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GSDL Working dog branch trial results, GSDL Character sssessments (Wesensbeuerteilung), and BRG Regional Events. Top dogs, top kennels, top junior handlers, Gold medal winners, Certificate of Excellence winners. GSDL-Rezension 2023 GSDL BRG & GSDL WDG-Aktivitäten 2023 – weitere Updates folgen GSDL BRG Regionale Veranstaltungsstatistik 2023 Regionale Veranstaltungen finden statt; 8 Gesamteinträge 554 Gesamt vorhanden 415 Durchschnittliche Einträge pro Region 69,25 Durchschnittliche Einträge pro Region 51,87 Prozentsatz der Abwesenheit 25,09 % Beiträge SV/WUSV-Richter (4) 309 Geschenk 224 Beiträge SV/UK-Richter (1) 57 Geschenk 4 Einträge UK/Andere Richter (3) 188 Geschenk 149 Durchschnittliche Einsendungen SV/WUSV-Richter (4) 77,25 Anwesend 56,0 Durchschnittliche Einsendungen UK/SV-Richter (1) 57,00 Anwesend 42,0 Durchschnittliche Einträge UK/Andere (3) 62,6 Anwesend 49,6 Prozentsatz der abwesenden SV/WUSV-Richter (4) 27,5 % Prozentsatz abwesender UK/SV-Richter (1) 26,3 % Prozentsatz abwesender britischer/anderer Richter (3) 20,7 % Top Dogs – Standardmantel 2023 1. – Reno de la Petite Laeticia 2. – Dorsey von Jonimay 3. - Conbhairean Vincenzo 4. – Blerio Bezique bei Mascani 5. - Finleric Lugo 5. – Vesco gegen Radhaus 7. – Etchica Oslo 7. – Von Armen Moses 7. – P`Yankee du Val D`Anzin 7. – Tornado du Val D`Anzin 7. – Samstag Dux 7. – Blerio Anubis 1. – Fee gegen Bad-Boll 2. - Corjon Lexi 3. – Zazou gegen Steffan Haus 4. - Mascani Maddie 5. – Magic gegen Herbramer Wald 5. – Evawell Dusti 5. – Gayvilles Varinka bei Trimika 5. – Bailey gegen Springberg 9. – Jetta gegen Huhnegrab 9. – Zandamor-Ingwer Top Dogs - Langhaar 2023 1. - Paluka Valko 2. – Blaven gegen Wanakon 3. – Kuba gegen Polastern 4. – Kaizuka-Bomber 5. – Samurai Armageddonoas 6. – Cruaghaire Bourbon 7. – Kurt Team Gigelfelsen 8. – Tupac du Val D`Anzin 8. – Mascani Showman 8. - Finleric Achilles 1. – Brineack Ish gegen Marinita 2. – Kaizuka Ausha 3. – Quw Sera Sera X-Men Storm 4. – Berra gegen Springberg 5. - Hausruma Aurora 5. – Carmen Cocofield 7. – Hazroh Finte 8. – Yakasimba Alohomora 9. – Fenya gegen Springberg 9. – Nayzva du Luxona Top-Zwinger 2023 1. – KAIZUKA – Tanya Gray 2. – CONBHAIREAN – Heather Macdonald, David Greer, Jim Macmillan 3. – MASCANI – Shirley Hutchinsn, Maureen Lakin, Zep Zizzi 4. – ZANDAMOR – Craig Rice, Hazel Docherty 5. – BLERIO – Bill Owen 6. – HAZROH – Joan & Hazel Docherty 7. – FINLERIC – William & Eileen Henderson 7. – GAYVILLES – Joan, David & Samantha Hall 9. – CRUAGHAIRE – Susan & Stuart Cuthbert GSDL WDG-Studienstatistik 2023 Anzahl der Club-Trials 29 BH-Einträge 87 IGP1-Einträge 52 IGP2-Einträge 30 IGP3-Einträge 35 Insgesamt Club BH & IGP-Einträge 204 Andere Einträge 22 (4AD) Gesamtzahl der Club-Probeeinträge 226 Durchschnittliche Einträge pro Test 7.8 Anzahl der größeren Studien 3 Qualifikationseinträge 30 Nationale Beiträge 12 Gesamtzahl der Haupteinträge 42 Anzahl der von GSDL WDG-Richtern beurteilten Prozesse – 25 Prozentsatz der von GSDL WDG-Richtern beurteilten Prozesse – 86 % BH-Ausfälle; GSDL-Richter – 1 % BH versagt Nicht-GSDL-Richter – 0 % IGP versagt GSDL-Richter – 30 % IGP versagt Nicht-GSDL-Richter – 16 % Qualifikation & Nationale Versäumnisse Nicht-GSDL-Richter – 29 % Charakterbewertungen bestehen 2023 Wesensbeuerteilung Gutachter – Volker Behrens (VB), Shirley Hutchinson (SH), Wayne Wessey (WV), Heather Macdonald (HM). 9 Charakterbewertungen durchgeführt ?? Charakterbewertung bestanden Weitere Informationen folgen Goldmedaillengewinner 2023 MÄNNER Absela Monty in Corjon Reno de la Petite Laeticia Dorsey von Jonimay Conbhairean Vincenzo Kelnik Exose Paluka Valco LSH Blaven von Wanakon LSH WEIBLICHE Gebühr gegen Bad-Boll Mascani Maddie Evawell Dusti Noblesse gegen Bad-Boll Samstag Bozita Brineack Isha von Marinita LSH Kaizuka Ausha LSH Top-Junior-Handler 2023 6-11 Jahre alt 1. – Hailey Olianka 2. – Alexa Cowan 3. – Evelyn Hardy 4. – Abtei Grierson 5. – Ida Elliot 6. – Kerris Hallam 7. – Grace Owens 8. – Jessica Roe 12-16 Jahre alt 1. – Lucia Marshall 2. – Connie Douglas 3. – Grace Halliwell 4. – Joyce Hallam Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien Jugend Soziale und emotionale Entwicklung Time and space After investing many weeks socialising your baby puppy it can be quite a shock if at about 5 months old he suddenly reacts by backing away or barking at things. It can be ordinary things like bin bags, or people carrying shopping bags, or something as simple as a new plant pot in the garden which now needs a 10 metre detour to get past or seeing strangers really as strangers. Th hormonal changes which will be fluctuating wildly from this age are thought to be the cause for this wariness. Had there been any gaps in the early socialising and schooling or if the puppy showed any uncertainty in his temperament it will become much more apparent during the juvenile and adolescent development stages. Backing away or barking can be interpreted by worried owners as the pup being frightened or aggressive. In fact in most cases it is just the confused young dog using different behaviours for the same result, which is to keep the cause of his concern at a distance. Careful handling is required if your young dog shows spookiness, anything to avoid this behaviour becoming a habit. Trying times By 10 months old a German Shepherd looks physically like an adult but they are not mentally mature. A behaviour that may have been allowed such as the cute little puppy dragging the owner to greet every passer by or dog is now unacceptable. This is not a time for harsh punishment. The growing adolescent dog is not being wilfully naughty, he is being driven by complex hormonal and neural changes. Puppies with very sound temperaments