Before the German Shepherd is weaned, the owner only needs to ensure that the puppy is in a warm environment. In addition, the owner needs to take care of the weak German Shepherd to eat breast milk.
After weaning, in terms of nutrition, animal protein, calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients are very important, because generally, every kilogram of puppy weight during the growth period from six months to one year old requires calories. The demand is twice that of adult dogs.
In the process of puppy growth, it is very important to choose a high-quality dog food. Dog food should be good in palatability and 100% natural.
German Shepherd puppies have small stomachs, so they must master the principle of eating small meals often. In the early stages of weaning, German Shepherd dogs should be fed more than four times a day. At around six months of age, feedings should be made three times a day. As age increases, feeding is gradually reduced to twice a day.
Each time you feed, you must control the portion and do not let your puppy eat too much. Try not to feed puppies food that is eaten by humans. Puppies have very simple requirements for food, and they will devour everything that comes to them. After a puppy gets used to eating some things that people eat, it will become dependent on what people eat. Because the nutrients in what people eat are different from the nutritional needs of puppies, the result will be uneven nutrient absorption and affect the puppy's development.
Pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the food. The food must be fresh. Do not save leftover food for next time. Drinking water must be clean and provided 2-3 times a day. The trough and basin need to be cleaned every day, especially in hot summer.
In addition to taking care of food, when raising German Shepherd puppies, you should also pay attention to its environment. When the weather is good, take the dog to do some activities in the yard, and do not go out unless the dog has received vaccines or something. Everything is ready. Its kennel should be kept clean and hygienic, and it should be exposed to the sun frequently. Ultraviolet rays can kill viruses.
Vaccination
When puppies are 3 and a half to 4 months old, they should go to a regular hospital and receive rabies vaccination. Do not take the puppy out until it is 4 months old.
30 days after birth: the first dose of the two-part vaccine.
28 days after birth: first deworming for internal parasites.
50 days old or older: the second dose of the six-part vaccine.
58 days old or older: Second round of deworming for internal parasites.
70 days old or older: The third dose of the six-combination vaccine.
88 days old or older: Second round of deworming for internal parasites.
Daily hygiene
Keep the dogKeep the dog's body clean and hygienic. Use a comb or brush to comb the dog's coat frequently. Before combing the dog's coat with a comb, it is best to rub the dog's coat with your hands repeatedly for a while. This helps the dog's blood circulation and is beneficial to the coat metabolism. . After rubbing, use a comb to remove the hair that needs to be removed. Finally, use velvet or suede to wipe along the direction of the coat to make the coat smooth and shiny.
Dogs should be bathed every once in a while, especially in hot summer, every 3-5 days to remove dust and dirt on the body, to keep the dog's body clean and hygienic, and to prevent the breeding of parasites. The water temperature for bathing should not be too high, usually around 30-35 degrees Celsius.
Every 3-5 days, the dog’s earwax, tartar and eye wax should also be removed.
Wash your dog’s eyes with 2% boric acid water every 1-2 weeks to ensure that it does not suffer from eye diseases. The dog's claws should also be trimmed every few days. If they are too long, it will affect walking.
Training
First let’s talk about the requirements for dog trainers. He must be loving and patient towards the dog, understand the dog's behavior and language, and most importantly, he must adhere to principles. Dogs are not machines, they are living, independent, and sometimes stubborn animals. Each dog of the same breed, or even the same litter, is an independent individual, which requires dog owners to understand and adapt to them.
A well-trained dog has the following characteristics: does not urinate and defecate indoors; behaves well indoors, in the courtyard and on the street; runs with the owner when riding a bicycle; when necessary, defends the owner or items. Many dog owners have this idea: They want their dog to know what to do on a leash or off leash. Such thinking is wrong. The training methods for dogs are different from the training methods for sports dogs. There is also hierarchy in the dog world. Dogs with lower ratings tend to feel more comfortable being on a leash because they experience a sense of safety and protection through the leash.
