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Is this noble and intelligent breed the right dog for you and your family? German Shepherds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for, and living with this loveable breed. Lifelong German Shepherd owner and longtime German Shepherd breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, Carline Coile, PhD ,gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
- Find and communicate with reputable breeders
- Choose the right German Shepherd for you
- Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
- Educate yourself and your dog
- Handle behavioral problems
- Participate in competitions
Dr. Coile provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice, along with fun facts and Shepherd trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your dog. Discover how to:
- Understand how to communicate with your German Shepherd
- Train your German Shepherd
- Find a good trainer and attend classes
- Deal with hereditary health problems
- Feed and exercise your German Shepherd
- Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
- Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your German Shepherd, German Shepherds For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this handsome and sensitive breed of dog.
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Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Loyal and intelligent, the German Shepherd has a long history as a working dog and as a family companion. This fun and friendly book provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament, sensible advice on taking care of and training your dog, tips on participating in a variety of dog competitions, and much more.
Discover how to: Choose the right German Shepherd for you Acclimate your puppy to his new home Educate yourself and your dog Maintain good health through proper exercise and diet Handle behavioral problems
The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good general advice...,
By Nunya Business (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: German Shepherds For Dummies (Paperback)
This book has some pretty good general advice, but I was very disappointed. I really expected better. This is the same author who wrote several other 'Breed for Dummies' books, and it's pretty obvious she doesn't (and couldn't) have extensive experience with all of them. Couldn't they find a knowledgeable person within the breed to write the books for them? Also, in the training section, she makes no mention of any other training methods or what to do if her's fails. The one she suggests is decent enough, but she seems completely closed-minded to others. In the discussion of whether to get an American or a German line GSD, her point of view seems to be limited to 'American dogs win the dog shows and German dogs have roach backs'. Hardly objective, and not very accurate. The section on breed history is pretty good, although like most books it focuses on the herding section of the breed's past, while putting Max von Stephanitz's role in the breed down as 'formed a club and sponsored dog shows'. I wouldn't spend the money on this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best EVER!,
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This review is from: German Shepherds For Dummies (Paperback)
This book has helped us immensly. We adopted a purebred GSD, and she was like a wildchild. Since using this book, we have taught her to sit, come, shake a paw, and lay down. She is also now kennel trained and pretty well housebroken. I recommend this book if you are trying to train a GSD pup!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great For Any German Shepherd Owner,
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This review is from: German Shepherds For Dummies (Paperback)
As a current owner of a number of German Shepherd Dogs, I make every effort to educate prospective, new and current German Shepherd dog owners. The German Shepherds For Dummies Book is an excellent resource for anyone owning or planning to own a german shepherd dog. While intended for those with beginner and intermediate knowledge of the breed, it also provides useful information for those well educated with the breed. Covering everything from choosing a breeder, preparing for your pup, crate training, potty training, health issues, training, dealing with behavior issues and much more. I highly recommend it.
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