Ten Fun Games You Can Play with Your Shepherd

In this chapter Games you can play inside on a rainy dayGames that make your dog thinkGames that are just plain ...

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Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

In this chapter Traveling the right way by land and by airConsidering stay-at-home opti...

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Showing Off Your Dog

In this chapter Looking at what your dog needs to know to earn obedience titlesEarning tracking, agility, and herding titlesReviewing Schutzhund requireme...

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Putting Your Shepherd to Work

In this chapter Participating in search-and-rescue missionsActing as the eyes, ears, and hands for the disabledKeeping the pe...

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Exercising Your Dog

In this chapter Giving your dog the best exerciseRecognizing the perils of outdoor lifeKnowing what to do when your dog’s dogs are dogging himSwimming and hiking with your dogFinding the dog who gets a...

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Caring for an Aging Shepherd

  In this chapter Feeding and exercising an older GSDTaking into account special health concerns that come with ageSaying good-byeCoping with loss of a true fri...

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Taking Care of a Sick Shepherd

  In this chapter Recognizing signs of trouble and their causesStopping vomiting, diarrhea, and other problemsDealing with worms, mites, and other nasty crittersUnderstanding which behaviors can indicate physical diseaseBeing prepared for an emerge...

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Dealing with GSD Hereditary Health Problems

 In this chapter Knowing which health problems are more common in GSDs than other breedsUnderstanding the treatment options if your dog suffers from one of these conditionsRecognizing hereditary eye and ear problemsScreening for skeletal problemsDealing with digestive, neural, cardiovascular, and immunological probl...

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Working with Your Dog’s Other Best Friend: His Veterinarian

In this chapter Choosing a veterinarianRecognizing signs of illnessVaccinating a dogSaving your Shepherd from deadly heartwormsGetting your dog to take his medic...

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Grooming Your Dog

In this chapter Brushing and bathing your German ShepherdGetting rid of fleas and ticksTrimming your dog’s nailsKeeping your dog’s ears cleanBrushing your dog’s te...

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Dealing with a “Bad Dog”

 In this chapter Understanding why your dog destroys your stuffBarking, digging, peeing, pooping, jumping, and escaping — it’s gotta stop!Understanding and overcoming aggress...

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Training Your Dog

 In this chapter Understanding the essentials of dog trainingMaking training funHousetraining your puppyTeaching Come, Sit, Down, Stay, and HeelDeciding among home schooling, boarding school, and night clas...

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Feeding Your German Shepherd

In this chapter Choosing dry versus semi-moist versus canned foodConsidering natural dietsKnowing what not to feedCoping with weight probl...

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Welcoming Your Dog Home

 In this chapterSafeguarding your German Shepherd indoors and outMaking it through the first nightSaving your rugs, furniture, walls, and sanityIntroducing a new dog to your children and existing petsSocializing your ...

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Shopping for Dog Stuff

 In this chapter Getting what you really need to make life good for your ShepherdKnowing which products you don’t want to buyTaking precautions with even the best productsStocking your doggy medicine cabi...

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Looking for Love in All the Right Places: Breeders and Shelters

  In this chapter Knowing where to look for a good German ShepherdDistinguishing good breeders from bad breedersTelling the difference between American and European ShepherdsUnderstanding the meaning of pet, show, and breeding qual...

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Picking the Perfect Puppy

In this chapter Choosing what kind of coat you want your dog to haveDeciding what age and sex of dog are best for youKnowing that health problems come with guaranteesKnowing what to look for in a German Shepherd puppy or adultSecuring papers for your new pal If you want a cookie-cutter breed in which all the dogs look and act alike, don’t look at German Shepherds....

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