About the Author

Helma Spona

Helma Spona has been training dogs since she was 17 years old and came to Obedience via companion dog tests and tracking work. She holds the VDH certificate of competence for trainers in the field of working dog sports and Obedience. She is the managing director and Obedience trainer for the "HSV Crazy-Dogs Niederrhein" club. She is also involved in the board of the DVG State Association (German Association of Working Dog Sports Clubs) as Head of Public Relations and Head of Obedience, and is also an Obedience performance judge.