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Welcome to Dog Information links and resources, where you'll find helpful online information about dog breeds, general dog training, Police K9 and Search and Rescue, and general dog care and health information and tips for dog owners, trainers, handlers, and breeders.
Links to Dog Information Resources
German Shepherd Dog Breed
- German Shepherd Breed Type Comparisons compiled by Moc Klinkam
demonstrate various pedigree types, coat colors, and coat types.
- German Shepherd Growth Chart with height and weight and puppy development chart compiled by Moc Klinkam.
- German Shepherd Store features breed specific dog gifts and special occasion gift ideas for the German Shepherd Dog lover.
- Illustrated Standard of
the German Shepherd Dog by Linda Shaw MBA, with excellent text and graphics discussing correct structure,
gait, movement, and color of the German Shepherd Dog.
- SV Style Breed Survey by Moc Klinkam summarizes the key elements of
the SV-style Breed Survey Certificate that evaluates the German Shepherd Dog conformation to the WUSV Breed Standard.
- Before You Adopt a German Shepherd Dog
by Moc Klinkam includes helpful recommendations for making an informed decision about acquiring a German Shepherd Dog from
breed rescue or a breeder.
- Library of articles about the German Shepherd Dog breed, behavior, and training, with a helpful section on specific behavioral problems.
- Dog Ownership in the Soviet Bloc: A Socio-Political Perspective
by Polish native Jan Adamczyk dispels many of the Western misunderstandings about dog breeding and ownership in the
former Soviet Bloc.
- Viewpoint of an East German Shepherd by Ulf Kintzel, on
the German Shepherd Dogs of the former East Germany (DDR).
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Evolution of the German Shepherd Dog over 30 years displays the original type bred with an emphasis on
working function and utility and its tranformation through the German show type branch bred with an emphasis on
form and appearance.
- Links to Purebred German Shepherd Rescue resources.
- Tattoo schemes, registries, and identification compiled by Moc Klinkam.
- List of International Working Dog Titles compiled by Moc Klinkam.
- Terminology commonly found on Czech German Shepherd pedigrees and other European pedigrees compiled by Moc Klinkam
- History and status of the Old German Shepherd Dog (Altdeutscher Htehunde (AAH))
- East German (DDR) Wertmessziffer
(Numerical Evaluation) Rating System
- German Shepherd Color Genetics by
John Ayotte, a coat color genetics primer discussing inheritance facts and theoretical assumptions; with
illustrative photos. (There are four pages in this series, however the first page does not provide a link to
Page 2, which does have a link to
subsequent pages in the series.)
USA Judge Floyd Wilson on Training for Championship FH Tracking
interview and photos by Moc Klinkam
- An informative collection of German Shepherd FAQ about the German Shepherd Dog,
titles, abbreviations, training commands, and Schutzhund sport.
- German Shepherd Dog Shopper's Guide with helpful information about deciding if a GSD is the right dog for you.
- AKC's list of Insurance Companies' Policies on Dogs summarizes those companies with breed-specific black lists for homeowners insurance.
General Training Resources
- After watching aghast some of the most archaic "dog training" strategies -- including kicking, jabbing, hitting, and the completely debunked "alpha roll" -- featured on National Geographic's "The Dog Whisperer," I was pleased to read the New York Times op-ed piece , "Cesar Milan: A Pack of Lies" that speaks to many of my own concerns about the incredibly ignorant, and oftentimes abusive, methods promoted on this show. There are very few quick fixes to problem canine behaviors, and physically or psychologically terrorizing a dog into submission is most definitely not one of them.
- What every regional dog owner should know: Washington State Dog Law
- From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, A Model Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention
is a well researched, fact based, workable approach to responsible dog ownership, breed-specific legislation, and
dog bite reduction.
- The Problems With Head Halters
by Suzanne Clothier explores many of the reasons why the use of head halters (eg, the "Halti") is ill-advised.
- Training With the Prong Collar by
Suzanne Clothier gives a trainer's views on this humane and effective training tool.
Service Dog Training
- Puppy Tracking 101 by Tim Tieken illustrates the fundamentals of introducing the young puppy to tracking.
