December is a gorgeous 3-year-old Husky/mix with ice blue eyes and incredible markings. She is active, playful, loves the water, getting attention and belly rubs.
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Dear reader, a recent article about guard dogs caught my eye because the cost of one particular dog was $150,000. The dog in question is a Svalinn and it has become a status symbol for very wealthy people.
The name Svalinn is from Nordic mythology signifying a shield that protects the world. The Svalinn breed is a secret mix of Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Belgian Malinois. The real selling point of this pup is that it’s the perfect loving family guardian that and can attack on command. In fact, these dogs are the 007 of canines.
Based in Livingston, Montana, the Svalinn kennels only sell 20 dogs a year and globally there are only 350. The training for these extraordinary animals is intense. Kim Greene, the owner, has past military experience and her methods reflect much of the training military dogs go through.
Her goal in training is to combine nerves of steel with absolute control and superb balance.
It takes two to three years to train each dog, and the expectations are high. Each trained dog will have faced many different situations and will have to triumph over each one. Not every dog makes it. The Phoenix is the training ground that challenges dogs to walk on thin planks, scale ladders, and attack. Svalinn’s philosophy is that dogs need rules, structure and are born to perform tasks.
One benefit of owning a Svalinn dog is that a handler will visit the home every 45 days to make sure the dog is working out. This commitment to maintain their training is phenomenal. To sweeten the deal they will pick up your dog if you are going out of town and deliver him back home when you return. Your ownership gives you the privilege of belonging to an exclusive club.
Perhaps the Svalinn’s price is a bit too steep for you but you still need the security of a guard dog. There are other breeders and trainers available and the price varies depending on the level of training and title. For example, a Level 1 German Shepherd’s price starts at $30,000, Level 2 at $45,000, and Level 3 at $65,000.
CAPS may not have guard dogs but we have an excellent variety of BFF’s waiting for a home.
Come out and meet a buddy.
ATTENTION
Please donate funds to help keep our shelter operating. Any amount helps.
You can donate through our Venmo at Churchill Animal Protection Society. You can donate through our website at http://capsnevada.org.
IN NEED OF
• Board members. We need energetic, enthusiastic, community-minded folks. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday, at 5 p.m. in room 201 at the County Offices located on Taylor Street. The meeting is open to the public. Join us for an informative evening. Our next meeting is Sept. 10; call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Bleach and cleaning supplies for our kennels.
• Leashes, harnesses for big dogs, Big Kongs, and treats for our guests.
• Dog walkers. We need volunteers to walk our dogs and foster animals. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
• Aluminum cans. Please drop them off at CAPS. We are temporarily unable to pick up cans.
SHOUT OUT TO
All the folks who have donated funds. Pooch smooches to you!
COME SEE US
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We suggest appointments for adoptions and food pantry.
DON’T FORGET
• September Holiday: National Pet Insurance Month.
• If you would like a newsletter, call 775-423-7500 or email caps@cccom.net.
• CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89407. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. CAPS’ email address is caps@cccomm.net. Please visit the CAPS website (www.capsnevada.com) and Facebook page (Churchill Animal Protection Society). Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are likeable.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Email jkwmil@outlook.com.