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by Hundmutter on 11 January 2014 - 06:01
It's worth making contact with Clubs in your area, not only for the gen.
on various breeders, but also because it may be helpful in, eventually,
getting you started with Agility groups and/or whatever else you want to do.
One way to find out more about the breed and its needs is to read as
widely as you can. There are Articles on PDB which are a decent
start, if you haven't seen them yet. Click on the "Articles" box at the very
top of the page ( in the dark blue line, next to 'Site' ) to see a list of these.
A little time spent surfing the web, apart from PDB, for GSD sites and pieces
may also be useful to you; try to read with a conscious eye for anything that
doesn't seem to 'add up', though; don't just believe everything you read !
And I support the suggestion about a rescue dog for a first experience of
living with the breed, not least because it would be great to give a dog a home
that does not have one, with someone as obviously concerned to 'do the right
thing' as yourself. Far too many people rush into buying a GSD without asking
questions, as you have bothered to do.
Linda.
on various breeders, but also because it may be helpful in, eventually,
getting you started with Agility groups and/or whatever else you want to do.
One way to find out more about the breed and its needs is to read as
widely as you can. There are Articles on PDB which are a decent
start, if you haven't seen them yet. Click on the "Articles" box at the very
top of the page ( in the dark blue line, next to 'Site' ) to see a list of these.
A little time spent surfing the web, apart from PDB, for GSD sites and pieces
may also be useful to you; try to read with a conscious eye for anything that
doesn't seem to 'add up', though; don't just believe everything you read !
And I support the suggestion about a rescue dog for a first experience of
living with the breed, not least because it would be great to give a dog a home
that does not have one, with someone as obviously concerned to 'do the right
thing' as yourself. Far too many people rush into buying a GSD without asking
questions, as you have bothered to do.
Linda.
by Two Moons on 11 January 2014 - 11:01
Suzyc,
what do you teach?
Just curious.
what do you teach?
Just curious.
by suzyc on 11 January 2014 - 22:01
I teach 7th and 8th grade special ed resource math and bau math, which is a self contained unit for kids who qualify as "emotionally disturbed". I have been teaching 15 years and can still claim to have the best job in the world! I am blessed beyond measure!
by Two Moons on 11 January 2014 - 23:01
I see,
then you are well versed in challenges.
I was once an aid in a special ed class (high school).
It was extremely challenging.
I was curious, thanks.
then you are well versed in challenges.
I was once an aid in a special ed class (high school).
It was extremely challenging.
I was curious, thanks.
by dragonfry on 11 January 2014 - 23:01
Suzyc you should have no trouble in seeking out some great dog training clubs in the greater Dallas area. Before you even get a dog go check some out, go watch classes, chat with people. Find out things like cost of training, maybe club membership.
I have been a member of one of my local all breed dog training clubs for the better part of 20 years. And i still love training with them.
Most of these types of clubs offer classes from puppy and basic to obedience, agility, rally, tricks and much more.
And membership has it's privileges. I now get at least 2 months of classes free for donating some of my own time in helping train other classes. But clubs always need people to do things like answer phone or e-mails, help with class sign up, maybe working at a trial a couple of time a year. All great ways to learn and absorb dog training and gleen great info from others.
There is no telling what sort of fun stuff you and your soon to be dog can find.
I'm currently doing Lure Coursing, and i want to try some "Nose work" which is scent training.
And i just discovered Barn Hunts, where your dog scents out a rat in a protective tube. Fun farm skills.
Best of luck in your search.
Fry
I have been a member of one of my local all breed dog training clubs for the better part of 20 years. And i still love training with them.
Most of these types of clubs offer classes from puppy and basic to obedience, agility, rally, tricks and much more.
And membership has it's privileges. I now get at least 2 months of classes free for donating some of my own time in helping train other classes. But clubs always need people to do things like answer phone or e-mails, help with class sign up, maybe working at a trial a couple of time a year. All great ways to learn and absorb dog training and gleen great info from others.
There is no telling what sort of fun stuff you and your soon to be dog can find.
I'm currently doing Lure Coursing, and i want to try some "Nose work" which is scent training.
And i just discovered Barn Hunts, where your dog scents out a rat in a protective tube. Fun farm skills.
Best of luck in your search.
Fry
by suzyc on 12 January 2014 - 01:01
i was told today about a place close to me that does agility and obedience things, so i'm planning on checking into that hopefully next week sometime.
funny story (well maybe not funny), but when i was growing up,.our neighbor had a gsd and he bit their son. so he became a police dog after that because they had to get rid of him. i didn't find out until literally about a year ago that the dog didn't really go to work with the police, but was put down instead. anyhow, so after that, my parents would never allow us to have a german shepherd because they were too aggressive. so after i graduated high school, i thought i'd be clever and brought home a white german shepherd. sure enough, my parents had no clue what kind of dog he was. i named him callahan because i love clint eastwood movies. he was a great dog.
funny story (well maybe not funny), but when i was growing up,.our neighbor had a gsd and he bit their son. so he became a police dog after that because they had to get rid of him. i didn't find out until literally about a year ago that the dog didn't really go to work with the police, but was put down instead. anyhow, so after that, my parents would never allow us to have a german shepherd because they were too aggressive. so after i graduated high school, i thought i'd be clever and brought home a white german shepherd. sure enough, my parents had no clue what kind of dog he was. i named him callahan because i love clint eastwood movies. he was a great dog.
by Spartan K9 on 13 January 2014 - 22:01
As you can see Suzyc there are a lot of !@@#$% wipes who just enjoy posting ugly, mean,and certainly not at all helpful posts. I am not sure why so many feel so compelled to do this- honestly if this is how helpful you people are and willing to share your "knowledge" with someone who wants to get into breeding just like you and do it right then I hope it is clear that you probably are not the right breeder to buy from or take advice from. You are quick to criticize people for what they do wrong and then hateful and ugly when someone reaches out to ask how to do this right- MAKE UP YOUR MINDS!!! Do you want to better the breed or horde the breed? sad.....
