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Q: How do I stop our German Shepherd rescue dog stop barking?
Our rescue dog is about 5 years old, very nice nature, but she barks at anyone outside even across the road or on the pavement when we are in our car, Our other dogs have not done this and it is getting annoying, any ideads how to stop it, when we say stop it she just carries on, what can we do, please help

A: This is what I do for my dogs. (We get a lot of foot traffic along the fence line which isn’t necessarily the best situation if you have a protective or bored dog.)

First, daily walks — this keeps the dog from getting bored with life in general — helps cure the incessant/boredom barker.

Second, daily training — obedience, agility, or just fun training type games — keeps the dog in tune with you (and more obedient when you do ask it to do something.)

Third, if the dog(s) does bark at something outside (person walking down the fence line) I immediately go to it–I really only want it to have the chance to bark once or twice before I reach it, and say “ok” or “thank you” (i.e. thanks for warning me, I can handle the situation now, we’re all okay, nothing to worry about) and then bring it in the house or re-direct its behavior. This has helped teach it that it’s okay to bark, but only once or twice is all that is needed to warn me. And, I’d rather they bark and then come tell me, than just bark to bark (and continue barking.)

Finally, we do have a lot of little yappy neighbor dogs in the area. My dogs will bark if they hear the other dogs start up the doggie-warning system. In this case, if they seem to be excited, I close off the doggie door so they can’t play the “run like mad downstairs and out the doggie door and start barking with all the other barky dogs” game.

Q: How To Adopt A German Shepherd From The Mississippi Valley German Shepherd Rescue?
I know that you have to talk with the people housing the dog and set up an appointment but I dont see any numbers so I can do that. So how do I go about doing that?

A: Hi! Many times the adoption application is posted on the website. There should at least be an e-mail on how to contact them with the dog you are interested in.

Congratulations for thinking of a rescue!!

Check out this website http://www.germanshepherdworld.net/ for rescue locations and we always have dogs in urgent need of adoption posted in the forums. Plus there’s some great advice and people there to help you when you finally do find that special dog. Good luck!!!

Q: a german shepherd rescue plz read 10points to best answer
Does anyone know of a german shepherd rescue website near west texas or near newcastle oklahoma besides petfinder.com?
thanks also if you can include an all dog rescue website besides petfinder that will be great? thanks

A: There a few for texas listed on this website:

http://www.gsrsv.org/OtherWebSites.htm

http://www.geocities.com/gsdrokc/

http://gsrtulsa.sunsetatsadies.com/

I think it is great you are looking to rescue a GSD. So many people get one as a pet without thinking of what comes with owing one therefore they end up in shelters, on the street or worse…neglected and malnourished.
I just had to home my GSD. It was due to getting ready to work long hours and the fact he didn’t respond to my kids orders (he flucked every training course I put him in, and bonded with me and my husband who is an OTR truck driver). So, to prevent him from being in a crate or kennel for long hours and being neglected I found him a new owner that would give him everything I would no longer be able too.

Good luck to you!

Q: German Shepherd!?
I live in George in South Africa and just want to know if there is anyone who could help me find an adult german shepherd. I have already tried local spca’s but they can’t help me….does anyone know of a german shepherd rescue or something in the western cape? thanks so much. and a bit of information on the breed as puppy would also be great.

A: If found this link http://www.ledeckgsd.com/ about German Shepards in South Africa. All I did was google “german shepards in south africa”

Q: Have a 6 month old rescue german shepherd,how do we stop him biting?
He constantly bites, and jumps up, hes a big dog, any suggestions????

A: I have three shepherds myself. All went through the same stage. When he jumps raise your knee in a blocking manner and say no. You may have to bump him back with your knee several times before he gets the point. After patience and a little time he will stop. As for biting, any time he tries to bite or chew on you tell him no very firmly and give him an alternative like a raw hide. If you don’t stop the jumping now he will always jump but he will most likely grow out of the biting. Patience is the key.

Q: Does anyone know of some german shepherd rescues that shipps dogs?
I’m looking for a white german shepherd from a rescue place but there are none near me, and all the ones that have dogs i want are too far away and don’t ship their dogs.

