77 dogs fight for the title: Tension at the Obedience tournament in Jelmstorf!

77 dogs fight for the title: Tension at the Obedience tournament in Jelmstorf!

On Sunday, July 8, 2025, a lively tournament of the dog sports club (HSV) took place in the picturesque Jelmstorf, which attracted both national and international participants. With a total of 77 Hund-Mensch teams, the sports field of SV Jelmstorf was a scene of skill and teamwork, which triggered great enthusiasm. Regine Fabricius, the tournament director, emphasized the calm and pleasant atmosphere that was felt throughout the event. Participants from cities such as Hanover, Stade, Bremen and Schleswig-Holstein merged to demonstrate their skills in the “obedience” sport.

What exactly is OBEDience? It is a sport in which the dogs have to master various tasks on a 20 x 30 meter course. This includes waiting for the dog, turning backwards, turning and staying sitting. The versatility of this discipline was highly valued by the judges, in this case Gaby Gutt, which praised the higher demands in the international class. Only three men were among the 77 starters, which shows that the vast majority of the participants were female.

success for the participants

The HSV was able to come up with several successful placements. Tanja Witscher won the 1st place in the national class, while Regine Fabricius and Simone Plachetka each reached the 3rd place. Sandra Bryndel performed excellently in the international class and secured the 2nd place. The events were not only praised in a sporty manner, but also organizationally: the meals and various stands with dog needs were highlighted as the major plus points.

The next goal for the HSV is participation in the national championship in Tornesch near Hamburg, which offers the club the opportunity to continue to measure itself and show the sporting ambitions.

DVG and its offers

The sport "Obedience" is part of a broad offer by the German Association of Usage Dog Associations (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 opportunities for dog owners, young people and adults. Goals are not only sporting training, but also the support of people with restrictions through special adjustments in the examination regulations.

The DVG, founded in 1947, has developed into an important platform for dog athletes, with a number of members of around 40,000 and around 800 member associations in Germany and North America. He was one of the first associations that included disciplines such as agility and obedience in the program and thus significantly helped shape the development of the dog sport.

The joys of dealing with dogs and the enthusiasm for sport combine the dog athletes across borders. Whether in Jelmstorf or elsewhere - the breed independence and passion for the four -legged friends are the focus of the event. Jochen Blunt, the board of the HSV, made it clear: "We are there for all dogs and people", which underlines the inclusive spirit of the association.