Gerd Schuster

Stray at Heart

Dogs, Humans and the Longing for Freedom

Gerd Schuster probably owes his life to dogs, just like many dogs were rescued by him. Born into a broken family, he already experienced neglect as a small toddler in a children’s home and violence in his adoptive family. As a teenager, he fled to the streets with a strong longing for freedom. The dog Rosco – a retired border guard dog that is his companion, friend and family in one – was always by his side. Schuster turned his gift for intuitively understanding dogs and interpreting their emotions and needs into his profession. He is now a highly respected dog expert, known for his success especially with problematic and aggressive dogs since they have usually had experiences like his own. His method is characterised by understanding and trust, not coercion or conditioning. This is an exciting and touching life story about the intimate connection between dogs and humans, as well as how every animal and human deserves a second chance.

  • Many color photos
  • Adventurous life story
  • Amazing parallels between dogs and humans

ISBN 978-3-8436-1539-6
Hardcover
224 pages
Format 14 x 22 cm
EUR 24.00

The Author

Gerd Schuster
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Gerd Schuster

Gerd Schuster was born in Nuremberg into unstable family circumstances in 1973. He grew up in a children’s home, later in an adoptive family and then lived on the streets as a punk. Thanks to his gift of intuitively understanding dogs, he slowly found his way back into society. Together with his family, he founded the Middle Franconia Dog Centre in 2011, which has earned him great respect in the dog scene. Schuster also observes and documents the lives of street dogs on his travels. www.hundezentrum.de