German Shepherd Watch Dogs

What makes a good protection dog? This is a common question people ask. For many people, the terms “guard dog” and “protection dog” are synonymous with snarling, barking, lunging dogs with snapping teeth and shady temperaments. The phrase “elite protection dog” has emerged in an attempt to differentiate between common “guard dogs” and highly trained [...]

Congratulations to John Riboni and Bruno vom Midlicher Land for obtaining their IPO3 working title! John and Bruno earned a qualifying score of 275 points at Placer County Schutzhund Club’s April 1st trial. Together they achieved 81 points in tracking, 96 points in obedience, and 98 points in protection. They also took home the High [...]

When storm after storm comes rolling through with rain, wind, and more rain, even the most well-behaved and well-trained dog can come down with “cabin fever”. Boredom can result in annoying and even destructive tendencies, and with a high energy, intelligent breed like the German Shepherd Dog, there’s no telling what trouble they might get [...]

As dogs age, their metabolism slows down, their exercise level decreases, their organ function decreases, and their need for a high quality easily-digestible food increases. A proper diet for older dogs should be supportive of all organ systems, and should not place an undue burden upon the dog’s digestive system, kidneys, or liver (all three [...]