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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

You're making a significant commitment when you purchase a German Shepherd pup. You will be responsible for the health, training, and mental stability of your dog for a number of years.

Pet stores and online resources generally sell puppies from puppy mills that prioritize profits over the welfare of the animal. Select a reputable breeder instead.

Choosing a Reputable Breeder

It's essential to get acquainted with your breeder prior to you buy a German Shepherd puppy. Breeders who are responsible will be delighted to provide you with details about their dogs as well as breeding practices. Breeders are happy to share information about their dogs as well as practices with you.

Your local German Shepherd organization or club is the best place to start. Most breed clubs have an officer or secretary who can point you in the right direction for reputable breeders in your area. You can also contact the animal control agency in your state to get an updated list of licensed breeders.

If you've found a breeder that meets breeding standards, take the time to meet them in person. You should seek out an upscale, clean facility in which the mother dog and her puppies are kept in a secure. You should inquire about the parents and siblings of the puppy. You should be aware if they've been screened for hereditary issues like hip dysplasia, and eye problems.

A responsible breeder will be in a position to provide you with a copy of your puppy's medical records and an up-to-date shot schedule. They should have a great relationship with a veterinarian who is able to perform all the necessary tests and vaccinations. They will be able to provide you with the name of the doctor as well as the number of his phone and give you consultation notes.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they might have about your lifestyle and living circumstances. This could stop the breeder from selling the puppy to you. For example when they know that you have young children, they might be hesitant to offer you a puppy since German Shepherds are known to be aggressive with children.

You should also expect an accredited breeder to require you to sign an agreement to purchase your German Shepherd puppy. This contract should include details about the parents as well as their AKC registration number, and the clause that allows them to return the puppy to the breeder. This is a great 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 make sure that they don't create pups with an inherited disease. These tests include hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, and GDV (also called Bloat).

In addition to health screening breeders who are trustworthy acquire a personal understanding of the temperaments and health of every dog they have. They also freely and fully share this information with other breeders as well as prospective buyers.

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

These health tests look for genetic disorders that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. These tests also help breeders make better choices when mating which will reduce the incidences of hereditary diseases in future generations.

The most common genetic tests are

Hip Dysplasia

The elbow dysplasia and the hip are common problems in German Shepherds, with the latter suffering from the condition that affects their front limbs. These joint conditions that cause degeneration cause pain and discomfort, but can be managed through the control of weight, exercise limitations, supplements and drugs. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals receives the X-rays while sedating to ensure the accuracy of the results.

The OFA test looks for the presence of hemivertebras, butterfly vertebras, block vertebra, lumbar-sacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) as well as spondylosis, hemivertebra and spina bifida. The test is not foolproof and does not predict whether a dog's condition will be degenerative myelopathy.

Socialization

GSDs require intense physical exercise in addition to training and mental stimulation to keep them engaged. They get bored very easily and their inactivity can result in destructive behaviors such as excessive digging or chewing on shoes. Often, these behaviors stem from not being able to satisfy their emotional needs. This is why early socialization is crucial for German Shepherd puppies. A good socialization program helps the puppy develop confidence with new people and situations. It also decreases the chance that the puppy will be scared or aggressive in unfamiliar situations.

Puppy socialization begins with the mother and her littermates as they play and interact. This teaches them to be around their boisterous and schäferhunde kaufen sometimes rough siblings. The pups are also exposed to various scents, sounds and sights. The puppies learn to behave in a group environment, which is crucial to their success as adult dogs.

Introduce the puppy to a variety of household sounds, such as vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances and doorbells. The puppy should also be exposed to various outdoor sounds, including sirens, SchäFerhunde Suchen Ein Zuhause traffic and construction. This is crucial to ensure that the puppy doesn't become fearful or anxious of these sounds. The puppy will be exposed to these stimuli at a comfortable rate, Deutscher Schäferhund welpen kaufen and positive reinforcement is used throughout the process.

It is also crucial that the puppy gets to meet many different people over this period, along with other pets. This will help to prevent separation anxiety when the owner is away from home. This can be accomplished by taking the dog to puppy classes, dog parks, or play dates with other doggies.

The puppy should only be allowed to interact in a controlled, secure manner with other dogs. At first, the interactions should be confined so that the dog isn't overwhelmed. The puppy should also be allowed to interact with calmer, older, doggies who are friendly. This will help your puppy see that larger, older dogs do not need to be scary. It can also aid in developing an excellent attitude.

Training

German Shepherds require regular, strict obedience training. It is essential to get them into a class as soon as you can and especially when they are still young. This will help them develop into well-mannered, Deutscher SchäFerhund Kaufen öSterreich confident dogs. It's also a good time to introduce them to basic commands like sit down, sit and stay. The earlier a dog is taught these basic commands, the more easy it will be for them to follow your directions as they grow older.

Territorial aggression is a common issue for many German Shepherd owners. They may be overly guarded of their property and homes and this can result in their barking at strangers or animals that enter their area. Territorial behavior can be prevented through the proper training, exercise and socialization.

Obedience training will also help prevent other behavioral problems in German Shepherds. Dogs that don't have proper obedience training can become a nuisance and even a danger to their family members and neighbours. They can easily be distracted by other animals toys or King Shepherd Kaufen children, and ignore basic commands like "sit" or "down."

During their puppy years it is crucial to introduce your German Shepherds with new people locations, sights, and sounds. This is especially important when they are 16 weeks old since they enter an important phase of brain development during this time. If your German Shepherd is a sheltered pup until then they'll likely encounter new experiences much more challenging in adulthood and will be more prone to anxiety and fear-based aggression.

Many dog owners do not 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 to do, they may become bored or destructive. Regular exercise can tone muscles, decreases "cabin fever," improves circulation and helps with weight loss. It's a great way to be a part of your German Shepherd, too!