The German Shepherd is a wonderful friend and helper of man, an intelligent and friendly animal. However, these inclinations also need to be developed by raising a dog. Keeping German Shepherds also has its own characteristics related to the physiology of the dog.
Instructions
Step 1
Walking a German Shepherd should not be a five-minute trip to the toilet, physical activity and interaction with its own kind are extremely important for this dog. The duration of the walk is from one hour a day, preferably in an open space. German Shepherds are very fond of walking in nature without a leash.
Step 2
Within the city, the German Shepherd will have to walk on a leash or even in a muzzle out of respect for the people around. Many people are afraid of big dogs, including children. Make sure your dog is not a carrier of any dangerous disease.
Step 3
It is necessary to regularly carry out hygiene procedures for the care of the German Shepherd. Pay due attention to brushing your teeth, removing mucus from the eyes, cleaning the auricle, and keeping the genitals and anus clean. German Shepherds living in the house shed all year round with increasing intensity in spring and autumn, so the coat must be combed regularly. Bathing with shampoos is recommended only in case of severe contamination, as shampoos wash off the protective coating from the skin.
Step 4
German Shepherds weigh 35-40 kg, so food and water bowls must be quite large. It is better to give preference to stainless steel or glass, there may be allergies to plastic. German Shepherds are fed twice a day to avoid bloat.
Step 5
In German shepherds, conditioned reflexes are very easily developed, but there should not be a reflex to feed. The owner must give food at any time in order to stay above the dog in the hierarchy of relationships. For the same reason, it is necessary to wean the German Shepherd from an aggressive reaction to touching its bowl.
Step 6
It is extremely important to form the correct hierarchy of relations, therefore, education should be started already from 2-3 months. This is a strong physically and very intelligent dog, and without proper training it can become dangerous. The German Shepherd must obey, for this it is recommended to follow a few rules.
Step 7
The owner eats first, no matter how hungry the dog is. Do not even let her on the doorstep of the kitchen when you eat. Stop the encroachments of the animal on "your" places in the apartment, but sometimes try to take the place of the dog. Drive her off the litter to show your dominance.
Step 8
The German Shepherd should only enter after you, if it is on the road - gently push it away. Let go of the leash, accompanied by the appropriate command: "for a walk!". The dog should not be left to its own devices. After the free walk time has elapsed, call the animal and put on a leash.
