• ISBN13: 9780764552809
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Pets
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley
• Publication Date: February 16, 2000
• Pages: 288
• Original Price: USD 15.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 513 grams

About the Book Everybody thinks they know the German Shepherd. Many of us grew up with Rin Tin Tin, or we saw German Shepherds in nightly news reports breaking up riots, or we saw them in neighbors' backyards protecting children. But that only scratches the surface of one of the most fascinating and confusing breeds on earth. Whether it's selection, nutrition, routine health care, training, competition, or just having fun, there's more to it with a German Shepherd than with other breeds. And if you're thinking about adding one to your family, or you already have one, you need to know all you can about this breed. Which is where German Shepherds For Dummies comes in. Is this noble and intelligent breed the right dog for you and your family? German Shepherds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for, and living with this loveable breed. Lifelong German Shepherd owner and longtime German Shepherd breeder, trainer, and exhibitor, Carline Coile, PhD, gets you up and running with what you need to know to:

• Find and communicate with reputable breeders
• Choose the right German Shepherd for you
• Housebreak and socialize your new puppy
• Educate yourself and your dog
• Handle behavioral problems
• Participate in competitions

• Understand how to communicate with your German Shepherd
• Train your German Shepherd
• Find a good trainer and attend classes
• Deal with hereditary health problems
• Feed and exercise your German Shepherd
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problems
• Have loyal friend for life