Schutzhund literally means protection dog. It was originally designed as a breed test for German Shepherds as a sport and to evaluate their working ability. The first Schutzhund trial was held in Germany in 1901. There are 3 phases to Schutzhund – obedience, tracking and protection. A dog must pass all 3 phases to earn […]
Guilt – we’ve all been there and some of us wear it like a cloak, punishing and never forgiving ourselves. The loss of a pet is heart-wrenching for all of us, the grief as deep as any we’ve ever felt. But before we’re swallowed up by guilty feelings, we should examine why we feel this […]
Where will you go when the time comes to say good-bye to your beloved pet? Most people will go to their trusted Pet Care Provider who will hopefully usher them through this crossroads of emotion and decision making with love, support and dignity. Surprisingly, this is not often the case. Recently when I picked up […]
