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Choose To Adopt Your Dog- Dog Adoption – From The Heart, Why You Need To Hang In ThereMy precious Adopted Shorty About a year and a half ago, I think about that, my husband and I adopted Shorty, a 3 year old Black Lab. I wanted to change her name, but, my hubby liked it. She is a petite size for her breed. Shorty lived with an elderly lady, who passed away, […]
- Adjusting to a New DogWhile the thought of becoming a dog owner is a very exciting notion, it is also one that requires commitment and responsibility. Choosing a dog is an important decision, and there are questions you should ask yourself before you commit to caring for a dog. Read on to learn a few tips that will help […]
- Have you thought about making a home for a former Greyhound Athlete?photo credit: Marianne Perdomo Greyhounds are excellent animal athletes. As they race and perform throughout their professional careers, they usually race until they are between 1.5 and 4 years old. During this time, they become adjusted to being walked and lead on a leash, so upon retirement from their professional careers, they make gentle pets! […]
- Training An Older or Adopted Dogphoto credit: mutts and such If you have you adopted an older dog with some behavior problems, you can still train it some new tricks. Although it is preferable to know about the dog you will adopt, sometimes you may not have that opportunity. Adopting an older dog means he may already have some problems […]
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- Two Types of Seniors to Benefit from Foundation AwardCatch up on the latest Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation news. This month’s featured award recipient is the National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network, which rescues American Brittanies all across America and Canada. Read how our grant will be used to support their “Seniors for Seniors” program. More … Technorati Tags: Dr Jane Bick's foundation awa […]
- A Video About Caring For Your Older DogVideo: Helpful Tips on Caring for Your Senior Pet by Dr. Sarah If you’re reading this, you’re almost certainly a huge fan of companion animals. But even many dog and cat lovers don’t know all that they should about caring for a senior pet. In this episode of Pet Talk with Dr. Sarah, you’ll find […]
- Five Plants That Can Seriously Injure Your DogFive Plants That Can Seriously Injure Your Dog by Dr. Jane In all likelihood, you’ll find some of this information surprising, if not shocking – plants commonly used in landscaping, maybe even in your own backyard, can be toxic to your dog. This article is a must-read for all dog lovers, especially now, during the […]
- Looking Back at Giving Back – Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundationphoto credit: Tobyotter Even if you have never made a donation directly to the , if you have ever purchased any of our products, you have contributed to its reserves and thus helped animals in need. Since we’re nearly midway through 2010, we’d like to take this opportunity to share the progress made by the […]
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Nov
24
German Shepherds – Temperament, Nature vs Nurture
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German Shepherds are often said to be intelligent, loyal and hard working. And that’s all true. But they’re often believed to be that way on the basis of temperament, which some claim is all inbred. That’s where the controversy begins.
It’s undoubtedly true that certain features of a dog’s personality, as with humans, derives from genetics. But, as with humans, where to draw the line between nature and nurture is a difficult task.
Nov
2
German Shepherds Nature, Temperament And What Makes Them Tick
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German Shepherds are often said to be intelligent, loyal and hard working. And that’s all true. But they’re often believed to be that way on the basis of temperament, which some claim is all inbred. That’s where the controversy begins.
For more insight into your German shepherd, come and take a look at the German Shepherd Handbook
It’s undoubtedly true that certain features of a dog’s personality, as with humans, derives from genetics. But, as with humans, where to draw the line between nature and nurture is a difficult task.
When you see a behavior repeated across generations, it’s a sign that something genetic is at work. That behavior is frequently (at least partly) the result of an inborn temperament. But characteristics like intelligence are notoriously difficult to measure objectively. Attributes like ‘loyal’ are difficult to define at all.
