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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

If you purchase a German Shepherd puppy, you're taking on a massive commitment. You will be responsible for the health, training and mental stability of your dog for many years.

Pet stores and online retailers generally sell puppies from puppy mills that place profits over animal welfare. Select a reputable breeding facility instead.

How to Select a Breeder who is Reputable

Before purchasing a German Shepherd pup, it's essential to get acquainted with the breeder. Breeders who are responsible will be happy to provide you with details about their dogs as well as breeding practices. They will be happy to discuss health and genetic testing, early socialization, and the environment that their puppies are raised.

Your local German Shepherd club or organization is the best place to start. The majority of breed clubs have a secretary or puppy officer who can direct you to credible breeders in your region. You can also contact your state animal control agency to get a list of licensed breeders.

Take the time to meet with a breeder in person once you've found one that meets your standards for breeding. Find a clean facility in which the mother and her puppies are kept in a safe environment. It is important to inquire about the parents and siblings of the puppy. You'll want to be aware if they've been screened for hereditary conditions like hip dysplasia or eye issues.

A responsible breeder should also be able to provide you with a copy of your puppy's medical history and a current vaccination schedule. They should have a great working relationship with a vet who is able to carry out all necessary tests and vaccinations. They will be able to tell you the vet's name and telephone number and deutscher schäFerhund kaufen Schweiz provide you with consultation notes.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they might have regarding your lifestyle and living circumstances. This could stop them from selling puppies to you. If they know you have young children and they are concerned about your children's safety, schäFerhundwelpen they might not wish to offer you an German Shepherd puppy because they are known to be aggressive with children.

A reputable breeder will also require that you sign a contract when purchasing your German Shepherd puppy. This contract should include the names of the parents as well as their AKC registration numbers, as along with a return-to-breeder clause. This is an excellent way for responsible breeders to keep track of their dogs and ensure they go to good homes.

Health Tests

Breeders who are trustworthy will test the health of the dogs they plan to breed as breeding stock. This is to ensure that they do not produce pups with an inherited disease. These tests include elbow and hip dysplasia, myelopathy degenerative and GDV (also called Bloat).

Breeders who are trustworthy strive to know the temperaments and health status of every dog they own. They also are able to freely and completely communicate this information to other breeders and deutschen schäferhund Kaufen potential buyers.

The Kennel Club's Assured Breeder Scheme requires members to conduct certain tests on their dogs. Breed clubs for German Shepherds also recommend that breeders conduct additional tests.

These tests are designed to identify genetic diseases that affect all German Shepherd Dogs. These tests also help breeders make better decisions about mating that will reduce the incidences of hereditary diseases in future generations.

The most common genetic tests are

Hip Dysplasia

Hip and elbow dysplasia are a common problem in German Shepherds, with the latter suffering from the condition in their front limbs. These joint diseases cause discomfort and pain however, they can be controlled with the control of weight, exercise limitations and supplements as well as medications. X-rays are taken under conscious sedation to obtain accurate results and then submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

The OFA test looks for hemivertebra, butterfly vertebra, block vertebra, lumbar sacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) as well as spondylosis, hemivertebra and spina bifida. The test is not impervious and cannot predict the likelihood that a dog's spinal problem will be degenerative myelopathy.

Socialization

GSDs require intense physical exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay active. They are easily bored and their lack of activity can result in destructive behavior like excessive digging or chewing up shoes. Most often, these behaviors stem from insufficient emotional needs. This is why early socialization is so important for German Shepherd puppies. Proper socialization helps the puppy to gain confidence in new people and different environments. It also reduces the likelihood that the puppy will be scared or aggressive in new situations.

Puppy socialization begins with mother and her littermates as they play and interact. This teaches puppies appropriate social signals and how to cope with their boisterous, and sometimes rough siblings. It also exposes the pups to a wide range of smells, sights, German shepherd kaufen and sounds. The puppies learn how to behave in a group environment, which is essential to their success as adult dogs.

The puppy should be introduced to a variety of household noises such as doorbells, vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances. The puppy should also be exposed different outdoor sounds such as sirens, traffic, and construction. This is important to ensure that the puppy does not become scared or anxious about these sounds. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a relaxed pace and positive reinforcement will be utilized throughout the process.

During this time, it is also important that the puppy meets many different pets and people. This will help prevent separation anxiety while the owner is away. An excellent example is when the dog is taken to puppy classes and dog parks or play dates with other dogs.

The puppy should be able to interact with other dogs in a controlled way, and in a controlled manner. The interactions should be tempered at first so that the puppy doesn't become overwhelmed. The puppy should also be allowed to interact with calmer, older, gentle dogs. This will help your puppy realize that larger, older dogs don't have to be terrifying. It will also help them develop an excellent attitude.

Training

German Shepherds require consistent, firm obedience training. It's important to get them into classes early particularly when they are still young. This will help them develop into confident and well-mannered dogs. It's also a great time to introduce them to basic commands like sit down, sit and stay. The earlier a dog learns these basic commands the more easy it is for them to follow your commands as they get older.

Territorial aggression is a frequent problem for many German Shepherd owners. They may be overly protective of their homes and property, resulting in screaming or groaning at other those who enter their territory. Territorial behavior can be prevented through the proper training, exercise and socialization.

Other issues with behavior schäferhundwelpen can be prevented through obedience training for German Shepherds. A dog that doesn't have the right obedience training could be a nuisance, or even a danger to family members and neighbors. They can easily be distracted by other pets or toys, or even children and disregard basic commands like "sit" or "down."

In the early years of puppyhood it is important to continue to introduce your German Shepherds to new people, places and sounds. This is particularly important before they reach the age of 16 weeks because they are in a critical period of brain development during this time. If your German shepherd is a quiet puppy prior to this, it will likely be a lot more difficult for them to grasp new things when they become adults. They could also be more prone to anxiety-based aggression or fear.

Many dog owners do not realize that the German Shepherd requires mental and physical exercise to be calm and happy. They are herding dogs by nature and have a strong drive to do their best and satisfy their owners, so if they don't have enough work to do, they can become bored or schäFerhundwelpen destructive. Regular exercise helps tone muscles, decreases "cabin fever," improves circulation and King shepherd Kaufen helps with weight loss. It's also a great method to build a bond with your German shepherd!