Which brand and types of dog food should I feed my Cocker Spaniel?

Everyone is going to have their opinion but that does not mean it is the right food for your dog. I just lost my seven year old German Shepherd to cancer and that is when I went searching for the cause. I came across a website on the internet that shocked me into disbelief that I probably had poisoned my dog to death and didn’t even know it.

Most dog foods are loaded with hidden poisons and other obscenities I still have a hard time grasping. I am going to give you the website address so you can read this report and learn what is really in commercial dog foods and you can make an educated decision like I did on which dog food to buy! I wish you all the best!

I’ve never had a German Shepherd but I’m getting a puppy soon. Can anyone give me some tips on how(If you have a german shepherd) you trained them to do things like “heal”,”sit”,”protect”,”attack”,”roll over”,ect. Please be descriptive. I could really use some advice because I heard that if you don’t train them right then they will become agressive (: And if you know anything else they like to do, please share. I heard they like to play games like hide and seek too.

German shepherd are not the easiest to train but they are acceptionally easy. Teaching them attack is not a good idea especially for a regular owner b/c it could soon attack any one it sees around you, and same for protect.

Here’s a website for you.http://loveyourdog.com/ Its a very simple website that teaches your dog almost everything and it has videos too if you’re more of a visual person. Its also has many fun games that you could play with your dog.

I need tips or hints how to train the dog on doing it in some precise place, never in front of guests or smthng. And more obedience lessons.

This needs a lot of effort but dogs are smart and soon catch on as long as you are consistent. Choose a toilet command word (I use “Go on” but anything will do as long as you use it consistently.

Keep an eye on your puppy, if they drop their bottom or look like they are going to go (usually they lift tail and arch their back dropping the hind quarters (back legs, pick them up and put them outside on the area you have chosne to be the toilet patch. Repeat the cue word – if they do it then lots of praise strokes etc. if they don’t manage then no problem don’t make a fuss of them and return them back to where they were.

If you miss the signal and they go where they shouldn’t then don’t get angry or hit them or shout, just pick them up put them ouside on the designated spot and repeat the cue word.

This takes a lot of effort and concentration but they will crack it soon. The important times to look out for are first thing in the morning when they wake up (let them out of their cage and take them to the loo), just after eating, when giving the I’m about to go signals.

Remeber, only give them the cue once or twice, if they happen to go then repeat the cue word and give lots of praise.

it will work – stick with it.

I’m thinking of getting a German Sheperd. I like for it to go out in open fields and run get exercise, play and have a good time. Are these dogs energetic, and playful?

German Sheppard dogs were bred to herd livestock. But in the same dog you will find that they are a very loving, Protective family pet. But if you have never owned one you need to educate yourself about this breed. They are a very energetic dog. If you decide to get one you must put the dog in Obedience classes. These dog even though can be a wonderful family dog they can be a very obstinate and dominant natured dog. The obedience classes will create an unbreakable bond between you. But most important it will teach the dog to see you as it’s pack leader. This is crucial because the dog will see you as it’s lord and master and will respond to your commands with out hesitation. Another big benefit from O.B classes is that these dogs need alot of daily activity and mental stimulation and the classes provide this for him. But even when you are not at the classes you must be consistent and practice the obedience drills on your own. The physical activity and mental stimulation that the dog gets from this will keep him well balanced and he will be more calm and stable when it’s time to just sit and relax in front of the fireplace. Socialization with other people and dogs is also a very vital part of the dogs overall personality development. Reason being is because they are very protective of their home and families you want to be able to take the dog places such as the dog park or on family outings and you don’t want a dog that will bark and show aggression towards every one he sees. Now some people will tell you that if you socialize your dog alot that he will not be as protective of you and your family or home. They don’t know what they are talking about. A dog that is properly socialized and for the most part friendly will still know when there is something not quite right. Especially a German Sheppard. I have 2 Shepards 1 German Shep and 1 Dutch Shep. The German is trained for police service work and the Dutch Shep is on his way to be. And they are both very stable,social, And loving dogs. They love my kids. Even kids that they have never been around can approach them. And the dogs are happy to let them pet them or throw the ball for them. Even adults can approach and the dogs will do nothing but sit there. And still when it come down to protecting me, my family,or my home, or when it’s time to go to work and catch a bad guy. They never fail me. (Best partner I ever had). I have been handling police k9′s for 12yrs and I know this breed to be one of the most intelligent, loving, protective, family dogs you can get. But they do need structure. So good luck. And I’m sure you will be satisfied if you decide to get one of these wonderful dogs.

! was thinking about becoming a k9, canine officer and i was wanting to see if you could use any other breeds for your dog german shepherds are great dogs but i was wanting to use a pit bull, boxer or a rottweiler i have raised all 3 of these breeds in the pasted and love them

I think Rottweilers would make a great police dog. They are great dogs! I’m sure they have used other types of dogs in he past as police dogs. Never hurts to check your local K9 unit and see what they say!

I did see a website, but I was wondering if anyone has any other links or suggestions on a good dog food that has gotten good reviews. I am currently feeding Innova Evo to my greyhounds, but it seems to be a little rich for them. They’re getting a little gassy after they eat it. Thanks for any suggestions!