and well socialise dearly on mature from puppies to adult dogs without any real problems, but most adolescent dogs will become more independent and interested in what is going on all around wanting to investigate different sights and scents. Maintaining focus and concentration can be difficult for the adolescent dog. If the attentive puppy seems to have forgotten all previously leant social skills and words especially come, now is the time to build on your relationship and communication with the young dog. Back to basics It is important to keep consistent and simple without introducing high demands. Short sessions concentrating on going over behaviours such as come , sit, down, wait, leave rewarding him well for responding as you want. Daily walks incorporating lots of play will help you compete for his attention which will be on every scent wafting his way. Make sure the play has some rules. If using a ball or tug he should drop it when told and not just grab it from you. Teaching him self control in a calm , patient way can help avoid undesirable behaviour caused by his exuberance in a variety of situations. Lead off switch off Before you take the lead off get him to sit and wait calmly. Avoid letting him run off as soon as the lead is removed as unclipping the lead becomes a signal to stop engaging with you. To keep the connection with your dog have a toy ready to develop the habit that when the lead is unclipped he immediately looks to you for a good game and fun activity. If his motivations food, quickly say his name in an upbeat tone and reward his attention with several treats before giving him permission to go off. Of course he needs some free time to explore and `Just be a dog` but don`t walk along thinking of tonight`s tea or worse still looking at your phone. Interact with your dog, randomly call him to you reward him and send him back off again, have some fun recalls, hide and call him to find you to strengthen coming back. Hide his toy and send him to find it, let him use his amazing scenting abilities. The more he engages with you the more he will ignore distractions. Including low - arousing activities which focus on mental stimulation such a scent training help to channel energy and calm an overactive young dog. Other dogs When on the lead some adolescent dogs start to bark or lunge at unfamiliar dogs. The cause often the combination of the young dog`s excitement and frustration at not being able to communicate properly with the other dog because of a tight lead and the owner unintentionally making the situation worse. Worried that their dog is being aggressive many owners now try to avoid other dogs and get anxious at the sight of an approaching dog so immediately tighten the lead, stiffen their body get very stressed, telling their dog to leave in an angry tone. In a split second will notice all the tension from the owner, look to see what caused it and see the other dog, now a negative association is being learnt escalating the dogs reactive behaviour, which the owner inadvertently has reinforced many times. This is quite a common scenario. Making changes Changing your reactions will help control or even change the problem behaviour. when taking your dog out be aware of your own anxiety and body signals, remain calm do not tense up and start jerking the lead at the sight of another dog. Be aware of your dogs body language, don`t wait for him to bark before re-directing his attention to you by giving a command or sound he responds to in a cheerful upbeat tone. Either walk briskly on keeping his attention on you or put him in a sit keeping a slack lead, tension on the lead encourages aggressive behaviour. A slack lead does not mean giving the dog the full length of the lead. Keep your arms relaxed and hold the lead close to the collar so that if needed you can quickly control the dog without a constant tight lead. If at any time the dog becomes over excited or anxious a simple but effective method of changing his emotional state is to change his body posture with firm slow strokes from his muzzle to his head, ears, hackles, returning his body posture to a more neutral position. This is not petting the dog. Although he needs practice walking past other dogs without reacting, his social skills with dogs must have a chance to develop with positive interactions with dogs of good temperament that will not hurt the enthusiastic adolescent who is still learning how to greet other dogs and can be a bit over the top, and clumsy and his very important appeasement signals need refining to avoid conflict. Some dogs are not as tolerant towards an adolescent dog as they would be towards a very young puppy. Forgive forgetting The natural process of growing up can bring a few annoying changes to the dogs general response and attitude. Owners can get frustrated and angry and over correct what they feel is disobedience. This will quickly break down the dogs trusting relationship with his owner. He may just have been distracted or excited and will not understand his owner`s aggression. Although it is important to establish rules and appropriate behaviour, enhance the relationship with your dog instead remaining calm and being patient as you guide and show him how to behave. Going forward Adolescence is a temporary phase and gradually you will notice he is quicker to respond to you and good behaviour becomes a habit as he matures into a sociable companion dog. Gill Ward M.I.A.C.E. For additional help and support , contact me 01209 831211 e-mail john@johndavidw.plus.com

