Code of Care

Everything you need to know to take care of your german shepherd.

Feed They require around 2.5 to 3.5

cups of dry kibble each day.
Water
As a general rule, adult dogs
need about one ounce of water
per pound of body weight per
day.

Habitat Since it is a domesticated breed,

Healthcare and Expectations
Handling Procedures
it doesn't have a natural habitat
because it was bred to fulfill the
duties of a herding dog, guard
dog, and companion after it was
first domesticated.
Although GSDs are sometimes
slow to warm to strangers, they
are gentle and loving with their
families. Their affectionate and
dedicated personalities are a
bonus of the breed, and they
can be particularly fond of
children.Bred to be herders and
working dogs, this dog requires
plenty of exercise, social
stimulation, and direction.
Disciplining a German Shepherd
is a simple process
● Positive interruption of
their unwanted behavior.
● Redirecting them to more
appropriate behavior.
 ● Rewarding them for
choosing the beneficial
behavior.
● Using short timeouts, only
if the previous steps don't
work.
● Ignoring attention-seeking
behavior to help extinguish
it.

Use in Education and Research

They are often used as guide,
therapy, search-and-rescue,
police, military, and narcotics
and explosives detecting dogs.
While they can come across as
aloof to strangers, they are
known to be wonderful family
dogs.

Demonstrating/Promoting Working dogs like these two

Positive Perception of Animal livestock protection dogs help
in Agriculture drive off predators such as
wolves, bears, and coyotes, and
offer sheep ranchers an
alternative to reducing livestock
losses.

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