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German Shepherds love their families and are very loyal and protective, which makes them popular choices. They are very eager and alert. They have a high capacity for learning, are obedient and cheerful and are eager to please.

German Shepherds should not be left alone for long periods of time. They must be socialized and firmly obedience trained from an early age and onward throughout their entire lives. A very firm yet loving attitude is necessary. Usually, Shepherds are not barkers but will bark as a warning of perceived danger.

The German Shepherd Dog does not give affection lightly; they display serious loyalty and fidelity, especially to its owner or main caretaker.
German Shepherds are used for guard work and search and rescue because they are fearless, direct, calm, confident, and intelligent. Aggression and attacks are usually a result of poor breeding or poor adjustment, handling, or training.

German Shepherds tend to have more dominant personalities than some breeds. Classes are extremely helpful. A German Shepherd Dog that thinks it’s the Alpha member of the pack can be difficult to handle or have as a family member.

As a family dog, your German Shepherd will enjoy obedience, agility, flyball, and various tracking activities.

be sure to do extensive research before getting a German Shepherd. Know the pups parents and any other relatives to make sure of the personality. Sadly, some breeders offer shy and nervous Alsatians for sale. These dogs should be avoided at all costs as they can be dangerous. Also, assess the diseases in the lineage.

Going to the lake with your dog and wondering if you should get them a life jacket to go on the boat with the family? Good idea.

Basset Hounds and English Bulldogs, which are heavy dogs with short legs, are definitely not built for swimming. Also, the tiny dogs would not fair well in the water - chihuahuas, etc. While it is not a certainty that than any dog of such a breed can’t swim, it’s very difficult for them in general. If your dog has particularly short legs, you should really consider putting them into a life jacket.

Additionally, some dogs are afraid of water and can’t swim. Don’t assume that your dog will naturally be able to swim. Don’t leave any dog unsupervised in water, even if they are excellent swimmers.

The American Kennel Club have released their 2009 registration statistics, which reveals the top ten most popular dog breeds in the United States. The Labrador retriever took the title as the most popular pup in America for the 19th year in a row.

The Yorkshire terrier was knocked out of the number two spot, by the German shepherd.

“Labs have been America’s top dog for nearly two decades due to their loyal and gentle nature,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “But the German Shepherd Dog has gained ground recently, quite possibly due to the increased attention they receive for their security efforts at home and abroad.”

Here’s the list! Did your favorite dog breed make the cut?

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Yorkshire Terrier
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Bulldog
8. Dachshund
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu

Boxer dogs can follow instructions like “sit” and “come” when the still quite young. When you give them these commands early on, you make it easier on yourself to discipline it and form an bond. There are common guidelines and fundamental rules that should be followed so your boxer pup will learn all you need it to learn much faster. You also want to avoid confusing the boxer. Remember, if you give a command, the puppy needs to know that the response should be immediate and not made later on.

Any training and quality time you give your boxer puppy it will remember. When you are training your puppy, you want to remain unswerving. Your boxer puppy will not always obey your commands (even though it should), yet you should not punish it if it does not. If you can, bribery in the forms of treats and rewards should be used when your pup does obey your command. When the boxer puppy follows your command, give it some praise too. Your goal is to move forward with the commands so do not use any negative techniques that make any sort of circumstances worse. As your boxer gets older, increase his obedience training.