Hitzschlag EVERY SECOND COUNTS The weather is always a topic of conversation an even more so after recent heat waves which may now become a regular occurrence in the future. Most people are aware of the dangers of heatstroke, and take precautions to protect themselves. Dogs are reliant on their owners protecting them from being in a situation which could result in this extremely distressing potentially fatal condition. A dog`s normal body temperature is around 37.8 - 38.9 degrees centigrade. To maintain the body temperature a dog will instinctively when it falls below this, if the dogs body temperature increases this will stimulate the dog to pant as the normal cooling function. Dogs do not sweat if overheated as the sweat glands they have are on the paw pads which are not a significant aid to heat loss. REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE The dog`s respiratory system controls the body temperature by way of panting. By taking rapid breaths in and out air passes over the extended tongue increasing moisture evaporation of saliva, mucus membranes of the nasal passage mouth and lungs. The evaporation of water exchanges hot air from the lungs with cooling external air taking heat away from the body. The evaporation of moisture during panting uses large amounts of water which must be replaced for the dog to maintain effective body cooling, therefore a plentiful supply of cool water is vital. Shade with unobstructed air flow and a low humidity are also necessary for the evaporation process through panting to lower the body temperature for any length of time. In normal situations this cooling system works well. as a dog will instinctively take frequent drinks of water, not exert themselves and find a cool place to lay down, stretching out to contact his less hairy underside with the cool surface. HEATSTROKE RISK The danger of heatstroke occurs when a dog is in an environment or situation where he can no longer self regulate his body temperature loosing the ability to remove excess heat. If he is unable to cool himself his body temperature will very quickly increase to a dangerously high level. In the failed attempt to cool his body the dog will become more and more agitated, generating more heat and humidity to the surrounding temperature. Panting becomes faster. the short quick breaths are not effective in filling and emptying the lungs with air. With insufficient oxygen circulating the dog`s body it will become unable to function and gradually shut down. The neurological and multi organ failure can be fatal in as little as ten minutes. RISK SITUATIONS The most frequent situation resulting in heatstroke is leaving a dog shut in a car in the sun even if the windows are partly open, it does not have to be a particularly hot day for the temperature inside the car to reach dangerous levels for the dog. The more agitated the dog becomes moving around and panting the heat and humidity within the car will rise until the dog`s natural cooling mechanism is overwhelmed, There are other risk circumstances which can lead to heat stress which could progress to heatstroke. A dog confined for a prolonged time in a covered cage can overheat due to poor ventilation and reduced airflow, being left in the sun without shade and water, taking the dog for a walk during the hottest part of the day, prolonged physical activity during hot weather will all generate excess body heat. If the German Shepherd is very old, or very young, or has underlying health issues, or is overweight this will add to the risk factors. RECOGNISING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING The first moments of a dog showing signs of overheating to developing heatstroke can progress alarmingly quickly. Recognising the early signs and taking immediate action is vital, it is not a wait and see situation. The dog will be restless and in obvious distress. Panting will become excessive and prolonged. The affected dog will try to stretch out and start to drool thick saliva. If left untreated in the challenging situation the condition will worsen. The dogs tongue will become tacky as the saliva dries from the continual panting and the lack of water to drink. His heart rate will increase, he will stagger unable to walk, he may vomit, become unresponsive to you. In the later stages he will have muscle tremors, seizures and as his condition deteriorates he will eventually collapse, unless he has emergency treatment he will become unconscious and will die. If this sounds distressing it`s because it is, especially as most cases are highly preventable. Action must be taken at the very first signs of heat stress, delay can be fatal. TAKE ACTION NOW The dog`s body is overheating so the first goal is to lower his body temperature by moving him to a shaded cool place, if possible with a cool breeze, cool air from a fan or an air conditioned room. Keep him calm and give him a drink of water. Cool water sponged or poured gently, concentrating on his head, neck and groin areas will be beneficial in cooling him. If in the early stages of overheating or a mild case of heat stress he should gradually start to recover with this treatment. keep him quiet and cool offer him frequent small drinks of water allowing him to fully recover. A dog already in the advanced stages of heatstroke may have collapsed or be unconscious, IMMEDIATELY remove him from the hot environment and lay him on his side(a cool surface such as a tiled floor or shaded grass if available is ideal. If he is unconscious make sure his airways are clear. Open his mouth and pull his tongue forward, keep his head extended. Bringing his body temperature down is now an acute emergency. As with early stages cool water is needed. Use a hose on a gentle shower or pour water if a hose is not available on his head (make sure to avoid his nose and mouth) neck, groin and lower back. Don`t use iced water as this will cause the blood vessels in the skin to contract restricting blood