The Helpful Pointer

Once you’ve brought your German shepherd home, it’s time to start training.

Though Shepherds have a reputation for instability, the fact is, with the help of an experienced obedience instructor, your dog can be extremely well trained. The first thing you need to understand is that dogs need to be trained from birth; they cannot be trained when they have already become adults. Trainers will tell you to always provide your Shepherd with plenty of regular exercise as well as mental stimulation to tame their rambunctious natures. Otherwise, you may find your bored doggie will turn to destructive chewing. If this occurs, simply sprinkle chair legs and other attractive targets with black or cayenne pepper to discourage chewing. Provide plenty of fresh water everyday, but especially after long walks. And introduce your dog to lots of friendly people so he can learn to recognize normal behavior of good guys; a dog that’s isolated may become suspicious of everyone, which can lead to biting.

German shepherds shed constantly, so be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming. There are some tips to reduce the work load: Mix one part brewers yeast and garlic with two parts doggie stew, or try Mrs. Allens Shed Stop, which is also mixed with the dog’s food. Daily brushing helps, but frequent bathing isn’t necessary. And do remember to trim Fido’s nails at least once every two weeks. A little care and lots of love help your German shepherd grow into a loyal and welcome member of the family for years to come!

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The Kentucky Derby (The Run for the Roses)The Kentucky Derby is one of thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious events and has been held annually since its inception. It is the first leg of the famed “Triple Crown in Thoroughbred Racing” or simply “Triple Crown.” The Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday of May as the finale to the weeklong Kentucky Derby Festival.Started by Colonel M. Lewis Clark in 1875 at Clark’s then newly opened Louisville Jockey Club Course, the Kentucky Derby was designed to make Kentucky a hotspot for thoroughbred racing and was aimed to be one of the biggest social events in Kentucky. The first Kentucky Derby, held on May 17, 1875 (the facility’s inauguration day), saw the derby’s first winner in a steed named Aristides, driven by African-American jockey Oliver Lewis.Subsequent races were patterned after the Epsom Derby that ran for 1.5 miles long. However, horse owners and breeders voiced their disagreement over the length of the course. Consequently, in 1896, the distance was reduced to 1.25 miles. The race’s popularity dwindled by the late 1800s and the early 1900s, largely because of the growing antigambling sentiments during the time.Colonel Matt Winn came and gained part-ownership of the racetrack in 1903, a move that would save the facility from closure. Under Winn’s leadership, the race regained its prominence in the thoroughbred racing circuit.The 2008 Kentucky Derby winner is a 3-year old colt named Big Brown. Big Brown also won the 2008 Preakness Stakes.

Dog Grooming & Routine Care

All dogs need regular grooming. It improves the appearance of short coated dogs, and is essential for those with long coats. It also does much to stop unwanted hair on the furniture and carpets. Start as soon as you get your dog or puppy. If you get dogs used to grooming from an early age they will accept it as a normal routine and become to enjoy it.

For the shorter haired dogs a fairly firm clothes brush will be sufficient, but if you need one that’s a bit stiffer your local pet store should have a wide choice of brushes. Regular brushing will remove the loose hair and give a shine to the dogs coat. For long haired breeds a strong steel comb as well as a brush is essential. So many owners think they are grooming their dogs when they are actually only running a brush over the surface of the tangled coat. A daily grooming should prevent the formation of matts and tangles, even in spaniels and poodles.

Parasites

Remember while grooming your dog to look for parasites such as fleas and lice which may have been picked up by your dog. To see how to deal with these, please visit our pet website which is shown below.

You may also find grass seeds in the coat, and especially between the toes. These, if not removed, may penetrate the skin causing painful abscesses. A daily examination of the coat will also give you the opportunity to check for skin irritations that may need attention.

Foot Care.

The feet should be examined daily, especially the hairy types of dog such as spaniels, for the presence of thorns. It is better to keep the hair between the toes and under the pads trimmed short, and to wash the feet after exercise in muddy weather. The accumulation of grit and hard packed mud under the pads may contribute to the formation of cysts or boils on the feet. Keeping your dogs feet clean is a must.

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from David the Dogman

1. Gather presents, boxes, paper, etc. in middle of living room floor.
   
   
2. Get tape back from puppy.
   
   
3. Remove scissors from older dog’s mouth.
   
   
4. Open box.
   
   
5. Take puppy out of box.
   
   
6. Remove tape from older dog’s mouth.
   
   
7. Take scissors away from puppy.
   
   
8. Put present in box.
   
   
9. Remove present from puppy’s mouth.
   
   
10. Put back in box after removing puppy from box.
    
    
11. Take scissors from older dog & sit on them.
    
    
12. Remove puppy from box & put on lid.
    
    
13. Take tape away from older dog.
    
    
14. Unroll paper.
    
    
15. Take puppy OFF box.
    
    
16. Cut paper being careful not to cut puppy’s foot or nose that is getting in the way as it “helps”.
    
    
17. Let puppy tear remaining paper.
    
    
18. Take puppy off box.
    
    
19. Wrap paper around box.
    
    
20. Remove puppy from box & take wrapping paper from its mouth.
    
    
21. Tell older dog to fetch the tape so he will stop stealing it.
    
    
22. Take scissors away from puppy.
    
    
23. Take tape older dog is holding.
    
    
24. Quickly tape one spot before taking scissors from older dog & sitting on them again.
    
    
25. Fend off puppy trying to steal tape & tape another spot.
    
    
26. Take bow from older dog.
    
    
27. Go get roll of wrapping paper puppy ran off with.
    
    
28. Take scissors from older dog who took them when you got up.
    
    
29. Give pen to older dog to hold so he stops licking your face.
    
    
30. Remove puppy from present & hurriedly slap tape on to hold the paper on.
    
    
31. Take now soggy bow from puppy & tape on since the sticky stuff no longer sticks.
    
    
32. Take pen from older dog, address tag & affix while puppy tries to eat pen.
    
    
33. Grab present before puppy opens it & put it away.
    
    
34. Clean up mess puppy & older dog made playing tug-of-war with remnants of wrapping paper.
    
    
35. Put away rest of wrapping supplies & tell dogs what good helpers they are.
    
    

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David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.

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