I've been a proud member of DVG and WRAC since 1991 and earned my judge's license in 2007. Over the years I've had the chance to work with and title Bouviers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Malinois, and right now I'm enjoying the journey with my 2-year-old Malinois. I've competed many times at Nationals with both German Shepherds and Malinois, and one of my proudest moments was representing DVG America at the 2014 BSP in Germany with my Malinois.

I retired after 20 years of police service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and during that time – and since – I've continued to enjoy working with and judging the different breeds in this sport.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the DVG Championship and wish you all the best of luck – here's to great competition and even better sportsmanship.

Yours in the sport,
Lisa Little

My name is Norbert Bösche. I am 62 years old, married with 2 children. My workplace is at the city of Osterholz-Scharmbeck where I work in the social welfare office. I live with my family in northern Germany near Bremen. I have been involved in dog sports since 1971 and since 1981 in the DVG. In 1993, I was appointed as a DVG performance judge in the dog sports. For many years I have been LRO in the LV Weser-Ems. In 2016, I am judging the DVG Nationals in Florida. I prefer to assess performance in obedience. Therefore, I am very much looking forward to the DVG Nationals in Merced California 2025.

Many greetings from Bremen
—
Norbert

My passion for dog training started in the early 90's, which led me to the following:

• DVG member 30 Years, USCA member 25 Years, also AWMA, USRC, and UDC member.
• DVG Judge 20 Years, WKG-OFS 16 Years, LV-OFS 12 Years, AWDF-DAL 10 Years.
• President & Training Director of Coast & West Coast Schutzhund Clubs for 25 Years.
• Presented with DVG & DHV Service Awards in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold w/wreath.
• Titled multiple breeds, including 8 H.O.T., also USCA North American Sieger VA1.
• Competed at all levels including multiple, Regionals, Nationals, and World Teams.
• Earned over 100 individual titles, with approximately 25,000 total points.
• Presented with DVG/VDH Performance Medals in Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
• Presented USCA Performance Medals in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Masters.
• National level Helper, worked over 80 events, dozens of Championships including:
• Nationals: USA North American & Sieger Shows, ARV, UDC, USRC, USABOX, WRF.
• Regionals: 5 DVG-WKG, 3 USA-SWR, 5 USCA-SWR Sieger Shows & Breed Surveys.
• Personally Trained and Certified numerous Helpers to all levels including National.
• Trained and Coached Hundreds of Teams through their Titles and Championships.

I've devoted 30 years of my life to Dog Sport, our Clubs, Judging and serving as KG & LV-OFS. I truly appreciate the opportunity to give back to the organization, members, dogs, and sport that we all love. I would like to thank the host Club, Officials, Helpers, and others for making this event possible, most importantly the Competitors for all their hard work getting here to show your great training and amazing dogs.

Best of Luck & Happy Holidays to everyone at the 2025 DVG LV-America Championship!