This email was sent by Linda S. about her Australian Shepherd Mix: She is becoming more sound sensitive. She was always overly terrified of gun shots, even at a distance. She tries to run for the safety of the car or motorhome and it’s all I can do to hang on her leash (close to the collar) to prevent escape. This spring her fears spread to thunder also. This trip… continue reading

Michael R. asked: How effective are Group Dog Training Classes? Group dog training classes are the very most ineffective way of training a dog! If you really want to teach any behaviors the right way, private lessons is a necessity. The owner needs to have attention from his dog in order to communicate properly which behaviors are worth while doing- and which ones are not. That is how training starts!… continue reading

Petra M. asked: How do I know a dog trainer is good at training my dog?   What is a good dog trainer? It is a trainer that has the knowledge to share in theory and practice, making the dog owner understand the principals of learning and the application of those principals. It is suggested to test the knowledge in theorie during conversation. Do you understand what the trainer is… continue reading

Michelle S. asked: What does H’Litter mean? Zauberberg Team answers: If you have ever bought a German Shepherd puppy from a German breeder, you might have wondered how they name their puppies. The German registration system with the German Shepherd breed club in Germany (Verein fuer Deutche Schaeferhunde, SV) requires breeders to operate by the following rule for their breeding kennel: After a German breeder has applied and was granted… continue reading