flow and cooling, (but if that is all that is available use it carefully its better than doing nothing. Keep the water treatment up until his breathing starts to settle but not so long that the dog starts to shiver (shivering is the body trying to increase the temperature) offer him a drink of cool water as he begins to recover. Depending on the severity of his condition he should be transported as quickly as possible, preferably in a vehicle with air conditioning set on chill to continue cooling him to the nearest veterinary surgery, make a phone call before to let them know you are on your way, while asking them if any additional first aid is required for the dog. A dog that has been affected by a severe case of heatstroke may need intravenous fluids to treat the dehydration and cool the body, oxygen to aid his breathing and ongoing monitoring and treatment for any internal damage. Even a mild case of overheating when the dog appears recovered monitor his condition for a few days after in case of any internal complications. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Never leave your German Shepherd unattended in a parked car even in cooler spring sun. Remember if your car is in the shade when you leave it the sun does not stay in the same position and the car may soon be in full sun. Leaving the dog in the car "for just a minute" can be too long on a hot day. When your dog is travelling in the car on a sunny day, provide a cool pad for him to lie on, good ventilation, shaded windows and plan regular breaks to give him a drink of water. A void taking him for a walk, chasing a ball, prolonged exercise during the warmest part of the day. Early morning or evening will be cooler and the best time for his exercise, but when it is very hot do not over do it. Do not leave your German Shepherd in a hot room, garage, kennel or conservatory. Close curtains or blinds to keep the sun out, trees or an open sided canopy can provide shade without restricting the air flow. Because water evaporation is vital for body cooling provide several water bowls for young dog out of direct sunshine to keep the water cool in case one should get knocked over or emptied. RESCUING A DOG IN A HOT CAR If you see a dog in distress shut in a hot car, ask someone to stay with the car while you try to locate the owner. Make a note of the type, registration and colour of the car. If in a public place or a supermarket car park ask for an announcement to be made over the stores PA system. Breaking into a car to get the dog out could be classed as criminal damage unless you believe you have a lawful excuse because the owner would consent knowing the circumstances. If you see the dog is in danger of dying and must be rescued immediately, phone the police and tell them what you are doing so it is recorded. Take names and contacts of any witnesses and ask them to take photos or video the dog in the car and you gaining entry into the car. Take care when removing the dog from the car it may be scared and disorientated. Quickly follow the advice to treat heatstroke and wait for the dog`s owner and advise them to urgently take the dog to their vet in case of internal damage. RAISING AWARENESS Dogs can be affected by overheating and heatstroke in a variety of situations. When the weather heats up you must be especially careful and do everything you can to protect your German Shepherd because as you can see the body cooling system of a dog relies on certain conditions to be effective. Familiarising yourself and other dog owners with this knowledge could prove invaluable. GILL WARD M.I.A.C.E. Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

Spielen Sie Beißen Physical games including play biting are natural games puppies play with each other and when you bring your puppy home he may try to play the same games with you. Pups which are highly motivated can charge at owners, jumping up, nip hands and bite and tug on clothes. If this is directed at a child who starts to cry or run or tries to push the pup away this may be misinterpreted by the puppy as being a playful response from the child who is now joining in the pup`s game. Trying to cope with the pups increasingly rough attempts to initiate play, demand and dictate play by giving and doing what it wants will make it more likely that the pup will increase its play biting to get what it wants in the future, which can soon become a never ending battle of nipping, biting and jumping up. Trying to hit or grab the pup will probably make him become rougher as to him you are responding and joining in his game or he may feel he has to defend himself against your increasing anger. It is very important to avoid the stimulation and excitement escalation that go with physical punishment or restraint. Resorting to distraction tactics during a play biting situation like throwing a ball or waving a piece of food in front of the pups face to end the nipping can actually reward the pups demanding behaviour and rough style of play. In fact is learning to be even more pushy when he wants to play or get attention because it always works. Just ignoring him whilst he continues to chew on your hand or grab your clothing or leaving the room while he changes his target to someone else or decides to have a wonderful time rearranging the cushions or pruning the house plants will be completely ineffective in changing his problem behaviour. Using any form of harsh punishment is also counter productive. It may indeed stop the biting attack at the time. However it holds no instruction to the puppy to encourage and develop more acceptable behaviour for the future. So what to do to control puppies masquerading as sharks. It is quite a common problem with pups displaying a varying degrees of