The Ultimate Guide for First-time German Shepherd Owners
Owning a German Shepherd is a lot of work and sometimes challenging. We are here to give you the resources to let you become the best owner you can be.
FAQs for New Owners
Quick Tips for Behavior Correction
How to stop a reactive dog from lunging and barking at every single dog that passes by?
Dog Training with an aggressive or reactive German Shepherd can be overwhelming for some dog owners.
The key is to discourage the behavior before it gets to that point. Watch the video to learn how.
Read more:
The Essential Mindset: Best GSD Training Advice From A Professional Canine Behavior Consultant
How to train your dog to stop pulling on the leash without force and without treats?
Training a puppy not to pull on the leash is not as easy as it seems. One of the effective ways to do it is to get their attention.
Read more:
German Shepherd Puppy Training Guide for Beginners – PART 3: Leash Training
How to stop your dog from jumping. Watch this:
Do you think you’ve tried everything and it’s still not working? It’s time to try a different approach by working on the dog’s mind first.
Read more:
5 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Stop a Dog from Jumping on Everyone
Product Picks for New GSD Owners
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Best Robot Vacuum for Dog Hair (Self-Emptying)
If you only want the most powerful robot vacuum that picks up dog hair without question, the iRobot S9+ is it.
“This vacuum has been doing a fantastic job!” Check out a video review by a real user who has 2 big shedding dogs:
Or read our post 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners German Shepherd Owners Use, for more options
Best Chew Toys for GSD Puppies
The Super Chewer from bark box is no joke. A lot of dog owners have experienced this game-changer and are since addicted.
See an open box video for your dog:
You can’t be wrong with a Kong. The unique molded shape and durable material made it a must for every dog owner.
Or read our post: Best Chew Toys for German Shepherd Puppies for more.
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Where to Find a German Shepherd?
Buy
Find purebred German Shepherd puppies bred from the American Kennel Club Market Place.
Rescue
Search for German Shepherds rescue organizations on our GSD rescue listing page.
Adopt
Mission K9 has retired military German Shepherds that are available for adoption.
