We came to the United States from Germany in 1996. We brought our German Shepherd Dog, Falco, with us. In July of 2007 we fulfilled our dream of becoming American citizens. In Germany we were SV Club members from 1973 to 1996. I trained Falco in Tracking, Obedience and Protection. We started with Show dogs and Breeding in 1997. We are members of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America and members of The German Shepherd Dog Club of America. My wife, Anke, has worked in grooming shops, dog kennels and Vet offices as a boarding helper and Vet assistant in our area for years.