Idaho police dog back to work after suspension

A police dog in the central Idaho resort town of Sun Valley is back on duty after serving a "suspension" for an unprovoked attack on a small schnauzer. Sun Valley Police Chief Cameron Daggett says the 5-year-old German shepherd named Dax took a few weeks off... Idaho - German Shepherd Dog - Police dog - Sun Valley Idaho - Dog

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Sarge, dog who survived being shot six times, transferred to Humane Society

BLADE STAFF Sarge, the German shepherd dog that survived six gunshot wounds, was taken to the Toledo Area Humane Society Friday afternoon after being surrendered by his former owner, Lawrence Mick The dog's former owner, Lawrence Mick, 57, of Federal Street in East Toledo, surrendered ownership Friday morning in Toledo Municipal Court. Judge Mary Trimboli then approved the humane society's ...

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The Australian Shepherd And Information You Should Know

Author : John Williams The Australian Shepherd is a member of the Herding Dog Group A medium sized dog known for his herding and guarding abilities He is very family loyal and very intelligent This dog needs a great deal of exercise, mental and physical Could the Aussie be the right dog breed for you? Choosing the right breed dog is very important for you and for your dog Here are the Australian Shepherd dog breed standards and other important information you should read prior to buying a

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Schutzhund Dog Training

Schutzhund Dog Training Post from: Training Dogs . Get the latest dog training tips Schutzhund dog training is the highest rung of the dog training ladder, and requires working with your dog using much more advanced techniques than mere obedience training. It takes a special dog to be able to perform as a Schutzhund dog. Originally Schutzhund traiing began in Germany as a test of a German shepherd dog’s ability to perform as a police dog. The word Schutzhund translates as “protection dog

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German Shepherd - Dog Breed Profile Authored by Sandy Rothra in DogsPublished on 09-19-2009

The German shepherd dog is sometimes called an Alsatian. This strong intelligent breed was developed for herding sheep in Germany. German shepherds are often used by the military for tracking, patrolling and scout duties. Their strong sense of smell and avoidance of distractions make them excellent for search and rescue and for narcotics or explosive detection. If you’re looking for a big and powerful dog as a family pet or for working purposes, consider the German shepherd. However, these

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