Dog digging problems are very, very common. Dogs dig for a number of reasons, the two most common reasons dogs dig are for entertainment and looking for prey. Dog digging problems aren't very hard to understand or stop if you keep a few things in mind.

How do you know why your dog is digging? Great question. If your dog is left alone through most of the day and doesn't have a lot of toys to play with or a "doggy friend" to play with he is probably digging simply to be entertained. This is the same for puppies, they are usually just bored and want something to do. If you have a terrier, that is a terriers "job", to dig.

If you have determined that your dogs digging problems are because of entertainment, or lack there of, don't fret! There are simple solutions to this problem. Make sure that when you are with your dog that you are giving him plenty of exercise, take him on long walks and run around. Have fun! Keep toys around the yard while you are away, that way he will find the toys and direct his energy to them. Kong makes great toys, they are sturdy and you can put a paste in them that your dog will like, it will keep them interested.

If your dog digging problems are more "prey" related, I would first check for signs of rodents and other small furry animals that you dog would like to get a hold of. Find a dog safe product and try to get rid of whatever it is that is bothering your dog! Do you know what yorkies were first bred for? They used to use yorkies on ships to find and kill rats!

I hope you have a better understanding of why your dog digs. It isn't because he is mad at you, its more likely to be because he is just bored. Remember, toys are your dogs best friend while you are away!

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She barks at EVERYTHING!! Sometimes she will listen to me when I shout at her to stop. I don't mind her barking but the continuous, out of control barking, must stop. She is the noisiest dog in the neighborhood. What can I do to train her to stop barking? I want to let her know that it is ok, but only in small amounts. Please give me your suggestions and experiences. Thanks:)

Get a tin can and put some rocks or marbles in it and when he starts his barking shake the can and sternly say no. When he stops tell him good girl. They tend to dislike the loud noise from the can. I foster dogs for our local shelter and to help ensure they stay in their new homes I try to work on their bad habits. I have talked to numerous trainers and that is the suggestion that worked best. I was also told to get a squirt gun and squrt them when they did it but alot of them found that to be a fun game and it did not work so well but the can trick works most of the time. Good luck!

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How to stop dog from jumping over fence?

I have blocked an area of my backyard so that the dogs wouldn't tear up anything in my area. After a couple of weeks, they learned to jump off of the fence onto my area. When I go to the backyard and they see me, they run and jump the fence to go to their area.
What can I do to stop them from jumping over to my side. Now they have dug up holes in my side.
I don't want to buy a higher fence.

There are wires with a mild electrical charge that you can add to your fence.Ask at petsmart.

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I am looking to adopt/ buy a male pure breed German Shepherd puppy thats is less than tweleve weeks old and less than $300., near Newark, Nj. I have already tried shelters, resucue centers, news papers, made ads, ect. : can someone please help.

Are you willing to travel to another town in NJ? I found this little guy in a shelter in Montgomery, hes not 3 months like you want, hes 5 months but he is is getting trained.

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Other Names of The German Shepherd Dog:  Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund, GSD.

German Shepherd Dog Temperament

The German Shepherd dog is amongst the most intelligent of dogs and its versatility and excellence in performing all manner of activities has secured its eternal position in the hall of fame when it comes to policing duties, search and rescue, military functions such as bomb sniffing and even as sight-seeing dogs for people who are blind or those with impaired eyesight. The German Shepherd is a quick study and due to their innate high intelligence are very easy to train.

These dogs are active, alert and like many other animals of a high intelligence and active nature the German Shepherd needs to be constantly challenged and stimulated both physically and mentally to avoid becoming a nuisance. That said, this dog breed makes a great companion and is both brave and loyal. Though some dogs tend to be somewhat aloof and wary by and large this dog breed makes for a great family pet and they generally get on well with children. Occasionally certain dogs may become a tad domineering with children which may manifest in the form of the German Shepherd trying to herd them about; in keeping with its breeding pedigree.

German Shepherd dogs have excellent watchdog ability and are typically wary of both strangers and other dogs. Early socialization is a must if your dog is going to be around other animals. As far as climate tolerance is concerned these dogs adapt fairly well to moderate cold as well as moderate heat, though extremes in either direction don’t go down well.

German Shepherd Dog Grooming & Exercise Requirements

The German Shepherd boasts a high energy level and thus this dog breed requires plenty of exercise on a daily basis. Its grooming requirements however are not quite as demanding and its coat only requires brushing once or twice a week. The German Shepherd is a moderate to heavy shedder and thus is perhaps not the best choice of dog for allergy sufferers.

German Shepherd Dog Appearance

The body of the German Shepherd dog is typically longer than it is tall and in the modern variant when the animal is standing the body slopes downwards as though the dog is poised to spring off of its hind legs. This was not always the case, the early variant of the German Shepherd dog having a squarer body and less slanting haunches. The tail is usually bushy and hangs with a slight curve.

