Will my pups fur change?

Smitherman · 01-19-2013, 07:06 PM

I was wondering if her fur will change, right now no matter how many times I brush her it looks matted together. Is there a differene between puppy fur & adult fur? Also, what is the best way to train her to walk on a leash? Walking directly beside me or lead walking?

MissMetric · 01-19-2013, 07:44 PM

I can't chime in on the leash part, because we're not completely there yet either, but puppy fur is completely different than adult fur, yes. In fact, the coloration on your dog from puppy to adult is also probably going to change a great degree.

Try giving her a bath or taking her to a groomer, if she hasn't had a bath yet. They blowdry dogs frequently at groomers, and I know that at many places, puppy baths are around eight dollars. When they're all done, they have that fluffy look. Talos was matted when I got him from the breeder, and we went straightaway to a get a puppy bath and he came out fluffy as can be.

Smitherman · 01-19-2013, 07:54 PM

I have tried everything, I think it is her puppy fur. I dont think her color will change much she is solid black GSD.

MissMetric · 01-19-2013, 08:22 PM

Oh well, in that case, probably not.

But even then, I hear their coats change a bit in adolescence before finally settling down. If it's her puppy fur, no matter, because they shed that at around 4-6 months, from what I hear.

Smitherman · 01-20-2013, 01:17 PM

Although, she is solid black her fur shows every bit of dirt! She comes in from playing outside and she looks like she has been playing in mud! Lol

KZoppa · 01-20-2013, 07:20 PM

yes there is a difference between puppy fur and adult fur. puppy fur is nice and soft and totally crazy sometimes while adult fur is not as soft and may settle down or do its own thing. My girls coat was smooth and soft as a puppy and not she's got this kind of wavy look on her back that follows along her spine. Just how her fur is.

far as leash walking.... there's several things you can try but consistency is key in all. With Shasta I started leash training her right away (12 weeks old). If she started getting ahead of where I wanted her to stay, I changed direction. She learned very quickly that she needed to pay attention to me and her position next to me even while sniffing around.

Smitherman · 01-22-2013, 05:28 PM

I try to keep her directly beside me in case when she gets older & someone creepy is around I can tell her to sit. Sometimes an obedient dog is intimidating to scare someone, especially a GSD.

volcano · 01-24-2013, 01:24 AM

If the dog is leading you then it has taken on the huge responsibility of leading and protecting you at her discretion. You have to be the leader, do about 1000 hours of reasearch and you have a start to figure out how to handle it. I cant offer you specific help because im a beginner as well. But - Im the leader period. I know that much.

Benelli726 · 01-24-2013, 02:22 AM

I highly recommend using a prong collar for training. My puppy is now six months old but when I used to walk her before, she would yank and pull. After being trained with a prong collar for 30 minutes, all of that stopped suddenly, even at a dog park. Good luck!

Freestep · 01-24-2013, 09:44 AM

What are you using to brush her with? The best thing for GSDs is a soft slicker brush. Really grabs dead hair and smooths out the live hair.

01-19-2013, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smitherman Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 108	Will my pups fur change? I was wondering if her fur will change, right now no matter how many times I brush her it looks matted together. Is there a differene between puppy fur & adult fur? Also, what is the best way to train her to walk on a leash? Walking directly beside me or lead walking?

01-20-2013, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,165	yes there is a difference between puppy fur and adult fur. puppy fur is nice and soft and totally crazy sometimes while adult fur is not as soft and may settle down or do its own thing. My girls coat was smooth and soft as a puppy and not she's got this kind of wavy look on her back that follows along her spine. Just how her fur is. far as leash walking.... there's several things you can try but consistency is key in all. With Shasta I started leash training her right away (12 weeks old). If she started getting ahead of where I wanted her to stay, I changed direction. She learned very quickly that she needed to pay attention to me and her position next to me even while sniffing around. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

01-19-2013, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
MissMetric Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 49	I can't chime in on the leash part, because we're not completely there yet either, but puppy fur is completely different than adult fur, yes. In fact, the coloration on your dog from puppy to adult is also probably going to change a great degree. Try giving her a bath or taking her to a groomer, if she hasn't had a bath yet. They blowdry dogs frequently at groomers, and I know that at many places, puppy baths are around eight dollars. When they're all done, they have that fluffy look. Talos was matted when I got him from the breeder, and we went straightaway to a get a puppy bath and he came out fluffy as can be.

01-19-2013, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smitherman Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 108	I have tried everything, I think it is her puppy fur. I dont think her color will change much she is solid black GSD.

01-19-2013, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
MissMetric Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 49	Oh well, in that case, probably not. But even then, I hear their coats change a bit in adolescence before finally settling down. If it's her puppy fur, no matter, because they shed that at around 4-6 months, from what I hear.

01-20-2013, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smitherman Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 108	Although, she is solid black her fur shows every bit of dirt! She comes in from playing outside and she looks like she has been playing in mud! Lol

01-22-2013, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Smitherman Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 108	I try to keep her directly beside me in case when she gets older & someone creepy is around I can tell her to sit. Sometimes an obedient dog is intimidating to scare someone, especially a GSD.

01-24-2013, 01:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
volcano Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 418	If the dog is leading you then it has taken on the huge responsibility of leading and protecting you at her discretion. You have to be the leader, do about 1000 hours of reasearch and you have a start to figure out how to handle it. I cant offer you specific help because im a beginner as well. But - Im the leader period. I know that much.

01-24-2013, 02:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Benelli726 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2	I highly recommend using a prong collar for training. My puppy is now six months old but when I used to walk her before, she would yank and pull. After being trained with a prong collar for 30 minutes, all of that stopped suddenly, even at a dog park. Good luck!

01-24-2013, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,152	What are you using to brush her with? The best thing for GSDs is a soft slicker brush. Really grabs dead hair and smooths out the live hair.

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