- Tracking With Scent in a Bottle - A Modular Approach by Steve White.
- Tracking and Trailing by Tim Tieken differentiates the two approaches to canine scentwork and explains why both are important to the working Police K9.
- Tracker or Trailer: The Police K9
- Training for Awareness by Tim Tieken discusses
how to build the dog's awareness of its handler, and how to manage the situation if awareness wanes.
- Bite vs Bark Considerations by
Bob Eden, discussing why bite and hold under handler control is more easily maintained than bark and hold techniques.
- Agility -- starting the Police Dog in agility training.
- Probability of Detection for Search Dogs
by Hatch Graham proposes methods for controlling POD based on research in air pollution science and micrometeorology.
- General Aspects of Behavior by Lost Persons by William G. Syrotuck (Excerpt)
- Understanding "Nose Time"
In the Cross Trained Wilderness-Cadaver Dog by Jonnie Joyce, discusses why the handler should know their dog's maximum nose time, the actual time the canine
can continue to sniff for a particular odor and be able to recognize that odor at an acceptable level of reliability.
- ARDA's Utilizing Air-Scenting Search Dogs To Locate
Drowning Victims: A Research Report
- Incident Command System (ICS) Forms for SAR
- FEMA's National Urban Search and Rescue Canine
Readiness Evaluation Process Documentation
- Disaster Dog is a combined effort of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Canine Subcommittee, providing a source for information
related to the training, testing and deployment of disaster dog teams.
- SAR Dog Evaluation Checklist for the
German Shepherd Dog.
- The Importance of
Foundation Work in Cadaver by Joni Joyce.
- Handling Hazardous Materials for Cadaver
Detection Training by Kim Gilmore summarizes proper handling and preparation
of tissue, blood, and bone sample training aids.
- Sense of Smell Institute directory of scientific research links
related to the olfactory system anatomy, odor perception, and genetics. (The Howard Hughes Medical Institute links are
especially informative on the pure science of smell.)
- The Bone Room can provide human bones for
human remains/cadaver detection training.
- Mine Detection Dogs: Training, Operations, and Odour Detection by the
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining; complete training manual in PDF format.
- Bibliography of online Mine Dog
Detection (MDD) training and deployment publications provided by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining.
- Non-Hazardous Explosives for Security Training and
Testing (NESTT) pseudo testing and training aids.
Police K9 Resources
Police K9/SAR Certifications, Seminars, Courses
Canine Behavior
- Sensory, Emotional, and Social Development of the Young Dog by
Dr. Jol Dehasse, Behaviorist Veterinarian. Dr. Dehasse supplements his own exhaustive research with that of some
of the pioneering canine behaviorists to illuminate the various phases of canine development and how they may be
positively influenced.
- Learn why tethering or chaining a dog is inhumane and dangerous at The Facts About Chaining or Tethering Dogs and Unchain Your Dog.
- Canine Stress discusses how to
recognize stress in the working dog, what the handler can do to alleviate it, and how to train to maintain a
safe stress threshold.
- Modal Theory: Relationship
Between Emotional Status and the Cognitive & Learning Abilities of Domestic Canines discusses
the extent to which canine behavior, cognition, and learning are influenced by emotional status;
these emotional states and their triggering emotions are: defense - fear, social - security, and prey - excitement.
- Effects of Genetic Selection and Experience
on Police Dog Behavior by Sandy Bryson discusses the importance of genetics, early experience and socialization,
and training for Police K9 performance.
- Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic
Animals by Temple Grandin and Mark J. Deesing discusses the complex interaction between genetics and
environmental factors (learning) which determines how an animal will behave.
- Developing High Achievers (Early Neurological Stimulation)
by Carmen L Battaglia Ph.D. discusses how improved performance and trainability and optimized health and potential
can be achieved via early neurological stimulation of puppies.
- The Unfortunate Popularity of Fear by Moc Klinkam discusses the
misapplication of the term "fear period" to excuse poor temperament.
- Another Look at the 49th Day by
Dr. Ed Bailey discusses the risks to socialization and overall development when taking a pup from the litter at age 49 days.
