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Book SynopsisDiscover 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
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting to Know German Shepherds 5
Chapter 1: Making the Decision of a Lifetime 7
Chapter 2: Setting the Standard for the Breed 15
Part 2: Finding the German Shepherd for You 25
Chapter 3: Looking for Love in All the Right Places: Breeders and Shelters 27
Chapter 4: Picking the Perfect Puppy 39
Part 3: Bringing Up Baby 51
Chapter 5: Shopping for Dog Stuff 53
Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Dog Home 65
Chapter 7: Feeding Your German Shepherd 77
Chapter 8: Training Your Dog 87
Chapter 9: Dealing with a “Bad Dog” 103
Chapter 10: Grooming Your Dog 119
Part 4: Keeping Your Dog Healthy 131
Chapter 11: Working with Your Dog’s Other Best Friend: His Veterinarian 133
Chapter 12: Dealing with GSD Hereditary Health Problems 147
Chapter 13: Taking Care of a Sick Shepherd 163
Chapter 14: Caring for an Aging Shepherd 179
Part 5: Having Fun with Your German Shepherd 187
Chapter 15: Exercising Your Dog 189
Chapter 16: Showing Off Your Dog 201
Chapter 17: Putting Your Shepherd to Work 217
Part 6: The Part of Tens 225
Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Tips for Traveling with Your Dog 227
Chapter 19: Ten Fun Games You Can Play with Your Shepherd 237
Appendix A: Glossary 243
Appendix B: Resources 249
Appendix C: The Official AKC Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog 255
Appendix D: GSD Abbreviations 261
Index 275
