GERMAN SHEPHERDS FOR DUMMIES PDF, EPUB,
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       D. Caroline Coile | 304 pages | 29 Oct 2019 | John Wiley & Sons Inc | 9781119644644 | English | New York, United States
   German Shepherds for Dummies by D. Caroline Coile
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   UPC : Description Book Synopsis Do you stare in amazement at the well-behaved German Shepherd puppy at the dog park listening and
   following his owner's commands while your puppy is off wreaking havoc or dragging you all over the park? Do you want to teach your new puppy
   how to sit, stay, or heel?
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   Featured products. Show more The key is that he should learn to stop barking once you have identified the issue and taken charge.
   Here are some specific steps you should take:. By practicing this, puppy is learning that his bark will get you to investigate then you will take over
   the situation so he can relax. No matter where you live, owning a dog is a long-term emotional and financial commitment and it's important to take
   your neighbors into consideration. Your dog will try to get where he wants to go, even if that means pulling you along with him!
   Whether you choose to get a puppy from a responsible breeder or adopt a German Shepherd dog from a rescue group, the first two weeks for
   you and your new dog are a critical period of adjustment. If your dog had a previous owner, this time could be particularly stressful for him or her.
   Here are some tips for a smoother transition for new dog owners. Have you ever trained your dog to come when called, and then when you call
   him, he completely ignores you?
   You are not alone! There are many reasons why your pup is not responding to your command. Puppies expect to be "paid" for good behavior.
   Praise in a happy voice and small treats are the best form of reward for good behavior. Training for a few minutes several times a day is better than
   a longer training session. Even though we feed our dogs plenty of food and treats each day, by nature, many of them will defend or guard their
   food. Here are some tips prevent food guarding from developing in your pup. You will generally want to feed the diet your breeder recommends
   and increase the portions as needed for a healthy body shape. You want to be able to see that the ribs are there but not extremely noticable. How
   can I stop my puppy from pulling me when we go for a walk? Consider why puppies pull when they are walking: they want to investigate their
   surroundings they want to move forward.
   The best approach with a young puppy is: Stop walking as soon as puppy starts to pull which results in a puzzled puppy who will look at you As
   soon as puppy looks at you, take a few steps back and engage puppy to follow you through kissy sounds, small bouncy steps and relaxed
   shoulders not by pulling the leash; As soon as puppy comes towards you, reward with a treat or a kind word and immediately continue walking.
   Overfeeding is NOT a sign of love. Quality foods have good protein sources and few fillers. Quality foods cost more but you will feed less
   because your dog will get more nutrition for the food. Good food will decrease your daily pickup chores. Set Regular Mealtimes. Keep the water
   and food bowls in the same place every day. If you have more than one dog, make sure each dog has its own food and water bowl. Wash them
   often. Stainless steel is a good choice. Unless instructed by your veterinarian, your dog should only need two meals daily. Set a 15 minute rule. If
   your dog has walked away from its bowl, it has probably had enough to eat. Resist giving your dog people food. Grapes, raisins, chocolate, onions
   are among some of the foods that can be toxic to your dog in large enough quantities.
   Sometimes excessive fat in meats or dairy products can cause digestive distress. Too many treats will lead to unhealthy excess pounds. Too many
   vitamins can also have unintended consequences. Ask your vet about whether your dog needs any extras before starting it on a regimen of
   supplements. My puppy barks at people who come to my house. Here are some specific steps you should take: As soon as puppy starts to bark,
   approach him to investigate what he sees. Praise him for the sit and answer the door. Successful Dog Owners No matter where you live, owning a
   dog is a long-term emotional and financial commitment and it's important to take your neighbors into consideration. Exercise - Puppies and dogs
   need regular exercise or they may become destructive.
   Prevent Nuisance Barking - Don't let your puppy annoy your neighbors. Training and exercise can reduce barking. Use a Leash - Keep your
   puppy on a leash no longer than six-feet whenever you are out in public. It will keep your dog safe. Even the best-trained dog can become so
   distracted it will run after somethiing and get injured or worse. Wait right there where you are. When he does stop pulling, praise him and move
   forward again. Anytime he starts to pull, repeat the procedure and stop where you are. Technique 2 When your pup begins to pull off in his own
   direction, briskly turn around and begin walking in the opposite direction. When Fido begins to follow in the direction you are walking, praise him.
   Introducing a New Dog to Your Household Whether you choose to get a puppy from a responsible breeder or adopt a German Shepherd dog
   from a rescue group, the first two weeks for you and your new dog are a critical period of adjustment.
   More training is needed. Your dog might not be ready to be off the leash in wide, open spaces and needs more systematic training. Go back to the
   basics and try again. Competing reinforcers.
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   The key to impulse control is getting your dog to focus on you. This will have beneficial effects for all the rest of your training efforts, especially in
   AKC dog sports like Obedience and Rally. Require that your puppy sit before getting food, playing with an exciting toy, going outside to play, or
   any other favorite activity. As your GSD puppy advances in obedience training and knows more commands, you can require more advanced
   commands or tricks in order to receive treats or play. Dogs of different breeds and sizes mature at different ages, and while one year of age is
   commonly considered the end of puppyhood in general, a German Shepherd Dog may not reach an adult level of maturity before the age of two or
   three and males tend to reach this stage later than females.
