Expert German Shepherd Information from professional dog behaviourists

German Shepherd DVD- £9.99 free P&P

Duration - 54 mins

This German Sheperd care and training DVD provides information from dog experts: Karen Sygrove, a Kennel Club Judge, Bryan Pooley, a vet with 40 years experience, and Claire Arrowsmith an animal Behaviourist.

The DVD takes you step-by-step through all the stages of German Shepherd ownership covering everything you need to ensure your Alsatian grows into a much loved addition to your family.

'German Shepherd' DVD includes the following:

• what to look for in a breeder
• choosing the right puppy
• How to puppy-proofing your home
• transporting your Alsatian
• what to do when you get home
• toilet training
• puppy's first visit to the vet
• dog exercise routines
• puppy socialisation
• German Shepherd training
• Traveling abroad with your Alsatian

Useful Information about the German Shepherd breed

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD), (Deutscher Schäferhund) is a large dog breed originating from Germany. They are strong, intelligent and obedient dogs and are often employed in Police and military roles.

German Shepherds are highly active dogs, fearless but not hostile and have a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose. Due to their loyal nature Shepherds bond well with children they know, but while typically approachable, they do not become immediate friends with strangers.

German Shepherds are highly obedient and not easily distracted, but due to their self-strong will must be trained by a firm hand.

German Shepherds are a fairly new breed of dog, the original idea of the breed dates back to 1891, when the Phylax Society was formed with the intention of standardising German dog breeds.

The society disbanded in 1894 and was superseded by the Society for the German Shepherd Dog, founded in 1899. The chair-person of the society was Max von Stephanitz, the man now credited with being the creator of the breed