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Monday 18 March 2024

Found this weird looking dog..

So we put her in the empty puppy kennel!


Neighbour needed someone to take care of a twin calf that wasn't eating so I volunteered!

Mary Ann Marcellus 
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022, 2023, and 2024!


Sunday 17 March 2024

Some Sad News

It is with the most incredible sadness that we had to help Cruz pass over the Rainbow Bridge last Friday.  Although she was not in pain, she had been losing muscle mass over the past year and it was just time.  It's so increibly hard to make such a decision.  If she had been in pain, it would have been easier.  For me.  But I'm glad that wasn't the way things went.  I'd much have it harder on me, than on her.  She was still happy but her body was giving out to the point I was afraid to leave her alone.  The last few weeks she had accidentally backed off the elevated bed (4 inches) and couldn't get herself unstuck.  She also got herself stuck backing out of "the Penthouse" which is a HUGE crate, also about 4 inches off the floor.  Both times I was right there to help her stand up.  If I hadn't been there, I'm not sure what might of happened.  To keep her safe when I went out of the house, I locked her in a crate and she didn't like that.  She was QUEEN of the dogs and felt that was below her standing! She was also incontinent and had been for quite some time.  Although I would continue cleaning up after her indefinitely with no hard feelings, I knew she was embarrassed.  Combining these things, I came to the decision she would be happier playing with her ancestors.  Before hand, we took her and Gypsy for a walk out West and she had a glorious time!  Even forging creeks and snow banks!  She was amazing.  

She passed away peacefully in my arms with Mark petting her back.  The vet commented many times at what great shape she was. considering her age.   He said he'd never seen a dog of that age looking so good.  It made me feel good that at least she had a long, healthy life, right to the very end.  She has been my constant companion and everytime I turn around I wonder where she is.  So many tears have fallen already and there will be many more to come.



  

Tuesday 12 March 2024

Never Completely Trust Wire Crates



This took a 18 month old boarder all of 5 minutes to do. He had used this crate throughout his whole life.  This is why they are not allowed on airplanes!

I asked, as always, if this dog had separation anxiety. They said no. What do you think?

The solid piece is the floor. The loose wire piece is the gate. 


Mary Ann Marcellus 
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022, 2023 and 2024!


Thursday 25 January 2024

UNLEASHED Behind Your Back at Dog Parks

 This is the newest title of my video on my YouTube Channel called "K9 Partnership".  It's different than my Guardian Angel Shepherds channel in that it is strictly an educational channel.  My Guardian Angel channel is more a day to day visit with what we are doing with the dogs.  Please come by and visit my new channel (It's actually old but have found time to add some new videos lately!)  So come by, say hi, and let me know what you think!

Unleashed! Behind Your Back at Dog Parks


Mary Ann

Tuesday 12 December 2023

A Few New Videos on K9 Partnership Channel

 For those who don't know, I have a small education channel on YouTube.  I've managed to get a few more videos up in the last few weeks so if you want to go take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/@k9partnership382

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Thursday 9 November 2023

Oh to be a…

Guardian Angel Shepherd!  A toy at one paw and a bone at the other while you nap! We are talkin' the GOOD life!


Mary Ann Marcellus 
Voted Top 5 German Shepherd Breeders in Alberta 2022 & 2023!