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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

When you purchase a German Shepherd puppy, schäFerhund Welpe kaufen you're taking on a massive commitment. You'll be responsible for a long time for the health and training of your dog.

Pet stores and online sources typically sell puppies from puppy mills that prioritize profits over animal welfare. Choose a reputable breeder instead.

Choosing a Reputable Breeder

Before purchasing a German Shepherd pup, it's important to get to know the breeder. Responsible breeders will be willing to discuss their dogs and practices with you. Breeders will be happy to share details about their dogs and SchäFerhund Welpen Kaufen Schweiz practices with you.

Your local German Shepherd club or organization is the best place to start. The majority of breed clubs have a secretary or puppy officer who can direct you in the right direction for reputable breeders in your area. You can also contact your state animal control agency for a list of licensed breeders.

Take the time to meet a breeder in person once you've found one who meets your breeding standards. Find a clean facility where the mother and pups are kept in a safe environment. Find out about the puppy's parents and siblings; you would like to verify that they have been screened for hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia eye issues, heart disease and Degenerative Myelopathy.

A responsible breeder will be in a position to provide you with a copy of your puppy's medical record and a current shot schedule. They should have a great relationship with a veterinarian who can carry out all the necessary tests and vaccinations. They will be able to give you the name of the veterinarian as well as the number of his phone and give you a consultation note.

It's also recommended to ask the breeder whether they have any concerns regarding your lifestyle or living conditions that would hinder them from selling you puppies. For schäferhund kaufen welpe example, if they know you have young children, they may be hesitant to sell you a puppy since German Shepherds can be a bit aggressive with children.

You should also expect an established breeder to require you to sign an agreement for the purchase of your German Shepherd puppy. The contract should contain the names of the parents, as well as their AKC registration numbers as in addition to a return-to breeder clause. This is an excellent way for responsible breeders to keep track of their dogs and make sure they have a good home.

Health Tests for Health

Reputable breeders undertake health tests on the dogs that form part of their breeding selection. This is to ensure that they don't create pups that have an inherited illness. These tests include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, as well as degenerative myelopathy GDV and bloat.

In addition to health screenings, reputable breeders strive to get a better understanding of the temperaments and deutscher schäferhund Welpen kaufen health of each dog they have. They also share this information completely and freely with other breeders and prospective buyers.

As part of the Kennel Club's Assured breeder program members are required to perform certain tests on their dogs. Breed clubs for German Shepherds also suggest that breeders take additional tests.

These tests are designed to detect genetic diseases that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. They also help breeders make better informed decisions about mating that will lower the risk of inheritable diseases in the coming generations.

Common genetic tests include

Hip Dysplasia

Hip and elbow dysplasia are common problems in German Shepherds and sufferers from the condition that affects their front legs. These joint diseases cause discomfort and pain, but can be managed through exercise restrictions, weight control and supplements as well as medications. The X-rays are made under anesthesia to ensure accurate results and then submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

The OFA test is a check for the presence of hemivertebrae and butterfly vertebrae, block vertebrae as well as lumbar-sacral verbrae (LSTV), spondylosis, and spina bifida. This test is not foolproof and does not predict whether a dog's condition is degenerative myelopathy.

Socialization

GSDs need rigorous physical exercise, training, and mental stimulation to stay occupied. They can easily become bored and their lack of activity can lead to destructive behavior such as excessive digging or chewing on shoes. These behaviors are usually the result of unmet emotional needs. Socialization at an early age is crucial for German Shepherd pups. Proper socialization helps the pup gain confidence in new people and situations. It also reduces the chances that the puppy will be fearful or aggressive in new situations.

The mother and her littermates play and interact with each other. This helps them learn to interact with their noisy and sometimes rough siblings. They are also exposed to a variety of sights, smells and sounds. The puppies are taught how to behave in groups. This is crucial to their success as adults.

Introduce the puppy to a variety of household sounds, like vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances, and doorbells. The puppy should also be exposed various outdoor sounds, including traffic, sirens and construction. This is essential to ensure that the puppy doesn't develop fearful or anxious of these types of stimuli. The puppy will be exposed to these stimuli at an ease rate and positive reinforcement is utilized throughout the process.

It is also crucial for a puppy to get to know many different people during this time, in addition to other pets. This will help prevent separation anxiety while the owner is away. An excellent example is when the dog is taken to puppy classes or dog parks, or even play dates with other dogs.

The puppy should only be allowed to interact in a controlled, secure manner with other dogs. At first, the interactions should be limited so that the pup does not feel overwhelmed. The puppy should be able to interact also with older, more friendly and calm dogs. This will allow the puppy to realize that not all larger, older dogs are scary and it helps them develop an appropriate temperament.

Training

German Shepherds require regular, strict obedience training. It is essential to enroll them in a class as soon as you can particularly when they are still young. This will assist them in developing into confident, well-mannered dogs. It's also a great time to familiarize them with basic commands such as sit down, stay and sit. The earlier a dog can learn these basic commands, the more easy it is for them to follow your commands as they get older.

Territorial aggression can be a problem in many families with German Shepherds. They may be extremely cautious of their property and homes, which can lead to their barking at strangers or animals who enter their territory. Proper training, exercise and socialization can prevent territorial behavior.

Training in obedience can also help prevent other issues with behavior in German Shepherds. Dogs that don't have proper obedience training can be a nuisance, or even a danger to family members and neighbors. They can be easily distracted by other pets, toys, or children. They may ignore basic commands like "sit" and "down."

In the early years of puppyhood, you should continue to introduce your German Shepherds to new locations, people and Belgian Shepherd Dog Puppies for Sale Austria sounds. This is especially important prior SchäFerhunde Suchen Ein Zuhause to when the puppy is 16 weeks old as their brains are undergoing an important phase of development. If your German Shepherd is a quiet pup until then, they will likely find new experiences much more challenging as they grow older and become more prone to fear-based aggression and anxiety.

One thing that a lot of dog owners aren't aware of is that a German Shepherd needs lots of physical as well as mental exercise to remain calm and content. They are herders by nature and have a strong desire to please their humans and if they don't have enough to do, they could become bored or destructive. Regular exercise tones muscles and reduces "cabin-fever." It also improves circulation, schäFerhund welpe kaufen aids in weight loss, and helps reduce "cabin-fever." It's also a great way to build a bond with your German shepherd!