Grothaus K9 Working German Shepherds

10/18/2024

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From my book, Dog People.

07/17/2024

It’s hard to express how happy we are with how many people are on board with the conceot of rapid cooling for canine heat injury. 12 years ago when we published our systematic review “Rethinling Heat injury in the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Canine” where we concluded there was no scientific evidence to support that slow cooling was better than rapid cooling, and that there was no scientific evidence that cold or ice water cooling was detrimental to chances of survival, we were attacked with an angry mob of villagers with pitchforks and torches (okay, not really, but that’s what it felt like. ) After more research by multiple universities and private entities, now in the working dog world rapid cooling is accepted and practiced as the standard. It’s saving dog’s lives! Thanks to all of the working dog professionals who did the follow-on research that was needed in this topic. More research is still needed, but we’re off to a good start.

03/29/2024

03/28/2024

Kong ball origin story!
How the Kong ball was invented…

The Kong toy was invented by accident more than 40 years ago when Joe Markham needed a way to prevent his German Shepherd Fritz from biting on rocks and sticks. Fritz, who Markham adopted as a shelter dog, had worn down his teeth to one-third of the size they should have been.

He was working on his vehicle and tossed an axle stop with an attached bracket on the ground. His dog got hold of it and loved it. He was playing with it joyously, much to Markham’s amusement.

He said to his friend, “What do you think of my new dog toy?”

His friend replied, “Actually, it’s not too pretty. It looks like an earplug from King Kong.”

And the Kong toy was born☝😉

03/18/2024

All the time… I think people forget that it’s completely fine to admire a working dog, while understanding that they are not always a good fit for everyone’s lifestyle.

02/28/2024

Absolute facts 🙌🐾

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕🐾😜

02/11/2024

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02/01/2024

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Wide selection of high quality supplies for you & your pup to succeed at this fast growing dog sport.

01/16/2024

So many great memories, I’m sad to see Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club cancelled this year…

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MBKC's Annual Conformation, Rally, Obedience and Agility Show.

01/14/2024

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