My name is Ann Marie Chaffin. I was born into a military family that lived in Korea, England and the United States. I have been working dogs since the age of 11. I titled my first dog to a CD at 13 years old. I was a volunteer instructor for dog obedience in 4-H, Boy Scouts, neighborhood and children's groups since the late 1970's. I started schutzhund in 1987, and titled 7 German Shepherds from puppy to SchH title.
I have been a co-training director for High Plains Schutzhund Club for 20 years. High Plains has earned over 450 titles to date including some Regional, National and World Competitors. I was 2009 MC Regional Champion. My student was the 2008
MC Regional Champion.
I am a USA Judge of 11 years. I have just become an SV Judge that is FCI recognized. I have attended the FCI Working Dog Commission meetings twice in Europe as a representative for AWDF and USA. I was a judge and temperament tester for United Doberman Clubs, North American Working Bouvier Association and the American Bull Dog Association. I have chaired herding, agility committees and the new RH program for USA, and many more committees for AWDF. It is a priority to give back to my community, so I am instrumental in promoting Responsible Dog Ownership Seminars and Dog Bite Prevention Seminars in my area. I have been Secretary for AWDF and USA, my club has hosted many events including three Doberman Nationals, USA World Qualifier, the Bouvier Nationals and the AWDF Championships. I was one of the three coordinators for the WUSV Championships in 2008. Schutzhund USA and its people, venue and strength have been very good to me, and I sincerely appreciate that.
