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German Shepherd Health

    German shepherd health includes many things such as eating the right foods, giving your shepherd sufficient exercise and mental stimulation, and providing him with excellent veterinary care. Preventive veterinary care is perhaps the most effective way to improve and extend… 

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    German Shepherd Dog Names

      Sometimes the most daunting task for a new dog owner is choosing from all the great German shepherd dog names for his pet. If you have purchased a puppy from a breeder or rescued and adult dog from a rescue… 

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      German Shepherd Traveling

        When it comes to German Shepherd traveling, your dog absolutely loves to tag along with you. Whether traveling by airplane, boat, car, or train, if your dog is allowed to accompany you, you will have one very happy German shepherd.… 

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        Germans Shepherd Growing Pains

          For many dog breeds, the hardest part of raising a puppy is over by the time the dog is twelve months old. However, for the German shepherd owner, German Shepherd growing pains are just beginning at this age. During adolescence,… 

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          German Shepherd Housebreaking

            Few German shepherd housebreaking problems are worse and more frequent than accidents in the house. In fact, one of the top five reasons owners give for relinquishing their shepherd to a shelter is that the dog is impossible to housebreak.… 

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            German Shepherd Socialization

              German shepherd socialization is probably the most critical thing you can do for your German shepherd. You should introduce your shepherd to as many new experiences and situations as you can, as soon as he is protected by his puppy… 

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              German Shepherd Grooming

                The German shepherd is not considered a high maintenance dog; however, grooming does require some effort to maintain a beautiful coat, properly trimmed toenails, and white shinny teeth. The shepherd’s double coat, with coarse outer guard hair and a thick,… 

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                German Shepherd Food and Nutrition

                  Today, consumers have an unlimited number of choices when it comes to German shepherd food and nutrition. The days of feeding puppies a generic puppy food and adult dogs a basic, one-flavor-satisfies-all dog food are nightmares of the past. Grocery… 

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                  Bringing Your German Shepherd Home

                    After a lot of work and effort, you’ve found the perfect puppy or adult dog and the day is quickly approaching when you will finally be able to bring your German Shepherd home. Whether you are adopting an adult dog… 

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                    German Shepherd Proofing Your House

                      The German shepherd is a very curious dog that, if given the chance, will explore every area of your home and yard. For this reason, German shepherd proofing your home before you bring your puppy or dog home is very…