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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| bed time | 2/7/2012 | Labman |
| Q: What steps should I take at night with my 3 months old German shepherd? A: Take it out and walk around just before bed time. Exercise stimulates elimination. You want its ... | ||
| GSD puppy and Adult Rot | 2/6/2012 | Labman |
| Q: My 8 month old female GSD loves to play fight with my 5 year old male Rottwieler. If I'm playing ... A: I think it is more she sees him as more fun. You may want to spend more time drilling both in ... | ||
| weight of german shephard | 1/24/2012 | Labman |
| Q: My 5 months old gsd(Dubbu)is now 20 kgs.He is very healthy. Is he of normal weight? A: That could be smaller than average. Check the ends of the leg bones. If they are still much ... | ||
| German Sherpherds | 1/10/2012 | Labman |
| Q: Will German Sherpherds breed if they are brother and sister? mlvwf A: They most certainly will if they get a chance. The offspring will be at risk for genetic problems ... | ||
| german shepherd puppy | 1/1/2012 | Labman |
| Q: I want to know how to potty train my dog.he is only 8 weeks old and we just bought him.please help. A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ... | ||
| hair loss,alot of scrathing,septic smell | 12/22/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a male dog,now 3 years old,he gets really itchy,dry skin,he is always outside,his fur gets ... A: If it comes in the fall and goes away later, it sounds to me like an environmental allergy. If so, ... | ||
| growling at my son | 12/12/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 5 year old shepherd mix (I'm not sure what she's mixed with# She is spayed and was done ... A: Having him feed her and give her treats is good. The key to most behavior problems is approaching ... | ||
| Size and Dog Agressiveness | 12/4/2011 | Labman |
| Q: Is it unusual to have a female GSD that is larger than the standards of both the male and female ... A: It isn't unusual for dogs to fall outside the breed standard. Dogs bred for other purposes than ... | ||
| german shepherd puppy ears | 11/22/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My GS is 6 months old. We have been taping/gluing her ear for the past week on and off. Her right ... A: I have never seen any reliable information on whether gluing or taping ears helps or not. There are ... | ||
| Very skinny GSD | 11/21/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I took on a three year old GSD bitch. She would have been given to the SPCA, but I changed my mind ... A: If you can't see her ribs, I would cut out everything else but the puppy food. Give her as much as ... | ||
| unruly GS almost 5 mos. | 11/7/2011 | Labman |
| Q: Woooah!! what did I take on?? lol I got Max when he was 10 weeks, Champion blood line, a real ... A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ... | ||
| German Shepherd aggression | 10/31/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We recently adopted a 13 month old GSD male from a rescue. he is sweet and loving with our family ... A: I encourage adoption, but sometimes a rescued dog comes with baggage. A dog's early socialization ... | ||
| Skin problems. | 10/23/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My name is kris and I am going to be honest with you I got My Female German Shepherd from a rescue ... A: I may not be much help either. Have the vets tried any medication, Benadryl, Predinose, ... | ||
| kennel travel | 10/13/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I am taking my gsd home to Hawaii. She is 3 and a half. I have an extra large vari kennel to fly ... A: The crate is high enough for her to stand erect? A dog that has not been crated since it was ... | ||
| Aggressive towards strangers | 10/11/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me out. We have a 5 month old German Shepherd who is AKC and had a very ... A: Obedience school is one of the best ideas. The dog training world is in confusion now. Many are ... | ||
| female size/wt. | 9/26/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We bought a female black/tan German Shepherd from a breeder. Not sure what decent she is. We did not ... A: I am afraid she has turned out to be on the small side. People talk abo growth in the second year, ... | ||
| german shepherd | 9/22/2011 | Labman |
| Q: i have 2 month old male German shepherd.he is with me only week. was 4 kg. and after one week he is ... A: I see no reason if fed right, he shouldn't be OK. The easiest way to make sure a dog is eating a ... | ||
| feeding | 9/16/2011 | Labman |
| Q: when do I switch from puppie food to adult dog food? my German shepherd is 11 months old and between ... A: You may switch anytime now. It would have been better to have switched to an all life stages at 4-5 ... | ||
| What should i fee my puppy wet or dry food | 8/24/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We are about to get a Pup-8 weeks old. He has been fed wet food with buisciut, we are wondering ... A: I would slowly phase out the wet and go with all dry. It may be better for the teeth, cheaper, and ... | ||
| Dog training | 8/18/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My mom and I recently purchased a dog, my mom called her a "Heinz 56" (no idea what that means) and ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ... | ||
| crating & separation anxiety | 8/9/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I recently adopted a 6-year-old neutered male german shepherd. He had lived with a family until 7 ... A: Some dogs don't take well to being rehomed. Likely it is temporary and he will adjust and calm ... | ||
| 10 yr old German Shepherd female | 8/5/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My GSD had surgery two days ago to remove her spleen and a 12.5 tumor. We took our dog to see the ... A: What I would have to say would be rather speculative. I can say we had a huge tumor removed from ... | ||
