Working K9 Dog Club Inc

3 Full days of Competition 📣🐕🇭🇲

📣 THE TRIAL SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🏆🐾

The official schedule for the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship has been released!

From 21–23 August, some of Australia’s incredible IGP teams will come together in Perth for three huge days of competition across Tracking, Obedience and Character Work.

Whether you’re involved in dog sport, interested in sport dogs, or simply want to see what IGP is all about — come down and experience a National Championship in action! 🔥

🐾 Watch highly trained dogs and handlers take to the field

🏆 See teams from across Australia compete for National titles

🇦🇺 Support Australian working dog sport

🙌 Meet the clubs, competitors and community behind IGP

The attached schedule gives you an idea of what will be happening throughout the weekend so you can plan your visit and catch the action you want to see.

📅 21–23 August 2026
📍 South Coogee Reserve, WA
🎟️ Spectators welcome!

Please note that trial times are approximate and may change as competition progresses.

Bring the family, bring your friends and come support the incredible teams stepping onto the field at the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship!

🔥 Three days. Three phases. One National Championship.

We’ll see you there! 🐕‍🦺🏆🇦🇺

How good!! Another great training provider behind the WDFA National

🏆 Trophy Sponsor Appreciation 🏆

The Organising Committee of the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship would like to extend our sincere thanks to Nepopo Training for their generous sponsorship of the HIT IGP3 Trophy.

IGP3 represents the highest level of achievement within the sport, requiring exceptional training, commitment, and teamwork between handler and dog. We are proud to have NePoPo® Training supporting the recognition of this outstanding accomplishment.

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of NePoPo® Training and their contribution to making the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship a memorable event for competitors and spectators alike.

Thank you for your support of our competitors, our sport, and this year's National Championship.

Don't forget to support those who support events!!

🔥 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT – Two Handle Bite Wedge from K9 Pro - The K9 Professionals 🔥

Looking for a training tool that helps build confidence, improve targeting, and develop strong, full grips?

The Two Handle Bite Wedge from K9 Pro is designed to bridge the gap between a tug and a sleeve, making it an excellent tool for developing clean targeting and committed grips while providing handlers with greater control and safety.

✅ Recessed dual handles for safer handling
✅ Made from durable French Linen or Jute
✅ Deep 13cm profile for full, confident grips
✅ Ideal progression from tug → wedge → sleeve ✅ Great for bite work, drive development, catches, and agitation work
✅ 33cm long for a substantial bite surface

The recessed handles help reduce the risk of accidental bites, making it easier for handlers to confidently present the wedge while focusing on rewarding correct behaviour.

Whether you're building foundations, improving grip quality, or preparing for sleeve work, the Two Handle Bite Wedge is a versatile addition to any training kit.

🐾 Build Better Grips 🎯 Improve Targeting 💪 Train With Confidence

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The Venerable BH the Entry into IGP dogsport Good Luck Competitors enjoy the ride!! 🐕🥇

🏆 TROPHY SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 🏆

The 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship is proud to acknowledge Kaizen K9 as the sponsor of the Best BH Trophy.

The BH is the first major milestone in a competitor's IGP journey, showcasing a dog's obedience, temperament, and stability in both training and real-world environments. Earning a BH is a significant achievement and lays the foundation for future success in the sport.

Kaizen K9 are passionate about developing strong relationships between dogs and their handlers through clear communication, effective training, and a commitment to Continuous improvement.

They are proud to support competitors taking their first steps in IGP and look forward to celebrating the team that earns the Best BH Trophy at this year's National Championship.

Thank you to everyone who supports our sport and helps make this event possible.

📍 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship
📅 21st – 23rd August 2026
📍 Perth, Western Australia

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Congratulations 📣

🏆 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Trophy Sponsors 🏆

As we continue the countdown to the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible people, clubs and businesses who have stepped forward to sponsor our championship trophies.

These trophies represent more than just awards. They recognise the countless hours of training, early mornings, late nights, setbacks, victories and dedication that competitors invest in their dogs and their journey through the sport of IGP.

The generosity of our sponsors allows us to celebrate those achievements and create an event worthy of the competitors, helpers, officials, volunteers and supporters who make our sport so special.

