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Useful free information and valuable free advice about all breeds of dog. Everything you ever wanted to know about dogs.

                    

   You'll find information and advice about the following subjects:

Dog Health  *   Dog Obedience Training   *  Dog Behavior problems  * Dog Feeding Advice    Dog Tricks    *  Dogs with troublesome skin condition  *Dog Treats for training*   Dog Showing  * Dog BreedingCommon dog sicknesses   How to handle the alpha dogHow to handle the  sensitive dog  and many useful answers to  various dog questions.

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Scroll down for general information and  useful advice that applies to       ALL BREEDS OF DOGS.

If you would like to go to the special section on this site that provides a great deal of detailed  information about  GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS  scroll  right down to the end  of this page.

 This special German Shepherd Dog section contains information about German Shepherd Dogs from the early 1960's to the present day....details about famous German Shepherd Dogs dogs of the past...leading German Shepherd bloodlines..information about present and past German Siegers.....photographs of every Sieger from the first Sieger Show in 1899 until today .. details about the bloodlines  of important show winners....details about Top working dogs... the German Shepherd Dog Standard...Judging the German Shepherd Dog... and much more about the German Shepherd Dog. 

 

Scroll down to German Shepherd Dog Information for news about the Sieger Show that  took place in Ulm, Germany from 28th - 30th August.

In my report on the show, you'll find details of the pedigrees of the  wining adult male dogs in the Open class.

I have also provided details of the pedigrees of dogs that failed the test of courage.

 

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house and dogs          Information about this Website.

My name is Dennis Fisher and the information and advice provided on this website is offered as a FREE SERVICE.

It comes from a lifelong involvement with dogs at all levels - as a judge, obedience training director, show dog exhibitor, competitor in obedience competitions and breeder of show dogs, with more than 50  years experience.

Although my involvement as a breeder and judge has been with German Shepherds, my interest in dogs has not been confined to this breed. In addition to a great number of German Shepherds, I  have also owned and trained many other breeds.

Because I have had so much pleasure and satisfaction from my long association with dogs, I am happy to share with others the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years.  I hope that you'll  find the extensive information I have compiled and set out on these page useful.

My dogs are all house-dogs - not kennel dogs - so together with my wife, who shares my passion for dogs, we are able to enjoy the companionship they offer.

Pictured above, playing happily in our garden, are three of our Shepherds together with our harlequin Great Dane.

All our dogs are trained to get on well together. There is no fighting.
     

waiting their turn
                                                                 
      
A few of the gang getting treats in the garden
Not much chance of the Shepherds getting there before the Great Dane "Gallant".
Waiting their turn! With "Immos vom Huhnegrab" bred by the well-known German Judge and top Shepherd breeder Heinz Scheerer
                                                    

DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING.

The  various fields  of dog training are listed alphabetically below.

Click  which area  of obedience training you'd like to know more about. You'll be taken                 to pages with  detailed information about the most effective training methods.

Age to start training
Aggression
Barking -excessive
Cars - riding in cars
Chewing
Collars
Commands
Food refusal
Furniture - jumping on
Heeling on leash
Heeling off lead
High jump
Housebreaking




Hurdle retrieve
Leashes  - choosing correctly
Pills and medicine - how to give
Praise
Nervous dogs - how to handle
Play
Recall
Retrieve
Running away when called
Scent discrimination
Sendaway exercise
Sit
Sit Stay

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                       COMMON  HEALTH PROBLEMS.

The various sicknesses from which  dogs often suffer from are listed alphabetically.                  Please note: The information is for general interest only.  It is not meant to replace advice from a qualified Veterinarian.  If you are concerned in any way about the health of your pet, visit your Veterinarian immediately.

Click the problem  about which you would like to have more information.  You will be taken to  a page  that provides you with details of this health problem.

Aches & Pains of a general nature
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Biliary Fever
Burns
Choking
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Coprophagia
Coughing

Dandruff
Diarrhea
Dog bites
Ear infections
Ear mite 
   
Enteritis
Flatulence
Fleas

Gastritis
Heat Stroke
Obesity
Mange
Minor  wounds
Poisoning
Ringworm
Skin conditions
Worms
Vomiting
   


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                      HOME NURSING  FOR YOUR DOG

                      Click below for details of illnesses you may be able to treat at home: 

                      Treat Your Pet At Home With Over 1000 At-home Pet Health Remedies:

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                       HOW TO MAKE LIFE MORE PLEASANT FOR YOUR OLDER DOG. 

                       Click below: You'll go to a page advising you of ways to make the dog more comfortable. 

                  Care of the older dog .

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DOG ARTICLES OF GENERAL INTEREST. Interesting & informative articles.

   Click the article below you would like to read.                        

1. Guard Dogs - the 6 best breeds to protect your home and family

2. How to handle the strong-willed obstinate "alpha" dog.

3. Nine  effective ways to stop a dog barking and avoid problems with your neighbor

4. How to train a dog to come when called

5. Guard Dogs: Should you get a German Shepherd if your have small children

6.Instant obedience is easy if  you follow these basic rules.

7. German Shepherd Dogs: How to improve the breed.

8. German Shepherd Dogs: Show and working breeders must work much closer together.

9. How to choose the breed of dog most suitable for your purpose.

10.German Shepherd Universal Siegers: Why are so many no t very good show specimens?

11.Breeding top quality German Shepherd Dogs can be a frustrating hobby

12. Obedience Dog Training: Easy ways to housebreak your young pup

13. German Shepherd Dogs:  How to choose the best pup in the litter.

14. German Shepherd dogs: Are they really as good watchdogs as people believe they are?

15. Is it possible to have a top German Shepherd show dog that can also win working trials?

16. Basic Obedience training: Training secrets that show you how to have a well-behaved dog.

17. How to stop a dog barking

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DOG FEEDING

Click below for complete dog food and nutrition guide.

