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you can start working a German when he is about 10 months old but to make sure his bones are fully developed check with his vet.
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How old should a German shepherd be before it barks?
This depends on the individual dog. Barking can start as young as 5 weeks, but some Shepherds are simply not vocal. Not barking is not a bad sign.
Why has a young male German Shepherd dog lost his voice?
To be honest, that is strange. Are you sure he just doesn't want to bark?
When should you be able to start training a German Shepherd?
German Shepherds are incredibly smart dogs. On a scale of 1 to 5 ( 1 being the least smart and 5 being ther smartest) a German Shepherd is 5. I would recommend that you start training the dog at about 2 or 3 months. This way your dog can learn young and do more in its lifetime. You have to be stern but gentle because you do not want to upset the dog. You should have a good relationship with the dog too before you begin any harder trainings. Dogs are very smart, and they can tell when you are mad at them or happy or pround. In the facility where I work, the dogs must be 12 weeks or older. The dogs learn well when rewarded properly. I hope this can be helpful. You may also want to look for other dog training books to help guide you along the way. Some suggestions for German Shepherds are as follows: Dog Breed Handbooks German Shepherd by Bruce Fogle, DVM; Animal Planet German Shepherd Dogs by Susan M. Ewing;German Shepherd Dog by Susan Samms; The German Shepherd Dog by Diane Morgan.
How big do German Shepherds get?
The full adult size of your GSD will depend in large part on the genetic background of its parents. Adult males should range between 24-26" at the shoulder blade, females from 22-24". Males within the standard may weigh anywhere from 65-90 lbs. depending on their bloodlines. Females may weigh anywhere from 50-75 lbs. Although your pup will reach close to adult height by 10-18 months, he will continue to fill out until up to 3 years old.
When did Bridget riley start working?
she started painting when she was very young and from there on.
Can you start working when you are 11?
depends where you live but there's child slave laws against working to young
Why does your German shepherd dog barking and cry when you leave?
German shepherd dogs love being with you and they just get lonely when you're not around. They can tell when you are going to leave and they get upset that they won't be around you. I had a German shepherd puppy and he'd get like that, whining and trying to follow you if you got far away from him. It's all right for you to leave, but you should try to leave toys and things like that for him/her, and if it's a young dog/puppy try not to leave for too long.
How does a German shepherd raise its babys?
The German Shepherd keeps young ones close by. Also the puppies stay in one place because once born the puppy is blind. Also if the puppy goes too far the mother will pick up the puppy by biting the extra skin and lifting up thr baby puppy.
You are wanting to get a guard dog for your property and you cant decide between a Doberman pinscher or a German Shepherd which would be more sufficient?
Well, it's hard to choose because some German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers can be friendly and not attack thieves. You must get the dog when its young so you can teach it, but if you get a dog that is older than a year, it is much harder to train it because it won't listen to you anymore. So get a young dog and train it. But if you want a dog to learn how to guard real fast, then get a German Shepherd because they are smarter.
What was muhammad's profession as a young man?
He was shepherd and then merchant
Who did Homer celebrate in the lliad?
The young Shepherd Paris.
Getting a purebred German shepherd puppy I want a dog that will protect my family and my house and if I get the dog fixed will it still be the same protective which gender is more loyal and protect?
If you do decide to get a German Shepherd puppy, you need to make sure you have the time for one. A German Shepherd is one of the world's best companions, so it is a great family dog. A female German Shepherd will be more protective of children because of their motherly instincts. A female is less likely to stray than a male. But, when it comes to protection, a female fights more in a "scappy" way. A male German Shepherd will be more protective....as they are normally used as police dogs. (I guess it must be in the hormones) Males will "fight to the death" if something is threatening you or your family. Although, even if you get the males fixed, they are likely to stray if they sense a female in heat. But, whatever gender you choose, you are getting a great dog. And, you should get them fixed to give them a longer life. I have had both females and males in my lifetime and they are both great. I think a female would be best if you have young children. But, it is you choice. I hope you enjoy your new German Shepherd puppy. =)
