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Why You Should Crate Train Your White Swiss Shepherd
At Dances with Wolves Ranch, we strongly recommend crate-training puppies early. It is good for your dog and your family for many reasons, but here are our top five. 1. Mimics Their Natural Environment First, dogs are naturally den animals. Some people express...
Therapy Dog vs Service Dog – What Are the Differences?
White Swiss Shepherd dogs are bred to have the perfect disposition to serve humans in many different capacities. Because so many of our puppies leave our home to become service or therapy dogs, we often get the question, “What is the difference between a...
A Dog Owner’s Guide to Stomach Bloating – Everything You Need to Know
Stomach bloating is something every large breed dog owner should know about. Recognizing the early indications of bloating in dogs and implementing effective preventive measures can be the difference between life and death for your companion. Gastric dilatation is the...
Helping Your White Swiss Shepherd Overcome Fear of Loud Noises
If your White Swiss Shepherd dog fears loud noises, such as thunderstorms, firecrackers, sirens, or gunshots, implementing advanced training techniques can aid in overcoming these fears. This training approach is also beneficial for dogs frightened by various noises...
Should I Shave My White Swiss Shepherd?
Summer is here and with it hotter weather! It’s around this time of year that we get asked by owners if they should shave their White Swiss Shepherd dog. Shaving a single-coat breed such as a poodle works well, but White Swiss Shepherd dogs have a double coat. You...