German Shepherd Dog Training & Behavior Book

By Steve Stephens

Raising your German Shepherd will be much easier when you read this helpful book on teaching and training your German Shepherd. 
 
Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts, and learn how to change and correct some of them. With this dog guide book, you will be able to understand why your dog does some of the silly things they do, and also you will be able to correct their bad behavior very easily. 
 
You will learn about dog biting, jumping up on people, food aggression, separation anxiety, fleas & ticks, house breaking, and so much more. You will learn how to live with your German Shepherd, and how to make him or her a very good family member, that you can trust and love. 
 
Learn what the best healthy type of dog food to feed your German Shepherd is, and teach your dog to let them know you are the pack leader, not them. 
 
You will learn how to make your dog a trusted member of the family, and not have to worry about them making trouble or getting into trouble. If you are lucky enough to own a German Shepherd, you should really read this book to make your life easier and more fun!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vince Stead
• Release date: Dec 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9781516313136

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By Steve Stephens

German Shepherd Dog Training &

Behavior Book

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Copyright © 2011 by Steve Stephens

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All rights reserved.  No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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ISBN:  978-1468122435

1.The Characteristics of a German Shepherd Puppy or Dog

2.What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth

3.Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your German Shepherd Puppy

4.Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your German Shepherd?

5.How to Crate Train Your German Shepherd

6.When Your German Shepherd Makes Potty Mistakes

7.How to Teach your German Shepherd to Fetch

8.Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your German Shepherd

9.When Your German Shepherd Has

Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal

With It

10.When Your German Shepherd Is Afraid of Loud Noises

11.How to Stop Your German Shepherd From Jumping Up On People

12.How to Build A Whelping Box for a German Shepherd or Any Other Breed of Dog

13.How to Teach Your German Shepherd to Sit

14.Why Your German Shepherd Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In

15.How to Stop Your German Shepherd From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door

16.Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your German Shepherd Puppy

17.How to Socialize Your German Shepherd Puppy

18.How to Stop Your German Shepherd Dog From Excessive Barking

19.When Your German Shepherd Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies

20.What you Should Know about Fleas and Ticks

21.How to Stop Your German Shepherd Puppy or Dog From Biting

22.What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies

23.What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You

24.How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery

25.How to Clean Your German Shepherds Ears Correctly

26.How to Stop Your German Shepherd From Eating Their Own Stools

27.How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog

28.Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat

29.How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food

30.Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your German Shepherd

31.How to Clean and Groom your German Shepherd

32.How to Trim a Puppy or Dogs Nails

Properly

33.The 5 Different Kinds of Worms that can Harm your Dog

34.How to Deworm your German Shepherd for Good Health

35.What You Should Know About Dog Rabies

36.Some Helpful Healthy and Tasty Homemade Dog Food Recipes

37.How to Select Treats To Train Your Dog With

38.When Should You Spay Or Neuter Your Dog?

1.  The Characteristics of a German Shepherd Puppy and Dog

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One of the things most people notice about German Shepherd dogs is the fact that they are ranked number one as police dogs, military dogs, bomb sniffing dogs, service dogs, and much more.

The German Shepherd is one of the most intelligent breed of dogs.  German Shepherds are very energetic dogs.  If you don't give your dog enough exercise and challenge their minds sometimes, they will get restless, and start destroying stuff, or trying to break out, so keep them occupied and exercised.

German Shepherds are great at running and training on agility courses.  The German Shepherd is a very loyal dog.  They make great family members, and want to be included with the family.

You need to socialize your German Shepherd as early as possible.  German Shepherds are suspicious of new humans and other animals, and that is one reason they make great watchdogs.  German Shepherd's will tend to dominate other animals, so make sure you socialize your puppy or dog early  to prevent abuse of other animals the German Shepherd will live with.

Your German Shepherd when he or she gets older is going to shed on a regular basis all the time, so get used to it.  A good brushing twice a week will keep your dog nice looking, and get rid of lots of shedding, but you will still find hair around different places, from the dog shedding.

The German Shepherd has two layers of coats of fur.  The under layer, is the insulation coat that helps protect the dog.  The outer layer is a thicker coat of hair.  The hair color is usually a tan and black color, and the ears are pointed up.

The average weight of a German Shepherd is usually from 60 to 100 pounds, with males usually weighing more.  The typical height is usually about 24 to 26 inches tall.  A German Shepherd is more than just a back yard pet.  You need to challenge your puppy or dog, and make them learn new things with you.  If you can enroll in some dog obedience classes, you and your dog will both be better off.

German Shepherds were at one time breed to herd other animals, like cows for example.  It is their natural instinct to nip at your heels while you might be walking, and it might feel like the dog is trying to get you.  Really, they are just trying to make you go in a certain direction, and they think they are herding you.  This has actually happened to me, before I even knew what herding was years ago.

When the movie Rin Tin Tin came out many years ago in the olden days, the demand for German Shepherd's sky rocketed!  Some people did not know that German Shepherd has needed plenty of exercise and challenges, and they had to get rid of their dog, and hopefully to a good home.  So make sure you can handle the responsibility of a fun loving loyal dog, which will protect your family, and can help in emergencies, if properly trained, and can be a fantastic part of the family!

2.  What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth

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There is no doubt about it; puppies are going to chew on things!  Dogs will have 28 baby teeth, and 42 permanent teeth.  When a puppy is roughly, 2 to 3 weeks old, their baby teeth start to come in.  All their baby teeth should be in place by roughly 8 weeks of age.

The puppy’s new teeth are very tiny and sharp, and will hurt your fingers when they get a hold of them.  Most mothers will start to wean their babies at 5 to 6 weeks old.

Your puppies baby teeth will start to come out around 8 to 12 weeks of age.  By roughly 8 months old, your dog’s permanent teeth should all be in.  You should make sure that all baby teeth are out, so that a tooth is not left in, and another one comes in and crowds the space, and gives your dog pain.  You would need to visit the vet if you see this happening.

"Your puppy is going to want to chew on something, just like a real baby, their teeth are coming in, and they want to relieve some of the pain. It is good for them to chew, to help the teeth come thru.  You would want