Your Little German Shepherd puppy won't be tittle for long! Before you know it, he'll reach full size, and between now and then, he'll go through many physical and psychological changes. How you respond to those changes has a big impact on the dog he becomes. This book guides you through each of those changes, month by month. Expert pet authors Liz Palika and Terry Albert, veterinarian Deb Eldredge, and breeder Joanne Olivier team up to cover each stage your German Shepherd puppy will go through, detailing everything you need to be aware of and do during each phase. Along the way, they answer all the questions you have-and many you didn't think to ask-including: What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home, Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when he needs them, How to make potty training as quick and easy as possible, What to do when your puppy cries at night, Why and how to crate train your puppy, When and how to socialize your puppy, When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands-Like "Sit," "Stay," and "Come"-and how to teach them, When and how to go about leash training, How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy, What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn't, When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to be sure it works, How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and clean his teeth, How to know what injuries or ailments require a trip to the vet, What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them Book jacket.