GERMAN SHEPHERD.....?
Q. Ok. My 9 month old german shepherd puppy has a wonderful personality...great dispostion and pretty much likes everyone (except if you are trying to come inside.) My question is everyone is saying "Wait til his balls drop he will get mean." i mean...if he was going to be vicious...wouldnt he be already? and im pretty sure his balls are like um pretty big lol...and have "dropped" my dog isnt just going to change his personailty one day right??/ HE is so friendly with other dogs etc. i just havent neutered him yet since I was reading that you should let them grow properly before cutting the balls off. i will eventually do it...but i dont want my dog to just turn and get mean one day. he is such a great dog... i am not planning on having… [cont.]
Asked by angel - Mon Jun 29 23:40:01 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At 9 months his testicles should have dropped...and you say they already have so what is your question? Pay no attention to the person who said he needs to be bred twice a year. That's nonsense. Neuter your boy and obedience train him and you'll have a well behaved dog.
Answered by sunstar - Mon Jun 29 23:52:48 2009
Q. Ok. My 9 month old german shepherd puppy has a wonderful personality...great dispostion and pretty much likes everyone (except if you are trying to come inside.) My question is everyone is saying "Wait til his balls drop he will get mean." i mean...if he was going to be vicious...wouldnt he be already? and im pretty sure his balls are like um pretty big lol...and have "dropped" my dog isnt just going to change his personailty one day right??/ HE is so friendly with other dogs etc. i just havent neutered him yet since I was reading that you should let them grow properly before cutting the balls off. i will eventually do it...but i dont want my dog to just turn and get mean one day. he is such a great dog... i am not planning on having… [cont.]
Asked by angel - Mon Jun 29 23:40:01 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At 9 months his testicles should have dropped...and you say they already have so what is your question? Pay no attention to the person who said he needs to be bred twice a year. That's nonsense. Neuter your boy and obedience train him and you'll have a well behaved dog.
Answered by sunstar - Mon Jun 29 23:52:48 2009
What happens when a male black german shepherd mates with a female white german shepherd.?
Q. I have this question because i wan't stud service done on my white german shepherd and i wondewr if she mates with a black german shepherd. Will the puppies by black and white?
Asked by Kevin C - Tue Jul 15 16:54:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. "~Chalbri~-etc": Your comments are true, but at no stage do you attempt to actually answer the QUESTION. "Mom of Three": The dominant M^ that produces merle is not part of the GSD gene pool. Too many GSDs have a chest blaze, but the only DNA-proven GSD line with Collie-like markings on face-&-neck are Frankie von Phenom and about half her descendants (only half because it is the effect of a dominant that is lethal when homozygous) - and that so-called "Panda" marking is banned in GSDs because of the amount of white it contains. All other splash-marked GSDs are assumed to be cross-breeds, although I hear tales of the odd line that carries the s^p allele for piebald spotting. Either way, those with more white than an inconspicuous chest… [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Wed Jul 16 08:01:48 2008
Q. I have this question because i wan't stud service done on my white german shepherd and i wondewr if she mates with a black german shepherd. Will the puppies by black and white?
Asked by Kevin C - Tue Jul 15 16:54:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. "~Chalbri~-etc": Your comments are true, but at no stage do you attempt to actually answer the QUESTION. "Mom of Three": The dominant M^ that produces merle is not part of the GSD gene pool. Too many GSDs have a chest blaze, but the only DNA-proven GSD line with Collie-like markings on face-&-neck are Frankie von Phenom and about half her descendants (only half because it is the effect of a dominant that is lethal when homozygous) - and that so-called "Panda" marking is banned in GSDs because of the amount of white it contains. All other splash-marked GSDs are assumed to be cross-breeds, although I hear tales of the odd line that carries the s^p allele for piebald spotting. Either way, those with more white than an inconspicuous chest… [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Wed Jul 16 08:01:48 2008
What is the difference between a German Shepherd and a White German Shepherd?
Q. I know that there are kennel restrictions on the White German Shepherd regarding shows, but I want to know if there are any differences between the White breed and the "normal" breed (apart from the fact that they are differently colored). Are they separate breeds? What are the differences between the two breeds?
Asked by confusedd - Wed Aug 19 12:51:09 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the white one doesn't have to sit in the back of the bus
Answered by big joe - Wed Aug 19 12:56:17 2009
Q. I know that there are kennel restrictions on the White German Shepherd regarding shows, but I want to know if there are any differences between the White breed and the "normal" breed (apart from the fact that they are differently colored). Are they separate breeds? What are the differences between the two breeds?
