[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: The decline of the German Shepherd Character.
- From: "Kathryn Springer" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "showgsd@xxxxxxx" for DMARC)
- To: proudk911@xxxxxxxxx, "gersheps@xxxxxxxxxxx" <gersheps@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:47:26 -0800
What a great age for a dog. Thank you for giving her a home and love. I am a
big believer in all forms of acupuncture and cold laser. Have used that and
chiropractic adjustments on almost all my dogs for either injuries, pano or old
age joint issues. Luckily, if the DM tests are accurate, I will not be faced
with DM issues.
But I think for all of our general education, it would be great to learn what
you have done for DM issues.
Kay Springer, Showboat Shepherds
Www.showboatgsd.com -- showgsd@xxxxxxx
Home of Multi BISS & Multi Group Winning
DAE GCh. Rohan's Reward ROM TC CGC HT RE CDX NW 1
GSDCA Health Award of Merit, CHIC, DM normal
"Strider" 80 BOBs 2008 Eukanuba; BOS 2009 Eukanuba
Jen Proud <proudk911@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Thank you for writing that Steve
>
>
>This then seems as good a time as any to say something very important to both
>me and our breed.
>
>I need to announce the passing of the one GSD-- Ms. Misty Peters, a much loved
>just a pet, but the world to a family -- I had the honor of knowing in her
>old age when everyone else (other area clinics) had given up on her saying
>they ought to euthanize her because there's no cure for DM anyhow...
>
>Well, her owner refused that idea- saying her Misty was still living even if
>she was stumbling and to not even offer her any physical therapy? So, she
>ended up on our doorstep 15 months ago... And thanks to electro-acupuncture,
>she STAYED on her feet that entire time of 15 months, until a stroke took her
>10 days ago, and I gave her release.
>
>I must share that I had the pleasure of sending off the very very oldest GSD I
>have ever known: 15 1/4 years old!!!
>
>Age is meant to be a graceful part of life, not just the disease!
>
>I just wanted y'all to know there are options and proven therapies for DM.
>Misty Peters isn't our only long-term old DM patient...
>
>For anyone interested, I am happy to share all i have.
>
>
>In Loving Memory of Misty Peters
>
>10 October 1998 - 6 January 2015
>
>And her Papa, Ken who went just 6 short days later after Misty, who went the
>day after he went to hospital since they both knew it was the end...
>
>1932 - 12 January 2015
>
>
>With deep respect, warmth, and in sympathy,
>
>
>Jen P & her Pack who wish & hope for so much time together
>
>
>On Monday, January 19, 2015, Stephen Reierstad <gersheps@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>I haven't read the post that Ed is referring to, so I don't know how the
>Author defines "Character." I look at it as the inner quality that makes a
>person (or GSD) what it is, and I tend to define it by Example. I have been
>in the Breed only since 2000, and I have lost 4 GSDs to DM. The way they have
>handled this accursed disease is, I think a reflection of the Character of the
>Breed. These dogs all came from different Bloodlines and had different
>Personalities, but they all dealt with DM pretty much the same way.
>
>At the onset, I saw bewilderment and confusion: Why am I having trouble
>getting around? As it progressed, I saw determination; they were not going to
>give in to it, in spite of the slow erosion of their Freedom to move around,
>play Ball or Frisbee, run in the woods out back, things they had been doing
>all their lives because they had the Freedom to do them. As they lost more
>control of their back ends, I saw their embarrassment as they started to have
>Accidents in the house, and I always let them know this was not their fault.
>Still, they'd struggle to get outside to do their business, until it became
>impossible. Even when I had to use a Sling under their back ends to help them
>walk, I saw a quiet determination to keep going on their own Power as much as
>they could. Not even resignation, or willingness to give in. Not even Anger.
> The attitude was, "This will NOT win." Very quiet Strength showing through a
>the Nightmare that was inflicted on them.
>
>Eventually The Day would come when they would give me The Look that said,
>"Dad, I can't do this any more". No self-pity, no "I am a Victim" crap, just
>quiet acceptance of the inevitable and leaving it in my hands, as it should be.
>
>No decline in Character, that.
>
>Then I look at myself, and I see myself exploding in Rage when Arthritis
>prevents me from doing things I have been doing all my life, limiting my
>Freedom to do what I like to do. They put me to Shame.
>
>Steve Reierstad
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: edwinx <edwinx@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: freelist <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Mon, Jan 19, 2015 8:16 am
>Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] The decline of the German Shepherd Character.
>
>
>While looking at the pedigree data base website( I've been up since 4 am doing
>a practice cook) they have blogs on different subjects ,well one post had the
>above mentioned title. There were about 571 responses! I read the original
>post and about 15 responses and almost over cooked my brisket! No, I didn't
>respond. I think the premise is so vague and the statements made by the author
>( after reading the post) are self serving, and there's nothing wrong with
>that, I do it all the time. Many shepherd folk fail to look at the big
>picture! We want to believe if people are not following what WE are doing with
>the breed i.e. Showing, herding, protection, or what ever, the other groups
>are somehow " destroying " the breed! It seems ashamed that "we" as a group
>can't accept the diversity of this dog! The acrimony and prejudice between the
>various attributes of this breed is mind-blowing! It reminds me of the Dr.
>Seuss cartoon about the Sneeches! The group with two stars thought the
>y were better than the group with one star!... Guess it's a human thing! Gotta
>check my ribs. And yes MY BBQ is better than yours! lol FB
>
>I
>Remember: Pillage first, THEN burn!
>
>
>
>
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