Discover the ultimate guide to owning a German Shepherd for the first time. Get expert insights on choosing the right breed traits to training and care tips.
German Shepherds stand as paragons of canine intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. These traits make them exceptional companions, work dogs, and family pets. However, to unlock their full…
Learn how to properly train a German shepherd puppy all the way to adulthood! Don't miss out on these essential German shepherd training tips!
Discover the ultimate guide to owning a German Shepherd for the first time. Get expert insights on choosing the right breed traits to training and care tips.
A Training German Shepherd Puppy Guide. This article covers it all. Including potty training, teething, obidience training and more.
This guide is on how to provide German Shepherd puppy care from the first days through its lifetime. You will learn how to raise, train, and treat it properly.
Learn how to properly train a German shepherd puppy all the way to adulthood! Don't miss out on these essential German shepherd training tips!
Parameters of German Shepherd growth at different stages related to their age. Follow changes in your GSD characteristics, starting from birth.
German Shepherds are amazing dogs, but the right training is key. In this post, we'll explain how to train a German Shepherd puppy the right way.
Author: Blue MilanNumber Of Pages: 155Details: Embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of the German Shepherd with "The Ultimate German Shepherd Handbook: All About the German Shepherd"! This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for raising a happy, healthy, and well-trained German Shepherd. Discover the rich history and unique characteristics of this remarkable breed, truly understanding what sets the German Shepherd apart. Prepare your home for the arrival of your new German Shepherd with essential puppy-proofing tips. This handbook is filled with invaluable insights on socializing and training your German Shepherd, from setting clear boundaries and rules to effectively addressing behavioral challenges such as barking and leash pulling. Train your German Shepherd with fundamental commands and explore advanced training techniques to stimulate their intellect and abilities. Unlock a world of activities and exercises tailored to meet the physical and mental needs of your German Shepherd, ensuring they lead an active and fulfilling life. Additionally, this book provides indispensable care advice, including coat management, eye and ear care, nail trimming, and dental health. Discover the best nutrition options for your German Shepherd's optimal health, as well as how to avoid harmful foods and address any food allergies or intolerances they may have. With "The Ultimate German Shepherd Handbook" at your fingertips, you'll have the definitive resource for nurturing and training your German Shepherd. Whether you're a seasoned owner or preparing to welcome one into your home, this book is an essential companion for forging a strong and loving bond with your loyal German Shepherd!Release Date: 29-07-2023Package Dimensions: 9x229x295
Learn how to properly train a German shepherd puppy all the way to adulthood! Don't miss out on these essential German shepherd training tips!
Learn how to properly train a German shepherd puppy all the way to adulthood! Don't miss out on these essential German shepherd training tips!
German Shepherds are amazing dogs, but the right training is key. In this post, we'll explain how to train a German Shepherd puppy the right way.
If you’re looking for something to challenge your dog and engage his brain, nose games are the perfect solution. Dog’s naturally excel at nose games and because they stimulate the mind, elevate boredom, help burn excess energy, they help prevent unwanted destructive behaviors such as, barking, chewing, digging, household destruction, etc. Every day, dogs use their incredible sense of smell to locate missing persons, diseases, mold, drugs, termites, explosives, fruits, vegetables and more. By harnessing their natural sniffing instinct and incorporating it into the training you provide at home, you are providing your dog with an outlet to use their nose, hone their skills, and participate in a meaningful activity. Step one-introducing the Find It Command Teaching your dog to use his nose starts very basic by teaching the Find It command. Find it is fairly straight forward. All it requires is choosing a fragrant dog treat and tossing it on the floor and when your dog goes for the treat, give the command Find It. When the dog picks it up, click/praise and treat. After your dog connects the cue word, Find It with locating the treat, begin challenging your dog to find the treat by holding his leash and tossing the treat where he can’t see it fall but within close proximity, not across the room. Give the Find It command and allow the dog to search for the treat. If he doesn’t find it you can lead him with his leash and let him sniff around for it. When your dog clearly understands this step and begins to actively search for the treat, you can move on to the next challenging step. Toss the treat out of site, but clearly accessible, such as around a corner, behind a bush, etc. The treat should be easily within his range but he will have to look for it. Give the Find It command and allow him to search for the treat. As he searches, make it more challenging yet still rewarding by moving the treat around, placing it under the table, behind a piece of furniture, under a desk, a chair, etc. Once your dog has mastered finding things on the ground, begin to raise them up higher (above nose level) so that he now has to use his nose to locate the treat on a higher level. Practice this and intermittently lower the treat so that your dog learns to search for things on all levels. Practice this however long it takes until your dog has learned the concept that he is searching with his nose for the treat. Training tip: Always make sure he can find the treat to keep the game fun and prevent frustration and use fragrant high value treats your dog enjoys searching for. Step two-increasing the challenge After your dog has mastered step one, the next step is to introduce a new smell, such as a drop of essential oil, a sprinkle of spice, etc. on a rag that is large enough it cannot be swallowed. Using this object, go back to step one and toss the object on the floor and teach your dog to Find It. Follow all the steps, increasing the challenge until your dog masters this step. Step three-teach your dog to signal he’s found it After one and two are mastered, you can teach your dog to signal you when he’s found the object. You can do this by searching with him and when he finds the object, give him a sit or down command and have him wait for a treat. Keep practicing until he understands to signal you rather than pick up the object. This is a great indoor training activity but can also be trained outdoors. Once your dog has mastered Find It and can locate various objects with different scents, the next step is to teach scent discrimination, which is in another article.
