How to raise a German Shepherd indoors & pick the perfect puppy?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I honestly recommend you consider a crate where she is able to walk inside and at least turn around inside. This basically means for a German Shepherd getting the largest crate possible. Best of luck!

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Just like people, some puppies tend to be more friendly than others. So it sounds like good news that Oscar is a social and happy puppy! Best of luck to you and Oscar!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Honestly the best thing you can do is feed him a complete healthy balanced already prepared dry diet that contains the right amount of protein. That way you ensure that he is eating the right amount of protein without having the worry about feeding him meat per se. I prefer the Purina Pro Plan and Science Diet foods. Good luck!

Although every pet is different and has different energy requirements, this sounds like a good schedule for any dog. Plenty of exercise will help to keep this likely active mixed breed happy and healthy. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

If you can find a safe, enclosed area where he can run free, that would be ideal. Walks are wonderful, of course, but you cannot go fast enough to work him into a good, sustained trot or even suspension gait, which is typical of German Shepherd Dogs. There are bicycle attachments whereby you can ride a bike with him running alongside, without the danger of his crossing in front of or behind you, or getting away. Before you embark on any serious exercise regimen with him, as the vet to look at his hips to be sure they can tolerate it. The vet cannot certify him free of hip dysplasia, but can spot a poor hip joint.

Bruno won't be fully mature physically and emotionally until he is at least 18 months to two years of age. That's because large breed dogs mature slower than the smaller breeds of dogs. But that doesn't mean you can't get a puppy now, and I would recommend having Bruno neutered before getting another dog. Unneutered dogs can and do become very territorial and aggressive when intact dogs enter their home, and that can cause a lot of problems for you to deal with daily. In addition, if you get a female, this can lead to unwanted puppies when she goes into heat. GSDs are a very active breed, and if you have the time and energy to give both dogs all the exercise, attention, and training they need, there is no reason why you can't get another GSD.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend feeding Rocky a good dry puppy food (like Science Diet, Purina One, Iams, or Royal Canin). If you do that, eggs won’t be necessary. If you still want to add an egg I would only give one a day. Kisses to Rocky!