Keeping your German Shepherd’s coat healthy

In most cases, a German Shepherd will not need their hair cut. Another reason a German Shepherd doesn’t need a haircut is because their coat provides important protection. Since German Shepherd’s have a double-layer coat, shaving them to the skin removes both the outer-coat and undercoat.

German Shepherds are year-round moderate shedders, so ideally, you should groom your German Shepherd at least two or three times a week. If you want to, you can bathe your German Shepherd.

1. Brush your dog regularly. Double-coated dogs such as the German Shepherd need to be brushed regularly.
2. Never cut your dog’s coat.
3. Bathe your dog.
4. Keep your dog in a hygienic environment.
5. Give your dog a healthy diet.
6. Use only the best grooming tools.

Fill the tub with warm water. Before bringing your dog into the bathing area, fill the bathtub with three to four inches of warm water. If you fill the water too high, this might frighten the dog. By filling the bath tub before the dog gets in, you will be able to quell the dog’s fear of running water.

Unlike the other dog breeds, German Shepherds weren’t bred specifically for swimming. But since they are naturally athletic and courageous dogs they certainly have the capability to like water and become strong swimmers. These 7 dog breeds absolutely love the water, but there are of course more water-loving breeds.

German Shepherds, especially as puppies, are sometimes afraid of water. This is most commonly due to the dog having a traumatizing prior experience associated with water, which then develops into an ongoing fear. Most German Shepherds do not just take to water naturally.