The Mission of PSA

The Mission of the Protection Sports Association (PSA) is to provide an outlet for civilian competition in canine obedience and controlled protection, and to recognize achievement with titles and prizes, and promote competition with club trials and championship tournaments. PSA will endeavor to set a new standard for training excellence in the protection sports, and PSA shall encourage cross-over from other protection sports, to provide a competitive venue that will test the best against the best, and encourage excellence, sportsmanship, and integrity throughout the dog training community.

2010 PSA Nationals Qualifications:

The following have been appended from that which is stated in the rulebook.

1.  The top five placing dogs in each regional event qualify regardless of score.
2.  The level one competitors require two trials and minimum of one passing score
3.  All level two and three competitors qualify as long as they have competed twice.
4.  If titled in level two a competitor may set up to the three at National as long as they have competed twice.
5.  Competitors may only compete at one level per team.
6.  All level three dogs qualify.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the directors.

More information about Nationals will be announced as it becomes available. 

PSA Nationals Website

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Results from 2009 PSA Nationals

PSA Level 1

FIRST PLACE

Michelle Van Winkle and Belgian Malinois, "Zander"

SECOND PLACE

Mike McMahon and Belgian Malinois, "Ronan"

THIRD PLACE

Pete Hill and Belgian Malinois, "Gage"

LEVEL 1: HIGH IN OBEDIENCE AND HIGH IN PROTECTION

Michelle Van Winkle and "Zander"

PSA Level 2

FIRST PLACE

Janet Dooley and Belgian Malinois, "Zuko"

SECOND PLACE

Laura Tapp and Belgian Malinois, "Andy Rue Tapp van Joefarm"

LEVEL 2: HIGH IN OBEDIENCE AND HIGH IN PROTECTION

Janet Dooley and "Zuko"

PSA Level 3

FIRST PLACE

Katrina Williams and Belgian Malinois, "Cy"

SECOND PLACE

Greg Williams and Belgian Malinois, "Asja"

THIRD PLACE

Don Tapp and Belgian Malinois, "Paris Tagor Tapp van Joefarm"

LEVEL 3: HIGH IN OBEDIENCE

Katrina Williams and "Cy"

LEVEL 3: HIGH IN PROTECTION

Don Tapp and "Paris Tagor Tapp van Joefarm"

Congratulations to all competitors of the 2009 PSA Nationals

2009 PSA Nationals Photos

Click the below links to view recent trial photos

2008 Arizona PSA Trial                                                        2008 Tennessee PSA Trial

2009 - 2010 PSA Rulebook

2009-2010 PSA Level 1 Surprise Scenarios