> We are getting two German shep. puppies on Sunday; sisters — 11 weeks old, 21 lbs. They were scheduled to be euthanized. The person who had them didn’t want them and some kind person saved them.
If I may offer some unsolicited advice:
Begin training immediately. Always treat them with kindness, never shout at them or show anger. Never hit them ever. Have both dogs spayed unless you are a proper breeder: they will be much easier to handle — when they are in heat GSD females can be a real pain, and so can the male dogs from two miles around, swarming all over your place. Spay them and you will all be happier!
To begin with, reward with food and lavish hand-praise with each thing that they do right. Over time, make the hand praise and food praise random, but always the verbal praise when they do right. Keep your mood and voice always upbeat, and always talk to your dogs like you would a 5-7 year old child (ie not babytalk). Treat them like the intelligent dogs they are: over time they will understand the English language as it is spoken — not just your commands.
Feed only with Eukanuba and lots of clean cold water. Nothing but the very best dog food.
If you follow this advice your two German Shepherd dogs will delight you all of their lives, and they will reward you with more love than any other dog you may have owned. You could not ask for a more loyal or intelligent breed.
Congratulations on your choice, and thankyou for saving these two German Shepherd pups!
*DieHard*
Hi DieHard,
I’ve been thinking about you and was going to send you a “How Are You” email.
Thanks for the advice. Great points.
I am really looking forward to getting the girls.
Hope all is well with you and your family.