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German Shepherd Puppy Training
Before bringing a German Shepherd puppy into your home we are assuming you have done the appropriate research beforehand. Owning a dog is a long-term commitment and that consideration should be always present in your mind. The commitment is not only an emotional and time commitment, but a financial as well.From feeding to quality time and everything in between, your German Shepherd puppy will be a part of your family that will grow and have changing needs just as a child would. Puppy behavior can be a real challenge to manage which means training a German Shepherd puppy is a must. Check out our Complete German Shepherd Dog Training system guaranteed to help you with any negative puppy behavior.
German Shepherd puppies are intelligent and independent dogs. Known as a member of the herding group of dogs, it thrives when given a job to do. They are also in need of vigorous daily exercise with early and ongoing training.
Being of the herding or guardian breed category, German Shepherd pups aren’t necessarily the friendliest of breeds when it comes to other dogs outside of the family surroundings. In order to properly begin training a German Shepherd puppy, they need socialization with other dogs from a young age when at all possible.
German Shepherd Puppy Training Tips
By spending quality time training and bonding with your puppy you are preparing him for a lifetime of companionship. Consistency with training commands and praise will ensure your dog understands the requests and what is expected of him.Remember the more clear the command the better chance of success your German Shepherd will have at pleasing you by giving you the desired result time after time.
One of the methods we recommend the most is the positive reinforcement and clicker system training. German Shepherd puppy, or adult, will respond well to this type of puppy training.
It provides a great success rate and is quite easy to implement. The “clicker” itself can be as simple as a snap of the fingers or the shake of a can with a few coins in it, covered and sealed. When your puppy delivers the desired action you simply make the click and reinforce the positive action with a treat. In no time at all your German Shepherd puppy will be following commands correctly as they begin to associate the click with a job well done.
Not all commands need be learned at the same time however. Pick one, such as “sit” and work on it until it is achieved with ease. Then move on to the next. You want all aspects of training your German Shepherd puppy to be important, and rushing them will just result in possible disappointment and frustration for both of you. If your German Shepherd is a typical one, they’ll have short attention spans. Don’t worry, this is normal puppy behavior and they’ll grow out of it.
Crate Training Your German Shepherd Puppy
Another important training step is to housebreak or potty train your puppy. A good way to go about this is to embrace crate training. Your puppy should have just enough room to turn around and lie down inside his crate.German Shepherd puppies grow to be large dogs, so to avoid having to purchase several crates during the growing phase of your dog’s life you can go ahead and buy the large or extra large one while they are young.
It is easy to modify the space available to your puppy by inserting sturdy cardboard or well sanded plywood into the crate to allow the maximum space needed.
When you start to crate training your puppy you are likely to encounter a temper tantrum equivalent to that of a two year old child – lots of whining and carrying on. Don’t let your puppy out until the temper tantrum is over. This is a very important step to take if you need to be out of the home for long periods of time, however it is recommended to start in small doses.
As soon as you open the crate, be ready to take your puppy outside without having to wait too long. The time it takes to put on your shoes and grab the leash is just enough time for your puppy to find somewhere else to get the job done. Be ready to clip the leash on right away and head for the area you have chosen for eliminations. Don’t forget your clicker and treats so you can praise him when all is accomplished correctly.
Although German Shepherd puppy behavior is typically headstrong, with adequate and proper training you should be able to correct any behavioral issues easily. Just be consistent with your training, praise and correctional methods and you and your puppy can easily spend many happy years together, grateful that you trained and cared for them well right from the start.
