Need help with your dog? Check here for information about behavior problems, health issues and other topics.

Emergency

• Animal CPR
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control
• Dog Owner's First Aid Kit
• Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for Pets
• Emergency Pet Preparedness

Behavior

• The Fearful Dog (Dumb Friend's League)
• Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises (Dumb Friends League)
• Separation Anxiety (Dumb Friend's League)
• Bark! Bark! Bark! (Dumb Friend's League)
• Noisy Dog? Get Control Now (Dog Owner's Guide)
• Excessive Barking: So How Do I Make Blackie Stop Barking up a Storm? (Canis Major)
• Silencing the Dog That Barks When Left Alone (Petfinder)
• Dealing with Dominance in Dogs (Dumb Friend's League)
• Understanding Agressive Behavior in Dogs (Dumb Friend's League)
• Pack Dynamics (Canis Major)
• Canine Rivalry (Dumb Friend's League)
• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog (Dumb Friend's League)
• Mouthy Behavior in GSD's (GSRNC)
• Nip Mouthing in the Bud (Petfinder)
• Dogs Must Be Taught to Not Bite (Canis Major)
• Destructive Chewing (Dumb Friend's League)
• How to Solve the Digging Problem (Dumb Friend's League)
• No! Down! Bad Dog! When Jumping Dogs Drive you Crazy ... (Canis Major)
• My Dog Always Jumps on Me (Canis Major)
• Submissive and Excitement Urination (Dumb Friend's League)
• A Guide to Happy Housetraining (Canis Major)
• The Canine Escape Artist (Dumb Friend's League)
• Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? (Canis Major)
• Help! My Dog Won't Come When I Call Him! (Canis Major)

Placing Your GSD in a New Home

• Guidelines for Placing Your Companion German Shepherd (GSRNC)
• Can We Help You Keep Your Pet? (Wonder Puppy)
• Costs of Owning a Large Dog (GSRNC)

Children and Dogs

• Kids And Dogs: Safety First (Canis Major)
• Kids and Dogs: A Common Sense Approach (Canis Major)
• Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents (Dumb Friend's League)
• Why Dogs Bite: A Guideline for Children (Dumb Friend's League)

Health

• Advantages of Neutering Your Pet
• Keep Your Pet Smiling with Good Dental Hygiene
• Bloat is a Tricky Problem for Dogs
• Grape and Raisin Poisoning in Dogs
• Poisonous Plants
• When Your Pet Has Diarrhea
• Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
• Canine Hip Dysplasia Part I
• Vaccinations
• Veterinary Medical Information for Cats and Dogs
• Dogs With Arthritis
• Arthritis Treatments

Nutrition

• No articles at this time.

Equipment

• How to Use a Head Halter
• The Problems with Head Halters
• Dog Toys and How to Use Them

Training

• Obedience Training: Off to School - The Importance of Obedience Training
• The Educated Dog
• Training Your Dog: About, Methods, Resources
• Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
• Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog or Cat With Treats and Praise
• Teaching Self Control
• Using the Leash for Control and Leadership
• Punishment: How Not to Do It
• Crate Training Your Dog
• Dog Crates
• Dog Crate Q & A's
• Dr. P's Dog Training - virtual library
• High Energy Dogs

Selecting a Dog

• Breeding or Buying a GSD - Things to consider
• The Right Dog for You
• Preliminaries - Before you Start Looking
• Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! Considerations in Choosing the Right Dog
• Owning a Dog Calls for Common Sense and Adaptability
• Is This the Best Time to Adopt a Pet?
• Responsible Dog Ownership
• FAQs About Selecting a Working Dog Puppy
• Finding a Responsible Breeder

Renting With a Dog

• The Humane Society Resource: Renting With Pets
• San Francisco SPCA: Open Door Program

Puppies

• Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Rough Play
• Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Chewing
• Developmental Stages of Puppy Behavior
• Housetraining Your Puppy
• Socialization
• Puppy's First Collar and Leash
• Crate Training Your Puppy

Seasonal

• Protect Your Pet From Hot Weather
• Keep Your Pet Safe on the Fourth of July
• Keeping Your Pets Safe on Halloween
• Keep Your Pet Safe From Winter Woes
• Keep Your Pet Safe From Holiday Hazards

Miscellaneous

• Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
• Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival
• Moving With Your Pet
• Camping With Your Dog
• Games With Your Dog
• Ten Reasons to Breed Your Dog: Did Your Breeder Know Them All?
• Should Sassy Have Puppies?

NOTE: German Shepherd Rescue of North California has not necessarily reviewed all of these websites. This list is being provided for informational purposes only, and we do not make any endorsement or certification of these websites, nor do we warrant that the information contained therein is accurate or up to date.