Training Schedule
Sundays
8:00am - Tracking Club
9:00am - Advanced Skills and Obedience
11:00am - Scent Detection Club
Wednesdays
5:00pm - Advanced Skills and Obedience
The North Carolina Working Dutch Shepherd Club (NCWDSC) is a member club of The Working Dutch Shepherd Association of America (WDSAA). The WDSAA is a breed organization developed to promote and preserve the Dutch Shepherd as intended by its native country of origin, The Netherlands. The WDSAA and the NCWDSC follows the guidelines and rules set by the FCI.
It is the mission of the WDSAA to preserve the proper working ability and soundness of character and structure of the Dutch Shepherd through the promotion of education, training, seminars, and working trials.
Team Achievement
AIRBORNE K9 Training Director Ashley Jacobson and her two Dutch Shepherds Tinky and Daria, along side Training Specialist Benny Nyreen and his dog Dublin competed in the 2025 USCA RH National Championship and took 5 Podium Placements!
RH-FL A 1st Place - Ashley Jacobson and Daria
RH-FL A 2nd Place - Ashley Jacobson and Tinky
RH-FL V 1st Place - Benny Nyreen and Dublin
RH-FL V 2nd Place - Ashley Jacobson and Tinky
RH-FL V 3rd Place - Ashley Jacobson and Daria
Team Achievement
Club Member Janae Robertson and her dogs Major and puppy Herser took home several wins at this weekend's Hampton Roads Kennel Club UKC match!
Best of Breed Puppy - Herser
Champion and Reserve Champion - Major
Herser won best of breed puppy at the Hampton Roads UKC Conformation Match!
Herser won best of breed puppy at the Hampton Roads UKC Conformation Match!
Team Achievement
Club Member Frances Behagg and her dog Nicka earned a qualifying score and earned 3rd place in the AKC Novice Rally trial at Teamworks Dog Training in Youngsville, NC!
Meet Our Members!
Frequently Asked Questions
01.
"What is a Working Dutch Shepherd Club?"
A Working Dutch Shepherd Club is a breed organization developed to promote and preserve the Dutch Shepherd as intended by its native country of origin, The Netherlands. The club is organized to provide Dutch Shepherd owners, handlers, and trainers the opportunity to work together to promote the success of Dutch Shepherds in various disciplines.
02.
Is the club only open to Dutch Shepherd owners?
No, anyone can join the NCWDSC as long as they are a member of the Working Dutch Shepherd Association of America and are able to participate in regular training activities and events.
03.
Can breeds other than Dutch Shepherds participate in club?
Yes! All breeds are welcome to participate in the North Carolina Working Dutch Shepherd club. We encourage all dog owners to participate in canine sports and competitions with their dogs, regardless of the breed.
04.
How do I join the club?
First you'll want to reach out and let us know you are interested! Then you should plan to visit the club 1-3 times before officially requesting to join. Once your request to join is approved you'll be required to pay reasonable membership dues and participate in training activities.
05.
What sports can I train for by participating in the NCWDSC?
The primary disciplines of the NCWDSC are the canine protection sports, including but not limited to IGP, PSA, American Schutzhund, French Ring, and Mondioring. You can also train for other canine competitions including obedience, rally, agility, scent detection, tracking, and more. You are expected to research and become knowledgeable on any sport in which you intend to participate.