This guide is on how to provide German Shepherd puppy care from the first days through its lifetime. You will learn how to raise, train, and treat it properly.
Master German Shepherd training with our guide. Learn 42 essential commands in 9 languages, training techniques, and why training matters. Free PDF included.
We are obviously huge fans of the breed and even more fanatical about sharing experiences and advice from German Shepherd owners. These amazing dogs are fiercely loyal, make fantastic family pets, are wonderful protectors, and their intelligence cannot be underestimated. Their zeal for life, athletic, and mental capabilities are what endear us to the breed and those same traits, with lack of training and understanding, are also the reason so many German Shepherds, tragically, find themselves in shelters all across the United States. The statistics show: According to the US Humane Society, “every year between six and eight million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters. Three to four million of these animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. Twenty-five percent of all the animals entering shelters are purebreds. That is approximately 450,000 purebred dogs in our shelters EVERY YEAR. According to AKC 2003 registrations, German Shepherds are the 4th most popular breed in the US. In 2003, 43,950 or 4.8% of all AKC-registered dogs were German Shepherds. Many of the 450,000 dogs in our US shelters every year are German Shepherds.” To help prevent these incredible dogs from finding themselves in shelters, we’ve put together these simple tips and expectations for people interested in getting their first German Shepherd: Training. German Shepherds are highly intelligent and need firm, consistent leadership, and training or they will try to get the upper hand. On the other side of the coin, they learn quickly and are easily trained when they respect their owners. If you are not experienced with dogs, it would be wise to read up on training a working dog, such as a German Shepherd, or hire a professional trainer. Intelligence. They are very smart and need plenty of mental stimulation. Plan to spend considerable time on training to create a well-balanced dog. Socialization. German Shepherds can be suspicious and protective. They need plenty of socialization from the time they are small puppies to develop into well-balanced dogs that you can take anywhere. Exercise. They are very active and require about two hours of exercise a day. When you purchase your dog, find a dog that matches your lifestyle. Prey Drive. German Shepherds are herding dogs with a naturally high prey drive and some more than others. Choose your dog wisely, whether it is going to be a family pet, do protection work, or other dog sports, etc. Don’t make the mistake of trying to change a high-drive dog into a couch potato. Toys. Plan to invest in plenty of non-destructible toys that are appropriate for the dog through all phases of life, such as Kongs, Jolly Balls, Planet Dog toys, West Paw, etc. Family Interaction. German Shepherds bond very strongly with their families and need lots of quality family time and social interaction. They do not do well when spending lots of isolated time alone. Health. German Shepherds are prone to some health problems so avoid backyard breeders and do your research before purchasing. If you are on a budget, consider purchasing health insurance for your dog. Temperament. When looking for a German Shepherd, be sure to look for a confident dog that is not aggressive, fearful, or the offspring of very aggressive parents. German Shepherds are naturally protective and should be balanced. If you are looking for a dog for protection training, the same rule applies-you are looking for a sound balanced dog that can be trained as opposed to a time bomb waiting to go off. Puppies. Puppies require considerable time and training. They begin teething around 5 months old and can be a handful during their adolescent years and they require lots of consistent training. If you have the time and energy to invest, this can be an amazing yet frustrating time. If you don’t have the time for a puppy, the good news is, there are plenty of dogs available that are past the puppy stage and looking for their forever homes and will bond readily with their new owners. In a nutshell, German Shepherds make wonderful pets for people who are willing to invest the time, training, and energy they require. Those that do, will receive a lifetime of unmatched loyalty, love, and devotion from their dog. We hope this article was helpful. Please leave a like and share. You might also like: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting A German Shepherd
Master German Shepherd training with our guide. Learn 42 essential commands in 9 languages, training techniques, and why training matters. Free PDF included.
Learn how to properly train a German shepherd puppy all the way to adulthood! Don't miss out on these essential German shepherd training tips!
