German Shepherd Dog Training

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How to teach my dog to fetch?

My dog is a german shepherd/jack russell mutt and is around 4 years old. He likes to chase things but only because he thinks he’s playing keep away. I’ve tried a lot of methods like the two toy one but he still won’t fetch. Please help.

It is difficult to teach a terrier or a terrier mix to fetch. That’s not what they do inately, unlike one of the retriever or sporting dogs.

One thing you can try:

Put the dog on a long line (longer than a leash), say about 10 feet. Throw the toy and let him run out to get it. Then call the dog by name and gently reel him back in. Give him a small treat so that he will drop the item he’s retrieved. Eventually, the dog will learn that there’s a treat in it for him.

Avoid going to pick up the item once he’s carried it off and dropped it somewhere. Name the item each time you throw it for him “ball,” “kong,” “stick,” etc., show it to him and throw it. Then say “Fetch the ball” or “Get the ball.”

Eventually he’ll know what you’re talking about regarding specific items. You should be able to say “Where’s your ball?” or “Where’s your stick?” and expect him to go and get it and bring it to you to throw.

JRT and mixes of JRT are highly intelligent. You may not be able to teach him to fetch with any ease, but there are lots of things you can teach him. So don’t lose heart!

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DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
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MAKE THE PUPS KNOW WHO’S IN CHARGE
They can ruin everything? from your bags to your clothes, your bed sheets to your curtains.

HUNTING THE RIGHT HOUND
Some of the listed Working dog breeds are: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Doberman Pinscher, German Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Komondor, Kuvasz, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Standard Schnauzer, Tibetan Mastiff.Herding dogs actively round up cattle and sheep with frantic running, eye contact and aggressive barking unlike the livestock guardians that simply stand as a guard.These fiery little dynamos would dig up underground dens and burrows while barking furiously, forcing the inhabitants out where hunters awaited.If it weren’t for the fact that most terriers, such as the Cairn and the Norfolk, are fairly small, their tenacious nature and boundless energy would make them hard to control.Golden Retrievers are among the most popular breeds in America.But for the most part, these are large, powerful dogs.Some indiscriminate breeders have inflamed congenital problems by careless over-breeding, and have created unstable temperaments through simple neglect.Two purebred dogs are sometimes deliberately crossed in hopes of creating a new breed such as the cockapoo, which is one part cocker spaniel, one part poodle.Non-sporting dog breeds.Smaller dogs may be hurt by unintentionally rough children, especially those under the age of 3, but a well-trained smaller dog can be a great companion for gentler kids.Due to some unscrupulous breeders and unmindful owners, a few breeds within the terrier group have developed rather notorious reputations.Often used interchangeably, the terms “mixed breed” and “crossbreed” have slightly different meanings.The sporting group comprises some of the most popular breeds, including pointers, setters, retrievers and spaniels.Sometimes produced randomly, but most often planned by breeders, crossbreeds result from the mating or crossing of two dogs with a different but identifiable lineage.Some of the oldest breeds of domestic dogs are the speedy sight hounds.

THE ANATOMY OF A CANINE
Lapping It Up Dogs use their large, spongy tongues like ladles to lap up water.You probably would like to know why these canine chums want to stick out their tongue always.Special taste receptors on their tongues are believed to allow canids to recognize chemical composition variances?such as salt and impurities?in different water sources.They – and a large common pad in the center – act as shock absorbers.Hairlessness, as seen in the Chinese crested dog, was the result of a genetic accident later perpetuated by selective breeding.Such hot-weather species as the fennec fox, a tiny African desert dweller, sports oversized ears to maximize heat loss.Species such as wolves that inhabit cold climates sport double coats, with a thick, insulating underlayer to retain heat and keep the cold at bay.Wolves have remarkably thick, two-layered coats to protect them from extreme weather.In some breeds, such as Shelties, the button ear is not always natural and must be trained from puppyhood for the proper tipped look.Other breeds such as German shepherds and golden retrievers have been trained to detect hidden drugs, explosives, and even termites.In temperate weather, canids simply breathe in through their noses to stay cool: Nasal glands secrete fluid, and its evaporation within their nasal chambers creates a cooling effect.

WHY THE HELP?
It’s also guaranteed to be safe for your mutt.You won’t need any dog training equipment.Now, if you have your carefully selected dog already, one question lies before you: How does this dog follow my commands? What if he or she doesn’t follow what I say You’re probably training your dog improperly, and you don’t know it.This program works with any dog breed.

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German shepherd vs. lab mutt

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Should I get a boxer dog or german shepherd dog?

