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11/09/2024

Guys Can We Learn From Tina's Experience?

I'm going to state something that's going to upset some people.

I am a breeder of German Shepherd Dogs since 1986, and I am also heavy into the rescue of dogs. Before anyone slams me for being a breeder, know that I am very responsible and ethical, and I always have been.

I am so sick and tired of rescues and others making excuses for bad - tempered dogs. Saying the dog "must've been abused". Most of the time, that is not the case at all . Most dogs are born either dominate, aggressive, confident, shy, or fearful. It's called inherited temperament. I see it in the litters of puppies that I have had. You have the dominant ones, and you have the middle ones that are confident and out-going, and then you have the shy ones, sometimes all in the same litter. And also the occasional bully. They're all raised the same way. Without being a breeder, one would not know this.

There have been many cases of dogs that were severely abused , where the abuse was actually proven, not speculated. Yet some
of those dogs had excellent inherited temperaments, and when put in stable homes, they had no issues at all. A big example of this would be Michael Vick's pit bulls. After they were confiscated, most of them were placed with families who said they were the sweetest dogs . And then there have been extremely aggressive or dominate dogs, ( I had one) that people have tried everything with , such as neutering, training, socializing, and even drugs, and the dog is still aggressive. That dog was likely the dominate, assertive one in the litter. This is not to say that dominate- assertive dogs are bad, but mix that with instability and you have a real problem.
I once had a three-month-old black male German shepherd puppy brought to me for boarding, and I warned the people when they came to pick him up that they would have to be very careful with this dog when he grew up because I saw the extreme aggression in him already, and he wasn't abused. When I would
pick him up to take him in the house , he would stiffen and actually snarl at me , and this was a three month old puppy!
Do you think that the thousands of Chihuahuas that are notorious for biting have all been abused? It is temperament that was there when they were born.
I'm not saying that abuse can't cause any adverse reactions, but people shouldn't jump to the conclusion that dogs have been abused , and with love , everything will be all right. You could be putting dangerous dogs in homes thinking that love will solve everything, when the underlying issue is inherited temperament. Temperament can be disguised, especially by an experienced trainer, but it will always resurface when the dog is stressed.
I have been training dogs for almost 40 years. What I see time and time again is that you can take a sound dog , with a good inherited temperament , that has been in his backyard his whole life , and take him out in public for the first time, and you would think that the dog had been socialized. And you can take dogs that people have taken everywhere trying to socialize and rehabilitate, and the dogs are still nut cases.

— Tina Lamey

23/08/2024

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22/09/2023

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26/08/2023

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today is International Dog Day. International Dog Day is about celebrating the bond between humans and dogs, while also raising awareness about the importance of dog ownership and animal welfare. It is a day to acknowledge the contributions that dogs make to the society, from services such as therapy and assistance, to search and rescue operations, to protection/security such as police or military dogs.

On this day, we also honour the tireless efforts of Canine organizations, who work hard every day to ensure the well-being of dogs. We recognize their commitment to promoting responsible dog ownership.

As responsible dog owners, it is our duty to provide a safe and loving environment for our furry friends. We must ensure they receive proper nutrition, healthcare, training, socialisation and exercise. We should also educate ourselves and others about responsible pet ownership.

Additionally, International Dog Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the issue of dog cruelty and promote responsible dog ownership. We must unite to fight against all forms of animal abuse and work towards creating a society in which no human, no dog or any other animal suffers needlessly.

We would like to take this moment to express our gratitude to each and every one of you who has dedicated their time and efforts to the welfare of dogs. Your love and compassion make a real difference in the lives of these loyal creatures.

In conclusion, let us remember that every day should be a dog day. Let us continue to advocate for their well-being and be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for all dogs, not just in Rivers State, but around the world.

Thank you and Happy International Dog Day!

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04/03/2023

Deciding To Breed
Becoming a dog breeder is never something that you should do lightly, and never something that you should decide upon without many hours of consideration and planning. If you are going to be breeding dogs, then there are some things that you should think carefully about.

