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The Girls of Safice

I fell in love with German Shepherds entirely by accident. I was a veterinary technician by trade and through my place of work adopted an abandoned 1 year old Doberman (the breed of my dreams). He was a beautiful red male (intact) that had been abandoned with us. He had limited socialization with people and dogs and we were not willing to place him just anywhere. I thought I'd give him a chance.  I soon found that he was more than a handful. We tried numerous training facilities to try and modify some of his behaviours and make him socially acceptable. No one could help us.

I moved to South Western Ontario about 8 months later and came across a man training an incredible shepherd in the park( Comrade was his name - he went on to be Canada's 2003 Top Obedience dog of the Year). I enquired about where he trained. He indicated Appleridge Kennels. I signed up!! I was able to help my Dobie to some degree, but he was never to be a social dog, he had reached his potential.

I found a passion in working with the dogs. I asked if there were any dogs in need of training that I could continue with at the kennel. Harley (Appleridge's Born to Win) was in need of her final leg (3rd trial) to complete her Companion Dog obedience title. I worked with her for a number of months until we became a solid team. We walked into our first trial together and earned her title and an award for Top German Shepherd that day.

I had not realized how wonderful a dog a well bred GSD (German Shepherd Dog) could be. They are loyal, fun loving and eager to please breed. It amazes me how versatile (herding, obedience, conformation, agility, fly-ball, protection to name a few) they can be -  and yet when it gets right down to it they will always be your best friend at the end of the day willing to lay back and watch t.v. at your feet or in your lap!!

....And so it began. I have worked with a top kennel (thank you Annette) learning the art of raising and training and showing quality German Shepherds for the past number of years. I regularly compete in obedience and conformation and attend temperament testing and some herding certifications. 

Every day is a new challenge and a joy living with these incredibly smart dogs. Each has there own needs and wants, that make my life complete.

There is no greater gift than to open your heart and home to one of these gracious beings. They will give you back tenfold what you offer them.