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When Should I Start Training My German Shepherd Puppy?
2008-04-12 22:52:00 “How old does my puppy have to be before I can begin training?” This is a question I am asked often. The German Shepherd puppy in this video is 10 weeks old; but you don’t even have to wait that long! “Training ” starts the day you bring your new dog or puppy home to live with ... More About: Sports , Adoption , Start
Want a Smarter Dog? Try Target Training
2008-03-08 22:13:00 An easy way to add to your German Shepherd’s repertoire of tricks or commands is to teach her how to target objects. Target ing (or “target training”) means your dog pays attention to, and then performs an action based on, a particular stimulus (usually an object such as your hand, or a target stick). A dog putting ... More About: Training
How to Teach Your Dog a Rock-Solid Stay
2008-01-23 05:20:00 Training your German Shepherd to perform a reliable stay is not as difficult as it might seem. You only need two things: 1) Really yummy treats or some other desirable reinforcer. 2) Patience. The easiest way to envision stay training is to think of the ?No running in the hall? rule. When you were in school, if you ... More About: Rock , Stay , Solid
When to seek help with your dog
2008-01-11 23:13:00 German Shepherds are amazing dogs, and typically biddable (making them easy to train) and smart (making them quick to learn). However, this doesn’t mean your dog fits the mold, or even if she does, that you’ll always have a smooth relationship. Photo source: Flickr Most folks who get a German Shepherd either know of or used to ... More About: Seek
New Year, New Hope for Chained Dogs
2008-01-01 22:17:00 Far too many German Shepherds live their lives on the end of a chain. Pictured is Joshua, a one- to two-year-old male German Shepherd I rescued from the side of a busy highway with a logging chain literally bolted to his heavy-duty collar. Whatever attempt his previous owner made to keep him at home failed, ... More About: New Year , Dogs , Hope , Year , Chained
Five Things To Do Before Bringing Your New Puppy Home
2007-12-27 18:36:00 Source: Flickr Those little balls of fluff are adorable, but life can become miserable without accomplishing at least these five tasks first: Buy a crate. A crate is an indispensable tool for house training, as well as keeping your belongings and your puppy safe while you are gone. Crate-training takes a few days if your trainer hasn’t ... More About: Adoption , Home , Nutrition , Puppy , Things
What EVERY single pet store that sells purebred puppies does
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How to make sure your German Shepherd is friends with your friends
2007-12-06 23:31:00 Flickr German Shepherds aren’t known for their outgoing, I-love-everybody nature. In fact, the breed standard obliges them to have “a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not hostile, expression, self-confidence and a certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.” But this doesn’t mean your dog has to bark like a ... More About: Friends , Make , Puppies , With You
Choosing Toys for Your German Shepherd
2007-10-26 00:00:00 Most Germ an Shepherds take their play ultra-seriously — so it’s up to us to find toys that satisfy this powerful play drive, are safe, and last more than 20 seconds once the dog starts using them! My German Shepherds love fetch above all games, so toys that feed this frenzy are the ones I gravitate toward. ... More About: Toys
German Shepherd Site Herder
2007-10-25 01:02:00 Here are a few blogs and blog communities whose pages you should bookmark (besides this one)! All About Dog Training Blog Carnival offers a variety of articles on dog training, currently in its second edition; ClickerTraining.com offers both a community training blog and blogs written by users; and the Dog.com Community is packed with features ... More About: German , Site , Germ
Stop Your Dog From Counter-Surfing
2007-10-21 14:17:00 (Or, ‘Hey, Who Stole My #*%(@ Sandwich?!’) If you?ve been a victim of the disappearing roast trick, you will identify with a recent episode at my house. I left a sandwich unattended on the table to answer the phone. The conversation was short ? less than a minute ? but alas, it was too long. I returned ... More About: Surfing , Stop , Puppies , Counter
Bookmark These Six German Shepherd Health Websites
2007-10-17 16:07:00 Whether you already have a Germ an Shepherd (or two or three or more!), or are thinking about adopting your first German Shepherd from a breeder, shelter or rescue, here are six websites to help you navigate the minefield of health issues prevalent in the breed: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals: The OFA is the primary certifying body ... More About: Health , Bookmark , Websites
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking in Class
2007-10-15 14:00:00 German Shepherds are notorious for telling everyone in a group training class what they think, typically by barking — loudly — at people and other dogs. If you’ve been in this situation, then you know how embarrassing or frightening it can be, especially when the other dog owners give you dirty or fearful looks and the ... More About: Stop , Class
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?