Breeding dogs is something that requires a lot of hard work, and something that requires a lifetime commitment on your part. Therefore, if you are going to be breeding dogs, there should be some major aspects of your life that revolve around dogs.

First of all, a love for dogs is a great start, but it should not be the only reason that you think you would be a good dog breeder. A love for dogs is very important, because you are going to be spending many hours of each of your days raising puppies, working with your dogs, and making sure that they are healthy. Loving them is important, yes, but loving them is not the only thing that is important, because just love alone can only get you so far.

Besides loving your dogs, you are going to need to be a dog person. This is different from loving dogs. Loving dogs might mean that you enjoy having them, that you keep them around and take them out when needed, and might even let them sleep on the bed once in awhile. Being a dog person is much different. Being a dog person means that you find dog hair in your soup and don't mind, and that your dogs usually live more comfortably than you do. If you are a dog person you would never dream of allowing your dogs to be out in the cold weather, and you wouldn’t ever expect them to live in conditions that you wouldn't live in yourself.

If you are a dog person you read everything that there is to read about your particular dog breed, and you study all of it to find out the things that you should be doing. A dog person might joke that their life revolves around their dogs, and they are probably right.

Therefore, in order to be a good breeder, you have to be these things. You have to be willing to work with your dog breeds and to make sure that you are doing all that you can to provide dogs with good homes. You must be diligent, and ready to work for the common good of the breed.

And, the bottom line when it comes to dog breeding is that you must not be in it at all for the money. The money should never be a motivation for dog breeding, and so if this is your main motivation, it is time for you to step back and look for another hobby.

Breeders who breed for the money are never going to be good breeders. In fact, most breeders, who are doing it correctly, don’t make much money at all, because breeders end up spending the money that they do make on puppies on things for their dogs, shots, and on the breeding process. Therefore, you should always be aware that the money isn't going to be a major factor in whether or not your dog breeding is successful.

There are some questions that you should ask yourself if you plan on breeding. Answering these questions is a great way to make sure that you are ready for breeding dogs.

Why am I doing this?

Am I trying to make money?

Am I ready to allow dogs to be a major part of my life?

Will I let them sleep in my bed with me?

Do I have a great breeding plan in place?

Do I have help and support – either from people near me, or from a source like a breeding group?

Do I know how to find out answers to my questions?

Is there someone else who can take over my breeding program if something should happen to me?

Am I ready to deal with pregnant dogs?

Am I ready to raise puppies by hand?

Can I be responsible for finding homes for each of the puppies I produce?

Not only that, but can I be responsible for making sure that the puppies I produce don't have puppies themselves?

Am I ready to actually birth puppies?

Can I handle dealing with sick puppies, or puppies that don't make it?

Am I ready for heartache when it comes time to give puppies away, or to deal with puppies that just didn't survive?

Will I know how to read my female dog and know when she's had enough?

Will I be able to quit if it just isn't working for me?

Am I ready for the joy that comes along with dog breeding, as well as the hard times?

The answers to these questions will help you decide if you are ready to become a dog breeder. It is important that you make sure you know the answers before you begin.

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BIRTHING PUPPIES

When it comes time to birth your puppies, there are a few things that you should know so that your puppies can be happy and healthy and that your mother dog will be safe.

First of all, keep track of the due date. Your vet can help you with this, and so can information regarding your specific breed.

As the due date comes closer, be sure that you are gathering your supplies. Your mother dog should have a birthing box that she can go to. Make sure that this is in the room where you want your puppies to be born. It should be in a room that you go in often, like your bedroom – and if possible, it should be in the place where your mother dog sleeps at night. This will allow her to be comfortable with the puppies.

As it gets closer, put together a birthing kit for yourself.

1. Clean rags
2. Gloves, if you want them
3. Iodine
4. Scissors
5. Eye dropper
6. Infant nose and mouth cleaner
7. q-tips
8. a scale

Make sure that the mother is comfortable in her birthing box and then, wait. When the time gets close, you'll be able to tell. Your mother dog will spend more time nesting in her box. As she goes into labor, she'll usually sit up and pant. You'll be able to see the contractions that she is having in her body.

