Archive for October, 2007

Debunking Dog Myths

You think you know your dog? See if your dog has been subject to any of these popular canine myths. Talk to anyone from your next-door neighbor to your cousin who shows dogs, and you’ll hear a variety of interpretations on dogs and dog behavior. Some of the most common myths I hear regarding our [...]

Is Your Dog Ready For Agility Training?

Agility training is a wonderful, energy-burning and mind-challenging sport for German Shepherds and their handlers. Even German Shepherds not registered with the AKC can participate in agility competition, thanks to a plethora of agility registries such as the United States Dog Agility Association and the North American Dog Agility Council. Finding a good agility class [...]

There’s Money In Dogs… Well, Sort Of

Let’s talk currency: Dog currency. Dog currency is different from people currency. Dog currency is all about roast beef, interesting/gross smells, interesting/gross tastes, brain-hijacking sights (people, other dogs, cats, will-i-have-a-coronary-barking-at-this-squirrel) and the like. Your German Shepherd is no dummy; far from it. German Shepherds may be better than some other breeds at tuning into your [...]