- Early Canid Domestication:
The Farm-Fox Experiment by Lyudmila N. Trut, discussing the interplay between behavioral genetics and development.
- Behavior Problems
in Geriatric Dogs by Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, discusses the geriatric pets health,
quality of life, and behavior and the importance of anticipating behavior changes associated with old age
and providing help as problems arise.
Veterinary/Health
General Health/Disease
- Parvo FAQs by Moc Klinkam summarizes facts about Parvo, and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- Parvo News features current breaking news feeds about Parvo Virus nationwide.
- Centers for Disease Control's Media Briefing on Canine Influenza (September 26, 2005) clarifies issues regarding the transmission and the morbidity and mortality of the recently identified transmission of the H3N8 equine influenza virus to dogs in some regions of the United States.
- In 2005//2006 there was a notable increase in diagnosed cases of
Leptospirosis in dogs in the Pacific Northwest of the syrovar type primarily transmitted by raccoons and
that is not protected against by currently available canine vaccines.
Update on Leptospirosis
reviews the latest options for diagnosing and treating this disease that may have a higher incidence
in the German Shepherd Dog. Additional reading regarding
Leptospira serovars
and primary hosts; also see March 31, 2005
Seattle Post-Intelligencer article noting "Unusual number of cases seen in pets in Western Washington."
- If you are a dog owner living on or near the Pacific Coast from San Francisco to Alaska, you must educate yourself about
salmon poisoning,
and recognize that it's a potentially lethal danger associated with both in-city and rural/wilderness salmon habitats.
- Another good reason to avoid off-leash dog parks and other venues where your dog is subject to physical contact by dogs of unknown health status: highly contagious canine viral papillomas (warts).
- Merck Veterinary Manual online
includes over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200 illustrations.
- Major Infectious Diseases of Dogs and Cats listed alphabetically, Parts 1, 2, and 3, with links
to additional chapters related to internal and external parasitic diseases and drug dosages. From A Concise
Guide to Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats, Carter G.R. (Ed.); International Veterinary Information Service, Ithaca NY
- Long Beach Animal Hospital's
Canine Diseases features detailed information on common diseases and procedures performed in dogs.
- Parasites of the Dog presented
by University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. Identification, cycle, symptoms, and treatments.
- Martindale's Virtual Veterinary Center
features a monumental collection of links to veterinary science resources.
- Vaginal Cytology:
Establishing Ultimate Breeding Time of the Bitch; online slide show by Joe Spano, Auburn University College
of Veterinary Medicine.
- Interpreting Laboratory Bloodwork is a helpful
guide to understanding the results of a diagnostic veterinary lab report; presented by Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Emergencies
- Veterinary Emergencies chapter
from the Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook (MacMillan Publishing) including urgent care sections such as
CPR, poisoning, drowning, snake bite, etc.
- Emergency In-field Treatment of Bloat (Gastric Dilation/Volvulus)
- The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
features a 24-hour telephone consultation service, toxicology library, poisonous plants index, and comprehensive materials
related to poison-related emergencies, symptoms, and treatments.
- Purdue University's directory of
Toxic Plants
- Checklist for Herbicide and Pesticide Exposures by Moc Klinkam details the steps to take to avoid toxic exposure, and what you should do in the event your dog is accidentally exposed.
Vaccination
- 2006 Report of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Canine Vaccine Task Force:
2006 Canine Vaccine Guidelines, Recommendations, and Supporting Literature reviews recommended,
optional, and not generally recommended canine vaccines, with guidelines based on current knowledge with
respect to disease incidence and severity and vaccine efficacy. If your veterinarian is practicing outdated methods and giving annual vaccinations to your dog, these updated recommendations from the overseeing body of veterinary professionals will educate you on the health benefits of less frequent vaccination and may inspire you to switch
to a better-educated veterinarian who prioritizes your dog's health.
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AAHA wraps up canine vaccine guidelines by Stephanie Davis, DVM Newsmagazine, discusses the
"paradigm shift" in vaccination protocol that not all vaccines should be administered with equal frequency.
- AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Principles of Vaccination (April 2001) concludes that there currently exists inadequate data to
scientifically determine a single best protocol for vaccination or revaccination.
