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    Temperament Terms

    Besides working drive and prey drive, people also talk a lot about: Nerve strength - how confident or stable a dog is under pressure or new situations Environmental stability - how the dog handles new places, sounds, floors, crowds, etc. Handler sensitivity - how strongly the dog reacts to...
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    Happy New Year GSDHQ Family 🎉

    Happy New Year from me and Rune
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    Hello 👋

    Hey Keith, welcome! Lucy looks (and sounds) lovely, rescue dogs always come with a bit of magic in their story. Excited to hear how she came into your life!
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    Hello everyone!

    Welcome to the HQ! Leia is beautiful, love that photo of her. Rescue pups are something special
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    Aries and his mom!

    Hey Aries.ceph, welcome! Aries looks incredible, those eyes have serious "ancient guardian" energy. The social media idea and photography sound really fun too. Excited to see more of your work and hear how training goes with your strong-willed boy!
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    Just Joined!

    Hey Amber, welcome! Rune and I just joined recently too. Excited to see you around the forum and get to know you and your dogs!
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    Got Tricked!

    Haha that face says - plot twist detected!
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    How I Fixed Anticipation Meltdowns (When Your Dog Loses Their Mind Because They Know What’s Coming)

    This is super helpful, thank you! Rune definitely has a ‘boot = adventure’ meltdown, so I’m excited to try the boring boots strategy 😂
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    Favorite trainers

    I’m still pretty new to understanding pack dynamics, so this is super helpful. That moment with your GSD and the mutts is an amazing confidence story.
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    Me & Bomber After Saturday Training Sessions

    I can relate to you
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    QOTW QOTW #1 What’s one thing your dog does that you will never understand?

    Rune does this thing where he stares into empty corners like he’s seeing spirits I can’t. I swear he’s reading ancient prophecies from the drywall. No idea what he’s looking at, but he takes it very seriously
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    Overexcitement Around Dogs

    Rune is 10 months now and still gets super excited when he sees other dogs. What’s the best way to build neutrality at this age? Any exercises you swear by?
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    Newbie here, introducing Zeke!

    Appreciate it!! Rune’s WGWL and you’re absolutely right, we’re still in the small but deadly velociraptor phase. Some days he’s a sweet apprentice, other days he’s casting chaos spells nonstop. It’s a journey!
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    Puppies grow fast.

    Aww Baby Bomber! It’s crazy how fast they grow, feels like they level up overnight
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    After exercise rest

    Sounds like the perfect day. Rune would totally approve of stealing dad’s chair after zoomie duty!
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