Are You and Your Dog SAR Candidates?
[caption id="attachment_976" align="alignleft" width="300"] SAR dogs search for play[/caption] It is a Team The first question to ask is, "are you in shape or capable of getting into shape to handle rough terrain for 8-12 hours of walking?" Most people focus on their dog and don't think about the person that goes into the field with them. SAR dogs live with and are owned by their handler. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from walking and carrying a 40 pound pack for hours at a time, then look into a sport that meets your physical needs. The handler will have ...
Orex Earns BH
[caption id="attachment_946" align="alignleft" width="245"] Orex displays his medal for passing the BH[/caption] Begleitenhund(BH) Temperament Test Passed On November 22, 2013 Orex von Tajgetosz passed the Begleitenhund (BH) temperament test at the Bur Oak Hundersport Club Trial in Long Grove, IL. Orex and Sherri were required to be at the trial by 9:30 AM but did not go onto the field until 2 PM. The temperature was 34 degrees with winds blowing 7-10 mph for a wind-chill of 19. As is normal at trials, there was minimal shelter available, Orex napped in the truck and Sherri was very glad to have SAR clothes. ...
Beware of Weight Control Dogfood
[caption id="attachment_931" align="alignleft" width="300"] The kernel on the left is after soaking the one on the right is dry[/caption] I have many blessings when it comes to my dogs including the desire to scarf down their dogfood but a primary one is working with a good breeder. They must be sick to death of my phone calls and questions but there are always supportive and answer or return my calls immediately. Preventing Bloat Due to Dogfood My breeder is especially concerned about dogs torsioning due to handlers being unaware of dogfood issues. When I bought my most recent partner, the breeder was very specific about prepping the kibble to ...
Decontaminate Your Dog
Orex in his baby blue doggles for dusty and brush situations Why decontaminate? Most people will look at this article and the first thought is, "I won't need to do that." Sorry, you couldn't be more wrong. Have you ever thought about what is on the sidewalk or driveway or grass your dog walks in? In winter there is road salts in the summer you have no idea what chemicals have been spewed and where they have fallen - think wind drift. Think your neighbor's weed free, bright green lawn. You don't have to be the source for chemicals to land on your ...
GSSARDA Wins Recycling Rumble
German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association Wins Title in FundingFactory’s Recycling Rumble Recycling Contest Raises $43.44, Benefits Both Environment and this canine search and rescue organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association has triumphed over Jordan Baptist School for the winning title in FundingFactory’s Recycling Rumble contest by collecting 87 recyclables. Out-recycling the competition has earned German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association a 25 percent bonus on the value of the items it collected during the contest. German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association went head-to-head against Jordan Baptist School from Burbank, IL to collect and ship ...
Gryphon Goes the Distance
Gryphon and Susan head out to the AD The Ausdauerprufung or AD The AD is a test of the dog's endurance, conditioning, and physical structure. Endurance and physical structure are created by careful breeding. The conditioning is done by the handler. During the test, the dog trots next to the handler for a total of twelve and a half miles at a pace of 7.7-9.5 mph. The handler rides a bike for the test. There are two fifteen minute rest breaks where the judge will inspect the dog for tendor or worn pads, overall fatigue or poor conditioning. If the judge feels the dog ...
Style Points for St. James Farm Family Field Day Demonstration
[caption id="attachment_873" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Orex demonstrates play drive at the St. James Farm Family Field Day"][/caption] German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association (GSSARDA) was honored to be invited to demonstrate at the St. James Farm Family Field Days in Warrenville Illinois on May 26, 2012. The weather was great and over 4,000 people attended to see demonstrations by falcons, horses, and dogs. The entire team was in attendance along with a volunteer, Samantha. The team put on two demonstrations, one in the morning and a second in the afternoon. [caption id="attachment_875" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Shane and Rosie demonstrate recall-re-find"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_878" align="alignleft" width="300" ...
Are You and Your Dog SAR Candidates?
SAR dogs search for play It is a Team The first question to ask is, “are you in shape or capable of getting into shape to handle rough terrain for 8-12 hours of walking?” Most people focus on their dog and don’t think about the person that goes into the field with them. SAR dogs live with and are owned by their handler. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from walking... [Read more...]
Orex Earns BH
Orex displays his medal for passing the BH Begleitenhund(BH) Temperament Test Passed On November 22, 2013 Orex von Tajgetosz passed the Begleitenhund (BH) temperament test at the Bur Oak Hundersport Club Trial in Long Grove, IL. Orex and Sherri were required to be at the trial by 9:30 AM but did not go onto the field until 2 PM. The temperature was 34 degrees with winds blowing 7-10 mph for a wind-chill... [Read more...]
Beware of Weight Control Dogfood
The kernel on the left is after soaking the one on the right is dry I have many blessings when it comes to my dogs including the desire to scarf down their dogfood but a primary one is working with a good breeder. They must be sick to death of my phone calls and questions but there are always supportive and answer or return my calls immediately. Preventing Bloat Due to Dogfood My breeder is especially... [Read more...]
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