"WHAT" have you "learned" thru use of this database????? - Page 2

I've learned this message board is pretty much the same as every other message board on the internet. You may pick up a nugget or two of useful information but have to wade through a mountain of bullshit to find it. 

The thing I have learned from this Message Board is the same thing I have learned throughout all my dog training experiences...and that is..."You Do It For One Reason and One Reason Only...For You and Your Dog"...PERIOD!

This board rocks! May have saved my girls life or at the very least gave her comfort and made her feel  better. Was such a simple thing but causes major damage, lack of calcium. I  went to the vets armed with suggestions of what to look for.
 I do enjoy watching the ones that argue to the  point you think they hate each other, but when it comes to a dog in trouble they will work together in harmony. I have also seen many on this boad who will help other's when in need. So, for  me it is worth the BS, which I ignore. I have learned a lot about the health of the gsd, from other's asking for help with thier issues. I  would also like to  add, with all of the questions about a pup/adult getting out of hand, I would love to think at least a few of them listened and the posters who responded may have saved another one from going to rescue with thier advice on how to gain back control. 

         LONG  LIVE THE GSD AND  THOSE  WHO LOVE  THEM

I have learned that I have a lot to learn!   I have learned that others can benefit from the little I do know.   I have learned that I am not the only one absolutely crazy about the GSD.  I have learned to be thick skinned and to ignore (for the most part anyway) the wackos that visit.   I have learned there are a lot of people on this site who are devoted to the breed whether it be showline or working line, American bred or German lines.   I have learned that no matter how dumb your comment or question is, someone usually acknowledges you in a positive way.   I have also learned my dog would make a good can opener and should be shot.    I've learned not to take all the suggestions I receive seriously.   I've learned this is a pretty darned good place to make friends and share info with good people.

Deb

As long as I have a German Shepherd,(Since 1985),  I will always be in LEARNING MODE. The majority of the people on here, are sincere, and love the breed, and have alot to offer, with advice etc... I have made friends with a few of the people from Germany, and have kept in contact, and bought my pup from one of the breeder's.  So far, so good! (With the pup.)

People are human, and no one is perfect.

Oli...If it was not for you creating  the Pedigree Database, I would not know what I know now, and am continuing to learn from people around the world.

Dawn Bonome

 

I have learned that there are lots of others who love GSD's and know much more than me.  I have learned that those is a great place to get support and knowleage and have questions answered. Just l;ike  my board there are some mean people,  who like to attach others, but also many more nice people that  truly like to share their knowleage with others..

I have learned to share knowledge, learned to be a little thicker skinned, have found many friends here, one of which will remain close to my heart forever.... made many new acquaintances, and also have found the great love that all people who post here have and that is for their gsd. No matter what they come here for, everyone signs off having received something that they will use or remember in future days. A lot of good products and how to use them, training tips, and useful breeding techniques all have helped me.
 
Many people have come here in despairation when after hours they felt trapped to hold their gsd and cry and ask anyone awake and posting   "what do I do?"...many a problem can be solved here. Many hours of just looking at gsd pictures brings peace to some who cannot train.

'Thanks to Oli for giving us the opportunity to turn the pages one more time and  reach out to the four corners of the Dog WORLD."

There are people on here that have made a big impression on my life and were it not for having signed in here, would not have experienced that bond.

i think the most beneficial info i've gotten from the board is links to good products.  several of the products i currently use i have become aware of from other posters.
pjp

The message board:
I've learned this forum is often like the Jerry Springer show of forums, that folks spend inordinate amounts of time and energy being horrible to one another, and often gang up on others they don't know, opine about events they did not witness and occasionally, on the other side of the coin, some can be helpful and supportive, helping folks understand how things are done if not always why.

The db:
I've learned most folks know more about the lineage of their dogs than the do their own geneology, at least the names and
titles.  They'll often never know the stories that went with those names, the work and worry it took for all those ancestors to accomplish all those titles but quickly point to all that history with pride while their mutt dumps on the rug.  The irony is
hilarious.  I've come to understand what all that alphabet soup means, that the registries and cert organizations and testing and training organizations all have thier political structures, dues and politics pretty much making a mockery of their mission statements.   They set up those who have some success with seminar circuits and venerate those heroes of the various sports same as foks do in any endeavor on Earth.  They listen and read their words intently and regurgitate the mantra du jour with utter conviction. In spite of all that, folks get together and play with their dogs and joke with one another and share their love for the dogs and the work they can do.  As someone else pointed out, it's usually very entertaining.

I've gained friends, lots of information on the breed, & on where to find more information, rescued a wonderful dog, found good breeders, got a nice puppy, got a couple of great recipes, lots of advise, learned about schutzhund, found out their are a LOT of wackos out there, with or with out dogs, discovered how much fun it is to share photos & brags about the dogs, hoped I've helped out here & there, laughed a lot, cried a little, fumed every so often...& am thoroughly addicted! To you Oli, for many more years of good information, & Database Drama! jackie harris