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Summer is around the corner….it’s time to get your shepherd in hand so you can have your best walking year ever! German Shepherd Handbook
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Is a German Shepherd right for you? How will you know unless you read the owner’s manual? Too many pets are brought back to animal shelters or worse, because of inexperience owners. Not just these type of dogs, but any pet. You need to know as much about that breed before you take them home.

A former co-worker of mine decided to get a dog for their oldest son. Neither he nor his wife had ever owned a pet before. They were inexperience. After a month went by, I asked about their dog. My co-worker replied, “We brought him to the Human Society a couple of weeks ago. He was shedding too much and we were tired of vacuuming.”

If he had read the owner’s manual first, would they have brought that poor dog into their home to begin with? If they had done their research, my co-worker would have had an idea on if a pet of any kind was right for them.
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I posted an article on EzineArticles on: Tips on How to Get Green With Your Pets.  So, go and get green with your shepherd.

Got an unruly four legged companion?  Need some help in curbing that excuberance?

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The time has come for all of us to sit down and plan how we can become greener with our pets. We owe it to the kids, the planet, our pets and ourselves. According to the RD, there are 3.5 million dogs and also, 4.5 million cats, in the country. That’s an awful lot of pets. We do love our pets, but, just like humans, they have to become green! Actually, we have to make the green.

Here’s how to reduce the carbon paw print of your four-legged friends….read the rest of the article here:

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Learn Dog Training Techniques: Do You Want Get Your Dog To Walk And Behave Nicely?

Is your dog pulling on the leash…consistently? Do you feel uneasy when you are walking your dog and you run into an acquaintance? Do you have to pull or drag or hold back your dog? Do you have two dogs that pull on the leash? I walk three of my dogs at once. It was not always easy. Would you really like to fix your dog’s behavior problems? Do you daydream of your dog being well behaved? Do you just want a happy, healthy, well mannered dog?

Whatever your reasons are, follow through on your motivation. Read the whole article here, it could help you with your German Shepherd…or, Check out this German Shepherd Handbook

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Depending on where your German Shepherd walks the most, nail care may be needed often or only very rarely. Long walks on city sidewalks can slowly wear down a dog’s nails to an acceptable level. But if you live in the country, or the dog spends almost all its time in the house or the back yard, you may need to trim his nails about once a month.

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Routine ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Perform regular checks and cleaning between visits to your veterinarian, it will help keep your dog’s ears healthy and pain free.

This is extremely important to do. I have had Goldens and Black Labs for many years, and they are well known for ear conditions. But remember, no matter how efficient you are in caring for your dog’s ears, serious conditions may still arise. Also, beware when your dog flaps its ears too much. This can cause a hematoma, which I will discuss a little further on. My Golden had to be operated for this.

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Regular inspection of your dog’s Ears By performing ear inspections you will be able to detect problems early. Use both your eyes and your nose. A small flashlight will assist you in seeing problems. I have “smelled out” more serious problems using my nose.

This method can detect ear infections early. Normally a dog’s ears shouldn’t smell foul in any way. A dark waxy discharge this may be a sign of ear mites. A pus-like discharge along with a foul smell this is a sign of a bacterial infection. Allergies are also known to cause a foul smell in your dog’s ears. My Golden had very sensitive ears. If something feels wrong, make sure you have your Veterinarian check it right away. Have your Vet show you what to look for, and how to look for potential problems! My Vet is an amazing teacher and he is always willing to show me things.

What dogs are more susceptible to ear problems? Read the rest of the article here Regular ear care for your dog

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