http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Debbie+Ray Pets Debbie Ray Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=521583&ca=Pets Concerning the GSD and German Shepherd coat colors, the breed standard from the SV specifically states: "The color of the GSD is in itself not important and has no effect on the character of the dog or on its fitness for work and should be a secondary consideration for that reason. The final color o... Pets Debbie Ray Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=521590&ca=Pets Fear of thunder and other loud noises is a common problem in dogs. No one really knows why some pets become afraid of noises and some don't. Dogs can easily develop these terrible sound sensitivities which tend to get worse the older the dog gets. Left untreated the fear of loud noises can easily tu... Pets Debbie Ray Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=521597&ca=Pets Knowing dog first aid skills are very important, just as with humans and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency may mean the difference between life and death for your dog. Dog emergencies or any other extreme medical situations require that you get your dog to the veterinarian as quickly a... Pets Debbie Ray Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=521601&ca=Pets Of all dogs diagnosed to have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), the German Shepherd is a common patient as well as the Rough-coated Collie. One estimate shows that about 70% of all dogs diagnosed with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) are German Shepherds while 20% diagnosed are Rough-c... Pets Debbie Ray Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=521604&ca=Pets Puppy housebreaking should start just as soon as you bring your new puppy home - and it is the best way to teach your purebred puppy to go outside when it has to relieve itself. How long does it take to do puppy housetraining? The easiest answer is: as long as puppy housebreaking takes. I had one Ge... Pets Debbie Ray Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=518941&ca=Pets So, you have finally decided to get a German Shepherd puppy. Could be a great choice if you did your homework ahead of time! German Shepherds, also called Alsatians or GSD, are also known for having many great qualities that one would look for in a dog. Some of these include strength, intelligence,... Pets Debbie Ray Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=518945&ca=Pets Deworming your dog or puppy is highly recommended to get rid of those nasty little parasites even though many resources we have talked to vary in their overall schedule time. It is very important to note that ALL puppies will have intestinal worms during their life. Below is a suggested deworming pr... Pets Debbie Ray Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61233&ca=Pets Got a new puppy? Then get ready for the teething blues. One of the things you may, or may not, be prepared for when getting a new puppy is its desire to chew. Often this can be quite destructive depending on exactly how you handle this situation. Instinctively puppies often chew because they need to... Pets Debbie Ray Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61242&ca=Pets Tips for finding the perfect purebred dog or puppy Finding a Dog 101 - Dogs are fantastic companions, and love you no matter what, but remember: • Dogs DO take time! Remember, just like us, they are social animals who do not like being left alone. You can't just stick them out in the yard or leave t... Pets Debbie Ray Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61243&ca=Pets German Shepherd health is one area over which you have a lot of control. Long prized for its elegance, intelligence, loyalty, versatility and working abilities, the GSD can be a very stoic animal that will play and work hard through a lot of pain and not easily show any underlying health problems. I...