Team

Our President, Thomas Pichler, has been running an advertising agency for over 20 years and has also been working as a certified animal welfare dog trainer for several years. He spends almost all of his free time on training grounds and in search and rescue areas in Tyrol, eastern Austria, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, where he trains his two dogs. He currently handles them at the levels of Area Search A, Rubble Search A, and Area Search B.

Brigitte is the heart and soul of our club. As a teacher, she has proven that this is the ideal background for providing support in organizational matters. After all, club members and middle school students often differ only slightly when it comes to discipline and structure—but Brigitte has everything firmly under control. She has been active in the search and rescue dog field for 20 years and currently handles her dog, Alea, at the levels of Area Search B and Rubble Search A.

Hubert is the rock of our club and always has an open ear and unwavering calm for anyone with questions about dog training. He loves obedience work and precision training and has found an ideal partner in his highly motivated Labrador, Leo. Together, they are well-prepared to achieve great results in the upcoming IRO examinations.

Barbara, as the most experienced handler in our club, is a key pillar of support. With over 20 years of experience in both operational and sport dog work—including appearances at national championships and numerous certifications—she has plenty of valuable tips and ideas for tackling upcoming training challenges. She currently handles her dog, Cooper, at Area Search Level B.