I have bred and shown a sporting breed for over 35 years. I have always loved German Shepherds and…read morewanted to do performance work with them. The time is finally right for me to make the commitment to a GSD. Thus, I researched German Shepherd breeders in the Wisconsin area for months and really wasn't finding the "right" one until I found Clayton Warichak's website. I called him to find out more about his dogs and his breeding program. (basically to interview him a little!) I wanted to meet his dogs and see for myself what they were like before deciding if they were right for me. He invited me out to a training he offers every other weekend. (all at no cost). All of the dogs are his breeding and range in age from puppies to adult dogs providing a good age range, enabling me to see structure, temperament, and development along a broad timeline. This also provided me with an opportunity to meet and talk to the many owners, who had a mix of interests in what they were doing with their dogs. I learned of a breeding he was planning and would have puppies born in about three months. After meeting him, his wife, his son, the dogs, and all of the owners of the dogs I knew this was the breeder and line of dogs that I wanted. We agreed that I would get a first pick male puppy from that breeding. He said that because I came out and met him and the dogs he appreciated my sincere interest and would like to work with me also. I was most impressed because not only was I interviewing him, but he was interviewing me. This showed me he was sincerely careful of where his puppies went and who they went with. This is a quality of a truly outstanding breeder. As the time grew closer to the birth of the litter, Clayton kept in regular contact with me, even sending me pictures of the mother's ultrasound showing how many pups there were. The day the pups were born, Clayton called me many times during the course of the day as each puppy was born. (Clayton whelps his litters himself). My gratefulness and excitement was beyond words. It only confirmed that I had made the right decision. Several weeks later I went to his house to pick out my puppy. Being new to the breed I wanted his evaluation and guidance. We critically evaluated all six males carefully. After 35 plus years of breeding GSDs I value and trust Clayton's opinion completely. Several weeks later I went to pick up my puppy (Pan). I was provided with a Litter Certificate, showing Pan's pedigree, a written hip and health guarantee, and a bag containing toys, a collar, and a leash. Clayton also provides the entire regiment of puppy shots over the coming months at no cost. Pan is the most wonderful little guy, full of personality and playfulness. He absolutely loves and plays with my three grandchildren. He learns fast knowing basic commands and is only just 3 months old. He is friendly to everyone including my 12.5 year old sporting dog. Pan represents the carefully planned breedings that Clayton does. Clayton studies pedigrees and carefully plans every breeding. He provided me with pedigrees and pictures of Pan's breeding before Pan was born at my request. His dogs are thoughtfully and carefully bred with enormous knowledge. These dogs can fill a variety of interests from living in family homes to working as police-k9 or in search and rescue, along with agility, conformation, and also Schutzhund (IGP). Clayton is always there to help guide me and answer all of my questions. He returns my phone calls timely. He is a person of extremely high integrity. He has been awarded The Best Dog Breeder in Jefferson County 3 times. If you are looking for a GSD with good health, high trainability, intelligence, and temperament, look no further. If you are looking for a breeder who is caring, honest, and ethical along with having extensive experience in confirmation and Shutzhund events, look no further. There is something truly special about Clayton, his dogs, and the Stadtrand Family that he has created with his dogs. Clayton's dogs are the entire package. You won't go wrong choosing this breeder.

My puppy is coming 2/12....purple female…read more My first GSD was sired by a Von Der Stradtrand dog and out of an import owned by another breeder. I could not have been happier and my dog lived to be almost 14. My dog was a true soldier to my family, a great pet, ptsd support animal and best friend-a true fur son and as I called him my "Dog man" lol...he was everything and when I saw a litter born 12/20....the same day he passed away I knew I had to have one.... even if a girl this time....which I'm looking forward to. My dog came out of the box at 12 weeks potty trained, never chewed or bit ....he was a model puppy in behavior. We understand that's rare but he was born intelligent and with a great love of humans. He would not eat until the human said to....even though we never taught that! He was always focused on me and gentle with my grandkids and his cat (Pumpsy). We already love our new girl and all we've seen is a couple photos. The whole litter is spectacular and it was hard picking between the 3 Clayton liked for us. I'll update with photos after she settles in. So grateful 14 years later that Clayton and family are still breeding great dogs. If we ever want another we will be back. Wish we lived closer to him to join the training! Signed, --excited new owner--

Took my two Maltipoos to Kloud9 Grooming for the 1st time today. I couldn't be happier with the…read moreamazing job done grooming my dogs! From the moment we arrived, they were treated with such kindness, patience, and care. When I picked them up, they looked absolutely fantastic--clean, beautifully groomed, and so happy. It's clear that she genuinely love animals and take pride in her work. The attention to detail was outstanding, and my dogs came home looking and smelling amazing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a groomer who is professional, caring, and does exceptional work. We'll definitely be back!