2007-10-11 14:00:00 Canine Hip Dysplasia is a hereditary, degenerative disease common in many large breed dogs and large mixed breed dogs that can cause crippling arthritis in the hips. This disease is especially prevalent in German Shepherds; the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals notes that one in five German Shepherds whose hips are x-rayed and reported to the OFA show signs of the disease. Normal hip joints function with a “ball-and-socket” construction; the head of the femur, or thigh bone, fits tightly within a circular inlet in the pelvis. Source: Gulf Cost Veterinary Specialists In dogs who are suffering from hip dysplasia, the ball does not fit snugly within the socket; the head of the femur can be shaped incorrectly, or be a loose fit with the pelvis, or both. This condition causes unusually heavy friction on the joint as the dog moves, which in turn can lead to osteoarthritis, a painful inflammation of the joint. Source: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists Hip dysplasia is rated ... More About: Cani
Debunking Dog Myths
2007-10-10 14:00:00 You think you know your dog? See if your dog has been subject to any of these popular canine myths. Talk to anyone from your next-door neighbor to your cousin who shows dogs, and you’ll hear a variety of interpretations on dogs and dog behavior. Some of the most common myths I hear regarding our canine friends are debunked below. Source: Flickr German Shepherds may have some wolf-like characteristics, but rest assured they are 100 percent domesticated dog. Myth: Dogs are essentially wolves. Because science tells us dogs are direct descendants of wolves, animal behaviorists and dog trainers assumed for a long time that dog and wolf behavior are interchangeable. We now know this is not the case. Biologists now hypothesize dogs are not pack animals, but semi-solitary scavengers, and do not form social hierarchies the same way wolves do. Using “alpha rolls” or other forceful techniques in an attempt to thwart perceived “dominant” behavior is unecessary, and is often seen... More About: Myths
Is Your Dog Ready For Agility Training?
2007-10-08 14:01:00 Agility training is a wonderful, energy-burning and mind-challenging sport for German Shepherds and their handlers. Even German Shepherds not registered with the AKC can participate in agility competition, thanks to a plethora of agility registries such as the United States Dog Agility Association and the North American Dog Agility Council. Finding a good agility class ... More About: Sports , Training , Agility , Ready , TRAI
There?s Money In Dogs? Well, Sort Of
2007-10-05 14:08:00 Let’s talk currency: Dog currency. Dog currency is different from people currency. Dog currency is all about roast beef, interesting/gross smells, interesting/gross tastes, brain-hijacking sights (people, other dogs, cats, will-i-have-a-coronary-barking-at-this-sq uirrel) and the like. Your German Shepherd is no dummy; far from it. German Shepherds may be better than some other breeds at tuning into your wants and ... More About: Dogs , Money , Sort , Well
Germany May Be Reunited, But German Shepherd Bloodlines Aren?t
2007-10-05 05:30:00 AP Photo/Franka Bruns West German shepherd Fjandi stands on the grounds of the German Shepherd Breeders Association in Berlin, Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. As the country celebrates 17 years of reunification on Wednesday, some animosities between the formerly communist East and capitalist West remain and few are as doggedly contested as the fight over whose ... More About: Germany , Puppies , Reunited
Laying Down The Law With Your German Shepherd
2007-10-03 15:08:00 Want to stay on top of the pack in your household? Then you need to know these three laws — three rules of training your dog already knows. He was born knowing the laws of learning. These laws are the keys to unlocking a successful training relationship with your dog. When you know them and ... More About: German , The Law , Germ , With You
Finding The Best Name For Your New Puppy
2007-10-01 15:01:00 I had a terrible time naming my latest German Shepherd puppy. She came to me somewhat unexpectedly; all my previous puppies were named well in advance, or at least, I had several good ideas. But this time, only two weeks had elapsed between the time I talked to my breeder about her and the time ... More About: Puppy , Puppies
10 Reasons You Do NOT Want a German Shepherd Dog
2007-09-28 21:04:00 Sure, there are shepherd breeders everywhere. But a good GSD breeder is difficult to come by. More About: Adoption , German , Behavior , Reasons , Germ
Five Reasons to Avoid Invisible Fencing For Your Dog
