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Posted on March 11, 2008 by Jan Ryan | Posted under Pets Dogs
Having A German Shepherd Pup
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Raising your German Shepherd pup the right way will make sure that you can trust your family pet to protect your family instead of harming it. There is a lot to learn and to take into consideration when bringing a German Shepherd puppy into your home but the process can be a joyous one if handled with care, concern, and love. For a pup to grow into an emotionally well-balanced dog, you need to take certain steps in raising the pup and be cautious not to make certain mistakes. A mistake that many people make when raising a German Shepherd pup for a guard dog is that they teach it rough lessons. These rough lessons include hitting the dog when the dog has done something wrong, yelling at it, and even sometimes pinning the dog down to try to show him or her who is boss. These techniques only end up badly as they teach your dog that you are not someone to respect, but someone to fear. And if your dog fears you, at their first available change they will try to rebel against you and can end up causing you a lot of great harm. Raising dogs in that type of manner is generally the reasons why you hear so many stories about dogs turning on their owners. While being pack animals, it is important to get them to follow you as the leader out of respect instead of fear. An important thing to remember when raising a German Shepherd pup is that how the dog turns out as an adult is never its own fault, but the results of the training or the lack there of. Make sure that you provide your puppy with the proper nutrition so that he or she can grow into a healthy dog instead of a dog who is always ill which can make behavior problems arise as they have no other way of showing you their discomfort. Make sure that potty training, and basic commands are taught right away. All German Shepherd Puppies should know the basic commands such as sit, stay, heel and come. These commands are extremely important in order to maintain control of every situation and even to protect the dog's life. Giving your German Shepherd pup the care, love and training that it needs while it is still young is vital so that you have a well-behaved dog in the future. About The Author: Jan Ryan's extensive knowledge about dog training makes for a valuable source in regards to the German Shepherd pup and their care. German Shepherd Puppies are always a great addition to any home as long as certain precautions are taken. The German Shepherd pup is not only a great companion but guard dog as well. Your German Shepherd pup needs not only love and support from his or her family but proper care as well. Giving the right type of German Shepherd puppy care will give you the results you desire. |
Tags: GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP, GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY CARE