Move her to the birthing box and then wait with her. Most mother dogs don't like to have puppies alone if they have good relationships with their owners.

As the puppies begin to be born, you will have to decide whether or not you want to assist. Most of the time, nature can take its course, and the mother will deliver the puppies.

If the mother is laboring for more than an hour after you have seen the sac and the puppy has started to be born, you will want to call a vet to help you. The puppy might be stuck. Otherwise, you can gently guide the puppy out by pulling gently but firmly with a soft and damp rag. Try not to break the sac open while the puppy is still inside of the mother dog. If the sac does break, you'll need to get the puppy out right away.

Once the puppy is out of the mother, she should break open the sac and lick the puppy's face. If she doesn't do this in a matter of moments, you can break open the sac using your fingernails or a scissors.

Present the puppy's face to the mother and get her to lick it clean. You should hear the puppy begin to breathe. If the mother doesn't lick the puppies face, you might need to clean it for her and clear the puppy's nose and throat. You can do this by using the rag or the infant cleaner. Most of the time, the mother will clear the passages so the baby can breathe.

In between puppies, the mother should clean up most of the mess and should clean the baby. Try not to get in her way unless she is having problems with something. You can put the puppy onto a ni**le while she does this. Healthy puppies should want to suck right away.

Most puppies will be born within a couple of hours of each other. If the mother dog is laboring and it has been more than a couple of hours between puppies, you should call a vet because there might be something wrong.

Once all of the puppies have been born and the mother is no longer laboring, you can weigh the puppies and change the bedding in the box. The mother will probably want to go outside to go to the bathroom. When she comes back ,be sure that you put the puppies onto the ni**les to eat.

Your main goal should be to assist the mother if she needs it. Check on them from time to time. It is always a good idea to move puppies closer to the mother if they have been moved, and to put them on a ni**le so that they can eat. There are some things to watch out for right away when it comes to puppies. You should seek vet help immediately if:

1. A puppy doesn't eat

2. A puppy isn't moving around

3. A puppy is being pushed to the side by the mother

4. A puppy is noisy.

Healthy puppies should:

1. Stay mostly quiet

2. Gain weight each day

3. Be actively eating

4. Breathe at a normal rate

5. Seem content.

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Obtaining Your Beginning Stock

Your beginning stock is going to be important for you to obtain after you have decided what you would like to breed, and after you have researched the breeding standards that you are going to be looking for.

Armed with a copy of the breeding standards, go to work searching for breeding stock for your own breeding operation. Remember, however, that sometimes you need to alter what you are looking for.

The best way to obtain breeding stock is to do so with puppies. Of course, this means that you are going to need to wait for a long time to start breeding yourself, but you will have the best breeding stock that is possible. Look for breeders that have a good reputation amongst your own breed of dogs, and make sure that these are the types of breeders you are going to be working with.

Then, seek out a male and a female to start with. It is never a good idea to start a breeding program by getting more than two puppies. You are going to want to start small, no matter what you want to do in the future. Find a male and a female from two separate breeders, or from the same breeder if you can be certain that they are not related.

Look at the pedigrees of the puppies before you buy them. You are going to want to be sure that there are no common relatives within a certain amount of generations. For some dog breeds that are small and new you might find common relatives as far back as three or four generations, and that might be fine for that breed. However, for breeds that have been around for a long time, you are going to want to be sure that there are no common relatives for many, many generations.

Again, a look at the breed standards will help you figure out what types of pedigrees you should be looking for in your puppies. You should know that ancestors that have championships are going to produce good puppies, for the most part, and you will be able to be confident in knowing that you have gotten a beginning stock that has championship blood lines.

You should be looking at the pedigrees of the puppies before you purchase them. Then, be sure to follow all of that particular breeders regulations about the dogs and make sure that you have been approved to own them. Pay for the puppies, and bring them home.

