Whether you are looking for basic or advanced dog training or puppy training information, we can help.  To get started you should review the information below on German Shepherd appearance, temperament, health, history and other miscellaneous facts

The german shepard dog is a large sized dog whose origin dates back to 1899, in Germany. They are the breeds which are originally meant for herding cattle and sheep.

Appearance

The German Sheppard has along muzzle, a black nose and medium sized eyes, which are brown in color. They are a large breed with a height of 22-26 inches, and their weight is between 22-40kgs. They have strong jaw and scissor like bite. The ears are erect and are parallel and front open. The neck of the dog is pretty long and it gets raised when the dog is excited. The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock. The German Sheppard has variety of colors, red-black or tan-black is the most commonly found. Rarely their coat color is completely black or white. Their body coat is double layered, which it sheds all the year round and they either have a medium or long coat.

Temperament

The German Sheppard breeds are highly active dogs, which have the willingness to learn and are always eager to serve a purpose. They are loyal and form a good bond with people. They are reputed for their intelligence and they aren’t too much intimate with strangers and so they become a very good watch dogs. They are very aggressive and have the tendency to attack small animals.

Health

The life span of a German Sheppard is 11-12 years. They suffer from hip and elbow dyslepsia and also suffer from von Willebrand's disease, canine degenerative myelpathy and bloat.

History

The first German shepherd was Horand von Grafrath and Max von Stephanitz is considered to be the creator of the breed. They are specially meant for preserving sheep and to offer protection to the flocks. The creator Max von Stephanitz, was an ex-cavalry captain who discovered the intelligence and the loyalty of the dog named Hektor. He purchased the dog and named it Horand von Grafrath. Horand is considered to be the first German Sheppard and was added to the society’s register of dog breeds.

Miscellaneous

Adolf Hitler's German Sheppard has been featured in a number of documentaries and films about the dictator, such as Downfall.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible.   Why?   Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog.   However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market.  Trust me, I have tried them all.  However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training .

There’s an impressive amount of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are discussed.  The book starts off with new dog owner advice (how to choose a puppy or dog, the best places to get your dog from, breed information, puppy and/or dog proofing your home, the first veterenarian visit, housetraining and more).   If you are looking for more advance info it covers:   behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke), and advanced commands and tricks. There is also an impressive section on dog whispering.

Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog or puppy. Step-by-step instructions are included for basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet).

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You also get a handful of freebies: four bonus books, dealing with advanced housetraining including both the crate- and paper-training methods; a detailed examination on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work – even if that means just protecting the family home.

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I have no qualms in recommending the Secrets to Dog Training package to anyone who owns, or is thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for the book to be of assistance: there’s information included that can be useful to any and all dog owners.

From personal experience, the only other thing I would do isupgrade to the Secrets to Dog Training premium version because it has an online video series that is excellent as well as software which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

In a nutshell: highly recommended