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Friday, February 19, 2010

Countdown to Flinks

1 week left before Bernhard Flinks' visit and Seminar in Trinidad and Tobago. Since the advertising of his methodical and effective Puppy Test, and also his 1999 recorded DVD with Leerburg® Dog Training - Building Drive and Focus the name Flinks has become more popular outside of Europe. However, when I visited Germany last October, for the WUSV Championships and did my Interviews, I realized what a far reaching influence he has had in the Law Enforcement community there, as well.
One comment that I keep getting from persons who have attended his seminars is that Flinks is a thinking Instructor and shows the handler almost how to get inside the dog's head! I think they appreciate his unique approach to each dog and each circumstance.
Well, here in Trinidad, we are all excited and ready to receive his knowledge. Not to mention the unique collaboration between local Tactical Trainers EMCTTS and Bernhard Flinks to design a program customized for the safety of the K9 Handler and Officer Team.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

I need your Help- Send me the story of your favorite Unsung Hero

After finishing my first draft of the book, I came across this statment made by Margit van Dorssen

'50% of our Breed at least, will be sold to private persons, normal people. So when you look at the pictures of the Seiger Show, not only are you not getting the whole story behind this dog, but also you don't get the story of the many other dogs that did not make it. '


So I want to know from my readers, breeders and followers about stories of German Shepherds that did not make it to the very top in the Seiger Show, or the Bundesseiger, or any competition. Maybe a Police or Utility Dog, that you believe was important and did not get the recognition. Chek out the pic and link about GSD's in the Middle East and if you or anyone in the Military has a cool GSD Story let me know.
Send me a name and little story of what you think on the dog. Maybe a link to the dog's owner or breeder.

Remember, my book is about the German Shepherd Dog 110 years later- Conversations with people who have shaped the breed! So I would like to put in a section about the dogs we don't hear about, or even popular dogs, that you think should have gotten more recognition.
Send me a comment or an email and maybe I could write your story!