How to raise a German Shepherd 🐕‍🦺 puppy. Health, Nutrition & Training Complete Guide.

 

How to raise a German Shepherd 🐕‍🦺 puppy. Health, Nutrition & Training Complete Guide.

the german shepherd dog is one of america's most famous dog breeds definitely for good reasons they're great companions alert guardians and tireless workers their commitment and mental fortitude are unrivaled german shepherds are good at everything they are trained to do such as guiding and assisting the handicapped police and military assistance search and rescue drug identification obedience and their best quality is that they are loyal companions so in today's video we will tell you everything you need to know about german

shepherds from raising a puppy to their diet grooming training life and health but before we start we encourage you to subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon so that you never miss our future videos german shepherd puppies are supernaturally charming these fun-loving pups need proper

 care love and positive training so they become well-behaved dogs lack of proper training and guidance can make them large mean animals a german shepherd is not only a wonderful friend to have in the house but a wonderful alarm

as he is ready to bark at any sign of danger but german shepherd puppies must be taught who is in control you need to make sure your dog knows its place in the pack and sees you as the pack leader if the dog sees himself as the pack leader behavior problems such as violence can come into play other factors that play a key role in the upbringing of a perfect german shepherd are number one make them the social butterfly your german shepherd puppy can become a social butterfly only if you start taking him among new

 people and in new situations at a youthful age safely exposing your puppy to new sights sounds and smells is absolutely important for development as these non-threatening situations will help him to be confident among friendly strangers rather than fearful or aggressive so taking him to a dog club or park is a great way to get him to mingle with other dogs and humans which will assist him to become a good-natured and confident dog number two is keep them well groomed there's a reason people call them german

shedders enough said german shepherds have plush double coats and thus you ought to consistently brush them with a delicate bristle brush to control shedding maintain coat and skin health particularly during spring and fall season when they blow their coats so it's ideal to introduce your puppy to basic grooming tools like combs brushes and nail clippers etc early on go slow at first and make it a fun experience a healthy german shepherd doesn't require frequent baths as it can strip the natural oils from

its coat but there are other factors that come into play like when it gets covered all in mud while playing or if it stinks unbearable then you definitely want to give him a bath then comes number three train him to be obedient on account of their solid learning abilities encourage their best working traits with early and ongoing training begin with basic obedience training commands like sit down and stay as well as loose leash walking from an early age if you're not able to contribute your time and training enroll them in

training classes where he'll be trained for these commands it is apt to call german shepherd puppies the land sharks for their mouthiness if you have young kids they'll be the perfect target for playful biting so it's better to teach them that biting humans is inappropriate behavior and channel that mouthiness into heavy-duty chew toys and games a regular exercise routine will definitely help you to keep your dog's energy in control especially if you live in a small space as this breed belongs to the working

 group mental and physical exercise is a must for them here comes number four nutritious diet always try to give dog food appropriate to its age so that it will get all necessary nutrients required at a particular age table scraps are a big no-no along with cooked bones and high fat content food as they generally upset their stomach so only give them sparingly vitamin and mineral supplements are not necessary if you are feeding high quality food although adding small quantities of greek yogurt cooked vegetables or eggs to the food is very beneficial

 to their health we've dropped a link to our diy homemade food recipe if you prefer to feed a raw diet german shepherds for the most part drink a great deal of water so ensure they have a bowl loaded up with water and number five is health risks and diseases german shepherds are likely to have

 significant medical problems both hereditarily and because of natural elements the two common health problems that the breed is prone to are degenerative myelopathy and hip and elbow dysplasia before you get a german shepherd ensure the little

 dog is affirmed by pen's hip to be free of dysplasia overfeeding over exercising or any injury may make your german shepherd prone to joint issues gsd can experience bloat sudden and life-threatening swelling of the abdomen so you should educate yourself about its symptoms and what to do if bloat occurs altogether complete their vaccination course on time and deworming to avoid other health risks truthfully a german shepherd puppy isn't going to be that different from any other puppy all puppies require hard work devotion

 and lots and lots of patience to become an obedient dog i hope this was helpful to you if there are any other queries or suggestions regarding our videos feel free to let us know in the comments section below and don't forget to like share and subscribe to moncoo dawg to put an end to all your dog related queries in the most efficient way