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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

When you buy a German Shepherd puppy, king shepherd kaufen 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 sources typically sell puppies from puppy mills who place profits over the welfare of the animal. Select a reputable breeding facility instead.

How to Select a Reputable Breeder

It is important to know your breeder before you buy a German Shepherd puppy. Breeders who are responsible will be happy to provide you with information about their dogs and breeding practices. They will be willing to discuss health and genetic testing as well as early socialization and the environment that their puppies are being raised.

The best place to begin is with your local German Shepherd club or group. Breed clubs usually have a secretary, altdeutscher Schäferhund kaufen or puppy officer, who can direct you to reputable breeders. You can also contact your state's animal control agency to obtain the list of breeding companies.

Make the effort to meet a breeder in person after you've found one who meets your breed standards. You should look for a clean, comfortable facility where the puppy and the mother dog are confined. Find out about the puppy's parents and siblings. You would like to verify that they have been examined for hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia eye problems, heart disease, and Degenerative Myelopathy.

A responsible breeder should be capable of providing you with copies of your puppy's medical record and an up-to-date shot schedule. They should have a good relationship with a veterinarian who is able to perform all necessary tests and vaccinations. They will be able to give you the name of the veterinarian and telephone number and give you a consultation note.

It's also an excellent idea to inquire with the breeder whether they have any concerns regarding your lifestyle or living conditions that might hinder them from selling you an animal. If they are aware that you have children they might not want to offer you a German Shepherd puppy because they can be aggressive towards children.

A reputable breeder may require you to sign a contract prior to purchasing your German Shepherd puppy. The contract should include details about the parents and their AKC registration number and the clause that allows them to return the puppy to the breeder. This is an important way for a responsible breeder to monitor their dogs and ensure that they will be placed in good homes.

Health Tests for Health

Breeders who are reputable conduct health tests on the dogs that form part of their breeding collection. This is to make sure that they do not produce puppies that have an inherited condition. These tests include hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, and GDV (also called Bloat).

Breeders who are trustworthy seek to be aware of the temperaments and health status of every dog they own. They also share this information fully and freely with other breeders as well as prospective buyers.

As part of the Kennel Club's Assured breeder scheme, members are required to conduct certain tests with their dogs. Breed clubs for German Shepherds also recommend that breeders take additional tests.

These tests are designed to detect genetic diseases that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. These tests also help breeders make better mating decisions that will reduce the incidences of hereditary diseases in the future generations.

Typical genetic tests include:

Hip Dysplasia

German Shepherds are at risk of elbow and hip dysplasia, particularly in the front limbs. These joint conditions that are degenerative cause pain and discomfort, but can be managed by weight control, activity limitations as well as supplements and medications. X-rays are taken under sedation, to get accurate results and then submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

The OFA test is designed to detect hemivertebra, butterfly vertebra, block vertebra, lumbar sacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV), spondylosis and spina bifida. This test isn't completely foolproof however, and does not determine whether dogs will develop degenerative myelopathy or other spinal diseases later in life.

Socialization

GSDs require intense physical exercise along with training and mental stimulation to keep them busy. They get bored very easily and their lack of activity can result in destructive behavior like excessive digging or chewing on shoes. Most often, these behaviors stem from insufficient emotional needs. Socialization at an early age is crucial for German Shepherd pups. A good socialization program helps the puppy build confidence around new people and situations. It also reduces the likelihood that the puppy will be fearful or aggressive when in unfamiliar situations.

Puppy socialization starts with the mother and her littermates as they play and interact. This helps them learn to interact with their boisterous and sometimes rough siblings. It also exposes the pups to a wide range of smells, sights and sounds. The puppies are taught to behave in a group. This is essential to their success as adults.

The puppy should be exposed to different household sounds including vacuum cleaners, doorbells and kitchen appliances. The puppy should also be exposed different outdoor sounds such as traffic, sirens and construction. This is crucial to ensure that the puppy doesn't develop fearful or anxious of these types of stimuli. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a relaxed pace and positive reinforcement will be utilized throughout the process.

It is also important that the puppy gets to meet many different people over this period, along with other pets. This will help prevent separation anxiety while the owner is away. A good example of this is when the dog is taken to puppy classes, schäferhundwelpen kaufen dog parks or play dates with other dogs.

The puppy should be able to interact with the other dogs in a safe well-controlled manner. The interactions should be tempered initially so that the puppy doesn't become overwhelmed. The puppy should be allowed to interact also with older, more friendly and calm dogs. This will help the puppy to realize that not all larger, older dogs are scary and it will aid in developing a positive temperament.

Training

German Shepherds need firm regular obedience training. It is important to get them into an obedience class as soon as you can and especially when they are still young. This will help them develop into confident, well-mannered dogs. This is also a great time to make them familiar with the basic commands like sit, down, stay and come. The earlier you can teach your dog these basic behaviors, they will be more likely to obey your instructions as they age.

Territorial aggression is an issue in many families with German Shepherds. They might be extremely protective of their property and homes, which can lead to their barking at strangers or animals who enter their area. Territorial behavior is averted through exercising, training, and schäFerhunde Kaufen socialization.

Other issues with behavior can be prevented through obedience training for German Shepherds. Dogs who aren't properly trained can cause annoyance to their family and neighbors. They can easily be distracted by other animals toys or children, and ignore basic commands such as "sit" or "down."

In the early years of their puppyhood it is crucial to socialize your German Shepherds with new people places, sights, and sounds. This is particularly important before they reach the age of 16 weeks since they enter a critical period of brain development during this time. If your german shepherd kaufen shepherd is a sheltered puppy it is likely to be much more difficult for them to learn new things once they are an adult. They could also be more prone towards anxiety or fear-based aggression.

Many dog owners don't realize that a German Shepherd requires mental and physical exercise in order to be content and peaceful. They are herders by nature and have a strong urge to work and please their humans, so if they don't have enough work to do, they may become bored or even destructive. Regular exercise also tones muscles, reduces "cabin fever," improves circulation and aids in weight loss. It's a great way to bond with your German Shepherd, too!