Leafield German Shepherd Dogs

26/08/2024

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝟯 (𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲) 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆- 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟱-𝟳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿? 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Most people don't know this. And most vets still recommend yearly or three-yearly vaccination 'boosters' for your pets. Most vets don't even know that these vaccinations provide long-lasting immunity. I sure didn't until I'd been in practice for over 10 years, when I found the research.

𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺- 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼-𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗕𝗗, 𝗲𝘁𝗰), 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀.

Yes, a vaccination can injure or kill your pets. AND vaccines are highly effective in the prevention of potentially deadly diseases. Here we have a rock and a hard place. So what to do???

𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲-𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. 𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲-𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆.

In fact, re-vaccination when your pet does have adequate antibody levels does NOT increase immunity. It doesn't boost anything, because the antibodies in your pet's blood stream grab the vaccine before their body can respond to it. However, the vaccination can still harm or injure your pet.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜'𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Rule number one + minimal vaccination for maximum protection. And the only way to do this is to titer test, and only re-vaccinate if antibody levels are low.

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21/08/2024

Follow the money trail flow chart.

Force free dog trainer - dozens of failed private lessons until you stop the subscription money train.

Internet influencers- only interest is followers and don’t give a s**t if your dog was put down because of their failed advice.

Veterinary Surgeon - Desex, drug and destroy, there is no money in a cure.

RSPCA - paid by council to board and euthanize your surrendered dog, or sell in RSPCA care centre for huge profit.

Government- Ban management tools then issue huge fines for barking or aggressive dog.

Always seek an experienced Professional Dog Trainer that has you and your dog as number One priority.

21/08/2024

https://youtu.be/Egd0R4o5k8g?si=BFGGN97hIHeUKvN3

The age old question of what is better tracking or trailing dogs?In this video I share my insights and experiences from years of working a Police Dog as well...

18/07/2024

05/06/2024

Wow! 😂

30/05/2024

Another success for PD Edge (Bred at Riverlands Kennels - a son of Leafield Schutzengel)

A man has been arrested at Mile End for a Hotel robbery.
Just after 12am Thursday 30 May, Police responded to reports of a robbery at a Torrensville Hotel on Henley Beach Road.
A man entered the hotel and threatened a staff member with a knife demanding cash.
The suspect was given a small amount of cash and then left the hotel.
Patrols together with Dog Operations attended the scene and police dog Edge was able to track the suspect to nearby Henley Street.
Edge located the man in the front yard of a Henley Street home at Mile End and after a short negotiation convinced the man to drop the knife. The man was safely arrested for aggravated robbery.
The suspect, a 36-year-old man from Adelaide was taken to the City Watch House and charged. He did not apply for bail and will appear today in the Adelaide Magistrates Court.

15/05/2024

Yes! 😂

08/05/2024

30/04/2024

Heartbreaking 😭

*** APPLICATIONS FOR KEESHA ARE NOW CLOSED ***

Due to an overwhelming response by our incredible community we have many applications for Keesha, we are no longer accepting further applications or expressions of interest at this time. Thank you for all the love and support for our beautiful girl! We will update you on Keesha very soon!

13 AND HOMELESS IN THE POUND 💔

Our hearts were broken last week when we heard about 13-year-old Keesha, a beautiful long-haired German Shepherd who is currently in a rural pound. Keesha was found as a stray wondering with a cat, looking for anyone to help her. Unfortunately, her cat friend ran away, but Keesha limped over to the first person she saw. Keesha was not reclaimed, no-one came forward for her, how someone doesn’t pick up their 13-year-old dog is beyond our comprehension, it makes us so incredibly mad. Keesha was not found in a built-up area, she couldn’t walk well… you have to wonder, was she purposely left out there?

When Keesha arrived at the pound, she was struggling to stand and walk, her back end so low to the ground, it was clear she was suffering and was in a lot of pain, Keesha was given pain relief and taken to the vet for treatment in an effort to make her comfortable for the remainder of her stray period, however the turnaround in this beautiful girl has been quite remarkable! In a few short days with pain relief, Keesha is a different dog and is up and bouncing around (as much as a 13-year-old dog can). Keesha is happier and livelier, all she needed was for someone to care and get her the treatment any dog deserves.

Keesha is now living in the pound, it is cold at night and although she snuggles into her blanket, it is not easy on her aging body being in a concrete pen. Keesha needs out of the pound and into a loving home, she is desperately seeking someone that can open up their home and hearts to an old dog that needs somewhere to live out her days with lots of TLC.

Keesha is just the sweetest girl, she reminds of us of a Nanna dog, she is quiet and gentle, low maintenance and well behaved, this sweetheart is happy being around people and loves a pat and chin scratch. Keesha enjoys being brushed, the pound staff have been working hard to try and brush out her matted fur. Keesha is looking for a quiet retirement home, whilst she would do fine meeting children, her back end is sore, and she would much prefer a home that is on more of a snooze the day away vibe.

Keesha has tested well with other dogs in the pound, she is happy just to hang out and isn’t really bothered by them. Keesha could possibly live with an older male dog that isn’t going to jump on her or be too active, a dog that matches her energy levels would be most suited. Keesha would also be fine as the only pet in her new home.

Keesha was found wondering with a cat and hasn’t shown to care about cats in the pound, she may be able to be integrated with a cat in her new home with slow introductions.

Keesha is an older girl looking to live life at a slow and steady pace, short walks, small bursts of playing and a big warm bed inside will keep her happy, she would enjoy having someone home often and will be your loyal shadow, you will have to get used to the loud snores! A home without too many stairs with access to outside for toileting will do Keesha just fine, she plans to be with you inside most of the time.

