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'learning to pay
attention to
become a good dog' |
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After a long
lesson in paying attention
a nap is in order' |
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Are Bones good for your
dog?
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Bottom
Line...no! Bones are not good for your dog. Dogs may
ingest splinters from bones that can lodge in their mouths
or around their teeth or worse yet bone chips can get caught
in the intestines and cause an obstruction, internal
bleeding and impaction.
One bone can cost several hundred dollars up
to thousands of dollars for surgery if your dog is the
unlucky one. Even when surgery is done your pet may
die. So why take the chance?
The best 'bones' on the market are the
Nylabones®. Just make sure that you get the
appropriate size for the size of your dog. These bones
are relatively indestructible and are often flavored.
Your dog will get hours, days, and years from one of these
chew bones.
Nylabones® are the only bones we allow our
dogs to have.
Food Pets Die for:
Shocking Facts About Pet Food
by Ann Martin
http://www.organic-pet-digest.com/homemade-dog-food-recipes.html |
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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?
READ
MORE...
"The man who rears a
dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of
the German Shepherd Dog
Dealing Dogs
Documentary
An animal rights outfit, Last Chance for
Animals, outraged that 42,000 dogs are sold to vet schools
and research labs by vile kennel keepers, sets out on one of
the most notorious: Martin Creek Kennel in Arkansas. It sent
in investigator "Pete" with a hidden camera for six months.
He worked for the owners and collected his sickening images
and commentated on the atrocities as he went. Many of
the dogs that ended up at this kennel had been stolen from
their
backyards and sold. Not just
from Arkansas but in areas around St. Louis Mo and all
throughout the south.
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"
 "Fun
just hanging out"
How to encourage Your Dog to Drink if he is not Feeling
Well.
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Proper hydration is crucial in the healing process;
however, the ill or painful dog may not be interested in
drinking. It is important NOT to force water into your
dog, as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia if your
dog is not swallowing appropriately. Listed below
are several options to encourage your dog to intake
water.
1. Give your dog an ice
cube to lick.
2. Allow your dog to lick
water from your hand or your finger.
3. Feed canned dog food, as
it has a higher water content.
4. Add warm water or
low-sodium broth to your dog's food.
5. With your veterinarian's
permission, offer small amounts of Pedialyte.
6. Adding an ice cube to
the water bowl can encourage some dogs to drink.
If your dog is weak and not interested in food or water,
see your veterinarian. |
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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. We are very aware of
each dogs qualities and breed so accordingly.
Angekoert/Breed Survey
Breed Surveyed (recommended for breeding)
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Before a German Shepherd can be breed
surveyed, it must turn two years within the breed
survey year and must meet all
basic SV breed requirements,
plus it must have passed an endurance test (AD -
running 20 km without tiring). A "breed master" (Körmeister:
an experienced and specially trained SV judge) will
asses the dogs breed worthiness by giving it a very
thorough examination. This includes a temperament
test (ongoing throughout the breed survey), a gun
test (at least 2 gunshots at a distance of about 15
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The two
parts of the courage test are identical to the
courage tests in a
Schutzhund trial. In the
first part, the dog must prevent an attack on his
master by a stick wielding attacker coming out of a
hiding place about 15 paces away, by placing a
single but firm bite on the padded sleeve and
holding it for as long as there is action. When the
attacker stops, the dog must "out" (release) either
on its own, or on a single command from the owner.
For the second part (this time at a distance of
about 50 paces away from its master) the dog must
prevent an attack by a stick wielding and loudly
screaming attacker, bite only once and hold, and
must "out" either on its own when the attacker
stops, or on a single command from the owner.
Conformation and other checks include: height at the
withers, chest depth, chest circumference, weight,
pigmentation, coat, color,
disposition, alertness, nerves, self confidence,
hardness, courage, fighting instinct, secondary sex
characteristics, constitution, expression,
structure, bones, musculature, firmness of back and
ligaments, top line, elbow lay-on, pasterns, legs
gait, outreach, rear drive, toe nails, paws, head,
eye color, upper and
lower jaw, and dentition. The initial breed
survey is good for two years. At the end of the two
year period, the dog must be breed surveyed again,
this time for life. Failure to breed survey again
within the two year period will require a new
initial breed survey good for only two years.
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Körbericht
Breed survey report
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 (Vorzüglich Auslese) Excellent
Select title that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show
Select Class.
V (Vorzüglich)
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 (Fährten 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
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