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Safe, healthy, and all natural pet treats you can make right at home!

My wife discovered two treats that the dogs love more than anything and they’re 100% natural, 100% safe, 100% healthy, and very easy to make. The only things you need are a sink (regular kitchen sink), a knife (sharp - for cutting), a cutting board, and a dehydrator. Might I suggest one of [...]

Starting off right with your puppy

So you found the perfect puppy and have brought him home. Now is the time to set your new pup up for success. Training at this age sets the foundation for your future dog, so making sure this foundation is strong and positive is important to making your future adult dog the best companion they [...]

Finding the Perfect Puppy

So you’ve decided to bring a dog into your home. Have you thought about what breed fits best with your lifestyle? This can be a critical issue – dogs vary greatly in temperament, energy, physical needs, etc., breed by breed. And where you get your new companion will also influence what you get, too. Don’t [...]

Thyroid Problems and Suggestions on Dealing with Them

INTRODUCTION
While I am a German Shepherd Dog breeder, I have much all-breed experience in handling, judging, and consulting; as a scientist I also have been drawn to certain medical aspects of cynology (dog science). This said, we proceed to the subject; viz., the fairly common occurrence of impaired health that is traceable to, or [...]

Degenerative myelopathy in German shepherds

Degenerative myelopathy (commonly referred to as “DM“) is a degenerative muscle disorder that can strike dogs (frequently in the German shepherd and this article is specific for the GSD version of DM). I’ve personally seen what it can do to a German shepherd - Zion Van De Hildewaerde SchH3 was worked and trained by [...]