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How to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy

You're taking a huge risk when you purchase the German Shepherd pup. You will be responsible for the health, training, and mental stability of your dog over many years.

Pet stores and online sources typically sell puppies from puppy mills that prioritize profits over the welfare of the animal. Select a reputable breeding facility instead.

Selecting a Breeder with a Good Reputation

Before purchasing a German Shepherd pup, it's crucial to know the breeder. Responsible breeders will be willing to provide information about their dogs and the ways they treat you. Breeders are happy to give you details about their dogs and practices with you.

The best place to begin is with your local German Shepherd club or group. The majority of breed associations have a secretary or puppy officer who can direct you to reputable breeders in your area. You can also contact the animal control agency in your state to find a list of licensed breeding companies.

If you've found a breeder with good breeding standards, take the time to meet them in person. Find a clean facility where the mother and puppies are comfortably confined. You should ask about the parents and siblings of the puppy. You want to find out if they've been screened for deutscher schäferhund welpen kaufen hereditary issues such as hip dysplasia and eye problems.

A responsible breeder will also be capable of providing you with copies of your puppy's medical record and a current shot schedule. They should have a solid working relationship with a vet who can conduct all the required tests and vaccines. They will be able to give you the name of the veterinarian and telephone number and give you consultation notes.

Ask the breeder about any concerns they might have about your lifestyle and living circumstances. This might stop them from selling the puppy to you. For instance when they know that 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. This contract should include details about the parents, their AKC registration number as well as the clause that allows them to return the puppy to the breeder. This is a crucial way for a responsible breeder to monitor their dogs and ensure that they are going to good homes.

Health Tests

Breeders who are reputable will examine the health of the dogs they intend to breed as breeding stock. This is to ensure that they don't create puppies with an inherited disease. These tests include elbow and hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and GDV (also called bloat).

Breeders who are trusted are determined to understand the temperaments and health status of every dog they own. They also are able to freely and completely share this information with other breeders and prospective buyers.

The Kennel Club's Assured Breeder Scheme requires members to conduct certain tests on their dogs. Breed clubs for German Shepherds also suggest that breeders perform additional tests.

These health tests look for genetic diseases that affect the German Shepherd Dog as a whole. These tests also allow breeders make better decisions about mating that will reduce the incidences of hereditary diseases in future generations.

Typical genetic tests include:

Hip Dysplasia

German Shepherds are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, especially in the front limbs. These joint disorders that cause degeneration cause pain and discomfort, but can be controlled through weight control, activity restrictions, supplements, and drugs. X-rays are taken under anesthesia to ensure accurate results and then submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).

The OFA test looks for the presence of hemivertebras, butterfly vertebras, block vertebra, lumbar-sacral transformational vertebrae (LSTV), spondylosis and spina bifida. This test isn't 100% reliable, however, deutscher Schäferhund welpen kaufen and does not determine whether dogs will develop degenerative myelopathy or other spinal disorders later in the course of.

Socialization

GSDs require rigorous physical exercise in addition to training and mental stimulation to keep them busy. They can easily become bored and a lack of exercise could lead to destructive behaviors such as eating excessively or digging shoes. The majority of these behaviors are a result of unmet emotional needs. Early socialization is important for German Shepherd pups. Proper socialization can help the puppy develop confidence in new people and situations. It also decreases the chance that the puppy will become scared or aggressive in unfamiliar situations.

Puppy socialization begins with mother and her littermates as they play and interact. This helps puppies learn appropriate social signals and how to deal with their boisterous and sometimes rough, siblings. The puppies are also exposed to various kinds of sounds, sights and smells. The puppies are taught how to behave in groups. This is vital to their success as adults.

Introduce the puppy to different household sounds, including vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances and doorbells. The puppy should be exposed to different sounds outside, like sirens, traffic and construction. This is very important to ensure that the puppy does not become scared or anxious of these stimuli as an adult. The puppy should be exposed to all of this at a comfortable pace and positive reinforcement will be utilized throughout the process.

During this period, it is also important that the puppy meets many different animals and people. This will help to prevent separation anxiety when the owner is away from home. This can be accomplished by taking the dog to puppy classes, dog parks or play dates with other doggies.

The puppy should only be allowed to interact in a safe, controlled manner with other dogs. At first, the interactions should be restricted so that the pup isn't overwhelmed. The puppy should also be allowed to interact with older, king Shepherd Kaufen calmer, friendly dogs. This will allow the puppy understand that not all older, larger dogs are scary and it will help them to develop a positive temperament.

Training

German Shepherds need strict and deutschen Schäferhund kaufen consistent obedience training. It is crucial to get them into classes as soon as possible and especially when they are still young. This will help them become confident, well-mannered dogs. It is also a good time to make them familiar with the basic commands like sit down, down, deutscher schäferhund pflege stay and come. The earlier you can teach your dog these basic commands, they will be more likely to follow your instructions as they get older.

Territorial aggression can be an issue in many families with German Shepherds. They may be extremely cautious of their property and homes and this can result in them barking at people or animals that enter their territory. Territorial behavior can be slowed by exercising, training, and socialization.

Training in obedience can also help prevent other behavioral problems in German Shepherds. Dogs that are not properly trained may cause trouble for their family and friends. They can easily be distracted by other animals or schäferhundwelpen Kaufen toys, or even children and ignore basic commands such as "sit" or "down."

During their puppy years it is essential to keep your German Shepherds in contact with new people, places, Deutscher Schäferhund kaufen sights and sounds. This is especially important before the puppy turns 16 weeks old and their brains are undergoing an important phase of development. If your German shepherd is a quiet puppy, it will likely be much more difficult for them to learn new things once they are an adult. They could also be more susceptible to fear-based aggression or anxiety.

Many dog owners don't realize that the German Shepherd requires mental and physical exercise in order to be happy and calm. They are herding dogs by nature and have a strong drive to work and please their humans and if they don't have enough work to do, they may become bored or even destructive. Regular exercise can tone muscles, reduces "cabin fever," improves circulation and helps with weight loss. It's also a great way to bond with your German shepherd!