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The DVD that you gave me was extremely helpful and after viewing it, I see no need to even take him to
obedience school to learn the basic commands I need him to know. He is doing wonderful. Very fast
learner. He can sit, stay, come, place, outside, and walk on a leash. He is pretty much house broken, with
the exception of 3 accidents he's had since we got him. We
named him 'Kaiser' ". --Shannon C., Palmer, AK
"Kaiser", dressed up on Halloween>>
to go trick or treating with the kids.
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"Warrior" is growing big, doing well, and he is very good with our six year old daughter. God
Bless you and the day Warrior came into our lives. Emma K, Point Hope, AK.
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Worthy's Enchanting Denali, E-Litter, Jaks v.h. Kiewel SchH1, PSA Level 1 PNW Regional
Champion, x Anouk van Luttelhofprotective companion of a family with young children:
Here are a few pictures that we took of Enchanting Denali. Just thought I would give you an
update. We now live in New Jersey and everybody is doing great. Denali is really loving the
warm weather. She really love being outside and when we go outside we can even take her
off her leash and she will never leave our side. Denali is good with the kids and loves to play
with them. She has turned out to be a great dog and a wonderful addition to our family. We
can't express how happy we our that we got her.
Scott and Michelle and family, owners of Worthy's Enchanting Denali (below)
"Ares" L -Litter : SG Athos v.h. Sevens SchH3, GHP3, KKL 1 lbz, ( Belgium Reg. SchH
Champion 2004, 2005) x Zulma van't Leefdaalhof. Owned by Dale L., Soldotna, Alaska. NASA
certified Search and Rescue Dog.
Ares with the active volcano Mt. Redoubt in the background.
Dale and Ares.
01/01/09 Well good morning and I hope all is going well with you. I just wanted to let you know
that Ares passed his NASAR test so he is a certified search and rescue dog ;)
I also wanted to let you know what 2 master trainers said about Ares. They both really thought
you breed a great dog with a stable temperment. These trainers see the GSD & Mals that are
over bread with terrible temperments.
They looked up Ares family tree to see where he came from. So know your doing a great job
and another one of your dogs will be out there working hard.
Dale ;)
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Ares in the news, article below, source: Penninsula Clarion. Webpage:
http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/021509/new_282802467.shtml
SAR prospect for Soldotna Fire Department.
CES has new best friend: Department gets first search and rescue dog
By Mike Nesper | Peninsula Clarion
At just 8 months old, Central Emergency Services hired the youngest employee in its history -- he also
has the best nose in the department.
Recently, Ares, a German shepherd, officially joined CES as part of the department's first canine
search and rescue pilot program.
"I got him because I saw a really big need for this," said Ares' owner-trainer Dale Lawyer, CES
engineer-paramedic. "He can really focus a search a lot faster."
Lawyer estimated Ares can search the same area it takes 30 people to sweep.
"There's a big need for search and rescue around here," said CES Assistant Fire Marshal Brad Nelson.
Lost children, people that are unable to walk and lost hikers, especially at the height of the tourism
season, are just a few of the scenarios that Ares will save CES time and possibly save a life.
"In search and rescue, time is of the essence," Lawyer said. "Dogs are huge, huge time savers. The
dog can make up for so many people."
Lawyer said in the past Alzheimer patients have wondered off and froze to death because they couldn't
be located fast enough. This is another area that Ares will greatly assist CES by reducing the amount
of time it takes to find a lost patient.
"(Ares) is something that can fill the void that was needed," Lawyer said. "It's such a great resource to
people."
Lawyer, knowing there was a need for the program and having support from his colleagues, purchased
Ares as a puppy and began training him from day one. He recently presented the idea to the
department and it was approved. Lawyer conducts all of Ares' training.
Lawyer is currently working on wilderness search and rescue training with Ares. This training teaches
Ares to locate injured patients who may not be able to walk so CES personnel can locate them as fast
as possible.
Lawyer said all CES employees assist with Ares' training by acting as victims during his training
exercises.
Ares' training lasts between four and six hours each day. He works on socialization with people and
animals, dog agility, obedience training, as well as daily walks on the treadmill and outside.
"Basically, you're raising a little athlete," Lawyer said. "He's very busy. For eight months, he does really
well."
Living the firefighters' lifestyle, Lawyer said it's important to train Ares to become accustomed to going
from zero to 100 percent. To avoid confusion on scene, many of Ares' commands are in German,
Lawyer said.
Three to four days each week, Ares works on tracking. Lawyer said he teaches Ares to walk about 100
yards ahead of him sweeping back and forth as Lawyer walks a straight line. This gives Ares the
foundation for sweeping an area by himself that would take four or five humans to do.
Though still considered a pilot program, Lawyer hopes to have Ares certified by the National
Association for Search and Rescue by next fall. By 2010, Lawyer is also planning on getting Ares his
human remains detection certification to assist CES when searching for cadavers.
Between equipment needed, veterinarian bills, food and training -- Ares has to be sent Outside to
receive his NASAR certification -- the canine search and rescue program will be costly. To help defray
some of those costs, CES is accepting donations from the community.
Anyone interested can send donations and/or sponsor Ares. Ares is also available for public
appearances, Lawyer said.
Anyone interested in donating to this cause can contact Nelson at 262-4792.
Mike Nesper can be reached at mike.nesper@peninsulaclarion.com
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Ares' video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlHwjUwcNHY
Below: Worthy's McKinley, (M-Litter) owned by the Josh M. Family.
Hello Veronica,
Thought we would send you a couple of photos of McKinley with her boys. She is a great dog
and especially careful around the 1 year old. She plays catch until your arm falls off and is full
of energy. She loves walk and going to the ball parks. She is a great product of your breeding
program.
Have a great day!
Worthy's Max, owned by the Reese family:
The Reese family says: He is so handsome! We get compliments all the time. Thanks again for him.
He is very loved and appreciated.
Max again below, performing baby-cleaning duties. Babies hate to be washed behind the
ears!
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