You could try typing in ‘dog food reviews’ into something like google – that always works for me when I’m trying to work out whether or not to buy something.

A good review site is reviewcentre.com – but I don’t know whether it has a dog food category on, and they are in the process of redesigning the site so it’s quite annoying as some features aren’t always available at the minute.

My Dog Has Toothache And It’s Late At  Night!

So I don’t have time to go anywhere, is there anything that I can make at home to ease her pain?

You can give your dog people aspirin or Advil. Put it in a piece of cheese of a bit of food she will eat. Make sure you use buffered or coated aspirin so you won’t upset her stomach.

In the United Kingdom.

The dog is 18months old, female, a thoroughbred German Shepherd.

Her first owner got rid, because the child in the family was teasing the dog, which after a while turned on him.They decided they had to give the dog to a child-free family, or destroy it.

He has no time for the dog now, and doesn’t want her to be destroyed, or given to another home who may not be able to keep her.

Can he apply for the police to use the dog for training?
If so, how can he do this?

I would say ask them if they want a dog that is fully registered if not for training maybe for breeding.

My current lifestlye:
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I’ll be getting a German Shepherd dog soon as a personal pet. Right now I live with parents and I’m 22 years old and self-employed. I operate an online business, so I can always be "home" with my dog. I don’t have to leave my house to go to work However, my family does not want a dog here because my dad has allergies and his doctor stated that he should not be living inside of a home with animals. Anyways, I’m going to be getting an apartment set up. These apartments are huge, and animals are accepted there.

Right now I go to sleep usually around 3-4am in the morning and I get up anywhere’s between 11am and 12pm. Most likely I will need to get use to different hours if Im’ going to be getting a GSD.

My questions
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1.) Should I change the time that I go to sleep and get up at?

2.) How many hours will a GSD sleep?

3.) Does the GSD need to sleep with me in my bed or in it’s own room? Or should it sleep on a nice dog bed right next to my bed? I don’t plan on being cheap for my dog. I will go to the pet stores and buy the best stuff for my GSD. I will buy whatever I need to make sure my dog is comfortable and always at peace of mind. That’s how much I am going to care about my GSD.

4.) How often should I take him for a walk?

5.) If I go to a grocery store or something, can I leave him at the apartment for a short while (10-20 minutes) or should I bring him with me? Dogs are not allowed in the grocery stores, including Wal-Mart. In this case, could it also stay in my car as long as I keep the windows down enough for him to breethe and keep him tied to the steering wheel or something?

hey gman

1) you don’t need to necessarily change your sleep times, but keep in mind as a puppy, your dog may need to go out as often as every 1-2 hours. they have underdeveloped bladders and are unable to control them for longer periods of time. now you can take him/her out and then you can both go back to sleep after. that won’t be a problem. but just be prepared to constantly be getting up to take her/him out.

2) they can sleep anywhere from 15-20 hours/day.

3) where your dog sleeps will be up to you, and whatever you are more comfortable with. if you are comfortable with him/her sleeping in your bed with you, then by all means that’s ok. however, understand that sleeping in the bed, can encourage quite dominant behaviour, especially if he/she gets up on the bed without ever needing your permission to do so. this alone won’t create a dominant dog, but it can encourage it, and if you are inconsistent with your leadership in other aspects of your relationship with him/her, he/she won’t hesitate to take over.

(my 2 gsds and lab have their own room and one big bed they all share.)

4) as a puppy, once he receives all his necessary vaccinations, think about starting him/her with short walks, maybe 10-20 minutes, a few times each day. try your best to bring him/her different places, or if you can’t, and you have to keep going in the same places, take different routes. going the same place every walk can get rather boring for your gsd as they need constant mental stimulation during walks. changing it up can keep him/her interested. as he/she grows up start taking him/her for longer walks, maybe include some running/jogging/rollerblading/etc.

(I take mine out for 2 hour hikes every morning befre breakfast, and a one hour walk at night before dinner.)

5) you do not have to be with your new dog 24 hours a day. leaving him/her at your apartment for 20 minutes will be fine. but if you do, try and make sure you take him/her out before you leave, and try and leave her/him something to do while you are away. maybe prepare a kong, freeze some peanut butter inside. that will keep her/him busy for a good 40+ minutes. they do get bored rather easily, and if they are being left alone for any extended amount of time, the best thing o do is to drain their energy before leaving them alone (ie walking/running) so when you are away, they will be tired and want nothing to do other than sleep.

I have two female german sheperds an they seem to try to attack each other during meal times.
I ve done tie outs Sepret rooms deiffrent feeding times but one dog just GOES nuts if she sees the other eating or going inside.
I also have a Extra lage dog kennel i feed on in but you can see in it so she just goes nuts.
Im goin insane lol.

An do you think this action there doing will make my lil rotwiler go crazy when hes bigger ?

Any help is nice thank you.
–katt.
Any helpp ?

I’m gonna give you the key to the City!!!!! From one GSD owner to the other go the the site below and read all you can of these ebooks. They are a life saver and specifically designed for the GSD owner but will help with your rottie as well as eventually he will be 2nd in command besides you being numero ouo and the girls need to be whipped into shape before he gets of age or you will probably have one heck of a fight on your hands!!!