the behaviour with some becoming more difficult to cope with especially for the companion dog owner. The relationship and bond that a dog has as a family companion is special with most puppies given sensible guidance early on, unruly behaviour gives way to a more controlled, calmer attitude as the pup grows up. But some are more persistent and intervention is needed to communicate to the puppy in a way it can understand amore more acceptable behaviour and relationship. One method is to use the consistent application of an interrupting sound to temporarily supress the problem behaviour every time it happens combined with an immediate procedure which encourages the puppy to engage in acceptable play or behaviour. There is an important difference in communication to the puppy which behaviour we want between using distraction tactics or interruption tactics. For example with distraction tactics the puppy is fully engaged in still chewing on your hand at the same time being rewarded for it because a toy or food is being offered to him. With interruption tactics he has stopped or not quite even started chewing on your hand before being offered the toy or food so he is now being rewarded for the behaviour we want "NO BITING" An interruption sound is most effective if it happens just before the pup launches a mouthing attack on hands or clothes. To do this carry or place around the house a noise making device such as a small container with some pebbles in which can be shaken to make a loud noise, or a commercially bought "pet corrector" which is a small cannister that gives off a loud hiss when the top is pressed-handy to keep in a pocket. The intention is to startle the pup not to hurt him. His reaction will be one of surprise on hearing the sound causing him to temporarily stop his actions. At this exact moment you must fill this moment of inaction (otherwise he will go back to whatever he was ding before) by encouraging the pup to play in a more acceptable way with a toy by wiggling or rolling a ball along the ground close to him, keeping his attention on the toy. If he shows interest in your hands again, quickly repeat the interrupting sound and re encage him onto the toy. With some puppies just a stern "ah ah" can interrupt an unwanted behaviour, before giving an incompatible behaviour to focus on, he cannot be tugging on a sleeve if he is being rewarded for a sit. Some experimentation may be needed here because of individual differences between pups in their reactions to various sounds. It should not be difficult to find something that is effective. The sound should be enough to stop the problem behaviour immediately and every time but not so severe the puppy becomes extremely fearful and reluctant to approach at all. Always remember once a problem behaviour is interrupted you must reward an acceptable behaviour immediately. The puppy must be able to associate his rough behaviour with the consequences the sound he finds unpleasant. Therefore he will learn that his action-nipping and biting causes a reaction the startle sound which he will want to avoid. The moment he starts to get too pushy and rough the interrupting sound will pin point the exact moment he must stop. Any lack of clarity or consistency on your part about the threshold he must not cross will make improvement in his behaviour very slow, because he will not understand what he can and cannot do. For the pup to learn to inhibit the force of any mouthing, bites or rough interaction you must be consistent with the timing of the interrupting sound and very importantly remain calm while showing the pup the behaviour he can engage in. It can take some time but the better you are the quicker he will learn. To satisfy the pups motivation to play and be active in the games you teach him, such as find the toy hidden just out of sight encouraging him to use his nose as well as his eyes. Make it easy to find to start with to keep him interested. Include mental stimulation of highly rewarded gentle obedience training. Call him to you, calmly tell him to sit then reward with a titbit or resume play interacting with a toy. Teach him to lie down, wait, come when called, there is so much your clever puppy can do, giving him a positive outcome for his energy. Just something to bear in mind when trying to stop play biting. In a litter of puppies all is peaceful as they sleep, but one is awake, bored and wants to play. So he rushes up, pounces on an unsuspecting litter mate and gives a sharp nip. The other puppy responds and chases the attacker. The game is on. The very game your pups previous taught him how to get you to play. For play biting to decrease it is also important to follow some general management rules. Adding more opportunities for the puppy to take part in controlled interesting physical and mental games (suitable for his age) where success can stimulate the rewards brain chemistry and change his emotions to be more relaxed, instead of driving everyone crazy with unruly behaviour and continuous pestering to play. No more games of rough and tumble encouraging the puppy to bite and grab hands. Always supervise young children with the puppy. If your puppy does something you don`t let it happen again. Plan the incompatible rewarding behaviour. Concentrate on conditioning a well behaved puppy. Notice and reward desired human - puppy interactions. Locating and joining a good puppy class can be extremely beneficial. If possible find a GSD club. Overtime as other suitable behaviours are reinforced with clear calm instructions the puppy will abandon rough play to gain attention or hard nipping to try to push the family as he would his litter mates. All puppies and households are different and any behaviour modification especially rough play biting is an on-going process and should be appropriate for the individual situation. GILL WARD M.I.A.C.E. For additional help or support contact .... Gill Ward 01209 831221 email ... john@johndavidw.plus.com Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

