I got quoted $725 for someone to come out and work with our dog around the property and livestock. Before spending that, I figured I’d try this. The boundary, recall, and livestock sections gave me exactly what I needed. Saved me hundreds and now I can call him off the chickens without sprinting across the yard after him.
Why does your Shepherd cost more every year?
The big bags of large-breed food. The joint pills. The groomer every time he blows his coat. The vet visit for another upset stomach. The trainer someone said you should call.
None of it seems like much on its own. But most Shepherd owners end up spending around $5,000 a year. On a fixed income, that adds up fast.
The problem isn't your dog. It's that nobody ever showed you the cheaper way.
Every one of those bills has a simpler, cheaper fix. Good food from one pot on a Sunday. Keeping him lean, which does more for his hips than any pill. Brushing out the shedding at home in half an hour. Ten minutes a month with your hands on him, so a sore hip or a tender belly never surprises you.
And something nice happens along the way. The same habits that save you money also give you a steadier dog. One that walks at your side, comes the first time you call, and settles down when visitors come in. The loyal, calm Shepherd you pictured when you brought him home.
Less money. Less worry. A calm, steady dog. That's what this book is for.