A sincere thank you to:

🏅 Best Handler – Von Sismo Haus
🏅 Best BH – Kaizen K9
🏅 HOT Trophy – Stephanie & Peter De Jong
🏅 Helpers Choice - EinZweck Dogquip
🏅 Team Trophy – Heidi & Delta
🏅 HIT Obedience – Richard & Shelda Bairstow
🏅 HIT Tracking – Working K9 Team
🏅 HIT Protection – Richard & Shelda Bairstow
🏅 HIT IGP1 – ShepKraft German Shepherds
🏅 HIT IGP2 – Gold Coast Sportdog Club
🏅 HIT IGP3 – Nepopo Training
🏅 IGP1 National Champion – K9 Pro - The K9 Professionals
🏅 IGP2 National Champion – K9 Pro - The K9 Professionals
🏅 Grand National Champion – BLACK HOUND
🏅 IBGH National Champion – Adelaide Sportdog Club
🏅 Highest Scoring Malinois – Lisa Carter
🏅 Highest Scoring German Shepherd – Monsimbee German Shepherds Australia
🏅 Highest Scoring Rottweiler – Jamzaaba Rottweiler's
🏅 Highest Scoring Other Breed – Kaizen K9

Your support is helping bring together competitors from across Australia for a championship that showcases not only excellence in performance, but also the strength of our community.

From all of us at Ironside Dog Sports, thank you for believing in this event and for investing in the future of our sport. We are proud to have you as part of the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our competitors and presenting these prestigious awards in Perth this August.

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⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO! ⏳

There are now just 5 days remaining before entries close for the 2026 WDFA BLACK HOUND IGP National Championship.

With competitors travelling from across Australia, an incredible lineup of sponsors, outstanding prizes, world-class helpers, and International Judge Joep Selders, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest IGP events held in Australia.

Whether you're aiming for a National Championship title, a personal best, or simply the opportunity to test your training on the national stage, now is the time to get your entry in.

📅 21–23 August 2026
📍 Perth, Western Australia

A huge thank you to our major sponsors Black Hound, K9 Pro - The K9 Professionals, Martin System, Nepopo Training, and all of our sponsors, businesses and individuals for helping make this event possible.

Don't leave it until the last minute—once entries close, that's it!

🔥 5 DAYS UNTIL ENTRIES CLOSE! 🔥

Don't miss it!!

⏰️⏳️🇭🇲 7 weeks 🏃

🔥 7 WEEKS TO GO! 🔥

Just 7 weeks until the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship!

From 21–23 August 2026, competitors from across Australia will come together in Perth, Western Australia, to test their skills in Tracking, Obedience and Character Work as they compete for National Championship titles.

Many years of dedication, training, early mornings, late nights and unwavering commitment all lead to this moment. Whether you're stepping onto the field as a competitor, helping behind the scenes as a volunteer, supporting as a sponsor, or cheering from the sidelines, this event promises to showcase the very best of our sport.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, officials, volunteers and supporters who have helped make this event possible. Your support is instrumental in bringing together one of the biggest IGP events of the year.

With interstate teams preparing to make the journey west and entries now finalising next week, the excitement is building every day.

Who's ready for an unforgettable weekend of sport dogs, great sportsmanship and National Championship competition?

⏳ 7 Weeks to Go
📅 21–23 August 2026
📍 Perth, Western Australia
🏆 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship

Go the Mali's!! 💪🐕🤌

🏆🐾 Highest Scoring Malinois Trophy Sponsor Announcement 🐾🏆

The 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship is proud to announce Lisa Carter & Monelite Sabrina as the sponsors of the Highest Scoring Malinois Trophy.

Malinois have long been synonymous with excellence in the working dog world, showcasing exceptional drive, athleticism, trainability and heart. This special trophy will recognise the highest-performing Malinois team in the Championship and celebrate the dedication, training and partnership required to compete in the Sport.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lisa and Monelite Sabrina for their generous support of the Championship and their commitment to recognising achievement within our sport.

Sponsorships such as these help make events like ours possible and ensure competitors are rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

Thank you for supporting the competitors, the dogs, and the future of IGP in Australia.

👏 Please join us in thanking Lisa Carter & Monelite Sabrina for their support of the 2026 WDFA Black Hound IGP National Championship.

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Congratulations to everyone 👏 🐕✌️