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 …
Very Good Summary of the German Shepherd Dog
this is a really good summary of the pros and cons of owning a German Shepherd. http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/germanshepherds.html
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 …
How Do You Do What You Do?
The Problem A friend with a new puppy that had the runs came to visit me and asked the question, “How do you live with three German Shepherds?” The truth of the matter is the more training they have the easier they are to live with. I was getting frustrated that I was not accomplishing …
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 …
Style Points for St. James Farm Family Field Day Demonstration
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 …
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Koda Queen of Cantigny Park Demo
On May 19th, the team participated in the Scout-O-Rama at Cantigny Park in Winfield, IL. Over 4,000 Scouts were in attendance. Set up had to be completed by 8:30 AM and finish time was 4:30 PM. It was an “all hands on deck” kind of day. Mike, Shane and Rosie, Sherri and Lektor, Belle and …
I’m Being Bullied
What is bullying? Webster’s Dictionary defines bullying as “to overawe by threats and taunts” “to treat with persistent petty cruelty; to domineer over; to coerce” and a bully as “a cruel and boastful oppressor of the weak”. Bullying.gov states bullying involves: Imbalance of power Intent to cause harm Repetition Spreading rumors, name-calling, excluding others, and …
