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This email was sent by Linda S. about her Australian Shepherd Mix: She is becoming more sound sensitive. She was always overly terrified of gun shots, even at a distance. She tries to run for the safety of the car or motorhome and it’s all I can do to hang on her leash (close to the collar) to prevent escape. This spring her fears spread to thunder also. This trip… continue reading
Michael R. asked: How effective are Group Dog Training Classes? Group dog training classes are the very most ineffective way of training a dog! If you really want to teach any behaviors the right way, private lessons is a necessity. The owner needs to have attention from his dog in order to communicate properly which behaviors are worth while doing- and which ones are not. That is how training starts!… continue reading
Petra M. asked: How do I know a dog trainer is good at training my dog? What is a good dog trainer? It is a trainer that has the knowledge to share in theory and practice, making the dog owner understand the principals of learning and the application of those principals. It is suggested to test the knowledge in theorie during conversation. Do you understand what the trainer is… continue reading
How to pick a puppy is a very challenging subject. Since this is a question that puppy buyer repeatedly ask, I will try to give some input by writing this article about how you may select the best puppy for your life situation and circumstances. Color: Within the German Shepherd breeding we do have a choice of color, if you have a preference. They come in Sable (black or red), black and tan, black and… continue reading
Carrots for Dogs Have you ever wondered if its a good idea to feed your dog carrots? Carrots for Dogs? Is it healthy? Will it hurt my dog? Turns out Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins and nutrients for You and Your dog! Its a great idea to feed your dog or dogs carrots! Its healthy, and as long as it is prepared correctly and fed in the proper… continue reading
It is highly recommend to brush daily, using special brush/rake, that is designed to brush the undercoat and the top coat by having uniquely shaped teeth. Do not use the wire brush, it will scrape the skin and possibly injure it. Daily brushing keeps effort to a minimum and is done in minutes It will also help to discover any skin problems before they can escalate. All dogs should be trained to stand… continue reading
The nails of your German Shepherd should be trimmed about every two months. Unless he is spending sufficient amount of time running on hard surface so that his claws are grinded down naturally. If he has due claws, those of course need to be trimmed regularly as they don’t touch the ground while walking, and therefore can’t be naturally grinded. If the dog has grown claws that are too long,… continue reading
Healthiest Dog Training Treats Looking for a very affordable and healthy treat for your dog training sessions? Took us a while, but we found it! Knowing that training is most effective if the reward is of highest value, we had to search hard! We have been through everything in this world: Using the kibble he usually eats, buying all available training treats (expensive), using nasty none nutritional hot dogs etc.… continue reading
Michelle S. asked: What does H’Litter mean? Zauberberg Team answers: If you have ever bought a German Shepherd puppy from a German breeder, you might have wondered how they name their puppies. The German registration system with the German Shepherd breed club in Germany (Verein fuer Deutche Schaeferhunde, SV) requires breeders to operate by the following rule for their breeding kennel: After a German breeder has applied and was granted… continue reading
When should I start training my dog Training a dog should start as early as possible. As soon as a young puppy has the focus to follow movement and is skilled to take a treat from your hand, you should start the Teaching Phase! Teaching means to make him understand which behaviors are worth while doing and which ones are NOT. The behaviors we do want him to do are positively… continue reading