RAMBOteam, LLC 
Responsible Animal Management & Behavior Options Team

Breeding Objectives

Our shepherds are bred with body and mental health as priority under "old fashioned" original GSD design. 

We are concentrating on MEDIUM to high pray drive in conjunction with Fight higher then Flight defense drive dogs that are more suitable for service, therapy and personal protection rather then dogs with higher pray drives but same defense drives that are best for Search and Rescue, LE and Military. 

RAMBOteam, LLC don't inbreed and don't use inbred or line bred dogs as breeders.  We also don't use Shepherds for breeding (and won't provide breeding rights on our puppies) with poor defense, prey, food, pack or sex drives since that translates to over/understimulated minds and weak bodies. 

RAMBOteam, LLC organizational structure

About team development

I was professionally trained by recognized University to be a German shepherd breeder/trainer (Masters Degree in Animal Husbandry / Major in Behavior) but when I saw how many dogs are in shelters I made a decision not to get into dog breeding... I went into Law Enforcement and work K9s up to 30 years old but then I came back to my education interest and was managing Training and Enrichment of all animals in local zoological facility for 9 years. My hubby and I finally decided to get a GSD  when we started to live on 2 acres and had enough space for dog to run around...  So first of course we went to shelters and german shepherd rescues.... Hmmm what we saw in the shelters and rescues were not german shepherds and if they were they had very poor temperaments. I did in fact adopted Ripley who is 14+ and still in good shape for her age. She is a great dog and we love her with all our heart but we needed German Shepherd's breed qualities when living in the middle of nowhere. It took me almost a year and $3000 to find german shepherd puppy that I liked and never mind that they all were "THE BEST OF THE BEST AND WERE BORN FROM WORLD CHAMPIONS with all kinds of German names and titles". That is why I am changing my original decision and going to do what I was studying for and putting together wonderful team of professionals. I believe now after looking on the market that there are not enough good for every day life and behaviorally and structurally healthy german shepherds in reachable price range representing this magnificent breed and dog training provided mostly is also not holding up to Animal Behavioral Training Industry standards and very expensive often for no good reason. If ANYONE is thinking that we breed our Shepherds for profit PLEASE think again! It takes HUGE amount of time and money to properly maintain all our dogs at any day plus any of them cost us $3-5000 as puppies plus 2 years to raise them until they are matured to breed and expense raising your future puppies the way they need to be raised. We are hoping but might be dreaming to break even once established with help from training. Having said that we are so thankful to all our great customers who stay in touch and demonstrate every day that what we do matters to them. 
Thank you,
                                                                                                             Yelena Pawela

I have been working with domestic and exotic animals for 12 years.  I received my Associate of Science Degree for Zoo Animal Technology at Santa Fe Teaching Zoo.  I  learned to take care of animals hands on at the zoo on campus, while attending classes on breeding and nutrition for mammals, birds, reptiles. After graduation I got a job in a zoological facility where I was a keeper/trainer. I was responsible for managing physical and mental needs of the animals. It is very important that both aspects are met, not only for safety and health but, for enrichment of animal's life. It is vital that an animal's nature be honored.
   Animals such as German Shepherds are bred to be working dogs. Training Shepherds for a job will fulfill their innate nature. That is why my current endeavor is training service dogs. Shepherds are ideal for this job, due to their intelligence and need to work. A service dog’s criteria meets the requirements that the breed demands to be happy as a working dog. As a trainer there is no better reward then a dog you have trained, playing a part in helping a person keep their independence in life.

Carrie Kubasek 
                                                                                                                               

For the last 14 years I have been working with domestic animals and in the past 3 years I have been introduced to the wonderful world of exotic animals. I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology with a specialization in Marine Science from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. There I learned the the science behind working with animals on all levels. During those 4 years I had the opportunity to experience some amazing internships with Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. I was also involved in an Endanger Species Facility and Rescue Team. This is where my love of exotics began to bloom. I learned the ins and outs of maintaining, cleaning, enrichment, and dietary requirements of African Hoof-stock. While on the Rescue team I learned how to rescue marine mammals, reptiles, sharks and monitor vital signs. After graduation I had the opportunity of a life time to move to West Palm Beach and work as a keeper/trainer at a zoological facility. There I learned how to maintain the physical and mental stimulation of all the animals under my care. Following the aid of my mentor, I had my first taste of exotic animal training and participating in shows and veterinary prep work. Remembering that each animal has a specific nature that must be honored and maintained is a code that I hold to the highest degree. Animals such as German Shepherds are known as a working breed, and need to be trained and given a job to be able to have a fulfilled life. My current endeavor is to train K9s to be able to reach their full potential in obedience, agility and protection. The drive to please and work makes the German Shepard an ideal candidate. As a trainer there is no better feeling then having an animal you worked with personally exceed all of your expectations.
 
Ashley Talbot

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