This dog breed boasts an athletic build and erect ears atop a head with a pointed snout which enhances the alert appearance of the dog. Coat color may vary and includes the following: black, black and tan and sable. From a show dog perspective white-coated dogs are not allowed although of recent there is a movement for such specimens to be represented in their own sub-category.

This dog breed has a double coat with a thick outer coat comprised of close lying medium-length hair that may be straight or slightly wavy.

Weight:  Males:  75 – 100 pounds

            Females:   60 – 80  pounds

Height:    Males:  24 – 26 inches

             Females:  22 – 24 inches

German Shepherd Dog Health Issues/Life Expectancy

This dog breed on average has a lifespan of 10 – 12 years. Due to rather intense in breeding over the years the German Shepherd dog suffers from a number of genetic disorders which include the following:

Major Concerns: 

CHD

Elbow Dysplasia

Minor Concerns:

Panosteitis

vWD

Degenerative Myelopathy

Cauda Equina

Skin Allergies

Hot Spots

Neoplasms

Pannus

Cataract

Gastric Torsion

Perianal Fistulas

Cardiomyopathy

Hemangiosarcoma

German Shepherd dogs are also extremely susceptible to a potentially fatal systemic infection from the fungus Aspergillus.

German Shepherd Dog History

The modern German Shepherd dog is the end result of a concerted effort in the late 19th century to breed the perfect German sheep herding dog. Up until that time each district boasted its own distinct herding dog. To achieve the perfect herding dog various dog breeds from the north were crossbred with those from the central district ultimately resulting with the forbearer of the modern German Shepherd.

The goal of the German Shepherd dog breeding program was to produce a dog that could watch out for and control straying sheep from the rest of the flock without spooking the entire flock. Thus unlike cattle herding dogs it was undesirable for the German Shepherd dog to exhibit leg nipping and neither could it control its wards by barking at them because either one of those attributes would more than likely cause the entire flock to panic!

In essence the German Shepherd dog breeding program had to come up with an extremely intelligent, versatile, swift and independent thinking breed of dog that executed its duties in a precise, swift, calm and steady manner.

Between 1899 and 1901 a specialist breed club was established and was originally headquartered in Stuttgart before moving to Munich and then finally ending up in Berlin. This club was known as Der Verein Fur Schaferhunde (SV for short), and this organization’s primary goal and purpose was to oversee the continued positive development of the German Shepherd dog breed.

Within a decade of its breeding the German Shepherd dog had soon become one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Its rising star in popularity was slightly marred by the occurrence of the two world wars, when it was considered prudent in both Britain and France to refer to the dog breed as either an Alsatian or simple the Shepherd Dog to avoid the inevitable backlash at the time associated with the word German incorporated in the dog breed’s name.

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How can I get my dog to stop barking at visitors?

I've had my dog for a year now, and every time I get a visitor he barks nonstop. There is no way to stop him from barking. Not only this, but he wants to try to bite/attack them too. How can I get this to stop? He's a bichon frise mixed with poodle in case you are wondering.

Calm him down while the person is there, carry him towards the person whilst talking to him in a calm voice. Explain to him that this person is a friend and it is not nice to bite our friends.

Tell the Person to stay still while the dog gets a smell of him or her. Now remember to do all this very slowly and always use a Soft and Calm voice.

Dog Barking is, of course, a natural behavior for dogs. However, when the dog barking becomes endless, it can drive you crazy. That is the first sign that there is more than likely something wrong. A barking dog is usually trying to tell you something is wrong. Of course, sometimes it can be just a bad development of the dog's behavior. Either way, when you want to stop dog barking, there are a few different things that you can try. Remember, dogs are like people and not everything is going to work for every dog.

 

Dog Barking is not something that you are going to want to stop forever. After all, a barking dog is sometimes just trying to alert you or trying to tell you something is uncomfortable. So it's not that we want them to never bark again, but we want them to stop barking when we tell them to stop. This is why it's very important to train your dog the quiet command. All dogs are able to learn commands, it just takes time on our part to teach it to them. When working with your dog to stop dog barking (as well as dog biting), you have to know the right away to train them. This usually involves rewarding the good behavior (like when you tell the dog quiet, and it stops barking) and reprimanding the bad behaviors (in which they did not listen to your command).

 

So here is how you can teach your dog the quiet command to help stop dog barking. First, get your dog to start barking, which in this case should be pretty easy. After the dog barking starts, hold a treat over them and say the word quiet. It really does not matter which word you choose. However, whichever word you choose, you have to use it all the time. Then when the barking dog stops to sniff the treat, give it to him and praise him for being quiet. Then you can repeat this and every time keep the barking dog quiet for longer. Soon you will be able to use the quiet command without having a treat in your hand. Dog obedience takes time, but is important to establish guidelines of respect and understanding with your favorite pet.

 

Dog barking is something that is hard to live with, and you should not have to. So if the quiet command does not stop the barking dog, then you may have to go with different products that are made to help stop dog barking. Usually these are things that you put around their neck that gives them a small shock when the dog starts to bark. Living with dog barking is hard, but now you do not have to!

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