The Everything German Shepherd Book,9781593374242

The Everything German Shepherd Book

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ISBN13: 9781593374242
ISBN10: 1593374240
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-10-01
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary

These highly trainable dogs are one of the most popular breeds in America. But be prepared-these natural guardians have a protective nature that requires plenty of care and attention.

Author Biography

Joan Hustace Walker is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii
An International Hero
1(18)
Historic Herder
1(2)
War Dog
3(6)
Police K-9 and Service Dog
9(2)
Breed Clubs
11(2)
The Pain of Popularity
13(1)
The German Shepherd Today
14(5)
What You Need to Know
19(20)
Breeding Differences
19(3)
Breed Standard of the German Shepherd Dog
22(7)
German Versus American
29(2)
Size: From Massive to Miniature
31(1)
Coat Types
32(1)
Coat Colors
33(1)
Wolf Hybrids
34(1)
Puppy or Rescued Adult?
35(2)
Male or Female?
37(2)
Are You Ready for a Shepherd?
39(12)
Time and Money
39(2)
Training for a Lifetime
41(1)
Confronting Public Opinion
42(1)
A Real Responsibility
43(1)
The Rest of the Family
44(4)
Making Lifestyle Changes
48(2)
Can You Commit?
50(1)
The Puppy Pursuit
51(14)
Breeders---Good and Bad
51(3)
Where to Find Good Breeders
54(2)
Required Health Screenings and Certificates
56(2)
Reading a Pedigree
58(1)
Titles That Count
59(1)
A German Lesson
60(1)
Health Guarantees
61(1)
Other Puppy Sources
61(1)
Picking Out a Puppy
62(2)
More on Puppies
64(1)
The Adult Rescue
65(14)
Good Homes for Good Dogs
65(1)
Possibilities for Rescued Shepherds
66(1)
Sources for Adult Dogs
67(2)
Working with a Breed Rescue
69(2)
How Shelters and Pounds Operate
71(1)
Selecting an Adult Dog
72(2)
Evaluating Temperament
74(2)
Health
76(1)
The Age Issue
77(2)
Preparing for Your New Dog
79(12)
In the Home
79(1)
Your Shepherd's Own Space
80(1)
Food Storage and Eating Areas
81(1)
Bathrooms and Laundry Facilities
82(1)
Other Living Spaces
83(3)
Garage
86(1)
Outside Areas
87(1)
Fencing
88(2)
Lawn and Garden
90(1)
Bringing Your Shepherd Home
91(12)
Supplies to Have on Hand
91(4)
Purchasing a Crate
95(2)
A Head Start on Training
97(2)
Important Appointments
99(1)
The Ride Home
99(1)
What You'll Need the First Night
100(1)
What's in a Name?
101(2)
Life with a Rescued Adult
103(12)
The First Twenty-four Hours
103(1)
The First Month
104(3)
Rescue Dogs and Kids
107(1)
Typical Problems
108(4)
Where to Get Help
112(1)
Building a Lifetime Bond
113(2)
Nutrition
115(12)
Commercial Foods
115(5)
Natural and Homemade
120(1)
Nutritional Supplementation
121(2)
Feeding Puppies and Adolescents
123(1)
Controlling Obesity
124(1)
Special Senior Needs
125(1)
Healthy Snacks and Treats
125(1)
The Importance of Water
126(1)
Grooming
127(12)
Brushing
127(1)
How to Handle Shedding
128(1)
Bathing
129(1)
Shampoos
130(1)
Trimming Toenails
131(3)
Eye and Ear Care
134(2)
Dental Hygiene
136(3)
Housetraining
139(12)
An Easy Principle
139(2)
The Reward System
141(2)
Crate Training
143(2)
Getting Creative
145(1)
Food, Water, and Exercise
146(3)
Simple Cleanup
149(2)
Socialization
151(14)
Why Do It?
151(1)
Socializing with People
152(4)
Adjusting to Everyday Things
156(2)
Introducing Friendly Dogs
158(2)
Other Canine Pets
160(2)
Where to Get Help
162(3)
Puppy Parenting
165(12)
Needle Teeth
165(2)
Barking
167(1)
Digging
168(2)
Chewing
170(1)
Jumping Up
171(2)
Separation Anxiety
173(1)
Bolting
174(3)
Growing Up Is Hard to Do
177(12)
Just Like Teenagers
177(1)
Leadership in Question
178(3)
Changes in Pack Order
181(1)
Dog/Dog Aggression
182(2)
Possessive Aggression
184(1)
Territorial Aggression
185(2)
Adult Rescue Challenges
187(2)
Training the Working Dog
189(12)
The Importance of a Job
189(1)
Training Collars
190(3)
Outdated Training Practices
193(1)
Operant Conditioning
194(2)
Shaping Behaviors
196(2)
Small Steps to Success
198(1)
Finding a Good School and Trainer
199(1)
Benefits of a Well-trained Dog
200(1)
Teaching the Basics
201(14)
Choosing Your Reward System
201(1)
Locations
202(1)
Name
203(1)
Sit
204(2)
Down
206(1)
Go to Your Place
207(1)
Wait and Stay
208(2)
Come
210(2)
Walk Nicely
212(1)
Take It and Give It
212(3)
Basic Dog Health Care
215(14)
Holistic Versus Conventional Veterinary Medicine
215(1)
Finding a Veterinarian
216(2)
Preventive Veterinary Medicine
218(1)
Vaccinations
218(4)
Fleas and Ticks
222(1)
Internal Parasites
223(2)
Emerging Diseases and Concerns
225(1)
Emergencies
226(3)
Advanced Care
229(10)
German Shepherd Diseases
229(1)
Other Areas of Concern
230(2)
Musculoskeletal Conditions
232(3)
Skin
235(2)
Heart
237(1)
Internal Problems
237(2)
Cancers
239

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