German Shepherd dogs are probably one of the most courageous, alert and fearless of all dog breeds. These dogs are highly intelligent, obedient and keen observers, as such they are eager to learn. You will find the German Shepherd to be serious and calm with a very confident manner.

German Shepherds are known as working dogs and demonstrate keen learning and family bonding abilities. They grow up to be really big, strong dogs with a stubborn streak all their own. A GSD will dominate the owner if allowed to get away with it.

German Shepherd dog training is the idea outlet for the dog’s energy, but it is important that the training be done in a firm, consistent manner. A strong leader who knows how to be firm yet kind and when to praise good behavior is essential for successful training. The main focus of the training should be to establish boundaries which will teach the dog to be reliable and obedient.

Because of their high level of intelligence, German Shepherds love the mental stimulation afforded by obedience training; to this dog race, the training is a challenge. Beginning with toilet training and on to advanced obedience training these dogs make super students. As a dog owner, if you conduct the training yourself, the time spent with your dog will be an excellent life long bond building one.

German shepherd dog training is best done when the dog is young because training a grown dog will be a whole lot more difficult to do. In order to successfully train your dog you have to fully understand the psychology of the dog and its behavioral traits.

The first rule of German Shepherd dog training is to make sure the dog gets plenty of exercise.

A bored dog will start to chew on the furniture, carpets, bedroom slippers and anything that catches the dog’s fancy. A well-exercised dog with all of its unruliness released will be easier to train and far more obedient to your commands.

Many dog experts do not advise using food as part of the training procedure but occasional treats and a lot of praise for good behavior are a firm part of the training process.

German Shepherd dog training starts with the basic training followed by a more advanced training routine.

You need to focus on teaching the dog the very basic commands first :

Sit – teaching the dog to obey the ‘sit’ command is one of the most important of all the basic commands. You have to train the dog to sit when commanded before you can move on to the stay command.

Stay – at your command the dog should stay where it is without following after you. Some trainers believe that if you teach the dog to sit it is the equivalent of getting it to stay there. This is a matter of personal choice but it would be better to teach the dog two separate commands.

Down – this command is not a trick that the dog will perform – it is part of the training program and the dog needs to know when it needs to sit and be on guard and when it can relax and stay down.

Other commands like training the dog to walk to heel and come when called are also part of the basic commands the dog needs to learn. Follow us through these tips that we will provide and you will enjoy a very well mannered and obedient German Shepherd as the pet of the family.

A well-trained German Shepherd dog is a wonderful addition to the family – make sure to give him lots of love and praise. Enjoy your dog!