Asked by confusedd - Wed Aug 19 12:51:09 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the white one doesn't have to sit in the back of the bus
Answered by big joe - Wed Aug 19 12:56:17 2009
How do you teach a German Shepherd puppy, the "German Shepherd stance"?
Q. I have a German Shepherd pup(who by the way does great in her crate now, thanks to all that helped), and I was wondering if the notorious GSD stance could be taught or is it something that just comes naturally to them? I see pictures of pups that are weeks old already doing that stance. How can I have my pup stand like that sometimes? If they are taught, how can I teach mine?
Asked by Courtney S - Fri Nov 2 15:40:03 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. 1. you need a lead that is just under his jaw and ears not around his lower neck. you hold the lead straight up so his head and neck are up 2. you need to separate his back legs by tapping them or lightly moving them back so the stance is as you like it 3. always say good dog as you do this. everytime he moves, you move him back and say good dog then maybe give him a bitesize treat. 4. continue this until he starts to do it on his own. 5. don't forget to repeat the name you will use to get him to stand the way you want him to. link below had e-mail you can ask a pro.
Answered by telluwat - Fri Nov 2 15:59:58 2007
Q. I have a German Shepherd pup(who by the way does great in her crate now, thanks to all that helped), and I was wondering if the notorious GSD stance could be taught or is it something that just comes naturally to them? I see pictures of pups that are weeks old already doing that stance. How can I have my pup stand like that sometimes? If they are taught, how can I teach mine?
Asked by Courtney S - Fri Nov 2 15:40:03 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. 1. you need a lead that is just under his jaw and ears not around his lower neck. you hold the lead straight up so his head and neck are up 2. you need to separate his back legs by tapping them or lightly moving them back so the stance is as you like it 3. always say good dog as you do this. everytime he moves, you move him back and say good dog then maybe give him a bitesize treat. 4. continue this until he starts to do it on his own. 5. don't forget to repeat the name you will use to get him to stand the way you want him to. link below had e-mail you can ask a pro.
Answered by telluwat - Fri Nov 2 15:59:58 2007
What to do with our German Shepherd puppy during the day?
Q. We have a 7 week old german shepherd and she has generally been a great dog so far. The only problem is I work during the day and my wife works 3 nights a week as a nurse. So we don't know what to do with the dog during the day. She's fine in her crate at night but by 7 am she's is ready to be out and she cries the whole time if we put her in there. My wife has to sleep during some days so what should we do? Those of you that follow the current trend in dog raising are clearly off base which makes it hard to consider your answers. Regardless of the popular opinion, there is still argument as to when the best time to get a puppy is. Many argue that it is more difficult to housebreak a dog at 10-12 weeks. Our vet who has 30 years experience… [cont.]
Asked by jake a - Wed Jan 21 11:14:26 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not have a 7 week old puppy for starts. It should still be with mom. Crating a puppy is fine. It should be not crated when you or your wife is home. the puppy don't understand that your wife works nights and needs to sleep, it gets frustrated because it wants to spend time doing puppy things and it's stuck in a crate for too long. Adopt a older dog next time. Your schedule sounds to irregular for a puppy.
Answered by Dalai - Wed Jan 21 11:18:05 2009
Q. We have a 7 week old german shepherd and she has generally been a great dog so far. The only problem is I work during the day and my wife works 3 nights a week as a nurse. So we don't know what to do with the dog during the day. She's fine in her crate at night but by 7 am she's is ready to be out and she cries the whole time if we put her in there. My wife has to sleep during some days so what should we do? Those of you that follow the current trend in dog raising are clearly off base which makes it hard to consider your answers. Regardless of the popular opinion, there is still argument as to when the best time to get a puppy is. Many argue that it is more difficult to housebreak a dog at 10-12 weeks. Our vet who has 30 years experience… [cont.]
Asked by jake a - Wed Jan 21 11:14:26 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not have a 7 week old puppy for starts. It should still be with mom. Crating a puppy is fine. It should be not crated when you or your wife is home. the puppy don't understand that your wife works nights and needs to sleep, it gets frustrated because it wants to spend time doing puppy things and it's stuck in a crate for too long. Adopt a older dog next time. Your schedule sounds to irregular for a puppy.
Answered by Dalai - Wed Jan 21 11:18:05 2009
How can you train a German Shepherd to be less possessive of his toys?
