What made a stimulus into a signal

What made a stimulus into a signal

The meaning of a signal has been obtained by certain experiences and circumstances that a stimulus has been connected with in the past. This experience is what made a stimulus into a signal. We call this process training!! Signals are an important subject. Different behaviors can be performed on certain signals, verbal or visible, or both combined. Once an exercise is performed in response to a signal (specific stimulus), it… continue reading

Trained Sable German Shepherd Male Quant

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Trained Sable German Shepherd Male Quant Trained sable German Shepherd Male Quant vom Zauberberg has an awesome expression on his face. His markings are so symmetric and harmoniously distributed all across his face mask and body. Very well built by German standards. Medium to large size. His head is substantial. Very well behaved and easy to handle. Friendly temperament. Extremely well socialized. Excellent with family and kids. Fully trained with German… continue reading

Divya Joshi

Alert shepherd looking directly at camera

Dear Andreas! This is Nadja vom Zauberberg’s third week with me in Southern California. She is getting used to her new home and new lifestyle. She gives me so much joy every day! I get compliments about her handsome looks and about how well trained she is from complete strangers. It is obvious that she has a solid foundation in obedience. The new owner can now build on that foundation.… continue reading

A young dog is going to learn to stay on his place

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Our Obedience Dog Training will make your dog listen not only if he wants to, but also if he has to in any situation. Positive reinforcement only, can never ever lead to reliable performance. A combination of negative and positive will lead the path to reliable self driving behaviors. Our obedience dog training is based on scientific laws of learning. Take a look at how Achilles is going to learn that… continue reading

German Shepherd Dogs and German Shepherd Puppies for sale

Germann shepherd puppies for sale

German Shepherd Dogs and German Shepherd Puppies for sale More than three decades ago we started breeding German Shepherds. It was in Germany, under the name of “von der Quadriga” that our first litter from the strongest working lines was produced. Later, moving to the USA, we created the brand of “Zauberberg Kennels” , which is the German word for “Magic Mountain”. Ever since , our German Shepherds have been shown in… continue reading

What is ZW?

Tucson puppy for sale

What is the ZW number ? The abbreviation of ZW stands for the German word Zuchtwert. Zuchtwert translates into the English word of “breed value”. A ZW number reflects a dog’s individual breed value. This was created to be able to more realiably estimate a cchance of hip displasia in puppies coming from a certain mating. It is established by the dog’s pedigree and therefore the values of the dogs in… continue reading

A Word About Upcoming Breedings

Yawning Rottweiler puppy among siblings

Here at Zauberberg Kennels, our pairings are based on what we believe is best for the breed and desired breed characteristics. Just to match a pedigree, is not enough. Best results have been accomplished by knowing both parents personally! It is fact that you look somewhat like your parents or grand parents, isn’t it? This is why we select the parents that promise the best outcome, not just to match… continue reading

Edwards County Sheriff’s Office

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Subject: Donation of K9 Zauberberg Kennel to Edwards County Sheriffs Office Mr. Andreas Mueller, Edwards County Sheriff s Office is very thankful for the donation of a trained K9 for our Sheriff s Office. Due to our limited budget, without your donation the actuation of another K9 to our deputies would not occur. The K9 will enhance our law enforcement efforts to deter, detect and locate drugs during our patrols of the County… continue reading

Linda Stockwell

A person holding a puppy in their hands.

Hello! My husband, Jess, wanted me to contact you today. We were watching some of the Westminster Dog Show last night and had to say that our beautiful Rottweiler girl that we purchased from you four years ago is so much more beautiful than the Rottweiler who was in the finals there! She has been the love of our lives! Thank you for the care you take with not only the… continue reading