David Simaitis — IGP Training & Decoy Work
IGP

National-Level Competitor  ·  A-Grade Decoy  ·  Irish Team

David
Simaitis

“At 16, he stepped onto the field at the Irish IGP Nationals and won Best Female Overall — competing against experienced handlers at the highest level.”

That result wasn’t luck. It was preparation meeting opportunity. Since then, he has continued raising the standard — for himself, his dogs, and every handler he works with.

David Simaitis performing IGP protection work at the World Championship stadium in Slovenia
16
Age at first Nationals
17
Youngest A-Grade Decoy in Ireland
3+
World-level mentors
2025
World Championship, Slovenia

Built on proven performance
under scrutiny

These milestones reflect discipline, structure, and performance under pressure — not raw talent alone.

01
Best Female Overall — Irish IGP Nationals
Age 16 · Competing against experienced handlers at the highest national level
02
Vice-Captain, Irish Team — Slovenia
World Championship 2025 · Leading national representatives at international level
03
Captain, Universal Sieger Team — Holland
International team leadership in elite IGP competition
04
Youngest A-Grade Decoy in Irish history
Age 17 · Certified under internationally respected judge Toine Jonkers
05
Best Protection — Irish Nationals
Training decoy responsible for picture clarity and scoring precision
06
Ireland’s youngest ever National Champion
Key contributor to structured preparation and competition-level development

Elite competitors don’t
gamble with preparation

“As an Irish Team Helper, David works directly with national representatives preparing for international competition — building clarity, timing, and technical precision under pressure.”

That trust is earned, not claimed.

  • World Championship competitors entrusted for high-level preparation
  • National-level IGP competitors seeking performance-focused protection work
  • International trial handlers demanding precision timing under scrutiny
  • Handlers preparing for National Championships, World Championships, and International Team Events

Protection work built on
controlled intensity

At 17, David became Ireland’s youngest A-Grade decoy — a qualification demanding precise timing, composure under pressure, and the ability to construct a correct protection picture. Assessed by Toine Jonkers, one of the most respected judges in the sport.

Precision timing
Correct engagement timing in high-drive scenarios. When a dog hits at the wrong moment, it’s the decoy’s read that keeps the picture clean.
Nerve under pressure
Calm, composed decoying under trial conditions. No reactive decisions — every movement is deliberate and built for the dog’s development.
Technical control
Clean grips and correct protection pictures. The mechanics that determine whether a dog passes or fails under a judge’s eye.
Correct picture building
Developing dogs that score under scrutiny. Not dogs that perform at home — dogs that perform when it counts.

Trained alongside the
best in the world

David regularly develops his training alongside competitors operating at the highest levels of international IGP — ensuring the work reflects modern global standards, not outdated tradition.

JK
Justin Kroll
Universal Sieger World Champion
World Champion
TO
Tobias Oleynik
Multi-time international competitor · Mentor to Justin Kroll
International
RJ
Robbie De Jong
Vice World Champion — WUSV IGP World Championship
Vice World Champion

Foundations are not rushed.
They are built to last.

Every session has purpose. Intensity is applied with control. Commitment is expected — because serious results require serious effort.

Clear structure
Every session has purpose and measurable progression. Nothing is done without intent.
Purposeful pressure
Intensity applied with control and correct timing. Pressure that builds, never breaks.
Drive development
Built properly from the start — not repaired later. Correct foundations from day one.
Honest feedback
Direct, honest guidance designed to elevate performance. No flattery — only progress.
Disciplined repetition
Consistency under pressure, built through reliable habit. Repetition that creates certainty.
TRAIN

Begin your progression

Train at a higher standard

Whether you’re developing a young prospect, preparing for national competition, or building advanced protection foundations — foundations determine outcome.

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