Chuffy
Posted : 11/12/2007 7:26:54 PM
More important than shampoo: a good brush. This breed sheds furiously! and you need a tool that can cope with that. I've never had a GSD so I'm not sure what is best for their coat type, but there are plenty of other GSD people here who can tell you what they use and you can drop by the Grooming section, see what you find there...
I agree with Liesje - don't bathe often. Less is more! WASH THE BEDDING not the dog
If she is well brushed and has clean bedding she will not smell bad. So, more important grooming stuff is the right brush so you can make sure she is groomed properly.... Grooming should be a very brief and very pleasant experience for puppies. It will develop into a time when you gently check her feet or ears or mouth - just pretend to at first, for a microsecond, then offer a tidbit. This will help her get used to gentle handling from a young age. Go very very easy and slow though... let her learn to trust you! Grooming is also great for bonding.
I just use a small cup to measure out my dogs food, like a teacup, not a mug. How much you feed will be dictated more by her condition and your intuition than by any weight or measure
Rule of thumb in our house is, we like to be able to feel the ribs with the flat of the hand and the dog should have a waist.
I am so excited for you. Keep us updated, we want PICTURES.