It isn’t uncommon to see a German Shepherd working with law enforcement agencies to solve crimes. This breed is most commonly chosen to work with law enforcement agencies because of their temperament, intelligence and ability to successfully complete tasks. One…
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It’s that time of year! The leaves are changing color, and the temperatures are getting cooler. Some places may have already received some heavy rain or snow! If you have an athletic dog, it may be challenging to keep them…
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Viking settlers brought the ancestors of the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Nordic island of Iceland between 874 to 930 AD. The dogs adapted to the harsh climate, developing unique skills that made them invaluable to Icelandic farmers. The Icelandic Sheepdog…
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On December 19, 2013, a male puppy named Beau was born; he would soon be among the first dogs registered as a Miniature American Shepherd. In February 2014, Beau was registered as a Miniature American Shepherd through the Foundation Stock…
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Communication between dog and handler is important Our dogs are communicating with us every single day, but are we listening? We’re talking to our dogs every day, but are they listening? Through my years of working one on one with…
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Just like humans, herding dogs need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Coincidentally, how you maintain your livestock affects your herding dog’s health. A horse infected with parasites is likely to spread the bloodsuckers to your dog, or a healthy sheep…
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Candy corn and skulls. Pumpkins and ghosts. Goblins, ghouls, and witches. Fall is in the air and that also means Halloween is getting closer (next week, in fact!). With Halloween just around the corner, it means that many pet parents…
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Little Dog, Big Job: Corgis as Service Dogs I am a volunteer for an organization called Canine Companions for Independence. I love volunteering for this organization because I truly believe in their mission. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence…
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Who do you spend more time with – your dog or your spouse? Many dog owners would say their dog, which can sometimes create a problem. It’s more common than you might think to have a spouse become slightly jealous…
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Serious lameness – that is, lameness attributed directly to doing herding work – is uncommon in most herding dogs. However, sometimes a dog will come off the herding field lame. While a trip to the veterinarian may be required, there…
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