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14 Easy Tips To Train a German Shepherd

Published: Jun 10, 2019 by Viktoriia Didkivska · This post may contain affiliate links

If you're a new German Shepherd owner or you've finally decided to train your dog, then this article is for you! German Shepherds are intelligent dogs who could learn anything that you teach them, but because of this, they could easily outsmart their owners. So, in this article, we're going to share with you some tips on how to train your German Shepherd.

Hopefully, you'll have a well-rounded and obedient dog after following these easy tips.

#1 German Shepherds are one of the most beautiful and one of the smartest breeds of dog. A German Shepherd puppy sitting on the floor #2 If you are going to have a great relationship with your German Shepherd, you need to train him properly. A German Shepherd puppy lying on the couch with its adorableface #3 If you are going to take on the training responsibilities rather than hiring a professional, teach Him the 5 most important words. A German Shepherd dog sitting on the pavement while smiling #4 When your German Shepherd will know these 5 words: Sit, Stay, Down, Come, Heel. Once you get through the 5 basic commands and he understands them well, you will have a well-behaved dog with whom you have bonded with. Four German Shepherd sitting on the grass in the yard #5 It is not a good idea to give your German Shepard a treat when you are teaching him commands. A German Shepherd sitting on the wooden floor with its eyes close and tongue out #6 The one command where he can have a treat is when you are teaching him to stay. A German Shepherd puppy lying on the floor #7 When you praise your dog, not only will he want to learn more, it will also help you bond with him. Most professional trainers will tell you that giving your dog praise will actually help him learn faster. A German Shepherd puppy lying on the bed with its mouth open and tongue out #8 Make sure you have his full attention during training sessions. A German Shepherd puppy sitting on top o the bed while a man is touching its back #9 They are naturally strong and muscular, sturdy, and elongated. A German Shepherd puppy lying beside a white Labrador on the floor #10 A good place to do your training is in your yard. This is a place where the smells and the surroundings are familiar, therefore, he won’t feel the need to explore. A black German Shepherd dog sitting on the pavement with its tongue out #11 If you try training your dog at the park, you will have no control over distractions. Children, other dogs, and even unfamiliar smells can make him lose his focus, which would make his training session useless. A German Shepherd dog sitting on top of the rocks while tilting its head sticking its tongue out #12 They are one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs, which is what makes them so desirable in the human community. A German Shepherd lying on the bed outdoors next to a woman #13 Despite their large appearance and their intimidating face, these are dogs that have a very calm temperament. A German Shepherd sitting on top of the lap of a woman sitting on the chair #14 These intelligent dogs were trained for many years as police dogs and military dogs, and that practice continued all over the world and did not remain something unique to Germans.

A German Shepherd lying on the couch while looking sideways

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