training supervisor for 10 years. Martin is particularly committed to youth work and was already a pivotal pillar for the successful execution of the first camp.
Mareike Loges
German Youth and Junior Champion, several participations at German and World Championships
Mareike has been actively involved in dog sports and breeding since her childhood. With her Boxers, she has participated multiple times in the German Youth and Junior Championships, as well as the German IGP Championship and World Championships of the Boxer Club. She serves as a performance judge in the Boxer Club, is a member of the IGP Commission of the VDH, and is notably one of the most successful youth coordinators in the dog sports world. At her championships, there is never a shortage of young participants, for whom she passionately advocates.
Mia Skogster
multiple world champion in IGP
Mia Skogster is a renowned figure in the dog sports world, celebrated as one of the most successful female handlers globally. She has secured multiple IGP World Championship titles and continues to impress enthusiasts with her flawless 100-point obedience routine with her dog, Helge, at the FMBB World Championship. 
Mia Skogster is a pioneer of bringing emotion into obedience training, renowned for the feelings and moods she conveys to dogs. We are thrilled and honored that this dedicated K9andSports ambassador is joining our camp!
Peter Scherk
3 times world champion, 2 x German Champion German Malinois Club
Peter Scherk is an integral figure in the dog sports community. He began his journey with Boxers and later transitioned to Malinois. Beyond advancing his own career, Peter has been instrumental in coaching countless successful dog sport enthusiasts. Whether mentoring members of Team Heuwinkl or conducting seminars worldwide with his wife, Connie, his influence is profound. 
Petra Reichmann
2 x ISPU World Champion, 2nd and 3rd place VDH German Championship, 5th place FCI World Championship
Petra has been involved in IGP dog sports with Giant Schnauzers since she was 19 years old. As a certified trainer, she guides teams to success in German championships. At the first camp, she introduced participants to tracking, attracting a field full of enthusiastic spectators who were captivated by her instruction. Those who didn’t sign up for tracking sessions quickly were surprised at how fast the spots filled up.
Ralf Conzelmann
Helper at DMC Championships, German Championships and World Championships
Ralf Conzelmann is a dedicated dog sports enthusiast and one of the most renowned protection work helpers, a skill he may owe in part to his previous career in boxing. He has served as a helper at the DHV German Championship, the DMC Championship, and the FMBB World Championship. With great patience, Ralf imparts technique and mindset to other helpers, including his now extensively involved son, Maurice.
Robert Kraus
Helper DV World Championship, various German and Bavarian Championships
Robert is a certified helper in the DV and was deployed at the 2009 World Championship in Apolda. In IGP, he has successfully handled Dobermans and is currently training his Malinois female. Robert is a helper with heart and soul and is eager to share with participants just how much fun protection work can be.
Stefan Müller
multiple participation in dm, fmbb-wm, fci-wm
Stefan Müller is an experienced dog trainer and expert with over 40 years of experience in training dogs of various breeds. He places special emphasis on positive reinforcement and promoting desired behaviors to ensure a harmonious relationship between humans and dogs. As a recognized expert under the State Dog Law (Landeshundegesetz) of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), he is actively involved in evaluating dogs. At our camp, Stefan will share his extensive knowledge of tracking with all interested participants.
Stephanie Ollmann
FMBB World Champion, Vice Champion DMC
Steffi completed her first trial at the age of 14, handling her neighbor’s Golden Retriever. Starting young, she quickly advanced in the sport, achieving success in obedience with various breeds, including Hovawarts and German Shepherds. With her Malinois female, Page, she became an IGP World Champion, and with her Malinois, Fire, she earned the title of Vice World Champion. Steffi is renowned beyond Germany for her obedience seminars, where she shares her extensive experience and knowledge with patience and unwavering friendliness.
Vincenzo Magnati
3rd place WUSV World Championships 2019, multiple participation in WUSV World Championships
Vincenzo Magnati is a renowned Italian dog athlete and trainer who specializes in working with German Shepherds. He has taken part in national and international competitions several times and achieved outstanding results.
In addition to his competitive successes, Magnati works as a professional dog trainer and sculptor. He is known for his expertise in training working dogs and has made a name for himself as a competent trainer.
His passion and commitment to dog sports have earned him recognition both in Italy and internationally.
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