Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium that causes canine infectious respiratory disease complex, often referred to as "kennel cough." It is a highly contagious disease in dogs. It can also be referred to as an upper respiratory infection or infectious tracheobronchitis. However, Bordetella bronchiseptica is not the only thing that causes kennel ...

That sweet puppy you brought home at 8 weeks has turned into a terror. By 16 to 20 weeks, you noticed it showed more aggression or reactive behavior. This behavior is a stage that most puppies go through, and without the proper training, it could follow the puppy through adulthood and get worse as the dog ages. Training Your German Shepherd puppy t...

German Shepherd dogs are a popular breed for their intelligence and versatility. They make great pets, service dogs, sporting dogs and working dogs. Depending on the breeding, the straight-back GSD can make a great pet (low to medium drive breedings) or an excellent working dog (medium to high drive breedings). The original German Shepherd, first b...

It can be tempting to exercise German Shepherd puppies to drain that unlimited puppy energy, but it's important to keep in mind the impact exercise can have on puppy growth plates. German Shepherd puppy owners often have questions about running, competing and jumping. These are all important questions, as we want to have fun while engaging with our...

The German Shepherd dog (GSD) is one of the most popular breeds for herding, working, showing and family dogs. Not only is the breed loyal to its owner, but it is an intelligent breed, which makes it easier to train for various jobs. The GSD has two major body shapes dictated by its back. The sloped-back shepherd, more commonly known as the America...

Congratulations! Adding a fluffy new German Shepherd puppy member to your family is always an exciting occasion. You've made the preparations for homecoming, and it's time for the fun part: Potty training, obedience training, and socialization. Training your German Shepherd puppy instills good behavior and builds an unbreakable bond. The best time ...

If you are considering feeding raw, you can choose from one of two models, or you can create your own diet based loosely on the prey model or bones and raw food (BARF). Both are good diets, though the BARF diet adds foods a carnivorous animal does not usually eat, such as vegetables, nuts and seeds. The biggest factor you need to know is that every...

February is not just the Month for celebrating love and friendship; it's also the perfect time to focus on the importance of educating ourselves and our beloved German shepherds. Dog Training Education Month aims to raise awareness about the benefits of proper training and the role it plays in creating a harmonious bond between owners and their Ger...

Canine adenoviruses have two types: Type 1 (CAV-1), which is responsible for canine hepatitis, and Type 2 (CAV-2), which is responsible for infectious tracheobronchitis. Because the vaccine is readily available, the circulation of canine adenoviruses is low, though outbreaks are more frequent in countries that do not have systematic vaccination. Ca...

When the weather turns frigid and icy, whether it is snow, an ice storm, or a cold spring rain, even the heat and humidity of the summer can be hard on double-coated dogs like German Shepherds. When shepherds, especially high-drive dogs, are left inside without a "job," they become bored very easily. A bored dog is usually a bad dog – one that will...