German Shepherd Dog Training
03 Sep 2009
The one dog that has the potential to do just about anything is the German Shepherd. A properly trained and correctly bred German Shepherd dog could turn out to be the type of dog that dreams are made of, they can be; a wonderful family pet, a highly trained obedience dog, they keep you from harm while you are sleeping and they are pretty to look at. The all-around dog is what this breed is all about. German Shepherd dog training will be the glue that holds the pieces together.
Tips for Training Your German Shepherd
The teaching process can begin with these noble dogs at around seven weeks old. By this age the pups’ brain is able to take in some of the simple commands, their bodies are going to take quite a bit longer to catch up though. Try to teach your puppy games that will improve his skill for later on in his life.
Exercise will help your dog improve physically and mentally. It’s fun to teach tricks and enjoyable to do. Your dog will become more self assured the more he learns. Learning new commands and signals can be helpful later in his teaching sessions. Offer your dog treats while teaching tricks. Later, after the puppy gets older, he’ll be willing to do tricks for praise only.
German Shepherd training is best done with positive methods. People want to train their dogs without hurting them. Positive reinforcements are used in positive training to reach the desired behavior. Using positive training doesn’t allow your dog to do whatever it wants to do. They must show proper behavior to get the reward. Using positive training gives a dog that is happy and eager. Trust is one of the ways a dog will obey. Your dog and you will become a team.
Leash Training
Walking a dog on a leash, in the beginning, your dog might want to carry the leash in their mouth. Carrying the leash is permitted for awhile, but they aren’t allow to chew on the leash. While holding the leash in your left hand, keep the dog to your left side. Starting the dogs training with short lessons is the best. It could take several lessons before the dog starts to figure out leash training.
The Sit and The Down
The basics for teaching a dog to sit. Positive training using treats for teaching the sit. Take a treat and hold it in front of his nose, lift the treat up and back. This lets the dog fold his legs under himself for the perfect sit. While lifting the treat, repeat the word “sit”. Reward him with a treat, after he sits.
It’s best to have the dog in the sit position when teaching the down. Starting with the treat in front of the dog move it down and forward. The dog will lower his front legs. While lowering the treat don’t forget to say “down”. Always reward the dog after his task with treats and lots of praise.
In Closing
Many German Shepherd dogs have been ruined by incorrect training or lack of training. Training these dogs is an exciting and enjoyable experience. With love and a family atmosphere these dogs will fulfill their destiny.
Tips for Training Your German Shepherd