Begleithund Der Deutsche Schäferhund ist wahrscheinlich die vielseitigste Rasse der Welt. Im Dienst als Polizeihund, bei der Bundeswehr und im Gefängnisdienst, als Blindenführhund und in manchen Gegenden der Welt auch heute noch als Schäferhund, seinem ursprünglichen Verwendungszweck. Die Ausstellung des Deutschen Schäferhundes als Ausstellungshund ist einzigartig, dazu gehört auch die individuelle Haltungspräsentation, wobei ausgedehnte Spaziergänge und mittelschnelle/schnelle Gangarten ebenfalls erforderlich sind. Um ein Top-GSD-Ausstellungshund zu sein, sind Fitness und Ausdauer sowie eine gute Konfirmation unerlässlich. Viele Menschen entscheiden sich auch für den Deutschen Schäferhund, um mit ihm als Sporthund zu konkurrieren, aber bei weitem die überwiegende Mehrheit ist der Deutsche Schäferhund. Viele Deutsche Schäferhunde sind das perfekte Familienhaustier. Nachfolgend finden Sie verschiedene Artikel, die Ihnen helfen können, Ihren Hund zu verstehen Spielen Sie Beißen Toleranz gegenüber Berührungen Toiletten-Training Jugend Kistentraining Hitzschlag Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien Kistentraining Welpen und Erwachsene haben eine natürliche Vorliebe für geschlossene Schlafplätze – denken Sie daran, wie oft Hunde unter dem Tisch, an einer Wand oder hinter dem Sofa schlafen. In der Wildnis suchten sie sich eine sichere Höhle zum Schlafen und Ausruhen. Das ist alles, was eine Kiste ist. Ein sicherer Hafen, wo Raubtiere sie nicht so leicht angreifen könnten. Sobald Ihr Hund in der Box zufrieden ist, kann er dort gelassen werden, um Verschmutzungen und Kauen zu vermeiden, wenn Sie für kurze Zeit unterwegs sind. Er kann zurückgehalten werden, wenn die Kinder laute, energiegeladene Spiele spielen, die durch sein Mitmachen nicht verbessert werden. Er erhält ein sicheres, vertrautes Bett, das er im Auto und im Urlaub mitnehmen kann, oder einen sicheren Aufenthaltsort, wenn er Verwandte oder Freunde besucht . * Die Box sollte groß genug sein, damit Ihr Hund im Liegen aufstehen, sich umdrehen und ausstrecken kann. Wenn er ein Welpe ist, lassen Sie ihn wachsen. Decken Sie die Kiste teilweise mit einer Decke oder einem Laken ab, damit es dunkel, höhlenartig und gemütlich ist. Sie können fertige Abdeckungen kaufen, die genau um die Kiste passen. Versuchen Sie, die Kiste nicht vollständig zu verdunkeln. * Wenn die Kiste recht groß ist, schneiden Sie einen Teil davon ab, während der Welpe jung ist. Dies verhindert, dass Urin oder Stuhlgang in die Ecken gelangen. Vielleicht möchten Sie zunächst Zeitungspapier in die Hälfte der Kiste legen, für den Fall, dass es über Nacht zu einem Unfall kommt. * Zunächst müssen Sie die Kiste immer aufgestellt lassen. Später möchten Sie vielleicht lieber darauf verzichten, und einige Kisten lassen sich flach zusammenfalten, um sie bei Nichtgebrauch einfach zu verstauen. * Wenn Ihr Hund in der Box bleibt, sollte ihm ein sicheres Spielzeug gegeben werden, das keine Teile hat, die abgekaut oder verschluckt werden können. Dadurch bleibt er beschäftigt, wenn er wach ist. Der Welpe braucht außerdem weiches Bettzeug zum Schlafen (z. B. einen Tierarzt). Bett oder Ähnliches und Wasser zum Trinken. Besorgen Sie sich einen Trinkbecher für das Wasser, der an der Innenseite der Kiste befestigt oder angeschraubt wird, damit kein Wasser verschüttet wird und der Welpe nicht mit dem Wasser spielt. * Füttern Sie den Hund zunächst jeden Tag in der Box, bei geöffneter Tür. Es ist einfach, ihn dazu zu bringen, es zu mögen. Weisen Sie Ihren Welpen den ganzen Tag über fröhlich an, in seine Box zu gehen und ihn mit einem Leckerli zu belohnen. * Stellen Sie die Kiste in eine ruhige Ecke und stellen Sie das Hundebett hinein. Lassen Sie die Tür zu diesem Zeitpunkt offen, damit der Hund nicht versehentlich angeschnallt wird und dadurch nicht übermäßig gestresst wird, wenn er eingesperrt wird. * Bald sollte der Hund die Box gerne und freiwillig nutzen. Wenn Sie dieses Stadium erreicht haben, warten Sie, bis er zum Schlafen geht, und schließen Sie dann die Tür. Bleiben Sie im Zimmer und lassen Sie ihn raus, wenn er aufwacht. Gehen Sie dann mit dem Welpen nach draußen auf die Toilette und loben Sie ihn. * Wenn sich Ihr Hund an die Routine gewöhnt hat, lassen Sie ihn nach dem Aufwachen eine Minute lang stehen, während Sie noch im Zimmer sind. Erhöhen Sie die Zeit, die Sie hierfür benötigen, schrittweise. Wenn sich Ihr Hund unwohl fühlt, verkürzen Sie die Zeit beim nächsten Versuch. Machen Sie kein großes Aufhebens und schenken Sie ihm nicht zu viel Aufmerksamkeit, da dies dazu führen kann, dass Ihr Welpe denkt, Sie loben ihn für seine Verzweiflung, und er sich möglicherweise so verhält, wenn er das nächste Mal herauskommen möchte. Öffnen Sie die Tür nach Möglichkeit nur, wenn Ihr Welpe vorbei ist ist ruhig. * Wenn Sie den Hund einige Minuten lang bei geschlossener Tür zurücklassen, verlassen Sie das Zimmer für kurze Zeit, bleiben Sie aber im Haus. Erhöhen Sie die Zeitspanne, in der Sie außer Sichtweite sind, wieder schrittweise, bis Sie Ihren Hund in seine Box legen können, wenn Sie einkaufen gehen. * Ihr Hund sollte niemals mit einem Halsband in einer Box gelassen werden, da dieser sich im Netz/Käfig verfangen kann und ein in Panik geratener Welpe sich ernsthaft verletzen könnte. * Denken Sie daran, die Box immer zu einem positiven Erlebnis zu machen und sie niemals als Disziplin zu nutzen. So wird der Hund seinen „sicheren“ Platz als seinen eigenen genießen, wenn er Zeit für sich selbst braucht.

