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A Life with German Shepherds: Total German Shepherd Dog Blog

My German Shepherd Breeding Philosophy: 30 Years of Bridging Bloodlines

My German Shepherd breeding philosophy evolved from a simple childhood obsession into a three-decade...

White House Security K9: A Strategic Plan for Safety and Visitor Experience

White House Security K9 Teams: Protecting the Nation and Its Visitors White House security K9 teams...

German Shepherd Emergency Kit: Complete Family & Dog Preparedness Guide

German Shepherd Emergency Kit for Families with Kids and Multiple Dogs A German Shepherd emergency...

Dog Training Goals: Why There’s No “Finished Product” in Training

When it comes to dog training goals, many people think of training as something that has an endpoint...

Lars Lentz is Writing a Book on IGP Tracking

IGP Tracking Book by Lars Lentz: A Podcast Episode That Explains It All In this week’s episode of...

Why German Shepherds Don’t Always Love Strangers — And Why That’s Normal

One of the most common concerns new German Shepherd owners share is: “My dog barks at strangers...

Bridging the Divide: Crossbreeding Working & Show Lines

For as long as I can remember, the German Shepherd community has been divided: working-line versus...

Form Follows Function: Why Balance Matters in the German Shepherd Dog

Recently, Ajay shared a few videos of Hemi, our young German Shepherd, trotting effortlessly across...

Why Dogs Guard People or Spaces

Dogs don’t guard because they’re trying to “dominate” you — that’s an outdated myth. They guard...