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When dogs become part of the family, we treat them more like human family members than canines. We may speak to dogs like children, and we may even dress them in embarrassingly adorable Christmas sweaters for family photographs, but when it comes to food, we can't afford to treat dogs like people.

The German Shepherd was originally a farm dog, guarding their family’s flocks and herds. Unlike most herding breeds, the German Shepherd was bred to move the herd and patrol and protect both the herd and the shepherd from outside dangers and predators. Today, German Shepherds are used to protect sheep, guard homes, help the disabled, and assist the police and armed forces.

In this post, we’re going to look at a few of the ways breeders can mold their puppies into resilient young dogs. And there’s a free eBook for you to download at the end!

The Troubleshooter has some sound advice for an owner dealing with a dog that barks at others.

Anyone who owns a female dog knows how anxious a dam in heat can be. Obviously, her changing behavior has nothing to do with poor training skills or a lack of love from you; it’s due to hormonal changes. Each female will handle it uniquely, and younger females tend to have more visible and unexpected reactions as they experience these changes for the first time. If your dam is acting differently and out of character, here are five tips to calm her so she can have a better time during her heat.