A must-have for German Shepherd owners
587797
Great book. I refer to it a lot. It's a lot of information to take in, but it's the usual type of reference book when it comes to the "Dummies" collection. It's been quite useful in training and raising a German Shepherd puppy. Would definitely recommend.
6317
I have a 130 pound German Shepherd that suffered a spinal cord injury and could not use his hind legs.  I was not sure how this would work for me, but I wanted to give it a try, and it turns out to be the perfect thing for giving him the assistance he needs to get outside and do his business.  We do not use the padded center section, just the leg straps, and it has been an indispensable tool in the dogs rehabilitation.  He is a very large dog, and the fit and ease of use has turned out to be perfect because our sizes work well together with the handle.  I have been using it for a few months now, and can highly recommend it if you have a dog that needs help in this way.
2031077
Seriously?!  The absolute best dog grooming tool I have found for my VERY hairy German Shepherd!  It was recommended by a dog groomer, that and the shampoo (havent tried yet).  Her coat looks shiny again and my house doesnt look like the Arizona desert with tumbleweeds all over it. The quick release for hair removal is a nice, convenient touch. Definitely recommend for long haired dogs!!
3385738
We met with a Schutzhund professional for help with our rescue GSD as we wanted guidance from someone who is an expert with the breed. At the end of our first session she recommended buying a Sprenger, but we decided to get a prong from our local pet store.

The pet store collar (silver in picture) is heavy and thick, it has several links in it. It was very hard for me to squeeze the prongs to put the collar on and off. One of the prongs actually popped off on our walk causing the collar to fall off.

The Sprenger (black in picture) is a million times easier to put on and off. It is not as chunky as the pet store collar. I love that it is black and blends in with my GSD's mane to prevent judgement from the misinformed on prongs and how to use.

I am very happy with the quality of this product.

Please do not purchase unless you've consulted with a trained professional to ensure you are using this tool properly and safely for your companion. Most importantly, DO NOT LEAVE ON ALL THE TIME!
665036
I have a full time indoor GSD who is shedding like crazy right now and I must say, this item has been a god send since I received it. It does an amazing job when it comes to combing out her undercoat and pulling out that excess shed with little to no effort and absolutely no pain. In the past I have purchased well over two dozen brushes, and none have worked this great. If you have a GSD like me or any kind of medium-long hair pup who has shedding issues, this is the brush for you. Just make sure you have a broom or vacuum ready for quick clean up afterward.
2418920
An outstanding book on the German shepherd breed and on general puppy rearing and subsequent obedience training. Both of us enjoyed reading this book in preparation for the arrival of our new 9-week-old puppy and of the 12 books read, I'd rank this in the top 4. The included DVD featuring Nicole Wilde is worth the price of the book alone. So all in all, a real bargain can be had in this book.
4422715
This is an awesome solution for a dog that has no leash manners! I got this for my german shepherd, who tries to go after anything when we go for walks, and it works great! It is so much easier to control her and keep her from dragging me around. I do wish that the strap that goes around her nose could be adjusted a little more so it doesn't always have to work as a muzzle but love it anyway. It did take her awhile to get used to, but the just distraction at first was enough to keep her from pulling lol.  This is definitely a good choice if your looking for something to easily control any size dog!
213223
My German Shepherd dog can be a bit much to handle on walks especially when a squirrel runs by. The gentle leader really helps me keep her from pulling me around.

Plenty strong for my German Shepherd dog, adjustable to many sizes.

Would definitely recommend to a friend.
256162
I've tried almost every type of collar on my 80 pound German Shepherd. He is horribly NOT leash trained. Not even a choke collar could stop him. It also seemed very inhumane. The first time he wore this collar it was night and day. He still tries to pull a little bit but it has made the HEAL training so much easier. Just a slight tug sideways and he gets the hint. FYI, NEVER pull back when trying to control a dog. It just makes them want to pull forward, against the force, hence putting them in a more aggressive state of mind. Because the collar goes around the muzzle, when you tug sideways it redirects the line of sight, breaking their concentration. Like I said, miracle worker. I have pushed this thing to every dog owner I know, and meet. Other people I see walking their dogs with it say, "gentle leader? Great, right!" If it can work on my beast, there's hope out there for almost all, I'm sure.
2256106
This is my second purchase of this product, as the original was lost in our recent move across state.  Here is why this is a must-have in my home:

My spirited Australian Shepherd was adopted by my family as a young adult dog, thus, he came with some habits we needed to correct.  One habit that made life miserable was his need to pull and strain while on a leash.  So tiring!  I was so worried this boy would pull my kids into traffic if he saw another animal and "took off", my kids were not allowed to walk him.

This product was recommended to me by a dog trainer.  She said it was gentle and would not hurt him, only correct him in a manner he would understand.  She stated that this item worked on the principle of a mother dog correcting her young puppy: the collar would get in past his thick fur, and when he strained against it, it would cause the plastic "teeth" to "bite", just as a mama dog would to correct her young.

It worked... IMMEDIATELY!!!!  As soon as my aussie went to "take off", the leash became taught, and he stopped pulling. I was able to walk with slack in the leash for the first time EVER from start to finish!  And my kids can walk the dog without worry.

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, and I would highly recommend this for anyone who's dog is difficult to walk on a leash.
612289
As a first time dog owner, I found this book very helpful, it is packed with history of the German Shepherd dog, and I was impressed with the additional information on the White Shepherd Dog (which is what I have). There is a lot of breed-specific information throughout, and good beginning tips on training (though I  purchased another book specifically for training also).

The DVD that comes with the book is not really that great, it's got no specific German Shepherd Dog content, and the training guide in it encourages you to train with constant treat motivation.

Also, not content-related, I really liked the feel of this book, it's a hard cover but opens flat, and the pages have a nice feel as you read through it.
2626827
Works great for my adult male German Shepherd. Make sure you look online how to properly place the collar on the dog. The collar should be high up just behind the ears, not low on the neck. Make sure you also fit it properly so it doesn't fall down the neck once in place. ALWAYS take off after use.
1499110
This tool works wonders for my German Shepherd. Of course she still sheds, but this reduces the amount by at least 80%. I use this along with slicker brush, and a normal pin brush. She constantly gets comments on how beautiful her coat is. The self cleaning feature makes things a lot easier, but does not 100% knock the hair out.
2618571
I have a German Shepherd and the FURminator deShedding tool in combination with the FurVac attachment is absolutely awesome! After years of using other shedding tools which require alot more effort and left me feeling like I was waging a lost war against the fur balls I finally have a tool that is easy to use and soooo effective. I can shed my dog indoors and not feel like I've got fur all over me. It all goes neatly into the vacuum cleaner and his fur coat looks great! The deShedding tool fits snugly in the FurVac attachment and the velcro strap, although small, holds the brush in place. Awesome combo!
3117547
I have a 3 1/2 month old german shepherd puppy.  I had tried many different training books and videos, nothing worked for my stubborn dog.  I decided to give this a try out of sheer desperation.  I realize that my pup is still very young, but I could not get him to listen until I purchased this book and followed the directions.  Needless to say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results.  My husband has even commented on what a huge difference there is in my puppy.  We couldn't be happier.  I would recommend  all dog owners buy this book.
1712606
Easy to install. My 2 German Shepherd Rescues both use it, both around 75lbs. Awesome, keeps the bugs out. I just got a large. Would highly recommend it to everyone
3949690
Whether you want to raise a German shepherd or a mut - this is an indispensable text.  Read, Learn, Apply and then enjoy a lovely relationship with "man's best friend."