| I am unable to care for my dog.do you know anyone who can provide a good home? | 8/5/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I adopted my female German Shepard from a shelter in North Hollywood California on Sherman way,when ... A: I am very sorry to hear that. I have no contacts in California. Have you contacted a Shepherd ... | ||
| 9 month old german shepard | 7/14/2011 | Labman |
| Q: ihave the nicest femal german shepard who was not socialized who is very loving to my family but if ... A: It will take some work and she may never be as comfortable with strangers as some dogs. Enlist ... | ||
| growling at a very familiar person | 7/9/2011 | Labman |
| Q: Wolfgang 17 month old GS male, intact,103lbs.just all of a sudden out of no where Wolfie has began ... A: Dogs' personalities are set by 12 weeks, but don't mature until the dog is 3 years old. As they ... | ||
| Will a German Shepherd be good with my grandchildren? | 6/20/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I live with my wife and sons ( all above 15 years of age) and we are considering getting a German ... A: Exactly what lines yours comes from is important, but likely difficult to get straight answers from ... | ||
| in heat | 6/17/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We trained our German Shepherd pup, currently 7 months old, to use the grass for the bathroom, this ... A: Yes, that is also a possibility. If not spayed, she should come in heat anytime in the next few ... | ||
| peeing | 6/16/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We trained our German Shepherd pup, currently 7 months old, to use the grass for the bathroom, this ... A: I think you are right, it is a challenge to your leadership. Use closed doors or gates to keep it ... | ||
| GSD diet | 6/11/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My GSD has a skin complaint which the vet tells me is down to diet. He says we should not feed her ... A: Most commercial dry dog foods don't contain dairy and there are those that don't contain beef or ... | ||
| my german shep | 6/8/2011 | Labman |
| Q: my German shep has had a large amount of hair lose his tail is skinny his coat is so thin what could ... A: Loose hair is normal especially this time of year. I have had good luck using what is called a pin ... | ||
| german shepphard/chocolate lab | 6/6/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 2 year old german shepphard cross choclate lab unneutured,Male. He is very slim and can ... A: It is quite common for young Shepherds to keep themselves very thin, even the ribs showing a little. ... | ||
| Germen Shepherds Legs Problem | 6/1/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have puppy of 4 months last 20 days she had problem with her legs. she cant walk not stand up on ... A: Did the problem start before or after you started the calcium syrup? The amount of calcium is ... | ||
| Germen Shepherds Legs Problem | 5/30/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have puppy of 4 months last 20 days she had problem with her legs. she cant walk not stand up on ... A: I can only suggest you make sure it is getting a complete and balanced diet. The surest way to do ... | ||
| 2 Month Old German Shepherd Puppy with POOR appetite | 5/30/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I recently bought a 2 month old German Shepherd puppy last week and we are having trouble getting ... A: Usually at that age they eat fairly well, but often are less interested in eating later. I would ... | ||
| New gsd cant get along with chihuahua | 5/25/2011 | Labman |
| Q: and thank you for your time. I adopted a gsd(Princess) from a friend last week because she was ... A: That doesn't sound good. I am not sure how much good that neutral ground stuff does. For now, I ... | ||
| eating problem of my german sephard puppy | 5/22/2011 | Labman |
| Q: have a german shepherd puppy Jimmy age 4 month. he refused his food most of time . in first we gave ... A: Many dogs will wolf down more than is good for them and look for more. Others refuse to eat more ... | ||
| male german sheperd has poor appetite | 5/9/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My ten year old male,not neutered German Sheperd has a poor apetite. He will not eat any kind of dry ... A: I think any of the common brands, Iams, Pro Plan, Pedigree, etc. would be as good as anything. I ... | ||
| male german sheperd has poor appetite | 5/7/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My ten year old male,not neutered German Sheperd has a poor apetite. He will not eat any kind of dry ... A: Usually that is more typical of younger shepherd. What did the vet say? Some dogs are better off ... | ||
| Our German Shepherd dislikes my husband?! | 5/5/2011 | Labman |
| Q: We recently purchased a German Shepherd male puppy. He is now almost 11 weeks of age. He has been ... A: It is possible he has had some negative experience with men before you got him, or more likely just ... | ||
| Banjo | 4/22/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I gust got a 2 month old male German shepherd puppy, from a friend that just lost her house. Banjo ... A: You may need a more effective way to slow him down. There are not one, but 2 easy, tested, ... | ||
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housebreaking, feeding, training, grooming PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.
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I have been around the net a long time answering questions including the general dog area of All Experts. I recently discovered a lack of good experts under many specific breeds. I don't have as extensive experience with the GSD as Labs, but still can give good answers to most questions.
I try to base my answers on carefully proven methods confirmed by my own experience. Much of what I know about dogs, I have learned raising a puppy every year since 1991 for a large dog guide school. I am familiar with several similar programs. Nobody is in a better position to know dogs, need ones with long, active life, and share what they know, than the service dog schools. In addition I have done extensive reading. My answers have much more to back them than the limited experience any one dog owner can have.
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