"This is Lewis our five year old German Shepherd dog.

He is the most faithful and loving dog you could ever wish for. He loves long walks in the hills where we live in Scotland, but when at home is totally undemanding. If in the house he will watch with interest any task being undertaken, if out in the garden he quite happily watches us build our house - while occasionally being distracted by the resident Martins and Swallows - or bees!! When young, he had nervous aggression problems and we were advised to have him destroyed. Obviously we had no intention of that happening and we persevered with his training. He can now be handled without problem when at the vets, but is also a good guard dog around our garden and home. We are very proud of him for both the progress he has made with his temperament and because he is such a handsome boy. We used various training techniques, but feel we gained such invaluable advice into dog behaviour from Cesar Millan. A big thank you from us both, we have a gorgeous dog and love him to bits."

Lewis the German Shepherd Dog at 5 years old. ______________________________________

"Maximus is an 8 year old purebred long haired German Shepherd Dog. Max picked my husband and me to be his parents when we met him at 8 weeks of age and it has been love ever since. Max is very well trained and has wonderful manners. Max loves to go on car rides and has gone on several vacations with us over the years. His favorite toy is his tennis ball. It is very rare that you ever find him without one. He even puts a tennis ball (sometimes there are up to 3) in his food bowl or he can't eat. Max unfortunately started having skin and allergy problems when he turned 3 years old. With the help of our vet, we figured out he was allergic to his food. He now eats a food that has no artificial colors, soy, corn or wheat. He has had a lot of success with this and his thick long coat is beautiful again. He also has very bad hips which is terrible because he still thinks he is a pup and wants to run and play all day but then he is in pain at night and has trouble standing. He takes medicine for his pain. Max is the love of our life and we could not picture life without him. He is a very special dog who loves life." ______________________________________

"My purebred German Shepherds Hannah (my golden girl) 1 1/2 years, Dax (solid black) 6 years, & Noah (black and tan) 1 1/2 years." ______________________________________

"This is Blixem my black 5 year old, 35 kg. (77 pounds) German Shepherd from RSA KZN a working police dog. He is trained in obedience and aggression used in the tracking of fleeing suspects on foot. He has been awarded the best dog during his training in terms of obedience, aggression and tracking. He is sociable and loves to be pampered. His motivation is my personal attention and time dedicated to him which has contributed to the close bond we have. His understanding in our communication is amazing."

Blixem a working German Shepherd police dog at 5 years old. ______________________________________

"This is my purebred female German Shepherd dog named Wolfy, at 3 years and 8 months old. She was born on April 28, 2005. She is 28 inches in height, with a bulky body and double coat hair. She has a good temper, and is friendly to anyone. She also has a good food appetite."

Female German Shepherd dog named Wolfy, at 3 years and 8 months old. ______________________________________

"Akela my female German Shepherd Dog, shown here at 10 months old. She loves exercise. I always tie her to my bike and she runs next to me. She has never shown aggression but usually barks when a stranger knocks at the door. I taught her the commands sit, down, stay and come here. My sister taught her to say "Hi" with her paws."

Akela my female German Shepherd Dog, shown here at 10 months old. ______________________________________

"This is Brutus my black Alsatian who sadly passed away at the age of 10. He lived in South Africa in a city by the sea, which was ironic since he hated water. He was a wonderful, intelligent and kind friend who will be sorely missed. Now he will live through your eyes." ______________________________________

"This is my dog buddy. He is a two year old rescue from a kill shelter. He is the spitting image of what the breed is and what they need. I watch Cesar all the time and I Take his advice on structure for a happy well balanced dog by walking him four (4) miles a day on the weekends and two (2) during the week. While I walk him I ask him to stay by my side without a leash and other various commands. In return he is very loving and well behaved. You could not ask for a better pet. Also I am diabetic and giving him structure by walking him gives me stability with my disease. What more could I ask from him. He saved my life and he doesn't even know it." ______________________________________

Meika (right) and her friend Gwen (left), who is a service dog, playing at the lake. ______________________________________

Photo Courtesy of Vom Haus Drage Kennel & Pet Resort ______________________________________

Lupo, the long haired German Shepherd at 9 months. See Lupo Growing-up ______________________________________

Kaiser, the black German Shepherd Dog at 11 months old. ______________________________________

Pajdo and Linda with their litter of puppies ______________________________________

Prudy, the German Shepherd is about 5 years old in this picture and, as always, chasing a tennis ball. ______________________________________

"Milo waiting to come in after our 3 hour hike with his new backpack. Milo is a semi-rescued, 3year-old, GS. I took him from my brother off the Onondaga Nation Reservation in New York and have provided him an apartment setting as opposed to the Rez setting where he was tied up on a 5 ft. run or roaming with the local Rez pack. Milo is a loving, playful, energetic and stubborn GS whose favorite toy is his "bad cuz" squeak toy. He loves to play chase with me chasing him around the apartment as he proudly prances with his "Mr. Squeakers" in his mouth. He hates the doorbell, loves people and children. He has yet to be an off leash dog due to his roaming habits of old. Consistent training and exercise have, according to his Vet, saved his life . . . he was a red flagged dog, his vet file marked with red aggression stickers, he is now neutered, exercised and given limitations and boundaries. I have watched Cesar Millan and agree with his structure. I exercise, discipline/challenge and provide love and affection in the order Cesar suggests and Milo appears to be a well-balanced dog." ______________________________________

Riza a German Shepherd going for an off lead walk in an open field.

Riza (left) at 1 year and 6 months old and Hitman (right) at 6 months old. Hitman is what is called a Panda Shepherd. It is a color mutation in the purebred German Shepherd dog occuring in a single bloodline.

Riza (left) a German Shepherd Dog at 1 year and 6 months old and Hitman (right) a Panda German Shepherd Dog at 6 months old.