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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 the “No running in the hall” rule. When you were in school, if you […]

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 relationship.
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Most folks who get a German Shepherd either know of or used to […]

Five Things To Do Before Bringing Your New Puppy Home

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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 breeder hasn’t […]


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