A: Try different rescue groups. Make sure u tell them your willing to pay for shipping

Q: German Shepherd Rescue, Need Help?
Here is the story, I have an amazing neutered male Border Collie. My wife and I are looking at rescuing a German Shepherd. In looking through the internet and classifieds, we found a full blooded 6yr old, fixed female, East German Shepherd (papered), Title 1 Schutzhund, CGC (canine good citizen) title, and hips have been OFA certified good. In reality, a dream come true. I talked to her owner last night and we our set to have an interview with the owner and the Shepherd this Sunday. Only problem is, the owner sounded great…someone who really cared about their dog. How do you think the Shepherd will take to this adjustment. I mean, this isn’t a “rescue”, its more of a new living arrangement. The owner is going through a divorce and owns one other male Shepherd and a female Border Terrier. The female Shepherd is aggressive towards the female Terrier and was originally her husband’s pet. Her husband abandoned her when he moved out. So, to get to the point, I am afraid that my rescue will be looked upon as a “criminal act” by the Shepherd. Is this stupid??? As I said, I own one Border Collie and I have witnessed the look on his face when the car he is riding in pulls out to go to the vets. A couple of times, I have had to stay home due to our children, but his face was priceless. You could tell he was thinking, why aren’t you coming Dad??? Please give me tips or advice on how to handle this. I really want this to work.

A: Shepherds are a very devoting, loving breed. They are called the velcro dogs by some because of their immense attachment.

It has to be really hard on her already. This person obviously cared about her immensely and put a lot of work in to her. At the same time, he just turned around and abandoned her. In her eyes, the hurt is already done. Now she needs a good loving home to help her through it.

Rescue shepherds can be a handful. Especially because a lot of them come from unknown backgrounds and unstable homes. You are very fortunate with this dog. To be schutzhund titled and a CGC, this dog has a very good, stable temperment. You just have to realize you are getting a working line dog, and they do vary mentality wise greatly from other dogs. Be prepared for what you are getting. Do your research well.

Meet with the girl, she sounds wonderful. Make sure she meets with your boy and see how they interact. If it seems like a good fit, take it from there. You can find a trainer in your area that specializes in shepherds, and take her in for some classes. Not that she looks like she needs them, but advanced and working classes will be good bonding and learning experiences for both of you.

As I said, for her, dad already broke her heart, and any damage is already done. At least let her go to a good home that cares, and your’s sounds like a good caring home.

Q: German Shepherd Rescue in the New England area?
I have a neighbor who no longer wants his dog. He asked me if I wanted him. WTF???

I have sent emails to rescues in MA, NH, RI, and CT. Everyone of them bounced back to me.
I need real answers with links, or email addresses that work.
I’ve tried German Shepherd Rescue of New England, they don’t take surrenders, just dogs they have already placed, and the placement hasn’t worked out.

I really hate the idea of a shelter. I would take him, but I have 2 dogs of my own, and work with Labs4rescue, and I am currently fostering a terminally ill Lab.

He needs a whole vet visit, neuter, heart worm check, flea & tick meds, and temperament testing. I know next to nothing about him.

He’s all white with blue eyes, (I think he looks like a Husky) the owner says he’s pure bred with papers. He’s about 70 lbs., seems friendly, lives with older child, will walk on leash, wasn’t aggressive towards me.

Any real suggestions are welcomed!
Thanks.
You can email me privately.

A: You’ve tried GSRNE? I foster for them and also do owner surrender call backs. If you need to contact a German Shepherd rescue in the New England area they are the ones to talk to. Have you checked their website??

www.gsrne.org

If I can help in some way please let me know. My e-mail is open. Feel free to ask questions!!

Q: Housebreaking an adult German Shepherd rescue.?
I’m about to bring home an adult German Shepherd from the shelter.
He has been soiling his sleeping area and possibly even sitting in his own waste. I will be crate training him once I get him. My question is, how do I deal with the possibility of him soiling his crate, when he doesn’t seem to mind messing his sleeping area. I already know the basics of crate training but have never had to deal with this type of situation. I’d like to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Thanks!
I won’t use potty pads in his crate because soiling anywhere in the house is out of the question, and besides, there wouldn’t be enough room.
Yes Jennifer, I do plan to use the umbilical method as soon as he gets here. I’m just mainly concerned about bedtime crating.
I don’t think he learned this behavior from the shelter, because they have an outdoor area for each kennel.

A: If he never had any choice but to sit in his own feces, crate training alone may not work. They have their natural desire to be clean over-ridden in such a case. I would try an ‘umbilical leash” method. You clip a 6 ft leash to his collar, and the other end to your belt, or a rope aroind your waist. That wat, you are aware of him, and can observe when he might need to go out, for example if he starts to look like he may defecate or lift his leg, and you can take him out immediately and praise him when he performs. He most likely will be able to be crated overnight, but for at least the first few nights, I’d put a large tarp between the bottom of his crate and your floor. This way, if he does have an accident, and there is ‘overspray’, at least your floor won’t be ruined. Good luck with him, and thanks for adopting.

