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The idea of vaccinating dogs at one year of age and then every three years after that was first proposed in 1978, and was based then on a general understanding of immunity. Since then, more evidence has been gathered to prove that vaccines for the core canine diseases are not...

What makes a vaccine a “core vaccine”? The diseases covered by core vaccines all have significant rates of infection, are difficult to treat, and have high risks of permanent health problems and/or death. These diseases are widely distributed, and the vaccines provide good to...

As spring time rolls around, many pet owners receive notices from their vets to bring their pets in for their vaccinations. But is your veterinarian knowledgeable about the current vaccination protocols? Many veterinarians still advocate annual vaccination, a practice that is...

On Monday, January 21st, over two thousand law enforcement officers, firefighters, military personnel, public service officials, and civilians gathered to honor the memory and valiant spirit of fallen Galt PD Officer Kevin Tonn. The display of loyalty, honor, and respect was...

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Galt PD K9 Officer Kevin Tonn. Officer Tonn was shot and killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, January 15th, after responding to a burglary call. Kevin Tonn was a dedicated K9 handler. He pursued his work with passion, purpose, and pride,...

What does 2013 have in store for you and your dog? Here at German Shepherd Watchdogs, we are looking forward to an exciting year brimming with activity. Below is a glimpse of some of our much-anticipated events  for 2013. Our Schutzhund club will be hosting a spring trial and its...

For many people, Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and joy, a time to gather together with family and friends and to reflect on all that they are thankful for. And we have so much to be thankful for–our families, our friends, our dogs, our homes, our freedoms, and our...

On this Veterans’ Day, we would like to thank and honor our servicemen and servicewomen for their duty, dedication, and service to our country; thank you for the tremendous sacrifices you have made! We also want to thank all the hard-working canine veterans that have worked...

Disaster preparedness is currently at the forefront of many people’s minds. Whether you live in earthquake country, fire country, tornado country, hurricane country, or flood country, keeping a disaster kit on hand is a wise decision. But what about your pets? Have you...

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of your dog? Are they really color blind? How sharp is their focus? Why do they respond so quickly to movement? Why do they have better night vision? The Canine Eye and Night Vision The dog’s eye is...