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Congratulations to all the competitors in the 2013 USCA GSD IPO3 National Championship, held this past weekend at Merced Junior College in Merced, CA. Way Out West Schutzhund Club hosted the event, and did a spectacular job with all aspects of this year’s National...

Everyone wants to keep his or her family safe. Knowing that our loved ones are comfortable and protected is a concern for many people. We often install multiple devices in an effort to insure this safety. We buy burglar alarms, safety gates, childproof containers, and specialized...

Once your children are grown up and out of the house, it is often a huge relief to feel like you can focus on yourself again. However, with this new return to freedom, there is often a modicum of loneliness. There is something fun about having family around constantly, even when...

As more and more people become invested in eating homegrown vegetables, creating less waste, and leaving a smaller “carbon footprint,” there has been a shift toward moving into rural or remote areas. While getting away from the city definitely has its perks, it also brings with...

Anyone who has traveled in the United States knows how different the country is from region to region.  The Northeast has a very different feeling from the Southeast, and the Midwest feels very different from the Southwest.  For anyone making a move across country, the feeling of...

With heightened security all over the world, it is becoming more and more common to see dogs in airports, train stations, major public buildings, and in or near, popular tourist attractions.  These dogs are not there enjoying the sights with their owners.  Instead, they are...

If dogs are “man’s best friend”, then German Shepherds are the best dogs for the job.  Known for their loyalty, patience, agility, and intelligence, trained German Shepherds have served as indelible components of search and rescue teams, valued members of farming families,...

  Living alone can be frightening. And against your best efforts, you may have difficulty locating a suitable roommate. Fortunately, you don’t have to live in fear. With personal protection dogs, you can live on your own and not worry about intruders. Thieves and burglars...

If you’re looking to shore up your home against intruders, you may think that the only methods available are pricey alarm systems that are totally beyond your reach. Though it may be true that alarm systems are great tools for safety, it’s also the case that there are...

When looking for the ideal in family protection dogs, it is almost impossible to beat the German Shepherd. The breed is not that old, originating in 1899, and was developed to be a herding dog and protector of sheep. Its extreme intelligence, loyalty, friendliness, and natural...