| German Shepherd rescue organizations are an | | | | about the training their dogs have received in the |
| important alternative to the dog pound for owners | | | | past. |
| of purebred German Shepherd dogs who, for | | | | German Shepherd rescue dog owners should take |
| whatever reason, must give up their dogs. They may | | | | obedience training classes with their dogs. These |
| have gotten their German Shepherds with good | | | | classes are an enjoyable experience for owner and |
| intentions, but life brings changes, and many purebred | | | | dog alike, and they will either provide review for a |
| German Shepherd dogs end up homeless because of | | | | dog who received training earlier in life or |
| deaths, marriages, moves, or children. Since the | | | | much-needed structure for a German Shepherd who |
| German Shepherd is such a great watchdog, many | | | | has never had formal training. German Shepherds |
| dogs are acquired to guard property. When the | | | | crave leadership, and your dog will be relieved when |
| property changes hands, the watchdog is no longer | | | | you assume the responsibility for leadership in your |
| needed, and instead of easing the dog in to | | | | relationship. In addition to discipline and training, |
| retirement as a house pet, some owners give their | | | | adequate exercise is essential for a German |
| dogs away. | | | | Shepherd to keep the dog's energy in balance. |
| A German Shepherd dog owner who can't find a | | | | If you have a German Shepherd that you must give |
| new home for a German Shepherd can turn the dog | | | | up, contact a German Shepherd rescue group near |
| over to a German Shepherd rescue organization. | | | | you. Your dog must be current in its vaccinations and |
| However, the owners should be certain they are | | | | health care, and it must undergo a health check and |
| being forced to give up their dog before they | | | | personality evaluation. You will be asked to pay a |
| surrender their dog to a German Shepherd rescue | | | | modest fee to cover the expenses associated with |
| organization. Luckily for the dogs, German Shepherd | | | | taking your dog. |
| rescue organizations find homes for most of these | | | | If you think that adopting a German Shepherd rescue |
| unwanted dogs. | | | | dog might be right for you, contact your local |
| The German Shepherd is a confident breed whose | | | | German Shepherd group to find out what kind of |
| friendship must be earned. Because an adult dog | | | | dog might be right for you. You must be an adult and |
| weighs 55 to 65 lbs, an out-of-control German | | | | have the consent of all adults in your household |
| Shepherd can be harmful to itself and its human | | | | before you will be considered as an adoptive parent |
| companions. German Shepherd puppy training should | | | | of a German Shepherd rescue dog. If you rent your |
| begin at eight to ten weeks of age. However, | | | | home, your landlord must provide written approval |
| owners of rescue dogs often know little or nothing | | | | for you to adopt a dog. |