The Importance of a Good Start for German Shepherds
German Shepherds are widely regarded as one of the most intelligent and versatile dog breeds. With their loyalty, courage, and exceptional trainability, they excel in various roles, such as service dogs, search and rescue dogs, and police dogs. However, to unlock their full potential, it is crucial to provide them with a good start in […]
Puppy shots, What do you need to know.
Vaccines come in two categories, core and non-core vaccines. Core vaccines include rabies and the DHPP combination vaccine. (There are variants of this vaccine such as DAPP and DA2PP. DHPP stands for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo.) These are very serious and totally preventable illnesses. All dogs must get the core vaccines. Non-core vaccines include […]
Early Nurturing for a Healthy, Happy German Shepherds
Getting a new German Shepherd is an exciting and fun time, but getting a new puppy also means you’re gaining a new responsibility. Trying to nurture and raise your German Shepherd puppy into a fully grown healthy adult can be a challenge, especially if it’s not something you have previous experience with. At Golden Ridge […]
Getting Your German Shepherd Off to a Good Start
German Shepherds are great, intelligent, and loyal dogs. With proper training, these dogs can be good family dogs and companions. But without proper training, they can turn into disobedient, violent dogs. That’s why training them early is so important. Follow these tips for getting your German Shepherd off to a good start. Adopt […]
Getting German Shepherd Puppies Off to a Good Start
Here at Golden Ridge Farm German Shepherds, we take great pride in the way we breed and raise our purebred German Shepherds. We care for them during their first few weeks of life and eventually send them off to their forever homes. The first few weeks of life are crucial, and once they reach their […]
Puppy Culture and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It’s common knowledge that dogs are good for human mental health, but did you know that dogs need help with their mental health too? Dogs are a lot more complicated than people tend to think. Like humans, dogs can experience stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental and emotional […]