Q. My dog is 4 years old and he's really possessive of his toys. When anyone plays fetch with him he doesn't give you the ball he drops it at a far distance for you to walk. Sometimes when you go get the ball he comes back and snatches it before you can get to it. I now got another dog he's a Welsh Corgi puppy, and he has his own toys but yet the German Shepherd sometimes gets angry and tries to bite him because he wants all the toys. What should I do?
Asked by Corinne - Fri Jul 31 14:27:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is called resource guarding. If he has nothing to guard, he can't resource guard. So start from zero (nothing to guard) and slowly build up a habit of not guarding. Day one: pick up all the toys. All toys belong to you, only you. He may play with one of your toys only if he plays your game, by your rules. If he chooses not to play by your rules, give a "no reward marker" like "too bad," take your toys and put them away again. When you play ball, play two-ball instead of fetch, at least for a while. Get two identical balls. Toss the first one. As he is returning toward you with it, toss the second one *behind* you so he'll have to run right past you to reach it. In his excitement, and especially if you time it well, he… [cont.]
Answered by Kirsten - Fri Jul 31 20:53:21 2009
Q. My dog is 4 years old and he's really possessive of his toys. When anyone plays fetch with him he doesn't give you the ball he drops it at a far distance for you to walk. Sometimes when you go get the ball he comes back and snatches it before you can get to it. I now got another dog he's a Welsh Corgi puppy, and he has his own toys but yet the German Shepherd sometimes gets angry and tries to bite him because he wants all the toys. What should I do?
Asked by Corinne - Fri Jul 31 14:27:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is called resource guarding. If he has nothing to guard, he can't resource guard. So start from zero (nothing to guard) and slowly build up a habit of not guarding. Day one: pick up all the toys. All toys belong to you, only you. He may play with one of your toys only if he plays your game, by your rules. If he chooses not to play by your rules, give a "no reward marker" like "too bad," take your toys and put them away again. When you play ball, play two-ball instead of fetch, at least for a while. Get two identical balls. Toss the first one. As he is returning toward you with it, toss the second one *behind* you so he'll have to run right past you to reach it. In his excitement, and especially if you time it well, he… [cont.]
Answered by Kirsten - Fri Jul 31 20:53:21 2009
How do I introduce my german shepherd to our new pets, a cat and a horse?
Q. I have a german shepherd, with the normal over-protective character. How do I inroduce him to the new pets,without getting any of them hurt?
Asked by Marybs - Mon Jul 31 11:00:17 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would allow the dog and cat to sniff one another thorugh a door for a while first so they learn that this is a new member of the household that must be accepted, then maybe let them see one another through a fence, a gate or a crate door and finally a nose to nose introduction, with the dog on leash. If the cat is a kitten, the dog will most likely take to it pretty immediately, but should be watched in case a game of chase begins, but with an older cat you may need to move more slowly... mostly for the cat to be comfortable and to avoid it running... that would immediately provoke a chase response form the dog and then it's all over. It may take a matter of weeks perhaps before allowing both dog and cat to cohabitate happily. And… [cont.]
Answered by mutherwulf - Mon Jul 31 11:17:31 2006
Q. I have a german shepherd, with the normal over-protective character. How do I inroduce him to the new pets,without getting any of them hurt?
Asked by Marybs - Mon Jul 31 11:00:17 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would allow the dog and cat to sniff one another thorugh a door for a while first so they learn that this is a new member of the household that must be accepted, then maybe let them see one another through a fence, a gate or a crate door and finally a nose to nose introduction, with the dog on leash. If the cat is a kitten, the dog will most likely take to it pretty immediately, but should be watched in case a game of chase begins, but with an older cat you may need to move more slowly... mostly for the cat to be comfortable and to avoid it running... that would immediately provoke a chase response form the dog and then it's all over. It may take a matter of weeks perhaps before allowing both dog and cat to cohabitate happily. And… [cont.]
Answered by mutherwulf - Mon Jul 31 11:17:31 2006
How can I train our German Shepherd Dog and Old English Sheep Dog to quit running our fence line?
Q. We have a German Shepherd and an old English Sheep Dog that get overly excited when things (primarily other dogs) come close to the fence line. The GSD is 14 months and the OES is 16 months. How can we train them not to bark crazily and run the line like heathens when other dogs come around? We are first time dog owners.
Asked by joshua_m_carpenter - Sat May 9 23:05:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi! You need a full and proven dog training program. "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend. First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets… [cont.]
