As a breed, German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, agility, stability, and their strong work ethic. These capabilities allow them to do some rather amazing things. These same capabilities can also create problems if they are not handled correctly or sufficiently. That’s where training comes into play. Most, if not all, German Shepherd dogs… Read more »
As a breed, the German Shepherd Dog has had a lot of problems in recent decades. This is primarily due to poor breeding practices and the lack of understanding of the breed among owners. Whether it is inbreeding, genetic bottlenecks, health problems, temperament issues, it has led to the decline of popularity of the German… Read more »
So, you have decided or may be deciding to get a working dog. If you’re ready for it, this is one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make. If you’re not ready for it, it can be one of the most frustrating things you’ve ever done. Let us give you some words of tried/true wisdom!… Read more »
After earnestly working/breeding/training German Shepherds for at least 30 years, Max von Stephantitz wrote, “I cannot remember a single shepherd dog who was not in love with children.” That is a far cry from where the breed is in America today. Unfortunately, many GSDs cannot be trusted around children. The reasons for this are numerous… Read more »
There is probably more variety among the various bloodlines of the German Shepherd Dog than any other breed. There are obvious differences in body structure and aesthetics. But the largest difference is the temperament. Some will disagree with the following statements and that’s ok. The article is an attempt to give insight for those who… Read more »
This article is not for folks who want/have a pet puppy. Rather, it is directed towards those wanting a future working dog. If that’s you, read on and save yourself some money, time, and frustration. Many people short-circuit their working dog goals before they ever get their new pup home. Why? They purchased a young… Read more »
So many things are affected by dog breeding, good or bad. This is true with the German Shepherd and most – if not all – other breeds as well. Since we have bred GSDs for nearly 30 years, we’ll take a look at this subject with the GSD in mind. Much of the same can… Read more »
One of the prerequisites of a personal protection dog is confidence. If/when this dog’s services are needed, it will be during an extremely stressful situation. Personal assaults and home intrusions are very stressful indeed; for the victim, the aggressor, and the dog. If dogs are to be successful in preventing or averting these types of… Read more »
Let’s take a realistic look at owning and/or handling a personal protection dog. Your expectations for this kind of dog should be different than the expectations you have for a pet dog. If you can’t get past this thought pattern, you will need to hit the re-set button in your mind. Pets and working dogs… Read more »
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