German Shepherd Dogs
Take a look at the sites I have listed to get a feel for the GSD breed and also to see what is involved in raising/owning one of these magnificent dogs.
AKC German Shepherd Dog Standard
UKC German Shepherd Dog Standard
Horand von Grafrath - The first registered GSD
German Shepherd Dog Breed Information
Books
One of the most important and helpful things you can do for your dog is learn how to properly communicate with him and read his body language. Learning to read & talk "dog" will be the backbone to your relationship and training program and will help make life with your dog even more enjoyable.
Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to start your puppy off right by Sophia Yin *Read before bringing your puppy home!*
Life Skills for Puppies by Helen Zulch & Daniel Mills
The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller
Don't Shoot The Dog! The new art of teaching and training by Karen Pryor
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
The Other End Of The Leash: Why we do what we do around dogs by Patricia McConnell
Videos
Puppy Culture - This is an amazing resource of everything you need to do for the critical first 12 weeks of your puppy's life to help make them well balanced dogs. We only have them for 8 weeks and there is much more to learn after they go home.
Training/Behavior
Finding the Right Dog Trainer
Preventative Counterconditioning
Puppy Socialization - an important read!
AVSAB Position Statements - please read all of them
Comparison of No-Pull Dog Training Aids
*we do not recommend the use of choker or prong collars*
Doggone Safe
Housetraining 123
The Muzzle Up Project
Online Stores
Kuranda Dog Beds - My favorite dog beds!!