Answered by Phil - Wed May 13 03:27:44 2009
Q. We have a German Shepherd and an old English Sheep Dog that get overly excited when things (primarily other dogs) come close to the fence line. The GSD is 14 months and the OES is 16 months. How can we train them not to bark crazily and run the line like heathens when other dogs come around? We are first time dog owners.
Asked by joshua_m_carpenter - Sat May 9 23:05:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi! You need a full and proven dog training program. "SitStayFetch" is one of the most popular dog training products on the market written by Daniel Stevens, an experienced dog trainer, for every dog owners who know that the experience of training their dog has or will continue to establish a better relationship with their four legs friend. First when I read SitStayFetch ebook, I was surprised at lots of information has been covered. The 186 page book is broken down into different sections step-by-step, each one dealing with a different aspect of dog ownership. SitStayFetch starts from a basic that dog owner should know. For instance, things to consider before adopting a dog, choosing the right breed, dealing with breeders, the secrets… [cont.]
Answered by Phil - Wed May 13 03:27:44 2009
How can I train my german shepherd to be calm?
Q. Whenever I go to play with my dog, she always jumps on me and steps all over me and since she is so big and i am so PUNY it's not very good. I don't know how to make her calm! I am so sick of it because I love my german shepherd head to tail but if she doesn't behave, my dad makes me put her into her crate?
Asked by A.Y. - Thu May 29 17:30:06 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. An obedience class would definitely help. Also, because GSDs are working dogs, they need a "job" to do. You can do training exercises with her in the yard that will be fun for you both. Teach her how to fetch & return something to you, like a tug toy. Give her a small treat as a reward, for sitting, staying, and returning the toy to you. She'll enjoy it, and will be learning at the same time. Regular exercise like long leash walks and running after a toy inside of a secure fenced area will help make her calmer--GSDs need exercise every day. After she's been through obedience classes, you could look into agility classes, herding classes, etc.
Answered by miaugh - Thu May 29 17:50:42 2008
Q. Whenever I go to play with my dog, she always jumps on me and steps all over me and since she is so big and i am so PUNY it's not very good. I don't know how to make her calm! I am so sick of it because I love my german shepherd head to tail but if she doesn't behave, my dad makes me put her into her crate?
Asked by A.Y. - Thu May 29 17:30:06 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. An obedience class would definitely help. Also, because GSDs are working dogs, they need a "job" to do. You can do training exercises with her in the yard that will be fun for you both. Teach her how to fetch & return something to you, like a tug toy. Give her a small treat as a reward, for sitting, staying, and returning the toy to you. She'll enjoy it, and will be learning at the same time. Regular exercise like long leash walks and running after a toy inside of a secure fenced area will help make her calmer--GSDs need exercise every day. After she's been through obedience classes, you could look into agility classes, herding classes, etc.
Answered by miaugh - Thu May 29 17:50:42 2008
how old does the average German Shepherd live to?
Q. Someone told me the average life span is 9 years old, i wanted to know because i have a German Shepherd, she just turned 9. So does anyone have a German Shepherd that is older than that and if so how old?
Asked by ally - Tue Dec 19 20:29:54 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 9 is young but can happen, 12 is average, 15 is a good life, more then 15 and you have a strong willed and hearted dog that is very well taken care of.
Answered by Yutow - Tue Dec 19 20:34:12 2006
Q. Someone told me the average life span is 9 years old, i wanted to know because i have a German Shepherd, she just turned 9. So does anyone have a German Shepherd that is older than that and if so how old?
Asked by ally - Tue Dec 19 20:29:54 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 9 is young but can happen, 12 is average, 15 is a good life, more then 15 and you have a strong willed and hearted dog that is very well taken care of.
Answered by Yutow - Tue Dec 19 20:34:12 2006
How do you get a German Shepherd to stop being so excited around people and other dogs?
Q. My 7 month old german shepherd always gets so excited when people or other dogs come over. She sometimes even pees around other people when she is so excited how do i stop this? I want her to just relax until I tell her to go play. Thanks in advance.
Asked by chilly1 - Tue Nov 17 11:03:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have to disagree with the opinion that it is fear that is causing this. Peeing can be a sign of excitability. I would work on more socialization with the dog - with people and other dogs. This way this becomes a normal routine for the dog and it becomes less exciting. Also, when people come over or approach your dog - tell them to not pay attention to it. When someone starts feeding into the excited behaviour, it just makes it worse. Allow them to pet her when she calms down. If another dog comes over - let them meet eachother on leash (use a prong collar to get the right correction) and when the mood has calmed down, then she can play.
