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77 dogs are fighting for the title: Excitement at the obedience tournament in Jelmstorf!
On July 8th, 2025, national and international dog competitions with 77 participants took place in Jelmstorf, organized by HSV.
77 dogs are fighting for the title: Excitement at the obedience tournament in Jelmstorf!
On Sunday, July 8, 2025, a lively tournament organized by the Hunde-Sport-Verein (HSV) took place in picturesque Jelmstorf, which attracted both national and international participants. With a total of 77 dog-human teams, the SV Jelmstorf sports field was a showcase of skill and teamwork that sparked great enthusiasm. Regine Fabricius, the tournament director, emphasized the calm and pleasant atmosphere that was felt throughout the entire event. Participants from cities such as Hanover, Stade, Bremen and Schleswig-Holstein joined together to demonstrate their skills in the sport of “obedience”.
What exactly is obedience? It is a sport in which the dogs have to master various tasks on a 20 x 30 meter course. These include, but are not limited to, the dog waiting, walking backwards, turning and remaining seated. The versatility of this discipline was highly appreciated by the judges, in this case Gaby Gutt, who praised the higher demands in the international class. Only three men were among the 77 starters, which shows that the vast majority of participants were female.
Successes for the participants
HSV was able to boast several successful placements. Tanja Witscher won 1st place in the national class, while Regine Fabricius and Simone Plachetka each achieved 3rd place. Sandra Bryndel performed excellently in the international class and secured second place. The events were not only praised for their sport, but also for their organization: the food and various stands with dog supplies were highlighted as big plus points.
The next goal for HSV is to take part in the state championship in Tornesch near Hamburg, which offers the club the opportunity to continue to compete and show their sporting ambitions.
DVG and its offers
The sport of “obedience” is part of a wide range of activities offered by the German Association of Working Dog Clubs (DVG), which offers a variety of disciplines. From agility to dog dancing to mantrailing and water dog work – the DVG is known for its comprehensive training offerings for dog owners, young people and adults. The goals are not only sports training, but also supporting people with disabilities through special adjustments to the examination regulations.
The DVG, founded in 1947, has developed into an important platform for dog athletes, with a membership of around 40,000 and around 800 member clubs in Germany and North America. It was one of the first associations to include disciplines such as agility and obedience in its program and thus played a significant role in shaping the development of dog sports.
The joy of dealing with dogs and the enthusiasm for the sport unite dog athletes across borders. Whether in Jelmstorf or elsewhere – breed independence and passion for four-legged friends are at the heart of what is happening. Jochen Blunt, the HSV board member, made it clear: “We are there for all dogs and people,” which underlines the inclusive spirit of the club.