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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?
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MORE...
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"

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
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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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Click Photo to Play Video
Excellent video of the German Shepherd Sieger
Show in Aachen September 2008.
Video created by Eduardo Durán Haedo
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

2007
World Sieger VA1 PAKROS D ULMENTAL
SchH3, Kkl 1a

2006 World Sieger VA1
ZAMP vom THERMODOS
SchH3, Kkl 1a

2005 World Sieger VA1 LARUS von BATU
SchH3, Kkl 1a

2004 World Sieger VA1
LARUS von BATU
SchH3, Kkl 1a


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Last updated -
Sunday, May 10, 2009 05:41:26 PM -0400
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