Answered by Aphrodite IN VEGAS!! - Tue Nov 17 11:25:21 2009
Q. My 7 month old german shepherd always gets so excited when people or other dogs come over. She sometimes even pees around other people when she is so excited how do i stop this? I want her to just relax until I tell her to go play. Thanks in advance.
Asked by chilly1 - Tue Nov 17 11:03:02 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have to disagree with the opinion that it is fear that is causing this. Peeing can be a sign of excitability. I would work on more socialization with the dog - with people and other dogs. This way this becomes a normal routine for the dog and it becomes less exciting. Also, when people come over or approach your dog - tell them to not pay attention to it. When someone starts feeding into the excited behaviour, it just makes it worse. Allow them to pet her when she calms down. If another dog comes over - let them meet eachother on leash (use a prong collar to get the right correction) and when the mood has calmed down, then she can play.
Answered by Aphrodite IN VEGAS!! - Tue Nov 17 11:25:21 2009
Is it safe to wash a german shepherd in a drive thru car washer?
Q. I had to ask it, because I need to clean my german shepherd. I can't do it myself because I have a spinal cord injury. I saw it done in Turner and Hooch and that dog looked ok afterwards, but I know that is hollywood too. If not do you have any suggestions? Thanks
Asked by bud87ann - Sun Jul 13 17:42:35 2008 - - 19 Answers - 1 Comments
A. No, I wouldn't do that. I mean think about it, all the soap spraying from every direction is going to get in it's eyes, ears, etc. Plus the force of the water, plus the cloth things they have that come down to scrub the car. Turner and hooch was a movie, a comedy at that wasn't it? Please don't do this to your dog, you'll probably scare him to death! Call a groomer! Worried about money? Call a friend, family member. Pay some kid down the street $10 to do it! If you can't bend over you probably have someone helping you out anyways, so ask them to give the dog a bath.
Answered by Stacy K - Sun Jul 13 17:56:48 2008
Q. I had to ask it, because I need to clean my german shepherd. I can't do it myself because I have a spinal cord injury. I saw it done in Turner and Hooch and that dog looked ok afterwards, but I know that is hollywood too. If not do you have any suggestions? Thanks
Asked by bud87ann - Sun Jul 13 17:42:35 2008 - - 19 Answers - 1 Comments
A. No, I wouldn't do that. I mean think about it, all the soap spraying from every direction is going to get in it's eyes, ears, etc. Plus the force of the water, plus the cloth things they have that come down to scrub the car. Turner and hooch was a movie, a comedy at that wasn't it? Please don't do this to your dog, you'll probably scare him to death! Call a groomer! Worried about money? Call a friend, family member. Pay some kid down the street $10 to do it! If you can't bend over you probably have someone helping you out anyways, so ask them to give the dog a bath.
Answered by Stacy K - Sun Jul 13 17:56:48 2008
What can I do for my german shepherd?
Q. I adopted Kalo, (my german shepherd) a month ago. Sence then I took him to the vet. He had worms. He got treated. The problem is he is still skinny. The vet said he could not find a medical reason. He eats like a horse, but not gaining wight. I feed him dog food with no fillers, just like my vet told me. I've seen onter german shepherds, they are heavier then him. Hes not extremely skinny, just thin. What can I do to make him heavier? He is very active. I feed him Nutro Max.
Asked by Wolf Heart - Sat Sep 8 00:52:16 2007 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The name of the food would be very helpful. Definately change his food. This is not a high quality food. I know dogs who can eat a low quality non stop and look like they're starving to death. Try Innova, Canidae, or Solid Gold to name a couple high quality foods.
Answered by Bindi - Sat Sep 8 00:59:22 2007
Q. I adopted Kalo, (my german shepherd) a month ago. Sence then I took him to the vet. He had worms. He got treated. The problem is he is still skinny. The vet said he could not find a medical reason. He eats like a horse, but not gaining wight. I feed him dog food with no fillers, just like my vet told me. I've seen onter german shepherds, they are heavier then him. Hes not extremely skinny, just thin. What can I do to make him heavier? He is very active. I feed him Nutro Max.
Asked by Wolf Heart - Sat Sep 8 00:52:16 2007 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The name of the food would be very helpful. Definately change his food. This is not a high quality food. I know dogs who can eat a low quality non stop and look like they're starving to death. Try Innova, Canidae, or Solid Gold to name a couple high quality foods.
