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Promoting all aspects of the German Shepherd Dog -- health, nutrition, general care, training, breed news.
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Teach your German Shepherd ‘Wipe Your Paws’
With cooler weather comes rain, sleet, snow and ice. Wiping your German Shepherd’s paws after every walk is not only good for your carpets and flooring, but helps ensure your dog’s feet aren’t harboring burrs or don’t get burn...
3 Ways to Keep Your German Shepherd From Jumping Up
Teaching your German Shepherd not to jump up on you or your guests may seem like an impossible task, especially if you have a dog who loves people (and people who love dogs)! How many times have your guests been greeted at the door by your overenthus...
When Should I Start Training My German Shepherd Puppy?
“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 t...
Want a Smarter Dog? Try Target Training
An easy way to add to your German Shepherd’s repertoire of tricks or commands is to teach her how to target objects. Targeting (or “target training”) means your dog pays attention to, and then performs an action based on, a particul...
How to Teach Your Dog a Rock-Solid Stay
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 ...
When to seek help with your dog
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 relatio...
