KNOWLEDGE BASE
Everything you want to know about life with a German Shepherd.
From puppyhood and adolescence to health, nutrition, coat care, kids, other pets, and staying home alone. Practical guidance from nearly thirty years of living with this breed, without the jargon of an encyclopedia.
Find what you want to know.
You don’t need to know which category to look in. Just search for what’s on your mind — from shedding to adolescence, and from nutrition to staying home alone.
Puppyhood & Development
The first few weeks, adolescence, growing up, and everything that suddenly changes along the way.
Health & Care
Coat care, nutrition, hip dysplasia, skin problems, hot weather, and everything that helps keep your Shepherd healthy.
Living Together
Kids, other pets, staying home alone, and everyday life with a big dog who makes his presence known.
Understanding the Breed
Character, background, working line or show line, and why the German Shepherd became who he is.
KNOWLEDGE
Reactiviteit en prikkelgevoeligheid bij de Duitse Herder: wat het is en wat helpt
Silly Shepherds · about a 10-minute read You’re enjoying a quiet walk...
Fleas and Worms in German Shepherds — What You Can See, and What You Can’t
Silly Shepherds · Approx. 9-minute read Sometimes you can see fleas....
Ticks on German Shepherds: How to Check, Remove, and Prevent Them
Ticks on German Shepherds: How to Check, Remove, and Prevent Them Silly...
German Shepherd Care: Nails, Teeth, and Ears
ou brush him. You pay attention to his food. You take him out every day....
Leaving Your German Shepherd Home Alone — How Long Is Okay, and How Do You Prepare?
Silly Shepherds · About a 9-minute read Can I leave him alone? The honest...
German Shepherds and Other Pets — Dogs, Cats, Birds, and More
Silly Shepherds · About an 11-minute read People sometimes give us a...
German Shepherds and Kids — A Special Bond You Never Forget
Silly Shepherds · About a 10-minute read School is back in session. And...
Atopic Dermatitis in German Shepherds — The Story We Wish We Didn’t Have to Tell
Atopic Dermatitis in German Shepherds — The Story We Wish We Didn’t Have...
Hip Dysplasia in German Shepherds — What Every Owner Should Know
Silly Shepherds · About a 10-minute read Hip dysplasia is a developmental...
The German Shepherd Coat — Grooming, Shedding, and Everything in Between
Silly Shepherds · About a 10-minute read You buy a vacuum cleaner. You...
Feeding Your German Shepherd — Kibble, BARF, or Fresh Food: What Works for Your Dog?
Feeding Your German Shepherd — Kibble, BARF, or Fresh Food: What Works...
German Shepherds in Summer — How to Keep Your Dog Cool and Healthy
German Shepherds in Summer — How to Keep Your Dog Cool and Healthy Silly...
The First Week With a German Shepherd Puppy — What Nobody Tells You
Silly Shepherds · About a 10-minute read She was in the back seat. Twelve...
Working Line or Show Line? — The Honest Story Nobody Tells You
Silly Shepherds · About a 10-minute read Once you decide you want a...
German Shepherd Adolescence — Suddenly, They Seem to Forget Everything You Taught Them
German Shepherd Adolescence: Where Did My Well-Behaved Puppy Go? Silly...
The History of the German Shepherd — The Real Story | Silly Shepherds
More Than a Beautiful Dog: The Real History of the German Shepherd Silly...
TRAINING
Knowing why is one thing. Knowing what to do is another.
In Training, we build practical exercises step by step. Not a massive library all at once — just one clear skill at a time.
TRAINING
Dog Pulling on the Leash? Loose-Leash Training Step by Step
Loose-leash walking: teaching your Shepherd to stop pulling I remember...
Teaching Your Dog to Respond to Their Name — The Foundation of Attention
You say his name, and he watches a sparrow. You say it again, a little...
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