Appleridge Obedience Family German Shepherds 

From: Hannah Deshler Vom Appleridge

Hello Annette and Taylor!

First I want to tell you how much we miss you guys and I really enjoy seeing how well the training is going on Taylor’s FB page!

My big news is that I, along with my dad – Kevin, have become the newest members of a local SAR unit here in Minnesota called NorthStarsar - http://www.northstarsar.com/.  I have begun initial training and they think I will be really good at cadaver and wide area search.  Let me know what you think? It will be a lot of work and testing but I plan on being the best SAR dog in the country!

So that’s my “big” update. I will keep you posted as things move along.

Oh, I was also part of a premier opening event for the Movie “Max”. Even though Max is a Belgian Malinois, the theatre owners wanted us to participate in the opening to show support for our SAR team and helped us raise money for our non-profit unit.

Check out my pics!

Licks and kisses,

Hannah

My hubby and I are part of the Canadian Appleridge group. We have had 3 Appleridge girls over the years. Our first girl Sheba we got in August of 1996. I had never had a dog before, although hubby grew up with German Shepherds. Annette was fabulous and matched us with Sheba, who was an awesome girl, laid back and sweet! She was easy for me to train and handle. We miss her so much. Next came Kayla! She was a handful! No problem-Annette had us out for training once a week and it transformed Kayla into an obedient and wonderful companion! She was amazingly smart and intuitive! Then we acquired her Mom-Appleridge's Lucky Emma after she was done her breeding with Annette. Emma has a temperament like Sheba. She is very laid back and sweet. She goes with the flow and takes life as it comes. We lost Kayla a year ago and we miss her so much. Emma is now 14 and doesn't hear or see very well. Her back end is a little wobbly, but she gets around ok with our guidance. She still adores her walks. When she leaves us we will again get another baby from Annette. They are all so amazing-beautiful, smart, intuitive, the best companions. Even though we are approaching our mid 60's we can't imagine not having a fabulous Appleridge girl in our life. Thanks Annette! Our babies truly were a Gift from God!

Hi Annette,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas.... furry and festive Love, Puthon family and the animal kingdom xx

Good Morning Annette,
> I finally got a copy of the training video that I can play on my mac. I put it in this morning and started to listen and watch. Nika went nuts. She knows your voice and ran from door to door looking for you and crying....she got so upset I turned it off. She is still crying about it. I am impressed. They really don't forget and what a response. I think I will have to use headphones to listen for a while. The videos are very helpful even just the little I saw for they show the tone of voice and the excitement used in training.
> I would highly recommend your Angel training for anyone getting a puppy especially a GSD. If they weren't so darn cute as puppies I would recommend that they stay even longer and get more training. Nika is by far the easiest puppy I have worked with and it isn't just the commands she has learned. When you prepare them in Angel training I believe the most important thing they learn is HOW to learn. They are used to getting commands and they learn to respond. They know that something is being asked of them and they do their best to try to understand and do what you are asking. Everything is done in such a positive way that the puppy becomes confident and secure in their responses. There is no fear of reprisal.
> Thank you so much for all you have done for her. She is amazing.
> Thank you for giving her such a great start.
> Regina

Hi Annette,

Just wanted to send you a short note to thank you for your hospitality when we were in Tennessee last week.  It was a pleasure meeting you, Tom, Eric, and Nicole.  I hope Tom is feeling better and will be fully recovered soon.

Our drive home went very well.  It took us about 14 hours as we stopped every couple of hours so that Lexi could stretch her legs and relieve herself.  She was a very good girl the entire time.  She didn't even freak out the first time she had to go in snow.  We kept her in a box, with low sides, on the back seat and John and I took turns being with her while the other one drove. It was 14 hours of quality bonding time. :)  We fed her two smaller meals on the way up and made sure she drank water often.  Even the border crossing was a great experience.  From the time we arrived at the Peace Bridge until we were on the QEW was less than 5 minutes.  The customs officer looked at our passports and at Lexi's paperwork and sent us on our way.  Absolutely no hassle.  She must be a dog lover.

By the way, all of our concerns about Lexi were for naught.  She has adapted to her new surroundings perfectly.  She doesn't much like the cold and all the snow (if she's anything like Tobi, that will change when she's bigger) but that just makes her Canadian. :)  She is as loving, friendly, and playful a puppy as we could have hoped for.  She absolutely adores our two daughters and loves playing with them.

Anyway, once again, thanks for all your help in selecting Lexi.  We are truly enjoying our time with her so far and look forward to many years ahead.

Thanks,

Daniela and John

Hi Annette,