You now have the beginnings of your breeding stock. Remember, however, that you have just started on a journey that is going to be a very long journey indeed. It is going to be important that you follow through with your breeding plan and the breeding standards that you have researched so that you can be sure you are providing your puppies with the best home possible.

There are some things that you want to look for in your breeding stock.

1. Temperament.

2. The quality of the dog.

3. The lineage of the dog.

4. Whether or not the dog has been shown. (if you aren't buying a puppy)

5. If shown, what type of championships the dog has received

6. The mother and father of the dog – their temperament

7. If the mother and father were shown, if you are buying a puppy, and if so, what type of championships they have received

8. Where the puppies are raised for the first 8 weeks of their life

9. What the breeder's standards are all about, and what the goal of their organization is all about.

10. What type of training the mother and father have had.

11. What type of situation the puppy was born in.

12. What the puppy looks like – their markings and their colors

13. If the puppies ears are straight and their eyes are bright.

14. If the puppy is friendly.

15. If the puppy will allow you to turn him on his back and scratch his belly while you hold him in your arms – this shows a trust for people and a love for affection.

16. What size the puppy is in comparison to his litter mates – you should choose one that is not the biggest nor the smallest.

17. How the puppy acts with his littermates – you should choose a puppy that is good with the other dogs and that loves being with the other dogs. Don't pick one that doesn't play with the other puppies.

If you choose your breeding stock based on these things, you should be able to have good breeding stock that you can depend on.

29/08/2021

EXPLORING AND LEARNING BREED STANDARDS.

In order to do a breeding plan in the correct manner, something that you are going to have to do is to develop an idea about the breed standards that you are looking at and how to apply them to your own dogs.

Looking at breeding standards is a very important way for you to make sure that you are having a responsible breeding program. All of the breeds that exist that are either UKC registered or AKC registered are going to have breed standards that have been developed.

The standards have been developed for each breed by the people who register them and who have bred them for many years. Therefore, these are the standards that are going to be important to you when it comes to making sure that you have been doing the right things in your program.

If you cannot find UKC or AKC breeding standards for your dogs, you might need to look in other areas for the breeding standards. There should be information from the UKC and AKC for those types of dogs. If you are going to be breeding a type of dog that does not have either UKC or AKC standards, you should look for the associations for that breed that you can find in your home country. The associations will help you find the breeding standards.

Once you have the breeding standards, you need to study them carefully. It is going to be important for you to make sure that you know exactly what types of things that you should be looking for when it comes to the dogs that you will be breeding.

The breed standards will talk about physical attributes that you are going to be looking for, and that are important to the breed. This might include a certain color pattern, and a certain idea about the specific markings that the dogs should have. It also should include the ways in which you are going to be looking at things like ear shape, eye shape, and even colors of eyes and coat length. The breed standards will also contain ideas about gait – which is to say, how dogs that conform correctly to that breed walk and move their body. This is important for you to watch for you in your own dogs.

Breed standards will have both things that you should be looking for when you are breeding the dogs that you want to keep in the breed, and things that you are looking for when you are breeding that you want to keep out of the breed. You should be looking for all of these things when you focus on the breeding standards, because this will help you make sure that you are breeding correctly.

Get a copy of the breed standards and study it, well before you even bring home your breeding stock. This will help you make sure that you know what you are looking for.

27/08/2021

DECIDING WHEN TO BREED

When you are raising dogs in order to breed them, you are going to need to decide when you should begin the breeding process. This is very important because you don’t want to breed dog when they are too young, and you also don’t want to wait too long.

There are some good rules to follow when you are deciding when to breed your dogs. First of all, keep in mind that you should be prepared for your dogs to not breed as you would like them to. Just because you have a male and a female doesn't mean that they will breed correctly, and it doesn't mean that they'll produce the puppies that you want them to.

A good rule to follow is that you should never breed a female dog on her first heat cycle, and not even on her second if you can help it. You should wait until she is at least a year and a half old, or on her second heat cycle, which ever comes first. Most breeders wait until the female is two years old to start breeding .

