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The Importance of Puppy Socialization
From the very start, a puppy learns important lessons through his experience of the world around him. Even in the first few weeks as he snuggles with his dam, wrestles with his littermates, and is handled by his breeder each day, the personality traits and social skills that he will have all his life are beginning to form.

As the weeks go by, exposure to a variety of experiences is crucial to his becoming a well-rounded adult. Studies have shown that a puppy's experiences in the first three months of life strongly influence what kind of companion he will grow to be and how he will react to the world. Will he shy away from children? Will he be afraid of people in hats? Will he be aggressive toward other dogs? Or will he be easygoing and adaptable in a variety of situations? READ MORE...

"Fun at the Beach"

"Fun at Work"

"Fun just hanging out"

How to Protect your Pet from Heat Stroke

BLOAT

This is a real combination of symptoms that spells out EMERGENCY. These are the classic symptoms of a condition referred to as "bloat" - a dog that is pacing, restless and has unproductive attempts to vomit.

This is a common problem in large breed deep-chested dogs but can also occur in smaller dogs.

Basically what happens is this - the stomach twists causing the blood supply to the stomach to be compromised then leads to tissue death. As tissues are damaged, toxins are released and a sequence of events occurs that if left untreated, leads to death.

If you ever notice these symptoms in your dog, call your local veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.

This is a condition that is fairly common and often occurs in the evening or nighttime hours. It is also a very expensive condition to treat. READ MORE...

GOT FLEAS?
Place a white baking dish half full of water with a couple drops of Lemon Joy dishwashing liquid in the center of the room with a small lamp next to it. Turn off all other lights and go to bed. When you wake up in the morning all the fleas will be in the baking dish! For a bad infestation treat each room twice.

Dealing with Excessive Barking

The first step to stopping barking is to understand why it is happening. Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons, including anxiety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes they bark just because it feels good. Luckily, most dogs will respond to one or other intervention to curtail their barking. Whether you simply bring an outdoor dog inside or take the time to apply behavior-modification techniques, you can cause a dog to be less of a nuisance and to be more socially acceptable.

Removing Skunk Odor
No need for the tomato juice. Use a mixture of 10 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part baking soda. Add a dash of degreasing dishwashing soap and pour into a spray bottle. Spray liberally over dry coat and allow to air dry. Avoid eyes. Works on other objects, too!

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We have over 38 years of dedication for the preservation and advancement of the German Shepherd Breed. The credentials of the German Shepherds that comprise our World Class breeding stock speak for themselves; all are 100% Imported West German bloodlines, VA/V, SchH1, 2 or 3 and all with the highest Breed Survey Koerklasse 1.

Vom Haus Merkel German Shepherds have been selected based on their temperament, performance, health, hardiness, longevity and anatomy to improve and advance the breed. Most importantly these dogs have been bred as superb companions for individuals and families. Whether you are searching for a pet as a companion or your next show dog, we can help you choose the correct puppy to meet your needs.

"The most striking features of the correctly bred German Shepherd are firmness of nerves, attentiveness, unshockability, tractability, watchfulness, reliability and incorruptibility together with courage,
fighting tenacity and hardness."
- Max von Stephanitz; Father of the German Shepherd Dog

STUD DOGS WE USE IN OUR BLOODLINES:

2008 World Sieger VA1 VEGAS du Haut MANSARD SchH3, Kkl 1a