IGP & Working Dog Sport Training

Focused development in tracking, obedience, and protection training for dedicated working teams.

Who This Training Is Designed For

Lacross K9 provides working dog training for teams pursuing IGP/Schutzhund and related sport foundations, with work centered around the three phases of the sport: tracking, obedience, and protection.

Whether you are building a young prospect, preparing for a BH, or developing a more advanced dog, training is tailored to the team in front of us.

This training is ideal for:

  • Handlers pursuing IGP/Schutzhund titles

  • Teams preparing for the BH

  • Dogs developing foundations in tracking, obedience, and protection

  • Handlers looking for help with problem solving in any phase

  • Working teams wanting clearer, more structured progression

Derrike Lacross & Kayak vom Evolution. 2025 AWDF National Championship. Spencer, MA USA
Derrike Lacross Tracking Training Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Tracking

  • article indication

  • track laying strategy

  • problem solving

  • trial preparation

Build methodical, committed tracking with attention to footstep accuracy, indication, article work, intensity, and problem solving.

Handler heeling Belgian Malinois during IGP obedience training at Lacross K9

Obedience

  • engagement and drive

  • precision heeling

  • retrieves and jumps

  • trial preparation

Develop engagement, clarity, precision, and control through focused work in heeling, positions, retrieves, jumps, and trial preparation.

German Shepherd performing IGP protection training with helper at AWDF National Championship

Protection

  • drive development

  • grip work

  • helper work

  • control and clarity

Build grips, confidence, control, and clear communication through foundation work, drive development, and helper-based progression.

Sport Training Sessions

Sessions are designed around the needs of the team and may focus on:

  • a single phase such as tracking, obedience, or protection

  • a combination of phases in one session

  • troubleshooting specific issues within the sport

  • progression planning for trial preparation

Depending on conditions and goals, some teams may work primarily on one phase for a period of time, while others may rotate through all three.

Tracking Work

Tracking is an important part of IGP and working dog development. Availability for tracking sessions may vary based on weather, field access, and ground conditions, but it remains an important part of training for teams pursuing full sport progression.

Working Dog Experience

Derrike has spent years working within the working-dog community as a helper and trainer, assisting handlers in developing dogs for sport and advanced obedience. His approach focuses on clear communication, proper drive channeling, and building confident working teams. Training is tailored to the individual dog and handler rather than forcing every team into the same formula.

Sport Training Schedule & Pricing

Sessions are 60 minutes and may focus on:

• obedience work
• protection work
• tracking work
• training plans and problem solving

Depending on the dog and goals, sessions may include multiple phases or focus on a single area of development.

  • Individual Session — $150

    Discount Packages available:

  • 5 Pack — $650

  • 10 Pack — $1,200

    Payment is accepted via Venmo, Zelle, & CashApp. Once payment is received, clients may schedule sessions using the online booking calendar.

Interested in working dog sport training?

Whether your focus is tracking, obedience, protection, or overall IGP progression, Lacross K9 offers working dog training built around the needs of your team.

Schedule your IGP/Sport Session

Lacross K9 offers IGP and working dog sport training for handlers throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.