How to Ensure That you are Choosing a Healthy German Shepard Puppy

February 13, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Dog Health


There is nothing cuter than a puppy but have you considered the type of puppy that you want gamboling around in your home? With so many dog breeds to be found you should see which of these dogs will be very faithful to you. Well this question is easy to answer. The German Shepard puppy can be trained to be not just a companion but to also for the various tasks that you may have.

While you can look at these German Shepard puppies with an idea to buying them you will need to choose your puppy carefully as hereditary breeding has caused health problems. These health problems are hip and elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, dwarfism, flea allergies and keratitis. To ensure that you are choosing a German Shepard puppy that is free from all of these problems you should contact a breeder who will be able to provide you with a certified assurance of your puppy’s health.

Since these puppies are very friendly and eager to learn you should take care to train them so that you have a German Shepard puppy who is obedient as well as capable of learning new things. One of the best ways to make sure that your new puppy learns what you want is to train the puppy outside. This way you can take the time to see that your puppy’s health is kept well.

While it is true that almost all puppies love playing and going for walks, the German Shepard puppy is a puppy who will thrive with this activity. The walks can be used to train your puppy to have good social behavior when you meet strangers. There is one very important item which needs to be addressed when you are beginning the training of your puppy.

The German Shepard puppy is a very intelligent animal. Without any activity to keep the puppy fully occupied you will have on your hands a destructive puppy. This destructive tendency can be reduced if you begin the correct training and handling of the puppy. You should make sure that you are training your puppy with lots of patience, firm but gentle handling and lots of love.

When you are thinking about the grooming which is entailed with this breed of dog you will find a dog type that is relatively easy to groom. You will need to brush out the coat of the German Shepard puppy on a daily basis. Other than this your puppy will need to have a bath only about twice a year. More than this amount will cause your puppy’s skin to loose its protective skin oil.

Even though there are many different breeds of puppies that you can think about getting, the German Shepard puppy is one who will provide you with loyalty and companionship all through its life.



What if Everything You Knew About Puppy Potty Training Was Wrong?

December 18, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Dog Training


WHAT IS HOUSE TRAINING

House training is a term to describe the process of potty training a domesticated animal that lives in your house to eliminate outdoors, or in a designated indoor area, rather than inside your house.

This is also sometimes referred to as “housebreaking”. Which the term comes from the desire to break the habit of eliminating in the house.

WHY SHOULD I HOUSE TRAIN

House training is a *very* important process that every new puppy, or adult dog coming into your house must go through. This is the very first step, and will be the start of forming your bond and a happy relationship with your puppy!

Do you want your puppy to continue to use the house as his toilet?

Of course not! And that’s why you need to be informed of the best information available so you can fully house train your puppy.

Remember, there is no such thing as “almost house trained”. Either he is, or he isn’t. It’s the same as saying that your neighbor’s wife is almost pregnant. when a dog is house trained, he NEVER uses the house as his potty area.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

When it comes to house training your puppy, the rate of how fast it will be is determined by the amount of consistent training that you give, as well as the method that you use.

Just taking your dog out in the back yard a few times a day is not the way to house train a dog. They have no way of knowing what they are being taken out for!

If you use information you find on a random web site or in a book from the store, you absolutely must make sure it’s a proven and tested method. Otherwise your efforts may be completely wasted — and you may even make the situation *much* worse.

With How To Potty Train Your Puppy In 7 Days, you get proven step-by-step instructions that’s the work of YEARS worth of training and critiquing down to the fastest, easiest, and most reliable method for training any breed, any age, and any size dog.

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WHEN SHOULD I START

It is very important to start the process as soon as possible. And preferably within the hour you pick up your new friend.

Starting around 7 to 8 weeks of age is preferred, but of course you can start at any age. It’s much better late than never!

If your puppy is younger than 7 weeks, you can not expect it to be 100% puppy trained as fast as an older pup. This is simply because your puppy does not have complete control of his bladder and elimination organs yet.

Which is the good news if you’re training an older pup - because they have more control and can “hold more”, they’ll need to be taken out fewer times.

WHAT IF I HAVE AN ADULT DOG

If your house training a older dog, it has learned habits that need to be retrained. Of course it would be unreasonable to expect months or years of consistent habits to be gone overnight.

But training IS possible, and still quite simple.

Next week you’ll learn some basics of house training!

All the best,

Jonathan Bass

PottyTrainYourPuppyIn7Days.com

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Dog Products - Finding The Right Dog Products For Your Dog

July 21, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Toy Dogs


When you have a dog, you need to find the right dog products for them so that they can be safe, happy and well trained. Dog products range from dog collars, leads, cages, toys and dog beds, to name a few. You can shop for dog products online and get a big selection as well as a good deal, or you can shop for dog products at a pet store.

 

One of the dog products that you need to consider are dog crates. When you get a puppy, you will want to keep him confined, at least until he is potty trained. Dog crates come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and can make potty training your puppy easy. 

 

You can also get puppy pens that give your dog a place to move around in the house. Puppy pens are ideal for new puppies and also make good dog products for breeders. When a dog is whelping, you need to make sure that she has a safe place to give birth to her puppies. Dog products such as puppy pens are ideal for expectant dog mothers as well as puppies. 

 

When you are looking for a way to confine your dog, either for training purposes or for travel, you should look towards dog products that are made for this purpose. Portable dog crates, for example, can make traveling with your pet easy. These dog products can also be used to confine your pet when you are at home. You will want to be sure that these dog products are quality made and will easily fit your pet. When you are looking for dog products such as dog cages or crates, be sure to look for those that will fit the size of your dog and that you can use for the purpose intended. 

 

Other dog products that you will want to use along with dog cages and crates include dog beds. If you are going to confine your dog, you need to make sure that he will be comfortable. This is easily accomplished when you use dog beds in the cage. You will want to look for dog beds that are durable and easy to keep clean. These are easy to find dog products and will give your dog a sense of comfort as well as security when he is in his dog crate. 

 

You can find dog products when you go online. This is often the best way to shop for dog products as you can not only peruse the site and get good deals, but you can also get a bigger selection than you would get if you went to a pet store. There may even be dog products that are available that you do not even know exist. It is a good idea to take a look at all of the dog products that are on the market and choose from those that will make owning a dog easier for you as well as more pleasant for the dog.