You are going to find that many breeders want to tell you their way or the highway. This does not a reputable breeder make- this is often just a bully control freak who is trying to convince you that their dogs are worth big money over others. Buy from someone like this and you will end up with a dog you don't own- only posses and pay all expenses for. At best you will co-own it. Many so called reputable breeders put perspective buyers through a laundry list of questions and say it is because they wont just sell their dogs to anyone.Truth is they are looking for people they can control. They will tell you how to feed your dog, train your dog, what you can name your dog, when you can breed your dog and with who...........you will not only purchase this dog, but pay for all the things they tell you must be done. The pay off is supposedly a champion title and or a litter of champion sired puppies..........reality is they will get most of that profit and credit instead of you. The dog will be titled in their kennel name and any future pups will be out of their kennel- and you will have paid for it all for them. If you are ok walking 3 steps behind the playground bully and pretending that they care if you are there or not- go for it.
Keep doing your homework.
A conformation show dog I would also hope would be a breed dog - but a breed worthy dog does not have to be a conformation show dog. Many working dogs would never make it as show dogs, at least in AKC. AKC conformation show dogs are all about conformation and little anything else. Maybe they can work, or maybe they are just a pretty dog in the ring trained to trot in a circle and stand for a judge-,but otherwise mentally unstable and incapable of work. You must also decide if you want American line or Euro(German) line. They are not the same- apples and oranges. Both have pros and cons- only matters what you like and what you want to do with the dog. As an amateur, I suggest going to a few local clubs and talking to people and watching the classes. See how people work with and train to compete in everything from conformation, obedience, agility, to IPO and schutzhund. Also know that you will not find all this at one club. AKC sports and schutzhund or ring sports clubs are different worlds full of different people with totally conflicting views of what a GSD should be. Decide if training and showing is really what you want to do and if so what sports. If no then at least by then you will have a good idea of what goes into training and titling a dog and you will feel more confident deciding on what to spend for the quality dog that is right for you.
If you want to talk more email me. I am happy to share my experiences with you.
You are going to find that many breeders want to tell you their way or the highway. This does not a reputable breeder make- this is often just a bully control freak who is trying to convince you that their dogs are worth big money over others. Buy from someone like this and you will end up with a dog you don't own- only posses and pay all expenses for. At best you will co-own it. Many so called reputable breeders put perspective buyers through a laundry list of questions and say it is because they wont just sell their dogs to anyone.Truth is they are looking for people they can control. They will tell you how to feed your dog, train your dog, what you can name your dog, when you can breed your dog and with who...........you will not only purchase this dog, but pay for all the things they tell you must be done. The pay off is supposedly a champion title and or a litter of champion sired puppies..........reality is they will get most of that profit and credit instead of you. The dog will be titled in their kennel name and any future pups will be out of their kennel- and you will have paid for it all for them. If you are ok walking 3 steps behind the playground bully and pretending that they care if you are there or not- go for it.
Keep doing your homework.
A conformation show dog I would also hope would be a breed dog - but a breed worthy dog does not have to be a conformation show dog. Many working dogs would never make it as show dogs, at least in AKC. AKC conformation show dogs are all about conformation and little anything else. Maybe they can work, or maybe they are just a pretty dog in the ring trained to trot in a circle and stand for a judge-,but otherwise mentally unstable and incapable of work. You must also decide if you want American line or Euro(German) line. They are not the same- apples and oranges. Both have pros and cons- only matters what you like and what you want to do with the dog. As an amateur, I suggest going to a few local clubs and talking to people and watching the classes. See how people work with and train to compete in everything from conformation, obedience, agility, to IPO and schutzhund. Also know that you will not find all this at one club. AKC sports and schutzhund or ring sports clubs are different worlds full of different people with totally conflicting views of what a GSD should be. Decide if training and showing is really what you want to do and if so what sports. If no then at least by then you will have a good idea of what goes into training and titling a dog and you will feel more confident deciding on what to spend for the quality dog that is right for you.
If you want to talk more email me. I am happy to share my experiences with you.
by EshelmanSchwitz on 14 January 2014 - 02:01
SuzyC, What do you think about a getting into Therapy work with a German Shepherd Dog? See... I grew up with a learning disability and Dogs are wonderful for calming frustrated children that have such challenges as I had! I seen that you teach children with Disabilities(if I am correct?) and maybe you could even take your dog to school with you (if you get it certified).....just a thought, I wanted to toss out there!
by Two Moons on 14 January 2014 - 12:01
Spartan K9,
you sound like you got kicked and never got up.
And your so wrong in so many things you've said in your post.
Now this isn't ugly, it's just the truth.
I have a feeling that you've had at least one bad experience and haven't gotten past it.
you sound like you got kicked and never got up.
And your so wrong in so many things you've said in your post.
Now this isn't ugly, it's just the truth.
I have a feeling that you've had at least one bad experience and haven't gotten past it.
by Two Moons on 14 January 2014 - 13:01
suzyc,
there are many ways to look at a dog who bites a member of it's family, and no way to decide what happened without being there and knowing what went on.
Callahan was a good name, and they didn't know it was a Swiss Shepherd?
I've seen a couple of very impressive Swiss Shepherds over the years.
I take it you found the answers to all your questions.
there are many ways to look at a dog who bites a member of it's family, and no way to decide what happened without being there and knowing what went on.
Callahan was a good name, and they didn't know it was a Swiss Shepherd?
I've seen a couple of very impressive Swiss Shepherds over the years.
I take it you found the answers to all your questions.
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