We have brought our animals to Muir field for many years and they are honest and dependable…read moreprofessionals who work with you when you need them the most. A++ humans and animal caretakers

Great service, friendly waiter. Tapas bar in Stockholm with delicious ingredients. If you are vegan…read moreor vegetarian, you need to avoid this place as it is the kingdom of pork based tapas. Different kind of dry sausages, melted cheese, delicious salmon spread (you are still in Scandinavia), best hot dog in the world and all kinds of beers, wines and spirits. This is extremely tiny and the best is to reserve, but all in all, you won't be disappointed.

Dr. Laurie Peek had worked with several of my family member's aging animals and came highly…read morerecommended. We have taken our elderly dog, Marlo, to see her on several occasions now and have been very happy with the services provided and results.

had a 10-plus-year-old cat perch that needed replacing and she's picky, so the replacement needed…read moreto resemble the original as closely as possible. After a few emails, photos, and measurements, her brand new custom cat tree with bed was delivered to my door. I anticipate this cat tree quality will last her another 10 years! Super easy and fast to arrange/coordinate, incredibly friendly and responsive, both cats love it. Support small business! About the material: "our sisal rope is 100% all natural rope. It is from the hemp family, and only the cats can smell the hemp. This is what attracts them to using the post. There is no petroleum or other chemicals in our rope. The 100% sisal rope is more expensive then the treated rope you purchase at some pet stores."

Thsee are cat trees to another level. Top quality with attention to detail. Totally customizable to…read morethe size & weight of your cat and the type of activity of your cat. I had specific height requirements for the various levels due to window frames where it was going to go. Corrine & Mike custom built the perfect tree for Zeke. He loves it and he is on it everyday. I highly recommend Paw Friendly Cat Furniture.

I have had Willow for almost a year now. Wish I bought more from her litter as these dogs are super…read moresmart and amazing hunters. And she makes a great couch/lap dog when she's not chasing something outside. Looking forward to getting another puppy from Shamrock Acres.

We adopted our boy from someone not physically able to care for such a large dog. He was 5 months…read moreold and was sick from the beginning: chronic diarrhea, the previous owner said he had been sick for months already. It cost us quite a bit to cure it only to find out that the problem was the food the breeder insisted he be on. He's now 18 months and he's torn both CCLs in his hind legs though he is active and well cared for. Once again, the "free" dog, originally from Shamrock, is costing a fortune. He cries often and he still "nurses" his blanket as if he's a kitten. I can't help but wonder if he was weaned too early and didn't develop as he should have. We love our sweet boy but buyer beware.

Game changer and best decision! Our one-year old, Coco, and our five-year-old, Layla, are thriving…read moreat Duncan's! Coco needed a lot of support working through puppy fears early on, and the private training sessions turned that around completely - Samantha even came out to our house to walk us through real-time pointers, which was incredibly helpful. What really sets this place apart is how much they offer under one roof. Between supervised play, corrections and feedback throughout the day, boarding in Samantha's cozy home, grooming, nail trims, and even farmers market meet-ups, our girls get consistent, personalized care from a team that genuinely knows them. It's a calming environment with just the right balance of structure and fun. So grateful to have Samantha and her team here in Madison!

If you believe in positive reinforcement training read this!!!!!- Samantha (owner) believes in…read moreusing a slip lead around the upper neck and "popping it" to choke a dog into submission. This is an outdated training method that is considered negative reinforcement. She advertises herself as a trainer, but ask for her certification - she did not have certification when we used her. She is very devoted and friendly, but her training methods are not positive! She uses the "naughty leash" aka slip lead in daycare also to get your dog to comply.....

I have two dogs that were not behaving, not listening to my commands, going potty everywhere. I…read moreread through other dog training reviews and found this one was best not only price wise but experience too. My dogs are listening more, and not being loud in their kennels like before. I definitely would recommend this company for training ur dog.

We had Dennis from The Family Dog help us get acquainted with our new puppy and give us helpful…read moretips on puppy training. From the first time we had Dennis come over our pup immediately took to him- he's a dog whisperer! We are forever grateful for him giving us the confidence & training in helping us get to our desired behavioral outcomes & making sure we have the necessary tools & tips moving forward. Definitely recommend The Family Dog!