Once you’ve brought your German shepherd home, it’s time to start training.
Though Shepherds have a reputation for instability, the fact is, with the help of an experienced obedience instructor, your dog can be extremely well trained. The first thing you need to understand is that dogs need to be trained from birth; they cannot be trained when they have already become adults. Trainers will tell you to always provide your Shepherd with plenty of regular exercise as well as mental stimulation to tame their rambunctious natures. Otherwise, you may find your bored doggie will turn to destructive chewing. If this occurs, simply sprinkle chair legs and other attractive targets with black or cayenne pepper to discourage chewing. Provide plenty of fresh water everyday, but especially after long walks. And introduce your dog to lots of friendly people so he can learn to recognize normal behavior of good guys; a dog that’s isolated may become suspicious of everyone, which can lead to biting.
German shepherds shed constantly, so be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming. There are some tips to reduce the work load: Mix one part brewers yeast and garlic with two parts doggie stew, or try Mrs. Allens Shed Stop, which is also mixed with the dog’s food. Daily brushing helps, but frequent bathing isn’t necessary. And do remember to trim Fido’s nails at least once every two weeks. A little care and lots of love help your German shepherd grow into a loyal and welcome member of the family for years to come!
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Beautiful German Shepherds.
German Shepherds make very loyal companions and can invoke many happy childhood memories for the dog loving adult.
Many people can be a bit apprehensive of the size and apparent aggressiveness of German Shepherds, but if time is taken to get to know this breed better, then a more trusted loyal pooch would be hard to find. It is recommended that the purchase of a pedigree from a well known and trusted breeder is a must where the breeder holds documentation to the family tree of all puppies which can go a long way to giving you peace of mind as to the dog's character, especially when introduced to a family with children.
When picking out a young pup, it is often advised to pick out the quietest of the litter, especially if being introduced as a family pet and look out for the size of their paws...a good indication as to what size the pup will eventually become into adulthood.
Most young pup's when taken from their mother for the first time are obviously going to be unsettled for the first few nights. A good way to settle the pup is to leave a blanket with the breeder at least a week before you pick up the pup so that the smell of the mother is embedded deep within the fibres, giving comfort through the night during the first few days at it's new home, snuggled up with the smell of it's mum.
After a cozy night's sleep you will be greeted with much enthusiasm as only a young dog can bestow on their owners.
If treated properly, German Shepherds offer obedience, loyalty and a trusting nature and really one cannot hope for a more placid loving 'best friend', although at times they can look very scary to visitors with their heads poking over the fencing, bearing their teeth!
What a sense of humour they can have too and are not adverse to sticking their nose under your bum to roll you down a grassy bank!
They're very clever. When they want something they will come and sit in front of you with their big brown eyes seemingly pleading with you and you can usually run through a list of things they may want, prompting them to jump up and run to the door when you've identified just what that might be.
German Shepherds bring so much love and joy into our lives...so if you're a little apprehensive about having a German Shepherd as a pet come guard dog...give them a chance....if treated properly, they'll never let you down!
I hope you enjoyed my short article...enjoy your German Shepherd!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karen_Smith_Cooper
Many people can be a bit apprehensive of the size and apparent aggressiveness of German Shepherds, but if time is taken to get to know this breed better, then a more trusted loyal pooch would be hard to find. It is recommended that the purchase of a pedigree from a well known and trusted breeder is a must where the breeder holds documentation to the family tree of all puppies which can go a long way to giving you peace of mind as to the dog's character, especially when introduced to a family with children.
When picking out a young pup, it is often advised to pick out the quietest of the litter, especially if being introduced as a family pet and look out for the size of their paws...a good indication as to what size the pup will eventually become into adulthood.
Most young pup's when taken from their mother for the first time are obviously going to be unsettled for the first few nights. A good way to settle the pup is to leave a blanket with the breeder at least a week before you pick up the pup so that the smell of the mother is embedded deep within the fibres, giving comfort through the night during the first few days at it's new home, snuggled up with the smell of it's mum.
After a cozy night's sleep you will be greeted with much enthusiasm as only a young dog can bestow on their owners.
If treated properly, German Shepherds offer obedience, loyalty and a trusting nature and really one cannot hope for a more placid loving 'best friend', although at times they can look very scary to visitors with their heads poking over the fencing, bearing their teeth!
What a sense of humour they can have too and are not adverse to sticking their nose under your bum to roll you down a grassy bank!
They're very clever. When they want something they will come and sit in front of you with their big brown eyes seemingly pleading with you and you can usually run through a list of things they may want, prompting them to jump up and run to the door when you've identified just what that might be.
German Shepherds bring so much love and joy into our lives...so if you're a little apprehensive about having a German Shepherd as a pet come guard dog...give them a chance....if treated properly, they'll never let you down!
I hope you enjoyed my short article...enjoy your German Shepherd!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karen_Smith_Cooper
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