This is the first gallery of Photos. Most of the pictures are mine, many were taken by clients as they made their way about with their dogs. We hope it helps give you a sense of what it might be like to have a relational dog as a partner or as a part of your family.

Every dog has it's own unique combination of personality traits. Long after the looks of a dog are taken for granted, those unique qualities are what we grow to love and value.

This is a picture of Bella. she lives with 5 kids. Christina and her children have enjoyed Bella's benign presence for many years. Bella is not only utterly indulgent of the kids, she is, as most Shepherds are, on guard for them. With 5 kids and 5 kid's friends coming and going, you'd be correct to assume that life in their house is a little hectic.

Bella responds seamlessly and correctly to the distinction between rowdy kids and uninvited strangers. No more than she has to be, she makes herself known as a concerned presence alerting all who enter that she is in review of their demeanor,