by Randy Witmer Tyson | Dec 14, 2017 | advice
This is a difficult question to answer. Although typically a male dog is slightly larger and stronger than a female, there are many examples of female German Shepherd dogs that are stronger than some male dogs. Therefore, this is more a personal decision of the owner...
by Randy Witmer Tyson | Dec 14, 2017 | advice
I don’t advise to bring a new puppy into a home with a very old dog. I feel that although it will bring new life into the old dog, competition is stressful and unkind. I don’t think that it is important for a new puppy to learn from an old dog. The new...
by Randy Witmer Tyson | Dec 14, 2017 | advice
During the first three days with the new puppy, try to avoid too much stress. Your puppy’s life has just changed dramatically, and is filled with new things. This range of new experiences can be difficult for a little one. Keep it simple, add new experiences...
by Randy Witmer Tyson | Dec 14, 2017 | advice
I raise a puppy in a stimulating environment with a variety of sounds, travel to new places, new people, children and other dogs. These are just a few of the things they are introduced to. Play is a very important part of their life and I believe that they deserve the...
by Randy Witmer Tyson | Dec 14, 2017 | advice
I separate puppies from other puppies very early. I never would allow a dog to raise my puppy. I belive that to make a good dog it takes people. The German Shepherd dog is difficult to raise. They are unlike any other breed. They are very intelligent and don’t...