Toiletten-Training Wenn Welpen gehen müssen, müssen sie gehen. Das bedeutet in der Regel direkt nach dem Aufwachen, ein paar Minuten nach jeder Mahlzeit und in regelmäßigen Abständen dazwischen. Die einzige Sorge Ihres Welpen besteht darin, dies außerhalb seines Fress- und Schlafplatzes zu tun – er weiß nicht instinktiv, dass Sie es vorziehen würden, wenn er nach draußen gehen würde. Wenn Sie sich der Aufgabe mit ununterbrochener Wachsamkeit und viel Geduld widmen können, können Sie Ihren Welpen in nur wenigen Tagen stubenrein machen. Beginnen Sie sofort Beginnen Sie, sobald Sie gemeinsam nach Hause kommen. Legen Sie Ihren Welpen an der Leine auf Zeitungspapier oder auf eine Trainingsmatte für die Welpentoilette oder noch besser auf das Gras an der Stelle im Garten, die er benutzen soll. Für den Welpen hängt die Suche nach einem Ort, an dem er zur Toilette gehen kann, mit dem Geruch zusammen. Wenn Sie Ihren Welpen an denselben Ort bringen, entwickelt er eine Verbindung zu dem vorgesehenen Bereich und kann sich selbst erleichtern. Sagen Sie Ihrem Welpen, was er tun soll, mit einem Befehl wie „Toilette“, warten Sie (warten und warten), bis er geht, loben Sie ihn dann ausgiebig und bieten Sie ihm ein leckeres Leckerli an. Achten Sie auf „Circle and Sniff“. Jedes Mal, wenn Sie sehen, dass Ihr Welpe zu kreisen und zu schnüffeln beginnt, werden Sie aktiv. Bringen Sie sie auf eine Zeitung, eine Trainingsmatte für die Welpentoilette oder ins Gras nach draußen, geben Sie ihnen das Kommando und geben Sie anschließend Lob und ein Leckerli. Sie werden nach dem Spielen auch auf die Toilette gehen wollen, also bringen Sie sie direkt nach draußen. Seien Sie besonders geduldig Nach ein paar Tagen werden sie auf die Idee kommen und Sie ein oder zwei Mal bellen, um Sie zu warnen. Stellen Sie einfach sicher, dass Sie besonders geduldig sind. Es kann zu Unfällen kommen. Halten Sie daher einen großzügigen Vorrat an Zeitungen oder Welpenmatten im ganzen Haus bereit und räumen Sie schnell auf – verbleibende Gerüche fördern wiederholtes Verhalten. Wenn es zu einem Unfall kommt und Sie anwesend sind, bringen Sie den Welpen einfach nach draußen, während Sie aufräumen. Wenn Sie den Welpen züchtigen, wird er dies nur an einem Ort tun, an dem Sie ihn in Zukunft nicht mehr finden können. Wenn Sie einen Unfall entdecken und nicht anwesend waren, räumen Sie ihn einfach auf. Wenn Sie den Welpen züchtigen, wird er nicht verstehen, warum Sie schlechte Laune haben. Erarbeiten Sie ihren Toilettenplan Sie werden schnell herausfinden, wie oft Ihr Welpe nach draußen muss – je nach Größe kann es alle zwei Stunden, jede Stunde oder jede halbe Stunde sein. Wenn sie manchmal scheinbar nichts anderes tun, als sich umzukreisen und zu schnüffeln, müssen Sie sie so lange nach draußen bringen, bis sie ordnungsgemäß auf die Toilette geübt sind. Es kann frustrierend sein, aber am Ende lohnt es sich. Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

Toleranz gegenüber Berührungen During your dog`s life he will have to be handled, held even restrained for many reasons, he will have to put up with being grabbed, hugged, patted by various people. As holding and hugging are not natural behaviours for dogs you will need to teach your puppy to happily accept all that this handling is just part of normal every day life. This is best achieved while he is an impressionable young puppy and it really is worthwhile investing a lot of time to establish this. It is extremely important that your puppy becomes relaxed and comfortable with being touched by you and even unfamiliar people. There will be times when you veterinary surgeon may have to physically examine your pup or he will need to undergo a procedure at the vets. Your vet will greatly appreciate a dog that can be safely handled and the situation will be far less stressful for the dog if he is not anxious about being handled. Start by gently touching your puppy all over when he is calm, if you do this as you stroke him. he will soon learn to trust and enjoy human touch. Practice lots of association of the puppy`s happy compliance at being handled paired with food rewards. When the puppy is happy with general touching, gradually increase the time spent on examining each part of the body. Introduce slight restraint of the puppy with a short very gentle hug as you give him a food treat; teach him that this is not a threatening gesture. Quietly speak to him as you reach for his collar touch it, give him a treat, do this several times, when he is ok with this reach for his collar hold it and give it a slight tug as you give him a treat. Go gently to start with, gradually teach the pup not to be intimidated by someone reaching towards his head and neck. As dogs use their mouth and teethlike we use our hands, they can be prone to injury, also dental disease is a common problem as the dog gets older. It is really important to be able to examine the pups mouth and teeth. To begin, gently place one hand under the pups lower jaw with your fingers very gently curled around and just touching the muzzle.. With the other hand stroke the pups head backwards from the nose and gently rest your hand on the pups head for a few moments as you quietly praise his cooperation, then give him a treat. Do this several times for a few days before actually looking at his teeth or opening his mouth. When the puppy becomes familiar with this and calmly accepts having his face