Phil has been training dogs since 1984 in all levels of Obedience and Tracking, as well as competing at the highest levels of both Schutzhund and French Ring Sport earning first place finishes.

  Phil’s worked as a boarding kennel operator in Grayslake, owned The Dog Training Center in Arlington Heights, and was the Director of Training for the Greater Chicago Schutzhund Club.

  In 2005, Phil and his Belgian Malinois Ripp competed in Germany at the 2005 FMBB IPO World Competition as a member of the American Working Malinois Association IPO III team.

  In 2007, Phil and his Belgian Malinois Taureau competed at the 2007 French RingSport Championships and were Ring II Vice Champions and took 2nd Place at the Ring II NARA Cup.  Phil and Taureau were also the Central Zone Selectif Winners.

  Shari has been training dogs since 1996 in Agility, Obedience, Flyball, and Obedience.  Shari previously owned an internet based dog bakery company and is a past President & Vice-President of The German Shepherd Dog Training Club of Chicago.  Shari is a member of the American Working Malinois Association.  Shari is currently the Chairperson for the World Championship and National Events Committee, the Agility Chairperson, and is on the Sponsorship and By-Laws Committees.

  Shari is currently competing with two Belgian Malinois:

Amara von der Eichenquelle

2011 FMBB World Agility Championships in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, AWMA Agility Team Competitor

2011 Nederlandse Vereniging voor Belgische Herdershonden Club Match, Deurne, Holland, USA Competitor

MACH Tisa du Banc des Hermelles

2010 FMBB World Agility Championships in Cottbus, Germany, AWMA Agility Team Competitor

2010 AKC National Agility Championship Competitor

2009 FMBB World Agility Championships in Roudnice nad Labam, Czech Republic, AWMA Agility Team Competitor  Photos

2009 AKC National Agility Championship Competitor

2009 AKC #8 Belgian Malinois TopDogs™ in Agility

2008 FMBB World Agility Championships in Kocevje, Slovenia, AWMA Agility Team Competitor Photos

**Only US Team to make it to the Finals Round; 37th out of 121 dogs from over 20 countries

2008 AKC National Agility Championship Competitor

2008 AKC National Agility Invitational Competitor

2008 AKC #7 Belgian Malinois TopDogs™ in Agility

2007 AKC #10 Belgian Malinois TopDogs™ in Agility