hi would like any advise on german shepherds pleaseas i have a boy named tyson and hes my first,so any help would be appricated...hes 9wks on thurs

No idea on GSD but bumping this up

Sosialise him as much as you can as early as you can because they can get spooked easily, mine is scared of lorries(anything big) and he was never used to children. Just walking round a town and getting people to fuss him, including kids(they'll want 2 hes a big ball of fluff I should think!) and keep doing it as he grows up. Also get to a good dog training class as early as possible to combat the stubburness and they make great loyal, obediant, soppy pets.

*Heidi*

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thanks for that..we have 4 children the youngest being three so hes used to them!!we live on a busy bus route and ive noticed him shy away when he hears a bus!!you have been a great help thank you its very much appreciated

take his to as many different place's as possible, markets, car boots etc, to help get him usedtoall differnet things as possible, and different people. find a really good training classes where you can all go,

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thxs for that carol,i thought about classes to help,does that help them calm down as well???

alot of exercise and working with them on a daily basis should calm him down, the main thing is to get the disipline in so that you can control them when they are being nutters.
it may be a good idea if the kids are confident to let the older ones train him at the classes or at home so that they learn to teach a dog and the dog learns to listen to them.
if you have an agility class near you as well, that may be an idea, as it means they have to learn and do exercise at the same time(some things on an agility course are not really suitable for dogs under 6 months) and it really is alot of fun.

Good Luck and Good Fun

*Heidi*

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Reward your puppy for everytime he doesnt shy away at anything , try and keep as relaxed as you can with every situation . If you get stressed then so will pup .
With mine i took them every where i possibly could , socialise , socialise , socialise .
I can still take all mine everywhere without having to worry , its the best feeling in the world .