handled this way, place one hand under the lower jaw and with the other hand without covering his nostrils or eyes (this would make him panic) gently raise his lips, occasionally briefly opening his mouth. Great care must be taken not to squeeze or hurt the pups mouth at any stage. Dogs can often become anxious about having their paws handled and as most dogs will need their nails clipped at some time, feet handling exercises will accustom the puppy to having a nail trim without aggression or undue anxiety. Pick up the pups paw and support it in your hand, with your index finger and thumb gently feel each toe and touch each nail. Give a big treat to the puppy for being good. Start with just one paw examination at the first session, then gradually progress to include all the paws in different sessions. Be patient and go slowly if necessary and be generous with rewards. Th aim is to help the puppy to tolerate and calmly accept having this touch sensitive area handled. Apart from nail clipping being able to examine your pups paw will come in useful if something gets stuck in his pad, or just to check they are in good condition. Getting the puppy used to having ears and eyes checked should be done in the same careful manner as medication may need to be administered on e day and it is of course important to spot any early signs of problems. Practice daily home health checks before having a good game with the puppy. Stroke the pup from its head down to the tail and check the pups behind which should be clean with no redness or swelling around the anus or matted hair. Run your hands through the pup`s fur to check for any unusual lumps or bumps or things stuck in the fur. Check his tummy skin is clear with no spots or scabs. Run your hand down the pup`s legs, pick up a foot and examine the pads. It is always handy that you can tell your vet that cut/lump/rash wasn`t there yesterday. Dogs don`t always know when something is wrong and can be very good at hiding ill health. Handling, grooming and regular health checks spot any potential problems early which may require a veterinary check up before they have a chance to develop into a more serious issue. As well as handling the puppy watch how he walks, runs, responds when you touch him. Get to know what is normal for your puppy and you will then notice even slight changes in behaviour or movement that indicates he may have a problem developing. As you get your puppy used to being handled, recognise the important signs of a healthy puppy. He should be alert but have a calm demeanour, the skin should be supple, clean with no parasites or dandruff. There should be no discharge from the nose, eyes should be bright and clear, the ears should be clean with no odour. Th teeth should be clean the gums pink (the puppy may have red and swollen gums during teething) . Th nails should be evenly worn not overgrown or broken. Th puppy should move freely with no sign of a limp or stiffness. The abdomen should not be tender or swollen. During the handling exercises if the puppy starts fussing about, remain calm and neutral slow down and proceed more carefully. Don`t let it turn into a game or battle. Take your time to get the puppy to accept being handled with gentle reassurance from you for good behaviour. Never handle the puppy roughly. When your puppy is happy to be handled by you ask other family members or friends to handle the puppy under your supervision, with lots of rewards for the puppy good behaviour. Handling is an extremely important part of the socialisation process but sometimes it is overlooked until it is too late and the dog becomes reactive and unable to be physically examined so any visit to the vet is a traumatic experience for the dog and you! With carefully planned regular handling sessions with your puppy, not only will you spot early any signs of any health problems you will be developing good control and relieving anxiety about being touched or restrained building a good relationship between you and your puppy. You should continue regular handling throughout the dog`s life to maintain the dog`s Trust in Human Touch. Gill Ward M.I.A.C.E. For additional help and support contact Gill Ward 01209 831221 e-mail john@johndavidw.plus.com Deutsche Schäferhunde-Liga von Großbritannien

LUW erklärt Kurze Erklärung des SV LUW-Gesundheitstests – geschrieben von David Payne. Bei der Begutachtung wird geprüft, ob ein lumbosakraler Übergangswirbel vorhanden ist. Übergangswirbel weisen Merkmale sowohl des vorherigen als auch des nachfolgenden Wirbelsäulenabschnitts auf. Lumbosakrale Übergangswirbel (LUW) treten zwischen der Lendenwirbelsäule und dem Kreuzbein (lumbosakral) auf. Besonders im Bereich der Wirbelbögen und der Querfortsätze zeigen sie eine von der Norm abweichende Form. Die Untersuchung unterscheidet zwischen vier Typen: Typ 0 (normale Anatomie), Typ 1, 2 und 3. Bei Typ 1 verhalten sich L7 (letzter Lendenwirbel) und S1 (erster Kreuzbeinwirbel) wie im normalen lumbosakralen Übergang, es gibt jedoch einen isolierten Dornfortsatz bei S1 Typ 2 umfasst die ausgeprägteren Formen des LUW mit Variationen in der Wirbelanatomie bei L7 und/oder S1. Die Veränderungen können sehr unterschiedlich erfolgen. Sie sind hier symmetrisch gestaltet. Die Übergänge sind hier fließend. Typ 3 umfasst die asymmetrischen Formen der LUW. Deutsche Schäferhundliga von Großbritannien

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