German Shepherd Dog (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) [Paperback]

Horst Hegewald-Kawich (Author), Ginny Altman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals | Publication Date: November 1, 2006

This rugged and noble breed is ideal as both a work dog and a family companion. Here is everything its owner needs to know about responsible care. Books in the comprehensive and popular Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series advise on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care specialist. All Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are filled with high-quality photos and instructive line art.

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From the Inside Flap

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Information and advice to help you take good care of your German Shepherd Dog

The typical German Shepherd Dog: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more

Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, exercise, grooming, and more

Understanding your German Shepherd Dog: its voice, its body language, and their meaning

Step-by-step directions for everyday care

Informative and attractive checklists and sidebars

Filled with handsome full-color photos

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This rugged and noble breed is ideal as both a work dog and a family companion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2nd edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764134574
• ISBN-13: 978-0764134579
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about getting a Puppy? Read the Book!!, November 5, 2010

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V. Altman (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: German Shepherd Dog (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

This is an excellent paperback book to acquaint someone with a German Shepherd Dog puppy and the breed characteristics. The book has marvelous pictures and illustrations. The history of the breed is summarized and the stage is set for what you can expect when you get a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). It has a section that walks you through puppy selection and the first days at home. It has a very good section on health concerns and briefly discusses the basic "sit, come, heel" obedience commands. Intended to give a new GSD owner a foundation for building a future with a German Shepherd Dog. Lots of great information in a compact book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A little basic but still a valuable reference for first time GSD owners, May 30, 2008

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PF fan in OH USA - See all my reviews

This review is from: German Shepherd Dog (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

Has good info on history of breed and characteristics and sections on grooming and first aid were most valuable. Section on training is useless. Buy this book if you're new to breed or about to buy a GSD.

If you are buying a GSD for the first time go to a one-on-one expert trainer. I did this and it cost about $2000 but I have a competition level obedience dog now (on and off leash, hand and verbal commands, without choke/spike/"gentle" leader collars) and he spent more time training me than he did the dog so now I can train any dog that I'll ever own by myself.