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...

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...

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...