Answered by Bindi - Sat Sep 8 00:59:22 2007
How often should I take my German shepherd out for a walk?
Q. We have a busy schedule. But we still get her out. But I would just like some suggestions on how often it is recommended for a German shepherd to go for a walk?
Asked by wgsd101 - Sun Aug 17 15:51:17 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. dog should have walks everyday to relive stress and get out. i have a german Shepherd and i walk it either twice a day for 30 minutes or once a day for an hour. i have a busy schedule too but i've learned that you have to make time for your dog.
Answered by A guy trying to live his life - Sun Aug 17 16:01:26 2008
Q. We have a busy schedule. But we still get her out. But I would just like some suggestions on how often it is recommended for a German shepherd to go for a walk?
Asked by wgsd101 - Sun Aug 17 15:51:17 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. dog should have walks everyday to relive stress and get out. i have a german Shepherd and i walk it either twice a day for 30 minutes or once a day for an hour. i have a busy schedule too but i've learned that you have to make time for your dog.
Answered by A guy trying to live his life - Sun Aug 17 16:01:26 2008
is greyhound and german shepherd good dog for your protection from the wild animals?
Q. i live in the farm. there are a lot of coyotes, bears, wolves, and even mountain lions. i heard that ridgeback is a good dog. they 're not scared of wild animals. but i personally like greyhound and german shepherd. please give me some information.
Asked by Monster - Tue Mar 4 14:08:05 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, no domesticated dog would be a match for a pack of wolves or a mountain lion that isn't interested in running. Second, there are a lot of great breeds, especially if your focus is on protection. Let me make a couple of points: --distinguish between alert and protection. There are some great breeds out there who'll notice if something strange is on the property or get a whiff of the strange scent in the air but aren't so hot at protection. And then you've got good dogs who's nature it is to be protective of "their family" and will fight if there's a threat. But it's difficult to have a breed who truly excels at both. --it's less about the breed and more about the temperament and training. I've seen GSDs, Cane Corso's, Pitt… [cont.]
Answered by Agility Man - Tue Mar 4 14:43:30 2008
Q. i live in the farm. there are a lot of coyotes, bears, wolves, and even mountain lions. i heard that ridgeback is a good dog. they 're not scared of wild animals. but i personally like greyhound and german shepherd. please give me some information.
Asked by Monster - Tue Mar 4 14:08:05 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, no domesticated dog would be a match for a pack of wolves or a mountain lion that isn't interested in running. Second, there are a lot of great breeds, especially if your focus is on protection. Let me make a couple of points: --distinguish between alert and protection. There are some great breeds out there who'll notice if something strange is on the property or get a whiff of the strange scent in the air but aren't so hot at protection. And then you've got good dogs who's nature it is to be protective of "their family" and will fight if there's a threat. But it's difficult to have a breed who truly excels at both. --it's less about the breed and more about the temperament and training. I've seen GSDs, Cane Corso's, Pitt… [cont.]
Answered by Agility Man - Tue Mar 4 14:43:30 2008
why does my German shepherd keep marking territories in house?
Q. my german shepherd keeps marking territories in the house. also we have turned our shed into what looks like a barn for my three dogs with wood shavings and hay to make it comfy for my three german shepherds all male and the one in question has started weeing in there.
Asked by Cheryl A - Tue Feb 12 05:47:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments
A. It's obvious - YOU aren't the alpha, and that dog is an uppity beta who wants to be the alpha. He is "labelling" aka marking everything that is his. I doubt he'd accept training to use one of those label-makers used in supermarkets, so you have these choices: (1) Regain the status of alpha. (2) Never bring HIM inside. (3) Have only one male on the property. He probably started doing it either almost-to-the-day when he turned 10 months old, or (if he is the senior dog) the day you brought the second dog home. Some people simply CANNOT share. Some dogs are the same way. The less owner-training a dog gets the more likely that his ancestral canine-instincts will emerge. How do you regain alpha status? By earning it - lots of training, total… [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Fri Feb 15 00:33:11 2008
Q. my german shepherd keeps marking territories in the house. also we have turned our shed into what looks like a barn for my three dogs with wood shavings and hay to make it comfy for my three german shepherds all male and the one in question has started weeing in there.
