All Major SDA trials are to include demonstrations and

some form of entertainment. A recent trial held in Tennessee included a police K-9 demo by the Chattanooga, TN. Police Department. Special thanks also goes to the Sullivan Family Band. They put on a great show Saturday night. Special thanks to Terrie Lane and Susan Fisher for the below trial pictures. Finally, thanks for all who came from as far away as Georgia, Illinois, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Mark Boggs' Ken and

Josh Sullivan. The PD-1 Courage Test.

The helper ran down the field making

physical hostile gestures, shouting verbal

threats and fired two (blank) shots.

NOTE: Gun in hand.

SDA Trial Oct. 15, 2006.

Jack Rayl's Rex and

Jesse Warren.

SDA Trial Oct. 15, 2006.

Helper Josh Sullivan kicks over various

articles while Barry instructed Josh to

leave field and Bo guards but holds

back, as required.

SDA Trial Oct. 14, 2006.

But. When Josh actually attacks

Barry, Bo makes his move,

as required.

SDA Trial Oct. 14, 2006.

  SDA Trial Oct. 14, 2006.

Host club President, Tom Calderone,

performing the "Alert on Command"

while the helper remains passive.

SDA Trial Oct. 13 2006.

15 Year old Kiersten shows excellent

obedience control under "bitework"

as helper, Josh Sullivan, makes

threatening moves.

SDA Trial Oct. 14, 2006.

However, when Josh actually attacks

Kiersten, Bowen engages Josh, as required.

SDA Trial Oct. 14, 2006.

Dameon Berry (U S military Ret.)

with his K-9 pal did an excellent

job in their routine. Here they are

defending against the jump-out

attack.

SDA Trial Oct. 2006.

Bill Finks doing a 360 degree

perimeter defense. The helper

circles and pressures with a

hard threat in each 1/4 quadrant.

SDA Trial Oct. 13-15, 2006.

Barry & K-9 performing the Practical Protection Routine for

the PD-2. This routine requires two muzzle engagements.

Here the handler orders the helper dressed in street clothing

to come closer. The helper refuses. Therefore, the K-9 will be

ordered to engage the helper.

SDA Trial Oct. 13-15, 2006.

The helper refused to cooperate Bo is sent in.

After a short engagement, the dog is called

off.

SDA Trial Oct. 13-15, 2006.

For the second muzzle engagement, the helper wears head

protection gear. The helper is instructed to lie down with

hands under the chest as though he may have a weapon.

The helper refuses to show his hands and is verbally

hostile. After a warning the dog is sent in and must engage.

Here the handler is moving in to remove the dog.

SDA Trial Oct. 13-15, 2006.

And, and, and mom and dad

left me home. But, I know I

would have won it all if I were

only there.

Cheryl Carlson gives us a great demonstration

of French Ring Sport.

SDA Trial Oct. 13-15, 2006.

Cheryl increases the intensity!