- Considerations in
Designing Effective and Safe Vaccination Programs for Dogs by R. D. Schultz DVM, Professor and Chair,
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison, addressing misperceptions about how vaccines work,
which vaccines are necessary, and how often vaccines should be given during the life of the dog to provide
protective immunity.
- Dr. W. Jean Dodds DVM Revised
Vaccination Protocol
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Are Annual Pet Vaccinations Necessary? concludes that not all vaccines need to be given every year
because most animals do not require them.
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What do we tell our clients? by Jim Irwin DVM, advising how veterinarians should develop
a thorough plan to educate their staff about the changing vaccine protocols.
- Vaccines, Infectious Diseases and the Canine Immune System
- Puppy Shots: Vaccination Issues for Breeders
by Christie Keith discusses conventional vaccine protocols vs current knowledge about immunity.
- Questions to Ask Your Vet about
the practice of giving annual rabies vaccine.
Anatomy/Orthopedics
Physiology/Nutrition
- IVIS presents Canine Rehabilitation
by J.E. Steiss, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL, USA, including
excellent information on rehabilitative therapies, warm-up exercises, exercise prescriptions, and
behavioral modification for the recovering dog.
- Stretching for the Canine Athlete --
From Warm Up to Cool Down by Glyn Clayton
- Working Dogs & Canine Athletes - Canine Sports Medicine & Performance Physiology
Optimum Performance: Getting the
Best Out of Your Dog by Dr. Robert L. Gillette DVM MSE. To get the best performance out of your dogs,
they must be properly conditioned, mentally prepared, and be free of any pain that might affect performance.
- Working Dogs and Canine Athletes: Performance Presentation
by Dr. Robert L. Gillette DVM MSE, features 61 presentation slides discussing the factors of canine performance.
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Rehabilitation Following Joint Surgery in Sporting Dogs by Geoffrey N. Clark, DVM Diplomate, ACVS
- Meeting the Energy
Needs of Canine Athletes (Hill, Reynolds, et al.)
- Feeding the Canine Athlete for Optimal Performance by
Robert L. Gillette DVM, MSE helps you to design the nutritional program that optimizes your working dog's performance.
- Canine Nutrition online resources.
- Auburn University Sports Medicine Program Articles Index
- American Canine Sports Medicine Association (ACSMA) is
an association of veterinarians devoted to addressing the medical and surgical problems encountered in the
canine athlete and the working breeds.
- Nutrient Requirements of Dogs (Veterinary textbook published in 1985 by National Academy Press reproduced online.)
- Olfactory Function and Nutrition in Canine Athletes by
Robert L. Gillette DVM, MSE et al. investigates the effects of dietary fat and conditioning exercise on the odor-detecting
capabilities of working K9s and athletes.
Neurology
- University of Florida Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital's
Neurology Pages include information
about Degenerative Myelopathy, seizure, vestibular disease, and other neurological conditions effecting the dog.
- The Neurological Examination
- IVIS presents a detailed chapter on Epilepsy
in canines and felines by M. Berendt in Braund's Clinical Neurology in Small Animals: Localization, Diagnosis and Treatment, Vite C.H. (Ed.),
including classifications, diagnostic workup, and treatment therapies.
- Neurological disorders and conditions involving peripheral nerve damage are discussed in Neoropathies in Dogs and Cats
by Kyle G. Braund BVSC, MVSc, PhD, FRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology); Braund reviews
the spectrum of neuropathies in dogs and cats, including historical
data, etiology, clinical signs, diagnostic criteria, medical or surgical management, prognosis, and control or prevention.
- Degenerative Spinal Myelopathy of
the German Shepherd Dog by R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery
Genetics
Veterinarian Resources
- American Association of Housecall Veterinarians features
a locator service to find a veterinarian in your area who will make housecalls.
- Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine provides the
Pet Loss Hotline staffed by volunteer veterinary medicine students trained in grief counseling;
also visit the Pet loss resources for Washington state
features a directory of hotlines, support groups, and counselors to help you cope with the loss of your canine companion.
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