Firstly, let’s consider the following:
A German Shepherd Dog does require attention. The breed is a working dog and
therefore is an active breed and needs physical and mental stimulation. You
must be prepared for a daily walk, time to play with your dog and attend
obedience training. You must be prepared to receive this dog as part of your
family.
If you are wanting a German Shepherd Dog as a guard dog for your home/business
only, then this breed is not for you. The German Shepherd Dog doesn’t cope well
with being locked away, behind four walls, 24 hours a day. The German Shepherd
is a working dog and as such has an active mind which must be stimulated.
If you don’t give your dog the exercise and attention it needs, behavioural
problems can occur.
Noisy, unnecessary barking may develop, as well as
behaviours that are not usual for the breed. Behavioural problems will eventualy
lead to complaints by your neighbours, bringing you to the attention of local
council Animal Control Officers, possibly leading to heavy fines and the
eventual seizure of your dog. If you want a German Shepherd Dog for a guard dog
only, buy a good, electronic burglar system.
The German Shepherd Dog lives on average for 10-12 years. Are you prepared to
take full responsibility for this dog and all its needs for the next 10-12 years
or more? This is NOT a task that can be done by children! This is a partnership
for life. Are you prepared for that?
Your pet whether you chose a male or female should be desexed. Desexing usually
occurs between 6 and 12 months of age, you immediately eliminate the risk of
unwanted pregnancies in your female pet, and in a male pet you have one who is
much cleaner and less prone to the distasteful habits acquired by male dogs
And what about you?
Are you active? assertive? respectful? and
responsible?
Well your German Shepherd Dog needs an owner who is all of these.
The German Shepherd Dog is not a lap dog. Both you and your dog must respect
each other. This is where you must be assertive and responsible. From this will
develop undying loyalty from your dog and yourself. Not only will you both
greet each other with gusto on your return home, but you will both have a
communication which allows your dog to either act with independence around you
or happy to be included in whatever you do.
You do not want a dog that
dictates the ‘rules of the house’.
The developing German Shepherd Dog puppy, requires firm and sensible discipline
when young, with emphasis on socialising your puppy, having them become use to
unusual and noisy situations, developing them into a fun loving dog and
confident with life and a totally tractable and admired dog within our
community.
Are you prepared to invest the considerable time, money and patience it takes to
train the dog to be a good companion? This does not happen by itself!!!
The ideal owner of a German Shepherd Dog will join a German Shepherd Dog Club
and/or a local obedience club where weekly lessons together with daily exercise
will greatly enhance your ability to understand your German Shepherd Dog and
train your dog to a level of acceptable behaviour.
So you have answered yes to all the
above?
We suggest that you seek advice and view more than one litter before you
purchase your new puppy.
When you attend to view puppies, ensure you take notice of the following:
The kennels environment is clean and free of vermin
Puppies are all healthy and happy
Puppies have clear eyes
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