   So continuing to work on impulse control, improve obedience skills, and advance to training in more focused activities like tracking, scent work ,
   protection work, agility , and herding —all of which and more are capabilities of this breed—must continue throughout this period and then be
   reinforced as your GSD reaches adulthood. Keep in mind that this is a breed that thrives on constant and consistent work and training, and loves
   to have a job—or many jobs!
   If you can provide your GSD with outlets for their intelligence and versatility, both you and your dog will reap the rewards. Yasmine S. Compare
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   How to Train a German Shepherd Puppy: Timeline 8 Weeks to 2 Years
   My emotions played a big role in her final reaction. Charley was responding to me, but the results were not positive. Because I was tense and
   worried. The most valuable thing you can do for your dog is to show him that you are a good leader. If your pooch is looking to you for guidance
   they feel comfortable and safe and that creates an environment of trust. Being a good leader is about using brains over brawn to teach your
   German Shepherd. Your German Shepherd will respond to many different stimuli. Your body language and tone of voice being the two most
   important. But, dogs only understand single direct commands. Use language your dog will understand. Calm, simple commands and body language
   will make your message crystal clear. Remember this and you'll have fewer bad habits to break. Pick a quiet place, with little or no distractions. To
   begin with, your back yard is the best place since the smells are familiar and so also the surroundings.
   If you were in a park for instance; you have no control over the distractions. Like other dogs and their owners, the scent of other animals, children
   playing, or a Frisbee whizzing by. Once both you and your dog are confident in the training, then you can step it up by moving it to a place with
   more distractions. Your German Shepherd will respond best to training with positive reinforcement. Yelling or physical punishment will cause this
   intelligent breed to mistrust you. Reward good behavior with treats or praise or both. You know by now that there are heaps of different training
   programs. Each program has a specific focus, function, and outcome. The sole purpose of obedience training is to teach your German Shepherd
   how to act at home and in social settings. Socializing, house training, and basic sit, stay, and recall commands will fall into this category. Obedience
   training is essential to avoid the development of behavior problems early on.
   It's also the only way to fix bad habits and behavior that have already developed. After you have established engagement in training and your
   German Shepherd has the basics under the belt. You should consider stepping things up with trick training. It is also a great motivator and builds a
   strong bond between owner and dog. Trick training will stimulate and challenge your German Shepherd. Remember, a German Shepherd has the
   capacity and intelligence to do just about any trick you can imagine. When he begins to recognize and respond to his name make a fuss over him
   and lavish him with praise. Remember, the recall command is the most important thing you can teach your dog. It may save his life one day.
   Pushing on your dog could lead to injury of the back, hips, or hind legs if you do it too hard — rather safe than sorry.
   So, there you have the of German Shepherd training to get you started. With this new understanding, your pooch will be well on his way to a
   reliable and well-behaved dog. Check out this article to learn how to teach your German Shepherd not to jump on you or your guests. Planning a
   hiking trip with your dog? Check out these safe and comfortable hiking harnesses. My partner and I just picked up our 8 week old long hair GSD
   puppy about 5 days ago… boy has her personality come out! She is so sweet and already loves to nap in her crate, knows sit, down, stay and
   working on place her crate.
   We are taking her to puppy socialization classes starting this week and also doing a group puppy training class starting next week. As on top of
   things as we feel we are, I have found myself SO emotional this week and almost have the puppy blues. Puppy Blues is a thing, and it does
   sometimes happen where new puppy owners feel overwhelmed. In terms of barking at other dogs out of excitement, the most important thing to
   remember is that distance is your friend. So calm behavior will signal the critical distance. This will start conditioning a new emotional response in
   her.
   Working at her critical distance will also prevent her from practicing the behavior. And it may mean starting out by you driving to a place where
   there are other dogs and just sitting in your car practicing the steps detailed above with her. And so I prefer to use games to teach bite inhibition.
   You can read about my 4 top games for bite inhibition training in this article. The part of your article that mentioned consistency and why it matters
   when training dogs was definitely one part that was helpful to read. The last thing I want to happen is that my dog would be let loose thinking that
   they would behave and they suddenly act aggressively towards my family because we gave the wrong command.
   Sorry I hit the send button before I was finished. That video is absolutely amazing, but how was it done? Back to my 7 month old female GS. She
   has begun again chewing things up, the floor, 5 phone chargers, brand new remote carpet. This little girl goes to the dog park twice an week, so
   she can just run to her hearts content with my 3 year old. I take her outside at least 4 -5 times an day, take short walks in the woods. I am a total
   loss what to do with her. Lately been training them both to walk beside me with a leash. I replied to your previous comment. Check out my
   previous comment to you and have a look at the program I recommend.
   Your girl is super smart and needs some targeted structure to her training to help her channel her brainpower and energy in the right direction. You