[Things To Know] When Do German Shepherds Stop Growing?
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He is almost 2 years old, loves playing fetch, and loves to cuddle!
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Training Tip of The Week
For Dog Owners
The Best Way to Train Your German Shepherd For Personal Protection
Covering the full scope of how to train your GSD for personal protection requires professional expertise.
But you don't need to be a professional in order to learn the basics of personal protection training.
Thankfully, all dogs have some basic instinctual desire to protect their owners. And GSDs are certainly no different.
These dogs are renowned for their devotion and loyalty to their owners, stopping at nothing to protect them.
This is one of the major defining traits of the breed.
That being said, there are some basic things to keep in mind if you wish to take the guarding instincts of your dog to the next level.
A capable personal protection dog needs to be confident and capable, and know how to distinguish actual threats from friendly strangers.
Basic steps to training a personal protection German Shepherd are reasonably straightforward and include the following:
- Socialization
- Beginner prey work
- Triggering work
- Temperament evaluation – 6 months or older
- Advanced prey work
- Defense work – 11 to 14 months or older
- And finally making the transition to developing a competitive or fighting drive which involves real-life simulations – 18 months or older
For the full breakdown, click here!
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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
German Shepherd Growth Chart: When Do German Shepherds Stop Growing?
There's no doubt that the German Shepherd Dog can grow up to be REALLY big!
There are a variety of factors that influence how large your GSD will eventually be, such as the size of the parent dogs.
But the biggest surprise to many first-time GSD owners is actually how long it takes for these puppies to fully mature.
This process can take up to 36 months!
But is there any way you can know for sure when your dog will stop growing?
Click the link below for an in-depth look at the typical German Shepherd growth chart!
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Featured Video of the Week
How To Choose The Right German Shepherd Puppy From A Litter
Choosing the right German Shepherd puppy for you can be quite difficult.
It’s an exciting decision, but a daunting one!
You may assume that you’ll be better off choosing the biggest, healthiest dog from the litter, but there are other factors you’ll need to consider before you make your final decision.
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SuFurhero of the Week
Kimber The Search-and-Rescue Dog Saves Man Who Was Trapped Under 3 Floors of Collapsed Building
It was the first time Kimber located someone trapped in a collapsed building.
According to NBC Washington, the worker was trapped under three floors' worth of debris with only 8 inches of space around him.
Without Kimber, who alerted human rescuers to the location of the trapped person, the survivor might not have lived.
Click the link below to read more about the heroic acts of this true sufurhero!
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