Our Top Tips on Socializing Your Dog
It is important for dogs to be socialized because it helps them to develop a positive attitude toward the world around them. A well-socialized dog is less likely to be fearful or aggressive.
German Shepherds have been used as farm dogs for many years. Their intelligence and athleticism has allowed them to excel in many areas, including as police and military dogs, drug and bomb detectors, dog sport companions, plus they have been guide dogs for the blind for many years.
German Shepherds have been featured in TV shows like the Littlest Hobo and Rin Tin Tin, making them one of the most recognizable breeds. But did you know that there are many types of shepherd breeds? There are, in fact, more than 30 different Shepherd varieties!
Some, like the Australian Shepherd, may be familiar, while other rarer varieties, like the Anatolian Shepherd, may be new to you! One unique and impressive shepherd is the Dutch Shepherd.
Like the German Shepherd, the Dutch Shepherd was first developed as a herding dog. Dutch Shepherds were designed to keep flocks of sheep in a particular location, so they have impressive stamina and endurance. The breed developed into an all-purpose farm dog; herding, driving animals, and guarding the farm.
Although the breed is not as well known in Canada, Dutch Shepherds are known as loyal companions and excellent working dogs used for obedience, dog sports, herding, tracking, search and rescue, and as police dogs.
Tazer is one special Dutch Shepherd. She landed in her forever home after her first home didn’t work out; one of the other dogs didn’t get along with her. Tazer came into her new owner’s life precisely when she was needed; her owner had just lost her beloved, elderly dog. Tazer is now 13 years old, and throughout her life, she has excelled in many different sports.
True to her breed history, Tazer was a ball of energy! She came out of her kennel snapping, spinning, and barking. Her new owner thought, “what have I done?!”. Like so many active and working dogs, however, once Tazer could get outside and blow off some steam, she was actually very easy to live with.
She soon settled into her new home and was described as a couch potato in the house, but always up for an adventure or activity! Tazer excelled at many sports, but her true love was playing frisbee. Tazer’s owner decided to try a lower impact sport and brought her to scentwork training as she aged.
Engaging Tazer’s keen sense of smell showed a different side of her personality. Instead of the dog vibrating with excitement waiting for the frisbee toss, she worked calmly and methodically. Tazer approached her scentwork with the same enthusiasm, but with a calm intensity rather than chaotic energy. It was easy to see why this breed excels as a police or detection dog.
With frisbee, the reward is chasing and catching the frisbee. With scentwork, rewards are typically treats delivered when the target scent is found. Rollover is the perfect treat for sports like scentwork! The semi-moist, soft roll is easy to cut or break into small pieces. Rollover has always been made with fresh, non-rendered meat and natural ingredients, so even though it’s a complete and balanced food, it’s as tasty as a treat.
Tazer’s owner can give lots of Rollover, knowing it is a balanced diet, not a treat that would be delivering too much fat or salt. Tazer loves the taste and works happily for her favourite treat!
It is important for dogs to be socialized because it helps them to develop a positive attitude toward the world around them. A well-socialized dog is less likely to be fearful or aggressive.
They may be unable to talk, but dogs are skilled at communicating with us using body language. Here are some common body language communication methods your dog may use and what they mean!
Dogs and humans have been living side by side for thousands of years, but there’s still a lot we don’t understand about our furry companions. With that in mind, we thought it might be fun to take a look at some common myths about dogs and unpack whether or not they’re rooted in reality. Let’s dig in!
Feeding your dog a diet rich in whole foods is a wonderful way to ensure they consume the essential nutrients they need to support their overall health.
Dog’s noses are an incredible tool. Dogs can use their powerful sense of smell to detect emotions, distinguish between individuals, and more. Read on for 5 fascinating facts about dog noses you might not know!
Mental stimulation is essential to a dog’s overall well-being. It can help prevent behavioural problems, improve cognitive function and physical health while enhancing your bond with your dog! Read on for our top 4 benefits of mental stimulation and how you can achieve the best for your best buddy!
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