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The NS German Shepherd Dog Club, Herding
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The titles the dogs can earn are:. CKC - Canadian Kennel Club. HJ - Herding Junior. HS - Herding Started. HI - Herding Intermediate. HX - Herding Excellent. ASCA - Australian Shepherd Club of America. STD - Started Trial Dog. OTD - Open Trial Dog. ATD - Advanced Trial Dog. WTCh - Working Trial Championship. PATD - Post-Advanced Trial Dog. RTD - Ranch Trial Dog. RD - Ranch Dog. AHBA - American Herding Breed Association. HCT - Herding Capability Tested. JHD - Junior Herding dog. HTD I - Herding Trial Dog 1.
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The NS German Shepherd Dog Club, Raising a German Shepherd Dog
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Information on buying and raising a German Shepherd Dog. There still remains a belief that dogs should not be trained until at least six months to one year of age. All dogs and their owners CAN benefit when behaviour, temperament and obedience training begin as soon as the seven or eight week old puppy enters his new home. By six months of age, almost all problem behaviours are already in place, and solving them will be difficult, frustrating and possibly not successful. Tell children to leave a sleeping...
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The NS German Shepherd Dog club, About the Breed
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Do you microchip your dogs? There are a few very important things you should know about Microchips. IF YOU BUY DIRECTLY FROM AVID CANADA, PETtrac Registration and 24 Hour Recovery Service as well as PETtrac collar tags are included in the price, but do not include implantation by a vet clinic. WHAT TYPE OF MICROCHIPS SHOULD YOU USE? For dogs, sterile microchips in a single use disposable needle are mandatory in Canada. Australia/New Zealand - ISO. WHY NOT USE ISO MICROCHIPS IN CANADA YET? However, the US...
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The NS German Shepherd Dog, Obedience
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Training a dog in obedience can be an ongoing and lengthy process depending on the dog, the methods used, and the skill and understanding of both the trainer and the handler. The level of obedience the handler wishes to achieve with the dog is also a major factor in the time involved, as is the commitment to training by the handler. Nova Scotia German Shepherd Dog Club. Promote Your Page Too. Site built with Simple Responsive Template. Modified by Paul Wigle.
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The NS German Shepherd Dog club, Aggression
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Aggression - It's like a four-letter word. You avoid talking about it, especially if it is happening with your dog. It makes you feel ashamed, guilty and can even be fearful. Even so, we need to come out of the closet, and get it out in the open. You can only hide it for so long, before it will resurface. There are three recognized types of aggression. Protective aggression. Away Any behavior, which has been reinforced either in a positive or disciplined way will be repeated. It can be tricky, and do...
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NS German Shepherd dog club, Picture Gallery
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The NS German Shepherd Dog Club, Temperament Test
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A friendly stranger meets and greats the handler, no attention is paid to the dog. Instructions to the handler are given at this station. The friendly stranger greets the dog, no attention is paid to the handler by the stranger. The dog and handler enter an area and remain there while several people approach from all directions. These people just stand there for a few moments so that the examiners can gauge the response. He then stands quietly for about 5 seconds so that the dogs recovery can be assessed.
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The NS German Shepherd Dog Club, Agility
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Dog jumpingAgility trials are open to all dogs, both purebred and mixed breed (with the exception of those sanctioned by the AKC, which restricts trials to purebred dogs only) . The maximum attainable score in any class is 100 points. The qualifying score (for placement) is 85 or above, with no disqualifying faults such as displaced bars on jumps or missed contact zones. There are several obstacles in agility:. Collapsed Tunnel Pause Table. Tire or Hoop Jump. Other Types of Jumps. NA - Novice Agility.
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