Male dogs can breed when they are at least a year old, although they might not mature fully before then, so you want to keep an eye on your male and make sure that he is the correct age.

Remember if you have a male and a female dog that are living together, you will need to keep them apart during the heat cycles that you don't want them to breed in. Your dogs will breed if they get the chance, because dogs don't know that they are too young ,and they won't understand if they have already been bred on their last heat cycle. Therefore, it is up to you to make sure that breeding only takes place when you want it to take place.

The first thing to think about is the age. Then, it is important to think about how often. Responsible breeders won't breed their dogs on back to back heat cycles. So, if your female dog has had a litter of puppies on one cycle, even if she had no problems and the litter was successful, you don't want to breed her on the next one. Be sure that she is kept away from the male dog until you are ready to breed her again.

18/08/2021

*Deciding To Breed*

Becoming a dog breeder is never something that you should do lightly, and never something that you should decide upon without many hours of consideration and planning. If you are going to be breeding dogs, then there are some things that you should think carefully about.

Breeding dogs is something that requires a lot of hard work, and something that requires a lifetime commitment on your part. Therefore, if you are going to be breeding dogs, there should be some major aspects of your life that revolve around dogs.

First of all, a love for dogs is a great start, but it should not be the only reason that you think you would be a good dog breeder. A love for dogs is very important, because you are going to be spending many hours of each of your days raising puppies, working with your dogs, and making sure that they are healthy. Loving them is important, yes, but loving them is not the only thing that is important, because just love alone can only get you so far.

Besides loving your dogs, you are going to need to be a dog person. This is different from loving dogs. Loving dogs might mean that you enjoy having them, that you keep them around and take them out when needed, and might even let them sleep on the bed once in awhile. Being a dog person is much different. Being a dog person means that you find dog hair in your soup and don't mind, and that your dogs usually live more comfortably than you do. If you are a dog person you would never dream of allowing your dogs to be out in the cold weather, and you wouldn’t ever expect them to live in conditions that you wouldn't live in yourself.

If you are a dog person you read everything that there is to read about your particular dog breed, and you study all of it to find out the things that you should be doing. A dog person might joke that their life revolves around their dogs, and they are probably right.

Therefore, in order to be a good breeder, you have to be these things. You have to be willing to work with your dog breeds and to make sure that you are doing all that you can to provide dogs with good homes. You must be diligent, and ready to work for the common good of the breed.

And, the bottom line when it comes to dog breeding is that you must not be in it at all for the money. The money should never be a motivation for dog breeding, and so if this is your main motivation, it is time for you to step back and look for another hobby.

Breeders who breed for the money are never going to be good breeders. In fact, most breeders, who are doing it correctly, don’t make much money at all, because breeders end up spending the money that they do make on puppies on things for their dogs, shots, and on the breeding process. Therefore, you should always be aware that the money isn't going to be a major factor in whether or not your dog breeding is successful.

There are some questions that you should ask yourself if you plan on breeding. Answering these questions is a great way to make sure that you are ready for breeding dogs.

Why am I doing this?

Am I trying to make money?

Am I ready to allow dogs to be a major part of my life?

Will I let them sleep in my bed with me?

Do I have a great breeding plan in place?

Do I have help and support – either from people near me, or from a source like a breeding group?

Do I know how to find out answers to my questions?

Is there someone else who can take over my breeding program if something should happen to me?

Am I ready to deal with pregnant dogs?

Am I ready to raise puppies by hand?

Can I be responsible for finding homes for each of the puppies I produce?

Not only that, but can I be responsible for making sure that the puppies I produce don't have puppies themselves?

Am I ready to actually birth puppies?

Can I handle dealing with sick puppies, or puppies that don't make it?

Am I ready for heartache when it comes time to give puppies away, or to deal with puppies that just didn't survive?

Will I know how to read my female dog and know when she's had enough?

Will I be able to quit if it just isn't working for me?

Am I ready for the joy that comes along with dog breeding, as well as the hard times?

The answers to these questions will help you decide if you are ready to become a dog breeder. It is important that you make sure you know the answers before you begin.

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