Tanzer German Shepherd Dogs

One thing I have learned during my time on this earth is that knowledge is power, and the power of knowledge is priceless.

I have also learned that networking to increase your knowledge is essential.

As a Kennel owner I am constantly researching bloodlines, temperaments, titles, and drive to not only produce but improve the German Shepherds in the United States. I do this mainly through networking. There are breeders that have been developing and improving German Shepherds longer than I have been alive.

I have recently been introduced to a breeder that I could sit and listen to for hours. Robert Humphrey is a man that is EXTREMELY knowledgeable when it comes to German Shepherds and the DDR Lines. If you ever get the opportunity to talk to Mr. Humphrey soak that knowledge up.

Same goes with trainers. Yes anyone who knows me knows I am loyal to a fault. I listen and learn from various trainers across the US. I always talked it through with MY trainer Kerri Gebler.

As a paramedic I have and constantly network with some of the best in the business. I do this to stay on top of my skills and protocols.

For those who are unsure how to do this reach out. Those that are thinking about or interested in becoming a paramedic reach out.

The point is don’t limit yourself to the “this is how it’s always been done” mentality. Branch out create your path build your village through networking.

Solid advice. If you have a Combat Veteran in your family and you don’t like their moods and behavior around the holidays; please consider these six things:

1.) Your combat veteran has served in countries where people are blessed to receive a tattered pair of shoes or have clean water to drink; he/she no longer lives the “first world illusion” and no longer cares that if you buy one play station you can get a second one for fifty percent off. In fact, they find it hard to appreciate any of the gluttonous commercialism and overindulgence that permeates American holidays. Standing watch, boring as it was, had so much more purpose than going to the mall.

2.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful for the most basic things; not thankful for mega-sales and million dollar parades. They are thankful to be alive; thankful to have survived both the wars far away and the wars they struggle with inside.

3.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful that it wasn't them that got killed, but their celebrations are forever complicated by guilt and loss over those that were. Some of the most thankful times in their life were some of the scariest. Their feelings of thanks and celebration often conjure memories that are equally painful.

4.) Your Combat Veteran is not like you anymore. At some point, for some period of time, their entire life boiled down to just three simple things: when will I eat today, when will I sleep today, and who will I have to kill or will try to kill me today? They are not like you anymore.

5.) Your Combat Veteran does not need a guilt-trip or a lecture; they already feel detached in their grief while others so easily embrace the joy of the season. They need understanding and space; empathy not sympathy.

6.) Your Combat Veteran does love his/her family and is thankful for the many blessings in their life…and they are thankful for you.

To all my brothers and sisters of the uniform, know that we all struggle with one thing or another but as we go into this holiday season, reach out to those you love. You didn't fight alone on the battlefield and we don't have to fight alone at home. 🙏🏻

I feel ALL of this…Copied this from a from combat veteran that is very dear to my heart!