Q: Work for a German Shepherd Rescue? Please help.?
My family and I would really like to get a German Shepherd. We decided we would like to rescue one. However, all of the rescues require a home visit. We live in a condo, is that something they frown upon? I don’t work so I will be with him, I am active and so are my husband and our kids (14 and above). So exercise will never be a problem, I run in the mornings and my son after school. We have parks and beaches close to us. We would really love to adopt and would be very disappointed if rescues would look down on our condo for lack of space. Does living in a condo destroy our chances of adopting a GSD?

A: I do home visits for a GS rescue and no, a condo is not a reason for not allowing adoption. We care that the animal is going to be well taken care of, part of the family, avoid major hazards, and we consult people on changes we think that are necessary. A GS needs exercise but not a huge yard to accomplish that. Actually we do have GS that are better as condo dogs because they can scale 6ft fences. They love their people and want to be with them, so we rather have them be part of the family. My own last two GS were in the house way more than in the yard esp during summer and winter months. Get a crate, dog bed and a heavy duty vacuum!

Q: 1yr old german shepherd rescue – behavioural problems?
Hi. We have just got a 1yr old german shepherd rescue and are having a few problems. Her previous owner was a man living on his own, and unfortunately, after we had her a few days, she has attached onto my dad. She follows him around everyone, and although she will occasionally go and look for me, she always seems to want to be with him. When he is in the same room, she is very playful with me, and fetches a ball etc, but always runs back to him, then reluctantly returns to me. Is there anything i can do to solve this?? Also, whenever my dad is out of the house, she sits by the door or in the kitchen looking really miserable, and she won’t let me play with her or anything, and I don’t know whether i should ignore her when he is not here, or try and distract her. If i try and approach her when he is not here, she runs away. I have tried shutting her in a room with me whilst i do some work, but she seems very anxious, whinning and clawing at the door, but if i let her out she will just sit on her own in the kitchen waiting for him to get back. P.S We have had her just over a week, and its really annoying its me and my mum who feed and walk her (in the garden), but she still wants to be with my dad. Any advice would be much appreciated!

A: It’s only been a week, give her time! As you described, she’s used to being cared for by a male adult. In time she will associate you and your mother with being the “giver of good things” (food, walks, care, etc.).

When your dad leaves, distract her with a good game of fetch or a nice brisk walk. Don’t let her sit and pine fo him at the door.

Good Luck!

Q: German Shepherd Dog Rescue Organizations in Northern/Central NJ?
I have some extra time and would like to do some volunteer work. I have owned German Shepherds in the past and think it would be a good volunteer activity for me.

Thanks.

A: heres a list of shelters/rescues in NJ http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi

Q: my baby girl german shepherd rescue had for 7 great years has been put to sleep because of cancer.?
I still feel her around me. I light candle for her. Sometimes I see her for a split second. Has anyone felt like that when grieving for a pet.
She was everything to me.
god bless everyone

A: The good times are gone, and now there is the pressure of grief inside you. I felt this like you do when I was sixteen. Then again at twenty-nine and at thirty-nine. I must admit, it was a little less intense everytime.

Like a tree in front of a house is made to shelter many generations, we are made to be the masters of more than one friend on four paws during our own life time. We didn’t come up with this, we must take it as it is given.

While you wipe your tears away in the candle light, something is going on in the silence, far away, but it will get very close to you. Soon there will a puppy be waiting for an experienced master who knows the secret of birth and death and candle light in the dark. Don’t say no, look into its puppy face. It’s waiting urgently.

Q: Okay so i filled out an application to get a german shepherd puppy?
at southern california german shepherd rescue shelter and on thursday we submitted the application and we gave them are email phone adress and even our vet’s adrees and phone number and there has been no contact with us should we call or should we wait for them
edit umm the adoption process invilves a telephone interview then a meeting with the dogs ( which answers have you met the dog or foster parents ) then a home visit and how long does that take

A: Wait for them, you don’t wanna rush them. Good luck.

Q: My German Shepherd is driving me crazy?
My one and a half year old German Shepherd rescue dog has a lot of energy and wont sleep through the night. He gets up several times. He doesn’t have to go out he just is rested after only two or three hours of sleep. I don’t have the time to walk him for two hours before bed to try to wear him down. Any ideas from others who have experienced this? Will a backpack work? Holistic methods? HELP I am sleep deprived!

A: it sounds like your dog is just not getting enough exercise during the day to be sleepy at night… if you keep him crated or he is just stuck in the house he is probably bored and going crazy.. German Shepherds are intelligent dogs that need exercise and mental stimulation..if they do not receive this they can be hard to live with..pacing…destructive…whining..and many other issues

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