J.L. Legacy German Shepherds

J.L. Legacy German Shepherds J.L. Legacy is a small hobby breeder of German Shepherd Dogs from the finest American and German Sieger lines. All dogs are registered with the AKC.
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We only breed to the standard for excellent temperament, strong character and correct conformation.

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As a veterinarian and musher, Dr. Tim Hunt knew his dogs needed a food that promoted stamina and proper digestion. Armed with a cement mixer and great ideas, he crafted a natural, wild diet for his Alaskan Huskies in his Michigan garage. Today, Dr. Tim’s brings that same high-quality, nutritionally sound food to every dog, using only the best ingredients.

Learn more about Dr. Tim: https://drtims.com/pages/why-dr-tims

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SUMMER TRAVEL SAFETY TIP. Please read, this is very important. And, in NJ, IT'S THE LAW. It is considered 'animal cruelty' and if you are pulled over, you could be fined $250 to $1,000. Yes, you read that right.

One of the most important things we can do for our pets is to ensure they are safely restrained when we travel with them by car. Would you let your kids bounce around your car unrestrained?

There are several reasons for this. First of all, restraining your pet is the same as you wearing a seat belt. It keeps you from flying around the vehicle and getting injured from the secondary impact during an accident. Restraint will protect your dog from sustaining possibly serious or fatal injuries should you get in an accident. Restraint will also keep your dog under control while you are driving, so you don't need to worry about them jumping in the front seat with you or obstructing your view.

Restraining your pet will also prevent your dog from getting out and running off if the door pops open due to the accident. Even the best trained dog will bolt from an accident scene and probably right into traffic.

Proper restraint will keep your dog safely in the car when you open the door when you reach your destination. Recently one of our volunteers was at the vet's office and another client almost lost their unrestrained dog when they opened the car door. The dog jumped out and ran off. They had to chase the dog around the parking lot (next to a very busy road) and were able to catch him. But if the dog was properly restrained, this would not have happened.

There are 2 different ways safely restrain your dog. One way is to use a travel crate, like this one in the photo. This is a heavy, impact-resistant crate. The hard plastic airliner type crates are a good option if an impact resistant crate like the one shown is cost prohibitive. A folding wire crate is better than nothing at all.

It is important that the crate be level and secured. You can level the crate in the back seat using a pool noodle or a rolled towel by the back of the seat. You can use a leash around a headrest, or a dog seat belt tether to keep the crate from moving around. The crate below is attached with ratchet straps to the tie down rings in the cargo part of the car. You should be able to push hard on the crate without moving it. This will help your dog feel more secure as well. A wiggling / sliding crate is upsetting for your pup.

The 2nd option is using a car harness and tether. The harness must be specifically made for use in the car, or it must have wide straps and the dog must not be able to get out of it. This could double as your walking harness that is escape proof. If they can slip out of a harness, then they can pop out during an accident. You can get a good car harness for under $50. You want the tether short enough so that they can sit or lay comfortably, and not so long they can move around too much. It should keep your dog pretty close to the seat, not able to move all over or jump onto the floor of the car.

Note that it is NOT SAFE to tether your dog using their collar only. If you get in an accident, this could cause serious or fatal injuries to your dog as their neck will take all the force of the impact. It could crush their trachea or break their neck.

Please, take the extra couple of minutes to make sure your dog is safely restrained in your car before you head out. It could literally save their life.

For those who don't think my information is accurate - here is a summary of vehicle restraint laws by state. Multiple web pages share the same information. This website mentions that your insurance claim could be denied - I am assuming for vet bills for your injured dog.
https://www.gopetfriendly.com/blog/state-laws-require-pets-to-be-restrained-in-vehicles/

Sunday morning snooze with River.
06/30/2024

Sunday morning snooze with River.

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06/30/2024

Summer view

Sunday smiles from Siri
06/30/2024

Sunday smiles from Siri

If you are going to do it do it right!
06/07/2024

If you are going to do it do it right!

Article: Should I Use a Prong Collar on My Dog?

When people get a new dog, they know they need a leash and collar. But first-time dog owners never start with a prong collar. This is because the subject of a prong collar only comes up if a behavioral problem develops. Then, a friend or local dog trainer tells them they need a prong.

That's when they do a little research and find this article.

On the right dog, prong collars are a great training tool. I describe them as putting power steering on your leash. They allow small people to control large dogs. They produce behavior changes at a correct level that is often 90% less effort than what is required on a flat collar.

The first impression people have when they see a prong collar is “It looks like some kind of a torture tool.” Like every single dog training tool, they can be abused. But that's not a good enough reason to not use it in your training protocol. A slip collar or even a flat collar can also be abused as well. But when prong collars are used correctly, they can actually produce far fewer injuries than a slip collar or choke chain collar.

Read the Full Article: https://leerburg.com/prongcollaruse.htm

05/29/2024

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05/29/2024

Happy Birthday handsome Zephyr from your brother and sisters in the Keeper/Frankie litter.

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