Archive for the 'Training & Behavior' Category

Tools to Help You Walk Your German Shepherd in Style

Do you want to walk your German Shepherd in style? Here are four different tools you can use when walking your dog, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Regular choke collar. The main disadvantage to a choke or chain collar is that these give the dog walker very little control over their pets. [...]

Walking Your German Shepherd Around Strange Dogs

What’s the best approach if you see a strange dog coming your way while you and your German Shepherd are on a walk?
First, make sure your GSD is on a leash. Whether the other dog is on leash or off, you can’t avoid an encounter with the other dog if you can’t control [...]

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 burned by road salt.
If your German Shepherd is one of those who always kicks up the grass [...]