In The Good Shepherd, canine experts Mordecai Siegal and Matthew Margolis offer a detailed profile of the Shepherd so that owners and prospective owners can learn what to expect - and how to make sure their dog will be a Good Shepherd. You will learn how to select a reputable breeder and pick out a healthy puppy, get advice about the kind of food and equipment best suited to the German Shepherd, and discover games and toys that can help you and your new friend bond more quickly. Even the eager-to-please Shepherd needs some help learning the basics, so The Good Shepherd provides an easy-to-follow obedience-training course customized for the breed, including the solutions to common behavior problems like barking and digging. Housebreaking is easy with Siegal and Margolis's proven step-by-step method. The Good Shepherd also includes important health-care and grooming information. This description may be from another edition of this product.