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While
it is true that there are other breeds that may be more suited to
obedience, tracking, agility etc., no other breed can "do it
all" like a GSD. Why not make your New Year's Resolution to
explore the possibilities and broaden your horizons? Here is a Web
Address that you'll probably want to bookmark…
http://workingdogs.com
Go to the "links" button and have fun. North Texas is
a great place for training and with some www inspiration you should
easily find something you'd like to try fairly close to home. If
you're not computer literate, try the library. Most libraries have
access to computers and if the librarians are busy, just look for
any high school student and give them your most pitiful look. Totally
computerphobic? Even the Sherman library has a large section of
canine related books and most libraries will also have training
videos for you to check out and view at your leisure.
Before
you get too excited, remember that basic obedience is a necessity
to most of the other canine sports. You'll enjoy your dog and these
other activites much more with some basic control. Obedience classes
don't have to cost a fortune and are readily accessible to most
of us. Go with group classes, this way your dog is learning obedience
and being socialized at the same time. The other advantage to a
group calss is that your dog is being obedient with lots of disctractions
from other animals and people, this will hold you in much better
standing for most of the canine sports out there. You can find group
classes at most pet stores (eg Petsmart) or call the SPCA for their
K9 University obedience schedules and locations.
"Rome
wasn't built in a day!" Be patient, and remember that when
you are having problems and your dog is "just not getting it",
99% of the time…IT'S YOUR FAULT!!! Take a step back, a deep
breath, smile and start again.
By
the way, I too have a New Years Eve Resolution and that is to get
the next newsletter out on time.
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1998 & 1999 STATISTICS
In
the past two years, North Texas German Shepherd Rescue has assisted
in the successful placement of 250 GSD's. While this may sound impressive
it is merely the tip of the iceberg. Many GSD's come to our attention
each year that we are unable to help because of finances and lack
of foster homes. We are frugal with our funds, electing to help
as many dogs as we can with the resources that we have and having
to avoid those with such costly conditions or needs that our funds
would be exhausted. We are proud of the fact that we have never
demanded high fees for our rescued pals and hope that we can continue
to operate on this basis. If you feel that you can spare a donation
we would appreciate it! You can send them to:
North
Texas German Shepherd Rescue
9095 Hwy 199 West,
Poolville, TX, 76487.
Fostering
is not for everyone, but maybe it's for you. You need patience,
a spare and secure crate, a fenced yard, and love. If you have other
pets, make sure they are dog friendly, or have a workable plan to
keep them separated. We discourage those of you with young children
from fostering as many of our foster are unknown entities evaluated
during their foster stay. If you are interested, you can write to
Wendy Wilson at the address above, or Email us at the addresses
shown on the front of this newsletter.
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UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS AND
RESCUE PARADES
You
can also help support us by volunteering with your rescue dog or
just yourself at the many rescue parades here in north Texas. We
also have fundraisers such as the Canine Good Citizen tests that
anyone with a rescued GSD or other breed (or mixed) can take part
in or volunteer at. For info on the rescue parades or CGC tests,
write or Email us and we'll be happy to give you more details. Details
on the requirements for the Canine Good Citizen Test are available
on the internet at:-
http://www.akc.org/love/cgc/index.cfm
For
those of you without internet access here is a brief run down of
the ten exercises.
Test
1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger
Test 2. Sitting Politely for Petting
Test 3. Appearance and Grooming
Test 4. Out for a Walk (walk on a loose leash)
Test 5. Walking Through a Crowd
Test 6. Sit and Down on Command/Staying in Place
Test 7. Coming When Called
Test 8. Reaction to Another Dog
Test 9. Reactions to Distractions
Test 10. Supervised Separation
It's
a fun day out for you and your dog, and it's a nationally recognized
award that you get from the AKC even if you don't have AKC papers
on your pooch.
Anyone
with a rescued GSD will receive a discount when taking the test.
So come on out to our upcoming events- we'd love to see you and
your babies! Our next test will be held????
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