Recent content by Heather

You are a pro to your dog , and as long as you are willing to continue learn and try new things that’s more important to him than the worlds best trainer/ ribbons etc . If you find yourself over your head , just always go back to basics , don’t overwork ,get frustrated, we , including our dogs...

I would add what I call our” red light green light game, “I will throw the ball recal him off the ball back tome maybe 2out of 20 throws , just to keep his recall perfect. Once he gets the ball, let him come back towards you mid way back give him down or sit command, if he does it hold it for...

I have fed raw for about 15 years . Ideally you want to feed 2% of ideal body weight . I got too wrapped up measuring everything early on . I keep Stan around 85-90 lbs , he gets around 2lbs of meat a day ( depending on activity) . Start out with one protein ( usually chicken ) large pieces...

Is the pad torn and hanging off. You may need to remove the flap. Keep its clean as possible . Be extra cautious if you wrap the foot / paw , if you do not do it correctly you can cutoff circulation to the toes . You actually need to wrap the whole foot ( toes included) but I would not advise...

Hello everyone , new to the group but over 25 years owning the breed. Have had 11 shepherds, numerous other animals. I was a human medical professional but my passion has always been animals . I have worked as a vet tech , done some vetrenary pharmacy consultant work , and worked for a dog...

Stannis , but we call him Stanley or Stan. He was named after a Gameof thrones character who a week after rescuing him as a 16 week puppy did one of the most heinous acts ever seen on tv . ( he was abandoned by his owner to my former boss Who is my trainer for aggression issues and I took him...

Honestly no one should care what AKC thinks of the breed/colors etc . They have caused more damage to this particular breed orthopedically than any good . Shepherds were never intended to have severe sloping backs that lead to significant orthopedic hip / back problems. If you look at the...

Looks like a hot spot , if you have clippers shave the area around it to open it up, they happen when moisture gets trapped / allergies and the dog licks it and makes it worse , go a bit father up than the area itself with the clippers ., usually there is more than the eye can see so once you...

Hi everyone, I just joined the group. A little about my background.i have been blessed to own 11 shepherds during my life. I currently own just 1 he’s an 11 year old male and my world ( I have a chronic disabling illness ) my mom owns a6 year old female. Most of the time I had 2 or3 shepherds of...