Asked by Cheryl A - Tue Feb 12 05:47:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments
A. It's obvious - YOU aren't the alpha, and that dog is an uppity beta who wants to be the alpha. He is "labelling" aka marking everything that is his. I doubt he'd accept training to use one of those label-makers used in supermarkets, so you have these choices: (1) Regain the status of alpha. (2) Never bring HIM inside. (3) Have only one male on the property. He probably started doing it either almost-to-the-day when he turned 10 months old, or (if he is the senior dog) the day you brought the second dog home. Some people simply CANNOT share. Some dogs are the same way. The less owner-training a dog gets the more likely that his ancestral canine-instincts will emerge. How do you regain alpha status? By earning it - lots of training, total… [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Fri Feb 15 00:33:11 2008
How do I get my new 4 month german shepherd to get along with my animals?
Q. I recently got a 4 month old german shepherd male. I also have a cocker spaniel female and 2 inside cats. Every time my shepherd sees or hears my dog or cat he barks loudly and tries to get to them. I don't know if its even possible to get him trained to be friendly with him since he is kinda of old and hasn't had animal contact.
Asked by J D - Sat Feb 2 20:00:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Why haven't the GSD & Spaniel already been introduced? I'm making the possibly-rash assumption that you have verbal control over the Spaniel, so it is the GSD that must be under physical control = on-leash. If in doubt, BOTH of them are on-leash, with 2 different handlers. 4 months is FAR from "old". But 12 through 16 weeks is the "need security" period in a dog's life. If you can't train a 4 months young GSD there is not much you CAN train - herding dogs WANT to please their human. If he hasn't already had his 16 weeks booster vaccination, get it into him while waiting to be accepted into a training club as soon as possible from 2 weeks after that shot. Meantime, the training you do at home should be achieved by reinforcing (praise+reward [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Sun Feb 3 03:48:01 2008
Q. I recently got a 4 month old german shepherd male. I also have a cocker spaniel female and 2 inside cats. Every time my shepherd sees or hears my dog or cat he barks loudly and tries to get to them. I don't know if its even possible to get him trained to be friendly with him since he is kinda of old and hasn't had animal contact.
Asked by J D - Sat Feb 2 20:00:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Why haven't the GSD & Spaniel already been introduced? I'm making the possibly-rash assumption that you have verbal control over the Spaniel, so it is the GSD that must be under physical control = on-leash. If in doubt, BOTH of them are on-leash, with 2 different handlers. 4 months is FAR from "old". But 12 through 16 weeks is the "need security" period in a dog's life. If you can't train a 4 months young GSD there is not much you CAN train - herding dogs WANT to please their human. If he hasn't already had his 16 weeks booster vaccination, get it into him while waiting to be accepted into a training club as soon as possible from 2 weeks after that shot. Meantime, the training you do at home should be achieved by reinforcing (praise+reward [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Sun Feb 3 03:48:01 2008
What Color Of German Shepherd Would You Get?
Q. If you crossed a White German Shepherd and a Standard German Shepherd? Would you get a cross between the two, or would you get a couple of each color? Or would you just get one color? Let me know! Thanks.
Asked by Yeah. - Thu Feb 12 10:55:52 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By standard GSD I assume you probably mean black and tan? Actually, breeders of whites do this type of cross every few generations to reduce inbreeding. Most white GSDs aren't truly white; they do have pale pigment on the ear tips and spine, and they have normal black skin with brown eyes. It's thought to be a type of dilution at the C locus.Assuming the black and tan is not a carrier of white, you'd get black and tan pups. If the black and tan is a carrier of white, you'd get a litter with both B/Ts and whites. There's nothing wrong with a well bred white GSD. They are a legitimate part of breed history and occurred from the beginning. As long as the skin and eyes are pigmented, they are as sound as any other color. The… [cont.]
Answered by aussiegenes - Thu Feb 12 12:26:51 2009
Q. If you crossed a White German Shepherd and a Standard German Shepherd? Would you get a cross between the two, or would you get a couple of each color? Or would you just get one color? Let me know! Thanks.
Asked by Yeah. - Thu Feb 12 10:55:52 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By standard GSD I assume you probably mean black and tan? Actually, breeders of whites do this type of cross every few generations to reduce inbreeding. Most white GSDs aren't truly white; they do have pale pigment on the ear tips and spine, and they have normal black skin with brown eyes. It's thought to be a type of dilution at the C locus.Assuming the black and tan is not a carrier of white, you'd get black and tan pups. If the black and tan is a carrier of white, you'd get a litter with both B/Ts and whites. There's nothing wrong with a well bred white GSD. They are a legitimate part of breed history and occurred from the beginning. As long as the skin and eyes are pigmented, they are as sound as any other color. The… [cont.]
