German Shepherd dogs serve and protect as members of police departments and military units the world over. German Shepherds also fearlessly guard many family homes against intruders.
Your German Shepherd’s sense of smell is his Canine Superpower. Even if your German Shepherd has never been a member of the military or K-9 corp, his nose is still one powerful sniffer. Hundreds of years of breeding for heightened scenting ability give your German Shepherd the ability to sniff out so much more than you can imagine. A dry nose hinders their scenting abilities and slows their response time. Having a healthy nose that can snag and process all the info sniffed from the air is critical to your German Shepherd's mental health.