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Index
Title Page Dedication Breed Specifications Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Chapter 1: An International Hero
Historic Herder War Dog Police K-9 and Service Dog Breed Clubs The Pain of Popularity The German Shepherd Today
Chapter 2: What You Need to Know
Breeding Differences Breed Standard of the German Shepherd Dog German Versus American Size: From Massive to Miniature Coat Types Coat Colors Wolf Hybrids Puppy or Rescued Adult? Male or Female?
Chapter 3: Are You Ready for a Shepherd?
Time and Money Training for a Lifetime Confronting Public Opinion A Real Responsibility The Rest of the Family Making Lifestyle Changes Can You Commit?
Chapter 4: The Puppy Pursuit
Breeders—Good and Bad Where to Find Good Breeders Required Health Screenings and Certificates Reading a Pedigree Titles That Count A German Lesson Health Guarantees Other Puppy Sources Picking Out a Puppy More on Puppies
Chapter 5: The Adult Rescue
Good Homes for Good Dogs Possibilities for Rescued Shepherds Sources for Adult Dogs Working with a Breed Rescue How Shelters and Pounds Operate Selecting an Adult Dog Evaluating Temperament Health The Age Issue
Chapter 6: Preparing for Your New Dog
In the Home Your Shepherd’s Own Space Food Storage and Eating Areas Bathrooms and Laundry Facilities Other Living Spaces Garage Outside Areas Fencing Lawn and Garden
Chapter 7: Bringing Your Shepherd Home
Supplies to Have on Hand Purchasing a Crate A Head Start on Training Important Appointments The Ride Home What You’ll Need the First Night What’s in a Name?
Chapter 8: Life with a Rescued Adult
The First Twenty-four Hours The First Month Rescue Dogs and Kids Typical Problems Where to Get Help Building a Lifetime Bond
Chapter 9: Nutrition
Commercial Foods Natural and Homemade Nutritional Supplementation Feeding Puppies and Adolescents Controlling Obesity Special Senior Needs Healthy Snacks and Treats The Importance of Water
Chapter 10: Grooming
Brushing How to Handle Shedding Bathing Shampoos Trimming Toenails Eye and Ear Care Dental Hygiene
Chapter 11: Housetraining
An Easy Principle The Reward System Crate Training Getting Creative Food, Water, and Exercise Simple Cleanup
Chapter 12: Socialization
Why Do It? Socializing with People Adjusting to Everyday Things Introducing Friendly Dogs Other Canine Pets Where to Get Help
Chapter 13: Puppy Parenting
Needle Teeth Barking Digging Chewing Jumping Up Separation Anxiety Bolting
Chapter 14: Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Just Like Teenagers Leadership in Question Changes in Pack Order Dog/Dog Aggression Possessive Aggression Territorial Aggression Adult Rescue Challenges
Chapter 15: Training the Working Dog
The Importance of a Job Training Collars Outdated Training Practices Operant Conditioning Shaping Behaviors Small Steps to Success Finding a Good School and Trainer Benefits of a Well-trained Dog
Chapter 16: Teaching the Basics
Choosing Your Reward System Locations Name Sit Down Go to Your Place Wait and Stay Come Walk Nicely Take It and Give It
Chapter 17: Basic Dog Health Care
Holistic Versus Conventional Veterinary Medicine Finding a Veterinarian Preventive Veterinary Medicine Vaccinations Fleas and Ticks Internal Parasites Emerging Diseases and Concerns Emergencies
Chapter 18: Advanced Care
German Shepherd Diseases Other Areas of Concern Musculoskeletal Conditions Skin Heart Internal Problems Cancers
Chapter 19: Competitive Sports for Your Shepherd
Agility Conformation Flyball Freestyle Obedience Herding Obedience Rally Obedience Schutzhund Working Dog Sport Program
Chapter 20: Other Activities for Your Shepherd
Animal-Assisted Therapy Canine Good Citizen Hiking Public Education Search and Rescue Tracking Active Shepherds Make Enjoyable Companions
Chapter 21: Traveling with Your Shepherd
The Importance of Identification Hotel Stays Car Travel Air Travel Finding the Right Boarding Kennel Working with a Pet Sitter Planning for the Unknown
Appendix A: Additional Resources Appendix B: Breed Rescue Information Index Copyright
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