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Old 04-01-2012, 12:42 PM   #11
Lakesrider
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Steeler is good looking boy. Just be careful of his weight. ie....treats...GS dogs are prone to hip Dysplasia. Extra weigh exaserbates the problem. Not saying he is fat BTW! Having raised German Shepards most of my life I get nervous when I see a dog sit on his hip. GS dogs should sit on both hind quarters equally. Steeler looks like he sits on his two quarts well, so good for you. It helps keep their hips aligned.

Oh, one more trick. When giving Steeler a treat bring the treat up to your nose first.This makes him look you in the eye/face which is key to good training. When a person is giving a command to a dog it is imperative he looks at you and watches your eyes and face for direction. The cat, I don't think will even care if you look it in the eye...Cats are like that....
Sorry though...Not preaching...just teaching. My wife says I like to stick my nose in other peoples dogs business....
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