Is your German Shepherd difficult to brush? Above is a video of Jabber the wooly mammoth, demonstrating a grooming trick you can try, along with a training strategy for teaching your dog to stand for brushing. German Shepherds blow their coats twice per year: in the spring and again in the fall. First, note whether your dog has any […]
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Free ebook: Choosing Your New German Shepherd
Thinking about adding a German Shepherd to your family? This short guide covers all you need to know about finding and choosing your next best friend. This little book is packed with tips for adopting your German Shepherd Dog, and covers breeders, pet stores, rescues and shelters; traits to look for in your potential GSD; […]
Q&A: How to find a German Shepherd puppy
Q: I am very interested in finding a great big beautiful and healthy GSD, but I keep reading that a good breeder is hard to come by and others say I should just get a rescue dog. I don’t really want a rescue dog. I read that it’s hard to come by rescue puppies, and […]
Teach your German Shepherd ‘Wipe Your Paws’
“Muddy paw print” by Becky is licensed under CC BY 2.0 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 […]
Debunking Dog Myths
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 […]