2007-09-23 16:20:00 Reasons I won’t place a dog in a home with an invisible fence: You still have to train the dog. Many people assume an invisible or underground fence is “plug ‘n’ play” — that is, you simply install it, plop the collar on your dog, and let him play to his heart’s content. This is not ... More About: Nutrition , Reasons , Avoid , Invisible , Fencing
Five Questions to Ask When Hiring a Pet-Sitter
2007-09-18 03:02:00 With so many pet care options for travelers, how do you choose between a traditional boarding kennel, a professional pet sitter, friend or relative to care for your German Shepherd? Pet-sitting is a great option for German Shepherd owners whose dogs are comfortable and happy inside the home, or owners of multiple dogs who do not ... More About: Travel , Questions , Hiring , Sitter
Clicker Train Your German Shepherd
2007-09-15 15:00:00 <A href=”http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/ q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace =US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fthenewshound- 20%2F8005%2F8d056cd7-a3ca-4eff-8707-659ee 58ccbca&Operation=NoScript”> ;Amazon.com Widgets</A> When it comes to training methods, clicker training is the most exciting, relationship-building method available. There are as many ways to train dogs as there are trainers, some healthy for dog and human and some not. For Germ an Shepherd owners, hardly anything is as exciting as realizing your super-talented, beautiful friend is ... More About: Train , Clicker , TRAI
Don’t Buy That Puppy In The Window
2007-09-07 15:02:00 Amid the rolling farmland and scenic sunsets of the Midwest, picture this scene: German Shepherds crammed into tiny cages, elevated over piles of feces. A recent mother sits in one of these cages with pups, her coat filthy, eyes matted and her body thin and dehydrated. Neither she nor the pups have any protection against the elements. The pups wander about on the wire floor, some having already died from disease or exposure. The mother dog cannot bark in protest — a metal rod rammed down her throat has severed her vocal cords. She is bred every heat cycle, and by the time she is four years old will no longer be able to produce more pups. She will be killed, most likely by gunshot or bludgeoning, and one of her daughters will take her place. Welcome to a puppy mill. Puppy mills are farms run by dog breeders whose sole intent is to make a living from the dogs they breed. When breeding dogs becomes a money-making endeavor, both the dogs and the puppy buyers suffer. German Shepher... More About: Window
Teach Your Dog His Name - For Real, Though
2007-09-05 15:12:00 If I had a dollar for every time a dog training client insisted, “Oh, he knows his name!”, and then proceeded to demonstrate by calling her dog repeatedly while the pooch is busily sniffing the ground in front of him — I’d have enough money to buy all my readers an ice cream (or beer, your choice). When and how these dogs “learned” their names is a mystery — mine weren’t born knowing theirs, nor did a few repetitions during puppyhood do the trick. Let’s dispense with wishful thinking and get busy teaching our German Shepherds the most important word they’ll ever hear: their names. The good news is, this simple, life-saving word can be taught in literally a matter of minutes. All you’ll need to do is grab your dog, a leash (if you need it to keep him nearby), and 50 or so really, really good treats. I’m not talking about dog biscuits or those pre-packaged, food coloring-filled store-bought treats — we mean ... More About: Real
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Places to Stay
2007-09-04 03:50:00 Planning on taking your German Shepherd along on vacation? A survey released by TripAdvisor lists the top 10 accommodations for pet owners and their furry friends. TripAdvisor, an online travel resource guide, surveyed more than 1,100 travelers and more than 700 pet owners around the globe. Almost half of those surveyed said hotels should be more accepting of pets. A TripAdvisor representative said bed and breakfast establishments are popular with pet owners. “Animal lovers might be even pickier about travel accommodations for their pets than they are for themselves,” said Michele Perry, director of communications for TripAdvisor, in a news release. “B&Bs dominate our pet-friendly accommodations list because they do a great job catering to the most finicky pet owners.” The survey awards Best Western the title of most pet-friendly hotel chain, with Holiday Inn and Red Roof Inn on its heels. The top Best Western, according to pet-friendliness ratings on Tri... More About: Places , Friendly , Stay |
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