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- Dog Health Food What Is Really Going Into Your German Shepherd's Food?
By: Mark Syme | - If youve ever wondered if dog health food might be good for the health of your German Shepherd, then youre probably right. These days it is harder and harder to believe in the safety of commercially produced dog food. With so many dog food recalls being issued, who knows when or where the next contaminated batch of dog food is going to land?
First you have to wonder how safe your dog food is from chemical contaminants that accidentally got into the food at some point in the produc ...
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- Dog Owners Guide : German Shepherd Aggression
By: Mark Walters | - While German Shepherds may not inspire the ill-placed fear of such breeds as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls, they do land on many banned breed lists.
In fact, it is more of a reputation of being aggressive that German Shepherds have acquired. Owners of these dogs will mostly deny that German Shepherd aggression is a concern, but, unfortunately, the number of incidents of these dogs attacking people and other dogs can't be ignored. However, whilst genetics are a factor, the biggest prob ...
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- A Heroic German Shepherd Rescues Two Vietnam Pows
By: marciano guerrero | - Just as the North Vietnamese firing squad lined up to execute the POWs, from behind a dried-up banana grove a burst of M16 automatic fire hit the four North Vietnamese soldiers in the death squad, cutting them below the waist. With the next short burst the other two soldiers next to them keeled over.
Shirtless, face muddied, with a wide white-toothed smile, Aquino "the Lurp" --Sabino's best friend-- advanced, a ten-inch gleaming blade in his hand, and Sabino's huge German Shepherd, ...
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- How To Train A German Shepherd
By: DogBehaviorOnline.com | - Are you the owner of a new dog and you've been wondering how to train a German Shepherd. Training a German Shepherd can be a very fulfilling and enjoyable task.
While all dogs "speak" the same language there are several key things that you should know about your German Shepherd to aid you in your training efforts:
German Shepherds often have high "prey drive". This means that they often like to chase and grab things. These things may be the cuff of your pants, you ...
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- German Shepherd Dog Training Is Difficult But Well Worth It
By: zachary skinner | - When you're going through your German shepherd dog training, keep in mind that the most important thing is to build your relationship. It's important during and after German shepherd dog training that they get plenty of exercise to release their unruly personalities. Before you go in for German Shepherd dog training, you should try to make out a list of the things you are going to teach him and note down what action you will perform from your end. The toughest part of German Shepherd dog trainin ...
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- German Shepherd Dog Training Essentials
By: MS du Toit | - The German Shepherd Dog is a very noble breed with excellent working abilities. These dogs are capable of performing long hours of physical exercise without showing signs of extreme exhaustion. They are often used as police dogs, guard dogs, search and rescue dogs and also therapy dogs. The German Shepherd Dog is one of the best examples of a perfect working dog.
The German Shepherd Dog is also one of the most popular family and pet dogs because of its many good properties. Owning ...
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- Grooming Your German Shepherd The Way The Professionals Do, Part 2
By: Debbie Ray | - Doing grooming yourself is a great way to bond with your German Shepherd Dog. Praise and reward your dog for being good while being groomed and many GSD's will even learn to enjoy the entire process with practice. Here are a few more basic grooming procedures to practice with your own German Shepherd dog or puppy.
Bath Time
Barring any encounters with foul smelling stuff, German Shepherds only need baths about twice a year. While this doesn't sound like much, you ha ...
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- German Shepherd Puppy Training The Easy Way In 5 Simple Steps"'
By: Robert Sims | - Let's make it fun for you and the new member of your familyYour beautiful German Shepherd Puppy. Just follow the 5 simple and easy to apply steps listed below and you'll have yourself a well balanced, loving and sociable dog in the future.
Step # 1: House Training.
Your little puppy is just like a little baby meaning he will want to relieve himself regularly, usually around every 45 minutes or so... Your puppy will want to go to the toilet aft ...
