by Charline T | Jan 20, 2026 | DIG: Through The Eyes Of The Pack
“You’re right, and so are they. It’s all a matter of perspective.” I first encountered this idea in 2020, buried in a framework that would fundamentally reshape how I understood…well, everything. At the time, I thought I got it. I nodded...
by Charline T | Jan 15, 2026 | Dog Training
I failed my first PDC attempt. Not because my dog wasn’t ready, but because my system wasn’t. I had trained for months. Our obedience was solid. Our bitework was dialed in. We drilled the patterns over and over – from the wedge to the sleeve to the suit. I...
by Charline T | Jun 20, 2025 | Canine Wellness
Welcome to the first edition of the Working Dog Wellness Guide — your monthly guide for raising strong, sound, and centered working dogs. June brings intensity: longer days, higher drive, hotter training sessions. This issue offers insights and tools to help your dog...
by Charline T | Nov 28, 2022 | Nutrition
Picture this: You’re preparing for your new German Shepherd puppy’s arrival, and you’re standing in the pet food store, staring at the shelves and shelves of dog food. You try to Google the different brands in front of you, but you quickly give up due to confusion,...
by Charline T | May 25, 2022 | Mindfulness
Self-Alignment: What Game Are You Playing? If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past 2 years, it’s that life is a game, and the rules don’t matter (unless you think they do). We’re all adults, and we can make up our own rules as we go along. What game...
by Charline T | May 9, 2022 | Blog
I want to preface this by giving credit to Mike Ritland of Team Dog and Alicia Morrison Scholet of Fulton Strong K9 for the ideas and concepts presented below. Thank you. Why Bond? All training starts with bond. Think about it this way: If you were suddenly...
by Charline T | Apr 23, 2022 | Blog
I want to preface this by giving credit to Mike Ritland of Team Dog and Alicia Morrison Scholet of Fulton Strong K9 for the ideas and concepts presented below. Thank you. I used to starve my dog. Before you come at me with torches and pitchforks, hear me out. I...
by Charline T | Apr 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
When selecting a breeder for your next working German Shepherd puppy, there are a number of factors to consider. These include the basics such as DM (denegenerative myelopathy) testing, hip and elbow certification from OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America) or...
by Charline T | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog
I want to preface this by giving credit to Mike Ritland of Team Dog and Alicia Morrison Scholet of Fulton Strong K9 for the ideas and concepts presented below. Thank you. Alright, let’s talk about mindfulness and energy when training your dog. When...
by Charline T | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
The Beginning My love of German Shepherds actually began when I was with my ex. Dogs were one of the few bright spots in my life with him, and I’m grateful to him for introducing me to German Shepherds and bitesports. I moved into my condo in October 2011 after a...
