Dogs, gear, and travelling with them

There are historical and practical reasons why Police and Military K-9 units command their dogs in German (Deutsch), but there are also advantages to adopting this practice for your companion dogs.

Perhaps no other dog is portrayed in such polar opposite terms than the Rottweiler. Calm, devoted, and gentle family companions according to loving owners. Vicious, dangerous, wild creatures according to others, and the media.

Your average dog can easily learn dozens of words, a mistake many inexperienced handlers make is inconsistency in both addressing their dog and the commands they give.

Having volunteered at animal shelters for many years, walking along the dog pens there are saddening patterns; Staffie, Staffie, Kelpie, Husky, Staffie, Keplie, Husky, Staffie… and on it goes. Large and working breeds far outnumber others. People give dozens of reasons for giving up their… Read More »Are YOU up to the breed? Think before getting a dog

If you have a large breed working dog, you’ll already be aware that the vast majority of leads, collars, and harnesses sold in your typical pet store are completely inadequate. Enter Origin K9.

You’re standing in front of a litter of puppies; They’re all cute, excited, and jumping all over you. You could easily pick up any of them and walk away with a puppy in your hands and a smile on your face. So how do you choose?