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Learning the Basics of German Shepherd Training

Highly intelligent and trainable, the German shepherd excels at military, service and police work. With proper German shepherd training, these dogs also make perfect family pets. However, an uncontrollable German shepherd is not only annoying but also potentially dangerous.

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Learning the Basics of German Shepherd Training

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  1. Learning the Basics of German Shepherd Training

  2. Highly intelligent and trainable, the German shepherd excels at military, service and police work. With proper German shepherd training, these dogs also make perfect family pets. However, an uncontrollable German shepherd is not only annoying but also potentially dangerous.

  3. Therefore, basic training should start the first day the puppy arrives home. Teaching a puppy the basics will prevent bad behavior early on and set the foundation for formal obedience training later.

  4. German Shepherd Training: Establishing Leadership German shepherd owners should demonstrate confident and consistent leadership at all times. To establish leadership, do not allow the dog to enter a doorway ahead of you.

  5. Pack leaders eat first in the dog world, so always feed your dog after you have eaten, and never allow the dog near the dinner table at mealtime. Avoid excessive petting and high pitched praise, and do not lose your temper with your dog. Calm and positive discipline will encourage him to respect you as the leader.

  6. German Shepherd Training: Biting Puppies should not be allowed to bite humans, even in play. When the puppy starts to nip or mouth, say “No” and immediately give him an appropriate chew toy. Another way to curb nipping is to imitate the yelp of another puppy.

  7. Puppies teach each other boundaries by yelping when nipped too hard. Once the puppy nips, squeal “Ouch”, cross your arms and turn your back. Also, avoid tug-of-war games that encourage aggressiveness and growling.

  8. German Shepherd Training: Jumping Adult German shepherd dogs can weigh 80 pounds or more, so it is important that you teach the puppy not to jump on people. When greeting the puppy, bend over so he does not have to jump up to see you. if the puppy continues to jump on you, cross your arms, turn your back and ignore the puppy.

  9. When visitors come to your home, put a leash on the puppy and make him sit to the side as they enter. Instruct your visitors to ignore the dog at first, then bring the dog in to be greeted calmly when everyone is settled.

  10. German Shepherd Training: Socialization Naturally protective of their families, a German shepherd’s guarding instincts can quickly turn into unwanted aggression toward strangers or other animals if he is not properly socialized.

  11. It is important that you introduce the puppy to “friendly strangers” in many different settings so he will learn to discern normal social behavior from threatening behavior. Interaction with other friendly dogs is also helpful.

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