10/9/2026

Why Temperament Matters: Lessons from Search and Rescue Anyone who has tried to train a dog that simply lacks the temperament for a particular task knows how frustrating the experience can be. Conversely, when a dog has the right temperament, the same training can seem almost effortless. I learned this lesson many years ago when I began training my fi...

3/24/2026

Candle Hill Shepherds LLC is a German Shepherd breeding program located in beautiful North Idaho, valuing HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, and PUPPY ENRICHMENT with the goal of producing well balanced German Shepherds characterized by courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Our goal is to produce a dog a burglar will run from, but a child can hug. With over 20 years of...

1/5/2026

Originally a Facebook post, it's being reposted here because of the comments from our dear Candle Hill families. Our dogs are more tolerant than many, but it is never guaranteed. Much has to do with the home environment, upbringing, style or raising and experience from the owners in having multiple dogs. ...

12/6/2025

Nika, a Ranger x Shade pup, answers that question with photos that speak louder than words. Check out these pictures:...

10/9/2015

That moment before you called my name, then the second I heard you, I am coming! As fast as I possibly can! I am so HAPPY, that you want me with you, I’m almost there,  Here I am!...

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.... ...

8/12/2013

DEVELOPING HIGH ACHIEVERS Originally published as “Early Neurological Stimulation” by Carmen L. Battaglia Surprising as it may seem, it isn’t capacity that explains the differences that exist between individuals because most seem to have far more capacity than they will ever use. The differences that exist between individuals seem to be related to s...