All you need to know about your dog's diet and dog nutrition.

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 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU MAY LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT.     

The subject matter of these questions is listed alphabetically.  Click the question that interests you and you'll be taken to a page that gives you the answer .

Bathing a dog.  Should a dog be bathed. If so, how often?

Biliary:  How can you tell if a dog has biliary? 

Bitches in season.  How long does a bitch come into season and how often?

Breeding:  What is inbreeding, outbreeding and linebreeding? 

Car sickness. How can you prevent car sickness in your dog? 

Coat:  How can you improve the condition of your dog's coat?

Ears:  When can you expect a German Shepherd pups ears to become erect?

Eggs:  Are eggs good for dogs? 

Exercise:  How much exercise does a dog need and what age should you start?  

False pregnancy:  What is a false pregnancy?  

Feeding the bitch in whelp:  What special food should the bitch get? 

Front legs:  What can you give to a young dog is his front legs aren't straight? 

Garlic:  Is garlic good for a dog?  Will it get rid of fleas?

Gestation. What is the usual period that a bitch is pregnant? 

Grass:  Why do dog's eat grass?  Does it indicate a vitamin deficiency?

Inbreeding:  What is inbreeding and  outbreeding? J

Jaws:  What is a scissors bite, an overshot jaw and an undershot jaw?

How can one tell when a bitch is ready for mating?

Medicine:  What is the easiest way to give a dog medicine?

Nervousness:  How does one train a very shy, nervous dog?

Period of gestation:  How long after mating will a bitch whelp? 

Pregnancy:  What is the usual signs that indicates a bitch is pregnant? 

Weaning pups:  What is the best way to wean pups in a litter? 

Whelping:  What are the signs a bitch is ready to whelp? 

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 Which breed to choose?  Choose from 70 popular breeds 

Click above for detailed descriptions of 70 popular breeds. 

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Dog Tricks. 

Click above for easy and amusing tricks you can teach your Dog 

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About the writer:

Click above for personal details  and photographs of some of the dogs I have owned.

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More Training tips.

How to train dogs with different temperaments and have a well-behaved dog.

 Bringing a new pup into your  home

Housebreaking your pup

How to pick up a pup

Leash Training your dog

Teaching your dog to SIT

housebreaking pup.htm

Teaching your dog to STAY

 

  GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG INFORMATION

 The following articles and detailed reports have been written for the benefit of German Shepherd Dog owners; breeders who would like to know more about German bloodlines; show exhibitors and everyone interested in getting a top quality German Shepherd Dog.

Click the article or report  below that you are interested in and you can read the complete details.

Dogs that performed best at the test of courage in the 2009 German Sieger Show

The 2009 Bundessiegerprufung - Working Dog Competition winners

The 2009  Sieger Show in Ulm  29th - 31st August.

How to choose the best German Shepherd Dog pup in the litter.

Complete list of German Siegers -with photographs - from 1899-2008

The 2008 German Sieger Show in Aachen, Germany  - winning dogs.

Dogs that performed best in test of courage at 2008 Sieger Show.

Detailed study of Bloodlines of Siegers & V.A. dogs 1999-2005

Important pillars of the breed:

Famous German Shepherd Dogs of the past

Conflict between German breeders of working dogs and show dogs.

“Universal Siegers”. Are these winners of the title for the best dual purpose dogs good show specimens as well as good working dogs?

How to bring show and working breederin Germany closer together

2007 German Shepherd Dog Sieger Show winners

Detailed study of bloodlines of German “Siegerins” 1995- 2007

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OBEDIENCE TRAINING METHODS USED BY OTHER  EXPERIENCED TRAINERS.

The methods that I have described on this site are training techniques I've used for years  myself and found very successful. There are however, many different ways to train a dog.

You'll find details below of some extremely popular dog training courses about which there have been very favorable reports.

You may find the particular methods described in these training  courses very suitable for your own dog and your own special training needs.


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Dog Training Course - Number One.

This  dog training course, entitled "Secret to Dog Training" has been a tremendously popular dog training course for some time - in fact it is  probably the most most popular dog training course on the internet.   There must obviously be a reason for this

When you visit the site, you will see that the course covers problems areas of dog disobedience such as:

 Aggression, biting, digging, barking, chewing, humping, house training, whining, bolting out of the front doors, separation anxiety, pulling on the leash and a number of other problems that many people have with their dogs. 

To find our more about this highly successful dog training course and how to access it, click  Secrets to Dog Training:

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Dog Training Course - Number 2.

Clicker got training:

Clicker training is a completely different form of training. It involves a method known as "positive reinforcement training".  The  dog is rewarded for doing what the trainer requires, instead of punishing or reprimanding it for not doing what the trainer wants.  The food reward is accompanied by a click - a sound made by a small clicker held in one's hand.

Although I have never personally made use of the clicker in my training because I have always had satisfactory results with traditional training methods, many friends who use clicker training methods speak very highly about this unorthodox  training technique.

From many reports I have received it appears that the following training course - "The 4 secrets of becoming a super trainer" is the best clicker training course available on the internet.

To get full details about this clicker dog training Course go to the following site:

Clicker Training -The 4 Secrets of becoming a super trainer

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©  Copyright.  This website and all the information  is copyright.  All rights reserved.   It is illegal to reproduce any portion or any of the information by any means unless permission is first obtained from Dennis Fisher who can be contacted at the following e-mail address: denline@lantic.net