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14 Tips For Training A German Shepherd

Published: Mar 1, 2018 by Olena Prokopchuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Whether you've just brought home your first German Shepherd or you've just finally decided to take your dog to serious training, this article is for you. It's no secret that German Shepherds are intelligent dogs who can learn anything you teach them, but because this breed is smart, they need a solid and firm approach to their training. Don't let your German Shepherd outsmart you; to help you do that, here are 14 tips to get you started!

#1 A puppy is trained from the age of three months. German Shepherd puppy lying down in the stairs while hiding its face with its paws
#2 The clear execution of the command is followed by praise and encouragement. Adult German Shepherd doing a sitting pretty trick in the grass
#3 The command is voiced once, accompanied by a gesture. A German Shepherd puppy sitting on the floor with its happy face looking at its new stuffed toy
#4 The sequence of giving a command and demonstrating with a gesture. A German Shepherd puppy lying down on the ground in the garden
#5 The first time you do it in a familiar place, then you can change the situation. German Shepherd puppy jumping in the yard
#6 The presence of a positive attitude from the owner and puppy. A German Shepherd puppy lying on top of its bed in the garden under the sun
#7 The lesson ends with a command that the puppy performs better than others. A German Shepherd puppy sitting in the carpet with its toy in front of him
#8 The sequence in teaching commands for each dog and owner is individual. A German Shepherd puppy lying on the ground with its tongue out
#9 First of all, the puppy masters the command “Come” and “Drop It”. These commands are simply necessary for a quiet walk. German Shepherd standing on the concrete edge at the park
#10 Encourage the dog with a treat, affection, and approval of the owner. A German Shepherd puppy sitting on the floor with its begging face
#11 Important! Cruel physical punishment is strictly prohibited. A German Shepherd puppy sitting on the green grass while looking at the finger of the woman pointing on the right
#12 The puppy can be punished with a light slap, as well as take offense at him. Dogs want to give pleasure to the owner, and his resentment will certainly affect the pet. A German Shepherd swimming in the water while holding a toy with its mouth
#13 Attention! You can not confuse the concepts of “education” and “training” and start doing something sooner or later than the right time. A German Shepherd lying in the sand at the beach
#14 The puppy needs to practice a lot.

A German Shepherd holding a barbel toy with its mouth

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