Keesha still has plenty of living to do, her arthritis is easily managed with medication, keeping her trim and regular exercise; this beautiful girl is not ready to give up, so we are going to do everything to give her a chance. No matter how old a dog is, they deserve a family to love them, poor Keesha is instead living day after day in the pound, alone.

It takes a very special person to take in a senior dog, knowing that your time together is short, but worth every minute. If you can offer this senior sweetheart a place to live out her days, offer her unconditional love and somewhere to snore the day away, then please, we want to hear from you! Please complete an adoption application via our website, or email [email protected] if you are already on our waiting list and wish to adopt Keesha.

www.gsrv.com.au
MC: 982000146301858
PER: RE146569

24/04/2024

An amazing program for seniors 65 and over run by the Animal Welfare League Qld to help with your dog in the event of an emergency, discount on vet care bills, people needing to transition into aged care and not sure what to do with their dog family and much more. If you are interested, please see below and contact the Animal Welfare League Queensland

GOLDEN HEARTS – SENIORS’ PET SUPPORT PROGRAM
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE QLD’S GOLDEN HEARTS™ SENIORS PET SUPPORT PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PEOPLE 65 AND OLDER WITH PET OWNERSHIP.

Golden Hearts™ supports its members with emergency foster care of their pet if they have to go into hospital. Members can also receive 50% off annual vaccinations through its Community Vet Clinics, plus 10% off everything else. We have discounted pet grooming and a pet-matching service if you don’t already have a pet.

We also support older people who need to transition into an aged-care facility that does not allow pets. Animal Welfare League Qld understands this is a very difficult time and offers a free surrender of a person’s beloved pet and try and match it with a loving new home in a similar environment to what it had.

Golden Hearts™ also has annual social events where members get to enjoy the company of like-minded people. It is completely free to join and supports a senior-aged person through every step of pet ownership whether they adopted their pet from us or not.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOLDEN HEARTS?
YES it’s FREE to join.
YES the program is open to ALL pet owners 65 and older, whether you adopted your pet from us or not.
YES the discounted vaccinations and vet services are open to ALL pet owners 65 and older.
YES the S.T.E.P.S. (Short Term Emergency Petcare Service) is open to ALL pet owners. The S.T.E.P.S. program is subject to eligibility for genuine medical emergencies. The S.T.E.P.S. program is not a kennel boarding service
HOW DO I JOIN GOLDEN HEARTS
You can sign up ONLINE using the link below
CALL or EMAIL us and we can send an information pack in the mail, or
COLLECT one of our Golden Hearts™ booklets from any of our Rehoming Centres, Vet Clinics or Op Shops
Call (07) 5509 9033 or email [email protected] to learn more
https://www.awlqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20170221-Golden-Hearts-Booklet-FINAL-LoRes2-2MB-May-2017.pdf

23/04/2024

An example of why ‘haltis’ are a cruel tool. Halters work for horses not dogs.

21/04/2024

Pedigreedatabase used to be the goto for examining pedigrees of potential matings.. BUT it’s not working at all. Can’t add dogs. Probably due to the million pop ups and video ads playing? Is there an alternative?

12/04/2024

Sanja breaking rules 😂

06/04/2024

Riverlands Sanja passed her hip/elbow scores with flying colours. Her DNA also had all CLEAR for all the testables, including DM ❤️
We will be starting back to Man Trail training very soon, as the weather cools. 😊

02/04/2024

Socialisation.
Play is NOT socialisation. Play is a separate and important skill.....but it isn't socialisation.
What is socialisation ?..... Calmness and acceptance.
What it isn't......over excited, scared, hyper, wary behaviour or PLAY.

I know that seems like a big statement to make for some people but society has some strange ideas of what socialisation is.

That doesn't mean dogs and puppies shouldn't play, it simply means one of the FIRST things they need to learn in life is be calm and accepting of dogs in general....then play can be added as a separate skill.

Calmness and acceptance IS socialisation.
Play is play.
Two completely separate things.

Dogs and puppies are a very small part of having a socialised dog. An important small part... but a very small part in a much bigger picture.
The word socialisation seems to be associated with play and that is a big issue with new puppy guardians/owners.

How you let other dogs meet yours and how your dog meets other dogs forms patterns of behaviour.
The more these dogs have over excited, over aroused and hyper behaviour around other dogs...........the more they understand this IS exactly how to meet dogs....and that is really problematic for many dogs.

True socialisation is acceptance and calmness in ALL the world has to offer.
Everything you encounter in everyday life...is exactly what you need to expose your dogs to.

Little and often
Positively and calmly......and you are well on your way to a well socialised puppy or dog.

One of the best lessons you can teach your puppy or dog is they do NOT need to interact with others.
They don't need to go to that hyper excited behaviour when other dogs are near.

They can be calm, assess the situation and choose to play and interact if they wish.....

That is true socialisation.

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23/03/2024

23/03/2024

The fate of puppies that are bred for money. 😭

‼️ Looking for an experienced GSD carer for this beautiful boy. He’s been stuck in a pound for months and fretting. He’s only young, about 1 year old but will need time and patience to acclimatise back into a normal home life. He is generally a nice friendly dog but we would ideally like to see him in a situation where he can be kept seperate from other dogs if required while he decompresses ❤️ he is booked for euthanasia on Wednesday so if you can help please contact us as soon as possible and fill in a foster application if you are not a carer already.

https://www.seqk9rescue.org.au/foster-application-form/

Thank you everyone!!

14/03/2024

Dear Members
Do you have a dog at home that is 13? If so they could join the 13 Club and receive a certificate from the association.

Even better if you have a centenarian in your home - 14 years 3 months and 1 day (100 in GSD time) They will receive a card acknowledging this wonderful achievement.

Please email [email protected] and we can make it happen.

Enjoy this Thankful Thursday

Margaret Adams Editor