German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin

06/15/2026

🐾🎓 Congratulations to Our Newest S.T.A.R. Puppy Students! 🎓🐾

A big round of applause for Aspen, Douglas, and Spruce on completing their first puppy class on June 14, 2026! 🌟

These young German Shepherds are off to a fantastic start, learning important foundation skills while building confidence, focus, and great manners. From socialization and engagement to fun nose work games and training exercises, they are already showing what smart and capable puppies can do!

We are proud of all the hard work put in by both the puppies and their handlers. Training is a journey, and these teams are off to an amazing beginning.

Keep practicing, keep learning, and most importantly, keep having fun together!

❤️🐾 Welcome to the GSDCW family, Aspen, Douglas, and Spruce!

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06/14/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Happy Flag Day from the German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin! 🐾🇺🇸

Today we proudly celebrate the Stars and Stripes — a symbol of freedom, courage, and the enduring spirit of our nation.

German Shepherd Dogs have a long history of serving alongside Americans as military working dogs, police K-9s, search and rescue partners, service dogs, and loyal family companions. Their dedication, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty reflect many of the values we honor on Flag Day.

As we fly our flags today, let's also recognize the four-legged heroes who have faithfully served our communities and country.

❤️🤍💙 Wishing everyone a safe and patriotic Flag Day!

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06/13/2026

Stay informed, stay connected, and see what's happening at the German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin!

Inside this issue:
🐕 Club News
📅 Upcoming Events
🎓 Training Updates
🤝 Community Highlights

Whether you're a longtime member or new to the club, our newsletter is the best way to keep up with everything happening at GSDCW.

📖 Check it out and stay connected with your fellow German Shepherd enthusiasts!

⬇️ Link to newsletter:https://gsdcw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tales-June-July-26.pdf ⬇️

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06/11/2026

🐾 **GSDCW General Membership Meeting – Tonight!** 🐾

Don't forget! Our General Membership Meeting is **TONIGHT at 7:00 PM** at the GSDCW Clubhouse in Big Bend.

Whether you're a long-time member or recently joined, your participation helps keep our club strong and moving forward. Membership meetings are your opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, learn about upcoming events, and help shape the future of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin.

⭐ **Special Guest Presentation** ⭐

Police K9 Officer **Lauren Andersen** from the New Berlin Police Department will be joining us for a **15–20 minute K9 demonstration** and discussion about the training and work of police service dogs.

Come for the club business, stay for the K9 presentation, and connect with fellow German Shepherd enthusiasts!

📅 Tonight – June 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 GSDCW Clubhouse – Big Bend, WI

Your club needs your voice, your ideas, and your involvement. We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

🐾 GSDCW Membership Reminder 🐾

Our club is only as strong as the members who support it!

Whether you’ve been a member for years or recently joined, your involvement helps make the German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin a thriving community for German Shepherd enthusiasts. Attending meetings, volunteering at events, sharing ideas, and lending a hand all contribute to the success of our club and its programs.

Join us for our General Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 PM at the GSDCW Clubhouse in Big Bend.

⭐ Special Guest: Police K9 Officer Lauren Andersen from the New Berlin Police Department will be presenting a 15–20 minute K9 demonstration!

📌 Friendly Reminder: We’re excited to host the K9 demonstration! To help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone, dogs are not permitted in the building during the demonstration. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation—we appreciate your support.

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your participation matters.

We encourage all members to attend, stay informed, and help shape the future of our club.

Together, we’re building better German Shepherds through education, training, and community.

📅 June 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 GSDCW Clubhouse – Big Bend, WI

We hope to see you there! 🐕💙💛

06/08/2026

🐾⭐ Welcome to Puppy Class, Phantom! ⭐🐾

Today was Phantom’s very first AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class, and he was all smiles as he began his training journey! 🐶💙

The S.T.A.R. Puppy program helps puppies build confidence, learn good manners, develop social skills, and create a strong bond with their owners. Every great dog starts somewhere, and Phantom is off to a fantastic start!

Join us in congratulating Phantom on completing his first class and wishing him lots of success as he continues learning and growing. 🎉🐾

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06/08/2026

🐾🎓 Congratulations to Our S.T.A.R. Puppy Program Graduates! 🎓🐾

Please join us in celebrating three outstanding teams who have successfully completed the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program!

⭐ Mary & Archie
⭐ Amy & Oliver
⭐ Courtney & Koda

These puppies and their handlers have worked hard learning the foundations of good manners, socialization, confidence-building, and basic obedience skills. Their dedication and teamwork have set them on the path to becoming well-mannered canine companions.

We are so proud of all the progress they've made and can't wait to see what they accomplish next in their training journey!

👏 Congratulations, Archie, Oliver, and Koda — and a big thank you to Mary, Amy, and Courtney for your commitment and hard work!

📸 Share your favorite graduation photos in the comments and help us celebrate these amazing teams!

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06/06/2026

06/03/2026

🐾🇺🇸 **GSDCW GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING** 🇺🇸🐾

Join us on **Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 PM** at the **GSDCW Clubhouse in Big Bend** for our General Membership Meeting!

This is a great opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and connect with fellow German Shepherd enthusiasts as we discuss club activities, upcoming events, training programs, and more.

⭐ **Special Guest Demonstration!** ⭐

We are excited to welcome **Police K9 Officer Lauren Andersen of the New Berlin Police Department**, who will present a 15–20 minute K9 demonstration and share insights into the training, teamwork, and responsibilities of working police dogs.

Whether you're a long-time member or newly involved with the club, we encourage you to attend and participate.

📅 **Thursday, June 11, 2026**
🕖 **7:00 PM**
📍 **GSDCW Clubhouse – Big Bend, WI**

🐕 Club Updates
🐕 Upcoming Events & Activities
🐕 Training Program News
🐕 Volunteer Opportunities
🐕 Member Discussion & Questions

We look forward to seeing you there!

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06/02/2026

🐾🌟 Puppy Class Stars: Margot & Rose! 🌟🐾

A big round of applause for Margot and Rose, who celebrated their first puppy class on Sunday!🎉

These two adorable German Shepherd pups brought plenty of enthusiasm, curiosity, and puppy charm to class. From learning new skills to building confidence and focus, they got off to a fantastic start on their training journey.

At puppy class, we’re laying the foundation for:
🐾 Confidence around new people and environments
🐾 Focus and engagement with their handlers
🐾 Basic obedience skills
🐾 Proper socialization and puppy manners
🐾 Fun, positive learning experiences

We can’t wait to watch these girls grow and see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish in the weeks ahead!

💖 Welcome to the GSDCW Puppy Class family, Margot and Rose! 💖

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