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The Importance of Puppy Socialization
From the very start, a puppy learns important lessons through his experience
of
the world around him. Even in the first few weeks as he snuggles with his
dam, wrestles with his littermates, and is handled by his breeder each day,
the personality traits and social skills that he will have all his life are
beginning to form.
As the weeks go by, exposure to a variety of experiences is crucial to his
becoming a well-rounded adult. Studies have shown that a puppy's experiences
in the first three months of life strongly influence what kind of companion
he will grow to be and how he will react to the world. Will he shy away from
children? Will he be afraid of people in hats? Will he be aggressive toward
other dogs? Or will he be easygoing and adaptable in a variety of
situations?
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MORE...
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"
This is a real
combination of symptoms that spells out EMERGENCY. These are the classic
symptoms of a condition referred to as "bloat" - a dog that is pacing,
restless and has unproductive attempts to vomit.
This is a common problem in large breed
deep-chested dogs but can also occur in smaller dogs.
Basically what happens is this - the
stomach twists causing the blood supply to the stomach to be compromised
then leads to tissue death. As tissues are damaged, toxins are released
and a sequence of events occurs that if left untreated, leads to death.
If you ever notice these symptoms in
your dog, call your local veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as
possible.
This is a condition that is fairly
common and often occurs in the evening or nighttime hours. It is also a
very expensive condition to treat.
READ MORE...
GOT FLEAS?
Place a white baking dish half full of water with a
couple drops of Lemon Joy dishwashing liquid in the center of the room
with a small lamp next to it. Turn off all other lights and go to
bed. When you wake up in the morning all the fleas will be in the
baking dish! For a bad infestation treat each room twice.
Dealing with Excessive Barking
The first step to stopping barking is to understand why it is
happening. Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons, including
anxiety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes they bark just
because it feels good. Luckily, most dogs will respond to
one or other intervention to curtail their barking. Whether you
simply bring an outdoor dog inside or take the time to apply
behavior-modification techniques, you can cause a dog to be less
of a nuisance and to be more socially acceptable. |
Removing Skunk Odor
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No need for the tomato juice. Use a mixture of 10 parts hydrogen
peroxide to 1 part baking soda. Add a dash of degreasing
dishwashing soap and pour into a spray bottle. Spray liberally
over dry coat and allow to air dry. Avoid eyes. Works on other
objects, too! |
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GERMAN
TERMINOLOGY FOR READING GERMAN PEDIGREES
German titles and
ratings on pedigrees:
The
credentials of the German Shepherds that comprise our World Class breeding stock speak for themselves.
All are 100% West German bloodlines with Koerklasse 1. To achieve this coveted Koerklasse
1 (Kkl1) rating, the dogs must compete for titles in Germany or America
under the rules and auspices of the Club for German Shepherd Dogs (SV) in Germany. To meet
this World Standard, each dog must have a companion dog temperament test (B),
and certified hips ("a" stamp or OFA), a 12 mile endurance test
followed by examination for physical soundness (AD), and compete at a
show to achieve a conformation rating of at least SG or"Very Good" (V or
"Excellent" being the best at any show that is not the National
Championship or Sieger Show where the coveted "Excellent Select" or VA can be
awarded once a year to only the very best dogs). These requirements make the dog eligible
to enter a Koerung (to qualify for breeding) which is a Breed Survey
where the dog is carefully evaluated for excellence of structure, temperament and
courage. These impressive requirements are only guidelines for our dedication
to the breed. Many times dogs with great prerequisites should not be bred together because
of incompatible bloodlines or characteristics.
Angekoert
Breed Surveyed (recommended for breeding)
Koerklasse 1
(Kkl 1) Especially
recommended for breeding
Koerklasse 2
(Kkl 2) Suitable for
breeding. Dog may have a structural or protection work
fault which could be compensated for by bloodlines or
working qualities. May be resurveyed and reclassified at a
later date.
(*) This symbol before a dog's name means
it has been surveyed and approved for breeding.
"a" Dog's hips have been x-rayed and
certified acceptable. Required for Breed Survey.
LG Landesgruppen (Regional) Show. There are approximately 1500 German Shepherd
Dog
clubs in Germany and these are under the jurisdiction of the
15 Landesgruppen clubs. The LG Shows are larger than
the local shows and the judging and rating requirements are
stricter. Landesgruppen Sieger and Siegerin
titles are awarded.
VA (Vorzόglich Auslese) Excellent
Select title that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show
Select Class.
V (Vorzόglich)
Excellent
SG (Sehr Gut) Very Good
G (Gut) Good
A (Ausreichend) Sufficient
M (Mangelhaft) Faulty
O (Zero)
Failed
U Unsatisfactory
CACIB a European International
Champion
SchH/IPO
(Schutzhund) For
dogs who have passed the examinations for obedience protection,
and tracking. The titles 1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the
training tests were. Dog must have at least a SchH1/IPO1 to be
Breed Surveyed.
AD (Ausdauerpruefung) The
dogs passed an endurance test by gaiting approximately six miles
per hour for about nine miles with a ten-minute rest halfway, and
a simple Obedience Test at the end. The dog is given a
simple physical examination after the test. A requirement
for the Breed Survey.
HGH (Herdengebrauchshund) Herding
Dog
PH (Polizei Hund) Police Dog
FH (Fδhrten Hund) Tracking
Dog
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German
Commands:
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Achtung
Watch
Aus
Let Go
Bei Fuss
Heel
Bleib
Stay
Bleib sitzen
Stay sitting
Bringen Fetch
Fass Attack
Geh weiter
Go on
Gib Laut
Speak
Halten Halt
Hopp Jump |
Komm
Come
Kriech
Crawl
Nein
No
Nimm Take it
Pass auf
Watch out
Platz Down
Setz
Sit
Such Search
Voraus
Go out
Zur Spur Trail
Zur Wache
Guard |
Last updated -
Monday, February 02, 2009 09:34:45 PM -0500
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Last updated -
Monday, February 02, 2009 09:34:45 PM -0500
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