7/3/2015

Sean McDaniel of The Dog’s Way radio program interviewed Michael and Elizabeth of Candle Hill Shepherds in March of 2015.  Here is Part I of that interview where we discuss some aspects of our “ideal dog.”  As you listen, you will get a peek at how we think....

4/18/2015

 Therapy Pets Unlimited (therapypetsunlimited.org) states on their web page: “According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more then 50% of nursing home residents have no close relatives, and 46% have no living children. These two facts are a major reason why an estimated 85% of nursing home residents never have visitors. If you find these...

2/6/2015

Whatever you thought you knew about dog’s sense of smell, this will blow your mind.  While researching for a Presentation on Search and Rescue Dogs, I came across this article. “Dogs’ Dazzling Sense of Smell By Peter TysonPosted 10.04.12NOVA scienceNOW What lies behind their exceptional gift of sniff? They haven’t got no noses, The fallen sons ...

5/26/2014

Leash Training A Puppy Over the years, we at Candle Hill Shepherds have found that a little insight into leash training your puppy can go a long way to smoothing out your new relationship.  There are three rules to remember when leash training a puppy:  Be Gentle Be Kind Remember you are dealing with a Baby  If you keep these three Bs in mind, a...

4/5/2014

By Mike Mandell Alpha K-9 Obedience We asked Mike Mandell of Alpha K-9 Obedience Animal Behaviorist and Trainer in Denver, CO to make a list for us of things for you to look for when looking for a Dog Trainer and red flags which will tell you to look elsewhere. Mike writes, “First, we strongly recommend that you look for a trainer who will give in...

3/2/2014

One of the key attributes of a Medical Alert or Medical Therapy Dog is the ability to understand their human's medical needs. In the case of this Candle Hill Shepherd, she has an uncanny ability to know when she must be calm.... ...

1/8/2014

Piper, Chinook, Wessa, Max, and Tag LONG COAT GERMAN SHEPHERDS (Long haired German Shepherds) When Rittmeister von Stephanitz first brought attention to the German Shepherd Dog as a recognized breed, there were two varieties of coat in the dogs, long coat and the short stock coat most often seen today. Stephanitz, recognizing the incredible versati...

1/3/2014

Tag training her puppies Some irrefutable rules of puppy socialization by Helen Dorrance   One doesn’t have to be in the sport of dogs for very long before one’s canine population starts to multiply. Almost everyone starts out with just one dog that frequently gets relegated to “beloved pet” status in the endless quest for super performer, fabulou...

1/1/2014

International Champion Jake vom Kanas CD, BH, RN, JJ-N, Top Obedience Dog 2007 The German Shepherd Dog of today continues to be a superlative companion dog and is the working dog of choice by many agencies. In North America the German Shepherd Dog is, by litter and individual dog registrations, one of the most popular and numerous breeds. They are sui...

1/1/2014

Cardinal and Elsa LONG COAT GERMAN SHEPHERDS (Long haired German Shepherds) When Rittmeister von Stephanitz first brought attention to the German Shepherd Dog as a recognized breed, there were two varieties of coat in the dogs, long coat and the short stock coat most often seen today. Stephanitz, recognizing the incredible versatility of this dog, ...