Answered by aussiegenes - Thu Feb 12 12:26:51 2009
How to make my 10 months old German Shepherd male more aggressive ?
Q. Hello, I have 10 months old German Shepherd dog, I got him since he was 2 months old. When I walk with him and dogs bark he just got scared and go back, sometimes he cry. He is not barking even if someone enter the gate of our house, he just stay at the back part of the house. How can I make him more aggressive and brave ? I just want my dog to protect my property, and not be afraid from other dogs.
Asked by Elay - Sun Aug 16 10:11:21 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, he does not sound 'perfect'. Dogs that go to the back of the property when a stranger enters are shy/fearful. A good shepherd should bark at any stranger - it's uncommon for one to quietly allow strangers to enter the property. While it's not all that unusual for a young dog to be intimidated by other dogs barking, they should 'recover' quickly and move on with guidance and encouragement from the owner. What you need to do is forget about making him more 'aggressive'. Attempting to do so with a dog that clearly lacks confidence is a recipe for disaster. A shy/fearful dog is one thing, a fear-biter is quite another. What you need to work on is confidence building. Talk to a trainer and come up with a plan for socialization,… [cont.]
Answered by Becky - Sun Aug 16 10:25:17 2009
Q. Hello, I have 10 months old German Shepherd dog, I got him since he was 2 months old. When I walk with him and dogs bark he just got scared and go back, sometimes he cry. He is not barking even if someone enter the gate of our house, he just stay at the back part of the house. How can I make him more aggressive and brave ? I just want my dog to protect my property, and not be afraid from other dogs.
Asked by Elay - Sun Aug 16 10:11:21 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, he does not sound 'perfect'. Dogs that go to the back of the property when a stranger enters are shy/fearful. A good shepherd should bark at any stranger - it's uncommon for one to quietly allow strangers to enter the property. While it's not all that unusual for a young dog to be intimidated by other dogs barking, they should 'recover' quickly and move on with guidance and encouragement from the owner. What you need to do is forget about making him more 'aggressive'. Attempting to do so with a dog that clearly lacks confidence is a recipe for disaster. A shy/fearful dog is one thing, a fear-biter is quite another. What you need to work on is confidence building. Talk to a trainer and come up with a plan for socialization,… [cont.]
Answered by Becky - Sun Aug 16 10:25:17 2009
What is the best diet for a German Shepherd?
Q. What is the best brand of dog food for a German Shepherd? Should I give him some raw meat instead of dog food every once in a while? Also he's just a normal household dog, so he won't really need anything like Eukanabu b/c he's not a show dog.
Asked by Sonny M - Mon Jul 10 14:45:28 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My shep eats royal canin's german shepherd formula. Talk about perfect for the breed, it was made for it. Just don't feed him as much as it says to on the bag. General rule of thumb: 1 cup per day per 20lbs of dog. Split that into 2 meals. (90 lb dog gets 2 meals of 2 1/4 cups each). Feed a little more or less, depending on his appetite and body type. Stick with dry food, it's better for their teeth. Table scraps are more likely to make him gain weight, or turn him into a begger, than actually do any good. Make sure you have something with joint supplements, to help prevent early hip dysplasia. And just because he's not a show dog, doesn't mean he doesn't deserve the best. Royal Canin Shepherd usually runs about $40 for the 30-lb… [cont.]
Answered by castawaycp - Mon Jul 10 14:55:11 2006
Q. What is the best brand of dog food for a German Shepherd? Should I give him some raw meat instead of dog food every once in a while? Also he's just a normal household dog, so he won't really need anything like Eukanabu b/c he's not a show dog.
Asked by Sonny M - Mon Jul 10 14:45:28 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My shep eats royal canin's german shepherd formula. Talk about perfect for the breed, it was made for it. Just don't feed him as much as it says to on the bag. General rule of thumb: 1 cup per day per 20lbs of dog. Split that into 2 meals. (90 lb dog gets 2 meals of 2 1/4 cups each). Feed a little more or less, depending on his appetite and body type. Stick with dry food, it's better for their teeth. Table scraps are more likely to make him gain weight, or turn him into a begger, than actually do any good. Make sure you have something with joint supplements, to help prevent early hip dysplasia. And just because he's not a show dog, doesn't mean he doesn't deserve the best. Royal Canin Shepherd usually runs about $40 for the 30-lb… [cont.]
Answered by castawaycp - Mon Jul 10 14:55:11 2006
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