Georgia's Resource Library
What Will Happen to Your Pets When You Die
Article written in 2014 with useful advise preparing for your passing away in regards to future care for your dog.
GDCA Sponsored Great Dane Health Studies
A list of current Great Dane Health Research Projects that the GDCA Charitable Trust has donated money to.
Trimming Toenails
An article discussing importance of nail trimming
Caring for your Dog’s Neck and Spine – Dog Collar Issues
A very interesting evaluations from a book written by a chiropractor on the various collar types used for dogs.
Teaching Inhibitions – Safe, effective punishment revealed
Excellent article on the effectiveness of mild negative reinforcements
Why I’m Not a “Force Free” Trainer
Discussion about adapting your trainer methods to the dog's needs
Adopting a New Dog – 5 Common Mistakes
5 Common Mistakes adopters make when bringing home a new dog.
Dog not Eating – Some helpful tips from Georgia
Suggestions for handling times when your dog isn't eating properly
Showing the Bite Video
Video by Georgia showing how to get a dog accustomed to having their bite shown to a judge
Ian Dunbar eBook Before You Get Your Puppy
Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian and animal behaviorist who has written many books on dog behavior and training
Ian Dunbar eBook After You Get Your Puppy
Ian Dunbar is well known veterinarian, animal behaviorist and trainer who has written numerous books on dog behavior and training.
Stubborn graphic
In order for a dog to be stubborn he must first understand completely what is asked of him and then choose to disobey.
Separation Anxiety – How to help your dog cope
Suggestions for helping your dog learn to be comfortable away from you.
My Dog is Not a Petting Zoo
An article about the importance of protecting your dog from uncomfortable social encounters
The Politics of Pet Dogs and Kennel Crates
An article discussing incorrect negative views of crating
Euro Danes
An extremely good article on what has happened to the Great Dane in some European countries
Living With Old Great Danes
Advise on how to deal with challenges that face owners in caring for their older Great Danes
Great Dane Owner’s Primer To Crates
Georgia explains the importance of crate training.
Mending “Happy” Tail
Excellent article on a method to secure a dog's injured tail allowing it to heal.
Dog Friendly Beaches Website
Website dedicated to helping dog owners find dog-friendly beaches and lakefront in their area.
Lick Sleeve
A comfortable and effective solution for protecting a dog’s leg injury or surgery site.
Elements of Temperament
Article about Temperament on German Shepherd site
The Dane and the Pseudo-Dane
Article about Hyper Type Euro Danes
Before You Buy A Dane
A Graphic created by Dane Outreach
Adopt or Shop Image with Text
Adopt or Shop Image and Text by Georgia
Great Dane Puppies and Children
Article by Georgia discussing the special considerations to think about raising a Great Dane Puppy with children
Anatomy of a Breeder’s Website
Excellent Article by Great Dane rescue volunteer Sandee Elliott
Help for Great Dane Puppies with Megaesophagus
Article by Purina
Life Skills All Dogs Need to Learn
How to prepare your dog for life.
Adaptability
The Critical Importance of Training Your Dog to be Adaptable
Problems Associated With Adopting Two Puppies at the Same Time
Most training professionals strongly recommend against adopting two pups at the same time.
Training Two Puppies at Once
Two puppies at once not recommended, but discusses coping strategies
Raising Two Pups at a Time – A Bad Idea
Discussion of the pitfalls of raising two puppies at the same time
Review of the Great Dane Breed
A good description of the breed and help in deciding if the Great Dane is the Right Breed For You!
I Only Want A Pet
Show-Bred pets for companion homes have huge advantages over casual unreliable breeders who only breed "pets".
The Threat of Stillness
Discussion of dog body postures and how to interpret them
Socialization and Single Event Learning
A discussion of fear periods and single event learning