The
Helpers



Finalist Jim Laubmeier is watched by the USA Helper Committee during Wednesday afternoon tryouts. Photo: Endfeld

The final selection among the four finalists was determined by the helper committee at Wednesday tryouts.  The final results are:
 

Lotus Perkins
(Front)
  

National & Regional Helper Accomplishments:

2007 North American and FH Championship
Front-half Helper - 30 Dogs. Excellent Rating
Judge - Willie Pope

2007 AWDF Championship
Front-half Helper - 32 Dogs. Excellent Rating
Judge - Nathaniel Roque

2006 USA GSD National Championship
Back-half helper - 54 Dogs. Excellent Rating
Judge - Walter Hoffman

2006 Tri-State KG Championship
Front-half Helper - 3 Dogs. Very Good Rating
Judge Gottfried Dildei (DVG)

2006 MER Championship
Front-half Helper - 35 Dogs. Excellent Rating
Judge - Helmut Rueppell

2006 H.O.T Championship
Front-half Helper - 19 dogs. Very Good Rating
Judge - Nathaniel Roque
Shane Garrehy
(Back)
 
Shane has been involved in Schutzhund almost 9 years.  He was introduced to the sport by John Riboni in 1998.  With the help of John, Gary Park, David Deleissegues, and Rob Dunn, he has taken their coaching and refined his technique to be consistent with each dog.  His passion for the sport of Schutzhund has given him the drive to do the helper work for both regional and national events.  His greatest joy comes from challenging and testing each dog and the lessons each one brings.
Clark Niemitalo
(First Alternate)
Age 32. 6' 4". 230lbs.
USA Member since 2001
 
I have worked the following events:
5 Club trials
7  USA Regionals
9 National events (Breed Nationals: 1 Schnauzer, 3 Malinois, 2 USA GSD. As well as 2 HOT Tournaments, 1 ADWF)
1 world event, the 2005 IFR
Selected as the alternate for the 2002 USA Sieger show.
For a total of 377 trial dogs, performing at either the front half or back half position, always with "Excellent" ratings under both European and American judges.

Jim Laubmeier
(Second Alternate)

 

I was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona and have been an athlete all my life.

I played college football as a fullback and linebacker and after college joined the Phoenix Fire Department. I am currently a Captain / Paramedic on a busy North Phoenix Engine Company. I am married for 11 years to my awesome wife, Heather.  

I am a USA National level helper and have been working trials for 3 years.

I have worked multiple club, Regional and National level trials with always SG or V ratings from all judges. I last worked the 2007 North Americans with excellent ratings.

Thanks for the opportunity to work the 2007 USA Nationals.







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