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- Common German Shepherd Health Problems
By: Jan Ryan | - Every living animal has the potential to experience some sort of health issue in life and your German Shepherd is no different. That is why you need to discuss the symptoms of some of the more common German Shepherd health problems with your vet and your breeder so that you can tell when your animal is in physical difficulty or just exhibiting normal behavior. It is very important to be able to see the early warning signs of some of the degenerative conditions so that you can get your dog the ...
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- The Noble German Shepherd Dog
By: Jan Ryan | - When Al Gore testified before Congress after his movie An Inconvenient Truth was released, the Congress jokingly accused him of being a movie star. "Rin Tin Tin was a movie star!" Al Gore retorted. "I just have a little slide show." Rin Tin Tin was a fictional German Shepherd dog that embodied all the best in a celebrity. Was Rin Tin Tin a myth, or based on the real personalities of German Shepherd dogs?
You need to do your part in this friendship, as well, in order for it to ...
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- German Shepherd Health
By: Jan Ryan | - Generally the German Shepherd is a healthy breed that can live an average of 12 to 16 years. If you have a well-bred German Shepherd then it likely won't have any major problems. However, even an excellent German Shepherd is still susceptible to Canine Hip Dysphasia or CHD, which is a developmental skeletal problem in which the femur of the dog doesn't sit correctly within the hip socket. Other minor German Shepherd health problems include Von Willebrand's Disease, which is a blood disease that ...
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- The Working German Shepherd: One Of The Best Working Dogs
By: Vikram Kumar | - Working dogs are canines that are trained to perform special tasks, which cannot be done by ordinary breeds. One of the most common breeds of working dogs is the German Shepherd, otherwise known as the Alsatian. The working German Shepherd is often employed as a guard dog, search dog, rescue dog, police dog, or a military dog. These are usually the areas of specialization for this breed since the German Shepherd is trained to protect. Alsatians are generally obedient, and apt to please. If you w ...
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- Watch Working Dog Videos To Properly Train Your Working German Shepherd
By: Vikram Kumar | - If you want to train working dogs, there are several breeds that you can teach tricks or special tasks. These include beagles, bloodhounds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, American Bulldog, Welsh Collie, and several other canine breeds. The German Shepherd is one of the most common working dogs. This is due to the great characteristics of a working German Shepherd. This dog breed is generally obedient and loyal, making it easy to train. It can be the gentlest working dog, employed to guide a blind indiv ...
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- The German Shepherd Dog
By: Hans Lynch | - German Shepherds were produced from breeds of herding and farm dogs from Wurtemburg, Thurginia, and Bavaria. In 1891 the Phylax Society was formed with the hopes of standardizing native German dogs. The group did not stay together for long but it did bring about the foundation from which German Shepherds were formed. Capt. Max von Stephanitz- the father of the breed- admired the traits that were found in native sheepdog breeds but he had yet to find one that met all of his needs. Finally, wh ...
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- How To Groom For Your German Shepherd
By: Moses Wright | - Despite its double layered coat, the German Shepherd does not require a lot of grooming. The outer coat of the German Shepherd is coarse with a medium-length. The undercoat, on the other hand, is soft and dense. This inner level is responsible for keeping the dog warm during the winter months and protected from the sunshine during the summer.
One principal to adhere to when making sure your German Shepherd is well taken care of is to ascertain that he is getting the right diet an ...
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Social Web Results   German Shepherd Dog Companion For Sale | K-9 Trainers | K-9 Breeders | Working Dogs Shared By: MotleyMutt - He is a young dog with lots of energy. I raised him on my farm in Westchester NY, along with 2 other German Shepherds. Site Features
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- German Shepherd Book | German Shepherd Training Tips Shared By: rbtubr - "This Information-Packed Book Will Be Your Complete 'Bible' To Choosing, Understanding, Training & Caring For Your German Shepherd - You'll Learn How...
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![]() Tiny Pup Brings Joy to Corona Family - InlandSoCal.com - Pets Shared By: - Just two weeks after we lost Sam, our daughter-in-law, who works with German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County called to tell us that one of their...
![]() Man Mauled to Death by German Shepherds Shared By: - A 21-year old man was mauled to death after a pair of German Shepherds attacked him in the back garden of a friend's home in Blackpool. Andrew Walker,...