* hello i am a 14 year old boy and i can get a dog but don’t know which to choose now i do have 2 now 1 pit bull named precious a girl who lives with my grandma and i had a boxer before when i was 8 years old but i had to sell it because i couldn’t help take care of it and my parents were busy and they got it for me i mean c’mon people i was little so back to this i learned my lesson and now i get another opportunity to get another dog but i d’ont know what to choose

14 is too young to be “responsible”. I am telling you as a high school senior, high school will hit you like a ton of bricks and you probably won’t have the time for a dog.

German Shepherd and a Boxer are both bad choices here, they require a lot of attention and as a high school student you won’t be able to give them that, believe me, I know how tough high school gets. If you really want a dog that bad, get a small breed. A Golden Retriever would be a good pick as well but a German Shepherd is a dog you should get only when there will be people caring for it or when you have your own house, those dogs need a lot of attention.

Tips for Including your Dog in your Wedding Ceremony

I live in Colorado, and people here are nuts for their mutts! Leash-free dog parks and pooch-friendly businesses abound. Colorado Springs has been voted one of the top pet-friendly cities in the country by Forbes Magazine.

And this doggie-mania often extends to the wedding day. More and more brides and grooms are coming up with ingenious, creative ways to include their canine companions in the wedding ceremony.  Dog collars proclaiming “ring bearer” and flower girl”, dog formal wear, and even doggie tiaras are available to dress up Fido for the big day.

But before you go doggone crazy about the idea of your pet struttin’ its stuff down a petal-strewn aisle, there are some things you should consider–not the least of which is the temperament of your pet. Is the dog calm or hyper? Here are some clues: when the doorbell rings, does he look up, woof once, yawn, and then go back to sleep, or does she throw herself against the front door, howling in a frenzied fit that makes Linda Blair in the Exorcist look like Pollyanna? Does your mother wear an apron when she comes to visit (even though she hasn’t cooked more than a Lean Cuisines since you left home), because it’s a foregone conclusion that your German Shepherd is going to sloppily pounce upon her, firmly planting his front paws on her shoulders while slobbering in ecstasy?

Does the sight of a bird, squirrel, chipmunk or a piece of flyaway newspaper cause your mongrel to take off at a dead run, pulling along anything and everything in its path? When you say “sit”, does your Golden Retriever give you a look that clearly says, “Sit this! YOU sit.” as he stubbornly plants all four paws firmly on the ground and locks his back legs?

The answers to these questions will be a good predictor of how well your dog will perform on the big day. 

Now, after you’ve evaluated such temperament, you’ll need to ask another person’s opinion (and no, your fiance’s opinion doesn’t count–it needs to be an objective third party) as to whether or not your pooch is a good candidate for ring bearer, flower girl, best dog or some other wedding party attendant. Let’s face it–you are not objective about your own pet–you either raised him from a pup, rescued him from the pound or he longingly followed you home. You’ve got emotional history and you’re not objective. Get another opinion!

Assuming you and friend determine that your dog is fit to star in your wedding fandango, here are some tips to insure a smooth wedding ceremony for both humans and canines.

Appoint a dog handler to escort the dog down the aisle. Don’t even think about having the groom up front calling, “Here boy, here boy. Come to Daddy!” It’s not going to work. Either the dog will bolt down the aisle toward groom, knocking him over, or he’ll take off in another direction, wreaking havoc as he’s chased by your four year old (human) flower girl, your Uncle Earl, the wedding planner and the minister–who will ultimately subdue the beast by taking off his clerical stole and using it as a lasso.

Have the dog make his entrance, be it during the processional or to present the rings, and then allow him to be taken elsewhere for the remainder of the ceremony. Trust me–hanging out while you pledge your vows is not fun for the dog. You want the dog there for the cute factor only–once that moment has passed, it’s over. Give the dog (and you) a break.

Make sure the dog has plenty of food and water prior to the ceremony. And make sure he has the opportunity to stretch his legs and relieve himself just prior to the ceremony (Note: this tip is also good advice for the entire wedding party!)

Consider having a small dog carried down the aisle by a wedding party member. This prevents escape and helps to keep the dog calm. I  once performed a ceremony where a bridesmaid carried a miniature poodle down the aisle and held it throughout the entire service. It was so quiet, I forgot it was there.

My worst doggie disaster was the Black Lab that had more energy than he knew what to do with. At an outdoor wedding on a mountaintop in Vail, the dog managed to get down the aisle just fine, but the couple had not heeded my advice for a doggie handler (in this case, it would have been a doggie wrangler) and the dog proceeded to prance about the mountainside, barking at and chasing everything that moved. The entire audience was focused on the dog rather than the bride and groom!

I often wonder if that couple is still married.

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Maureen Thomson is a wedding officiant and owner of Lyssabeth’s Bay Area Wedding Officiants. Visit her websites at http://www.MemorableCeremonies.com, http://www.RockyMountainWeddingOfficiants, or http://www.ColoradoSpringsWeddingOfficiants.com

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