German shepherd puppies are energetic, smart and curious about the world around them. These dogs love human interaction and need positive experiences to thrive. Socialization helps your German Shepherd puppy grow into an adult dog who is comfortable in new situations. Socialization is all about exposing a puppy to different
Dogs are the most adorable creatures on earth, but they also have some of the most peculiar eating habits. Many of us don’t know if it’s safe to feed our pup ice cream or not. Although it might be harmless for some dogs, others could suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.
Twelve months marks a significant point in your GSD puppy’s life. This is when they begin their transition from puppy to adult, and with that comes a few changes to their nutritional needs. Adult large breed dog food (wet or dry) that contains high-quality protein, fat, and carbohydrates is the
Is your puppy actually aggressive or is he’s just afraid? Since he’s a German Shepherd, is he just being protective? Sometimes, however, a GSD puppy is born with neurological issues and aggressive behaviors occur very early in life, prior to 6 months of age. Aggression is certainly complex, but it can
When we hear of a GSD “attacking an intruder” we immediately think that the dog must have been previously trained; how could he have known how to do that? Your GSD may have attacked the intruder simply because he (or you) felt unsafe or was startled – he may have
Raising a German Shepherd and a cat together needs some amount of know-how, lots of love and patience. This article sets the goal to teach your GSD dog to be gentle around your cat, in some cases, which may not be easy. Active supervision, creating calm associations, and early socialization/desensitization
German Shepherd puppies are bundles of energy and curiosity, so feeding them a high-energy diet is key to keeping them active and happy. However, if you’re new to feeding a large breed puppy like a German Shepherd, it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s the best dog food. According
It can be shocking and heartbreaking at the same time when our German Shepherd suddenly shows aggression towards strangers. It hard to believe your dog would have behaved like that. It feels like our options are limited for activities that we can involve them in, including just a walk around
If you own a German Shepherd, are worried about bringing a new dog into your house? Or are you bringing a German Shepherd home and are worried about how your other dog(s) will react to the new GSD? The good news is that you can keep everything under control if