![]() Animal Doctor: Breeding standards cripple German shepherds - washingtonpost.com Shared By: - Dear Dr. Fox: We have lost two precious, beautiful German shepherds. Both had crippling hind-leg deterioration. The strength in their hind legs and...
- German Shepherd - The Facts Every Owner Of This Dog Breed Should Know
By: Robert W. Benjamin | - Also known as the Alsatian, the German Shepherd is a 'young' breed, having only been recognized as a distinct breed in the last 90 years. The German Shepard can trace its roots back to a range of shepherding dogs in Germany, and some groups tried to informally breed this dog. This effort failed but in 1899, a new group formed. Der Verein fur Deutsche Schaeferhunde was founded by Max von Stephanitz, who wanted to breed an all purpose working dog.
The German Shepherd came to the Un ...
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- German Shepherds Some Tips When Looking For A New Dog
By: David P Lee | - German Shepherds have been an immensely popular breed for over a century. This large breed was first introduced outside of Germany during the first World War and has steadily gained a loyal following. German Shepherds are intelligent, loyal dogs and make great family pets. They are also well suited to work in such occupations as seeing eye dogs, watchdogs, police work and more. These canines are well rounded and make great additions to any family.
Choose a reputable breeder. Germa ...
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- German Shepherd Training
By: David Perrin | - Are you fortunate enough to live with a German Shepherd? Then you know that they are extremely active dogs. They need lots of exercise. They are bold, determined, and smart, requiring a lot of attention. German Shepherds are also naturally dominant dogs so proper training is a must. It is essential that you control your German Shepherd or she will control you. But training will ensure that she is a happy, well-adjusted member of your family.
So, want to know the best way to train ...
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- Secrets Of German Shepherd Training. Part 1
By: David Lee | - Are you fortunate enough to live with a German Shepherd? Then you know that they are extremely active dogs. They need lots of exercise. They are bold, determined, and smart, requiring a lot of attention. German Shepherds are also naturally dominant dogs so proper training is a must. It is essential that you control your German Shepherd or she will control you. But training will ensure that she is a happy, well-adjusted member of your family.
So, you are going to train your German ...
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- German Shepherd Puppy And Dog Information
By: Mitch Endick | - The German Shepherd is a great instinctive watch dog and guard dog. She makes a wonderful pet. She can be kept in an apartment but she needs extensive walking to make this work. A more ideal situation for her is a loving home with a properly fenced in enclosure for her to exercise in. She requires a lot of attention and something to do or she may get bored and destructive. She is great with children, a very intelligent fast learner, and a fine companion. Just a reminder, never leave a child alon ...
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- Is The German Shepherd The Perfect Dog For You?
By: Lee Dobbins | - Originating from the Bavaria region, the German Shepherd was bred from local Shepherd dogs and originally contained a wire haired version as well. This dog was first registered in 1899 and has been a popular family pet and show dog ever since.
A large dog, weighing in at around 80 pounds, the German Shepherd is perhaps one of the most recognized of dog breeds. Typically having black and tan markings, the German shepherd has a large triangular head with wide upright years and alm ...
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- The German Shepherd "" A Four-legged Challenger
By: Charles Kassotis | - Though repetition is okay to a point, going over and over and particular command becomes boring to these dogs.
The German Shepherd is what the name implies. These dogs originated in Germany, the result of selective breeding of several shepherding breeds. The goal was to create a dog that could withstand the rigors required to be good shepherd dogs along with the intelligence to understand their training. That goal seems to have been met and the German Shepherd is an excellent wo ...
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- German Shepherd - The Most Sought After Dogs
By: James Hunt | - German Shepherd dogs are beautiful animals and are some of the most sought after dogs around today. However in most cases they are not being sought after for household pets. You will most likely find a German shepherd dog as a watchdog or police dog.
German Shepherd dogs are also called German police dogs. They are very intelligent animals and hard working. They are wolf-like in appearance. ON average these dogs weight anywhere between seventy-five pounds and one hundred pounds ...
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