German Shephard needs differnet grooming techniques and tips

Different Categories Require Different Grooming Techniques

• The German Shepherd is divided into three categories including the stiff haired, the long staff and the long haired.
• coat needs regular brushing and grooming more so, when it is shedding, which is often, and close attention should be paid to its tail as well as neck region.
• learning to choose the ideal brush
• electric buzzers, hair dryers etc., to groom the German Shepherd may frighten the dog.
• dog tweezers in order to pull out long hairs that may have grown inside the ears since such long hairs may cause hearing problems in the dog.
• Drying the hair is important for German Shepherd care

Taking Your New Dog Home

Arriving Home

• German Shepherds are usually wary of strangers so don't overwhelm him with fuss and attention when you first take him home.
• Do not invite friends, relatives or neighborhoods around to meet your new dog until he has had at least a few days to settle in.
• lead around the garden and let him have a sniff and maybe go to the toilet. He will be naturally curious.
• Take him into the house and make sure that all external doors and low windows (possible escape routes) are shut.
• Leave his lead on but drop it on the floor so that he is free to wander around and have a look at his new home.
• Put a bowl of clean cold water down for him where you will normally be placing it.

Exercise

• GSD's need more exercise than just about any other breed but for the first 1-2 weeks you should concentrate on regular lead walking exercise.
• Do not let him off his lead for the first 2 weeks or until you are sure that he will come back when called. Encourage your dog to toilet whilst out walking and ensure you pick up any solid waste and take it home with you.
• Don't chastise your dog if he has the odd accident in the house, he will soon learn where he should be going to do it.

Feeding

• Do not buy fancy foods to try and tempt him to eat, stick to what you want him to have as his normal diet.
• Large breeds like GSD's should have their food allowance split into 2 meals a day.
• Put his food down, and leave it for 15 minutes. If he doesn't eat it, lift the dish and cover.

Sleeping

It is advisable not to allow your German Shepherd dog into the bedroom but let him sleep in the kitchen or other suitable room where he should have his own bed or blanket to lie on. If he whines, do not give into him. He needs to learn that he has his own place to sleep.

Introducing strangers

• GSD's are naturally protective and territorial so when new people visit your house, he will need to be introduced to them properly so that he accepts them being there.
• You may need to put your dog into another room, let your guests into the house and then introduce your dog to your guests.

Introducing Your Dog To Cats In Your Home

This can be achieved with most dogs if the owner is consistent in their approach. There are exceptions, some dogs will never take to cats and will always be a danger to cats in your home.

German Shepherd Dog Breed Origin

Here is the illustration of evolution of German Shepherd Dog in pictures.

 

Pictorial illustration of further development of the German Shepherd Dog breed has been shown below.

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during 1940s

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during 1950s

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during 1960s

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during 1970s

Evolution and development of GSD during 1980s -

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during 1990s

Evolution of German Shepherd Dog during early 2000s.

Useful Tips To Train a Springer Spaniel

Training a Springer Spaniel

If u need a well-trained dog , you have to spend lot of time with your puppy and work with dedication and motivation to teach you puppy. It will be delightful to see your puppy act in the way which you are commanding.

House Training

House training should start as soon as you bring your new puppy home. He will need to be taken outside several times a day to learn not to do his business in the house. Using the same area outside will help teach him more quickly. It’s a good idea to take your puppy outside after meals, as what goes in must come out!

At night time, or if your dog has to be left alone for a short period of time, keep him in the same area – ideally where there are tiles or a hard floor that can be easily cleaned.

When to Train

Five to ten minutes is enough for your Springer at first, otherwise he will become bored. It’s a good idea to train before mealtimes so the dog sees the food as a reward.

How to Train

Always use praise when your Springer learns a new technique, never punishment. Hitting or shouting at a dog is both cruel and frightening for them and will not produce a well-trained dog.

The use of small treats to reward a dog when he is training is helpful, but don’t give him too many as this runs the risk of him becoming overweight.

Collar and Lead

One of the first things is to get your puppy used to a collar and lead as you’ll soon be starting on those long walks in the countryside. Put the collar on for a few minutes a day and gradually increase the time the dog wears it.

Teaching a Dog his Name

It seems obvious, but a dog needs to learn his name as soon as possible so he comes when called.

Commands

The main commands are sit, stay, heel, down and come. These can be taught be using a firm but friendly tone. Always look at your dog when you say the words.

• Sit can be taught by holding your puppy’s face gently in one hand and firmly pressing down on his rear with the other whilst saying ‘sit’
• Stay is the next logical command to teach. When your puppy is in the sitting position use one hand to gently hold him and move the other in a downward position whilst saying ‘stay’
• Heel should be taught when your Springer is used to walking on a lead. You should have him level with your knees and give a sharp tug and say ‘heel’ each time he tries to steam ahead and take you for the walk
• Down can be taught from the sitting position. Whilst saying ‘down’ position both the dog’s front paws flat to the ground. This is a comfortable position for the dog so should be easy to teach. This command is useful for a dog that jumps up a lot, particularly a Springer.

Come is another way to get your Springer to return to you on command as well as using his name. It is taught by having your dog on a long lead and gently pulling him towards you as you say ‘come’.

Springer Spaniel puppies owners must aware of growth stages

Awareness
21-28 days Puppy begins to learn that he is a dog. He needs a stable environment.

Canine Socialization
21-49 days Puppy interacts with Mom and littermates and learns the various behaviors that make him a dog.

Human Socialization
7-1 2 weeks Puppy has the brain waves of an adult dog. This is the best time for going to a new home.

Fear Impact
8-11 weeks Avoid subjecting Puppy to frightening experiences during this time. Traumatic experiences can have a lasting effect during this very critical period.

Seniority Classification
13-16 weeks Puppy is cutting teeth and cutting the apron strings. He is testing to see who the pack leader is.

Flight Instinct
4-8 months Puppy tests his wings B he ventures on his own and may not come when called. Remember to not call Puppy and then punish him or he will learn that coming to you is definitively a bad thing to do. Keep the training up including recall work.

Second Fear
Impact 6-14 months May happen more than once. Puppy may suddenly be reluctant to approach something new or be frightened of something new or someone familiar. Be patient and kind. Do not force him into a confrontation or reinforce his fear through petting or soothing tones. Keep training positively to get his confidence up..
Maturity
1-4 years May have an increase in aggression and a renewed testing for leadership. Handle firmly but fairly, and keep up the training and praise for proper responses.

Springer Spaniel Temperament

• As a companion, dog likes to join activities and enjoy their time properly. They may not listen to an owner who lacks leadership.
• The Welshie regularly or frequently behave in a particular way and announce visitors.
• These are not suitable as guard dogs because having lack of aggression.
• While the Welsh Springer Spaniel possesses a natural hunting ability, the owner should not try to restrain this activity. Owners need to teach skills in a positive and polite manner.
• The Welsh Springer Spaniel loves exercise. It is owner’s duty to provide 100 to 120 minutes daily for exercise. Otherwise, dogs get bored, overweight and will face behaviour problems.
• Other activities include supervised swimming and field trials.