You have done a wonderful thing in giving a German Shepherd rescue dog a second chance in life by giving it a home. Now you will need to learn how to properly care for your new dog and what things you will need to make sure that you have all of the resources necessary to have your dog cared for and your questions answered. Generally German Shepherd dogs are intelligent and loyal so you should have almost no problem getting your new pet used to its new surroundings.
The first relationship you are going to want to establish is with a reputable vet. You will be involved with a lot of people during your dog’s life but nothing is more important than a relationship with a good vet. A good vet can not only care for your dog when it is not healthy but it can also offer you valuable advice on it’s day to day activities and behaviors.
You may also benefit from advice from a local German Shepherd breeder when it comes to caring for your German Shepherd rescue dog. A breeder will know how to properly care for the dog and may have experience with behavioral issues that your vet may not be too familiar with. So reach out to a local breeder and explain that you may need advice on how to care for your German Shepherd rescue dog and ask if they would be willing to be a resource.
Your German Shepherd rescue dog is going to need time to adapt to its new surroundings and you are going to need time to adapt to your German Shepherd. A German Shepherd can be a dangerous dog if it feels threatened and since you may not know all of the details surrounding its ordeal you may want to give your new dog space and shower it with affection so it knows it is loved.
When it comes to housebreaking you may not know how much your new German Shepherd rescue dog has learned about things like that. So make sure you take it outside frequently to its specified spot and then praise it when it goes to the bathroom outside. If it is already housebroken then you will notice it taking to the activity right away. If it is not then begin with normal housebreaking training and never punish the dog when it does wrong. It has already been through enough and all it wants to do is what is right. So show it what is right with praise and then let the rest go from there.
If you have children you may want to keep them away, or at a distance, from your new German Shepherd rescue dog because a mistreated animal will need time to adjust and if children start poking and pulling at it then it will either sink deeper into a shell or start lashing out. Be smart with your new dog and give it time. After a while it will be the best decision you ever made.
Jan Ryan has written hundreds of articles on all things canine, including dozens about German Shepherd Dogs. The German Shepherd has a great personality, which is better than most humans. New dog owners should know basic German Shepherd information before bringing home a German Shepherd rescue dog.
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