German Shepherds For Dummies
About this book
Discover how to raise, train, and enjoy your German Shepherd with this fantastic resource. Everybody thinks they know the German Shepherd. Many of us grew up with Rin Tin Tin, or we saw German Shepherds in nightly news reports breaking up riots, or we saw them in neighbors' backyards protecting children. But that only scratches the surface of one of the most fascinating and confusing breeds on earth. Whether it's selection, nutrition, routine health care, training, competition, or just having fun, there's more to it with a German Shepherd than with other breeds. And if you're thinking about adding one to your family, or you already have one, you need to know all you can about this breed. Which is where German Shepherds For Dummies comes in. Is this noble and intelligent breed the right dog for you and your family? German Shepherds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for, and living with this loveable breed. Lifelong German Shepherd owner and longtime German Shepherd breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, Carline Coile, PhD, gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
* Find and communicate with reputable breeders
* Choose the right German Shepherd for you
* Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
* Educate yourself and your dog
* Handle behavioral problems
* Participate in competitions
Dr. Coile provides insights into the German Shepherd temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice, along with fun facts and Shepherd trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your dog. Discover how to:
- Understand how to communicate with your German Shepherd
- Train your German Shepherd
- Find a good trainer and attend classes
- Deal with hereditary health problems
- Feed and exercise your German Shepherd
- Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
- Have loyal friend for life
The indispensable guide for you and your German Shepherd, German Shepherds For Dummies is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with this handsome and sensitive breed of dog.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of German Shepherds (9780764552809). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Getting to Know German Shepherds
- Part 2 Finding the German Shepherd for You
- Part 3 Bringing Up Baby
- Part 4 Keeping Your Dog Healthy
- Part 5 Having Fun with Your German Shepherd
- Part 6 The Part of Tens
- Appendix A Glossary
- Appendix B Resources
- Appendix C The Official AKC Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog
- Appendix D GSD Abbreviations
- Index
- EULA