It is very important for the owner of such a dog as a German shepherd to know how to properly train this animal. Dogs are very intelligent and intelligent creatures, so if handled properly, you can make obedient and executive animals out of them.
Where to start
Training a German shepherd includes not only learning new teams, but also raising a dog. It is necessary to begin to accustom your pet to discipline from a month old. First you need to explain to the dog who is in charge of the house, where is her place and what she absolutely can’t do. No need to let the puppy do what you don't like. This can become a big problem in the future.
In order for the German Shepherd to be trained at the highest level, the dog must obey you implicitly and consider you an authority. To achieve this, from an early age it is necessary to actively participate in her life and upbringing: walk, play with her, feed, bathe, etc. If you want the dog to be a family dog and obey all family members equally, then everyone should participate in its upbringing.
The training of the German Shepherd will be successful if its stamina, strength and sociability are developed. To do this, you need to walk a lot with her, preferably a visit to the pool or pond in the summer. Do not forbid your pet to communicate and play with other dogs and people. All this will only be at your fingertips in further studies.
Main teams
There are many schools for raising dogs, but with the patience of the owner, training a shepherd at home is no worse.
Team "Sit"
You need to start with a simple one, so this team is best for starting training. The training of the German Shepherd must necessarily take place in a quiet, uninhabited place: a park, a forest, a yard, even in an apartment. The main thing is that nothing distracts the animal. Prepare a treat for the dog in advance and place it in your right hand. Put the animal to your left, after which, having uttered the command “sit,” press the dog’s croup with your left hand and bring your right hand to the muzzle so that it sniffs a treat. As soon as she sits down, give her a treat, praise and repeat the command. When a dog learns to sit down without a hint near you, start teaching it to do so away from you.
Lay command
This command is executed from the "sit" position. When the dog is sitting next to you, put your hand on the withers and push. At the same time, you must have a treat and a voice command. If the animal tries to stand up, press the withers with your hand and repeat the command menacingly. After that, complicate the task: gradually increase the distance between you and the animal and the execution time of the command.
Team "to me"
German shepherd training at home must include this team. To study her, be patient. Walking with a puppy, call him to yourself with the words “to me”. It is better to start even in the apartment so that the dog has learned to come to you at least sometimes. Every time an animal comes, give him a treat, stroke and encourage his voice. Over time, when the dog begins to approach at the first call, the treat can be removed, but leave encouragement voice.
The team is near
To learn this team you will need a short leash and a lot of patience. Take the dog on a short leash so that its shoulder blade is at the level of your foot. Say the command “nearby” and pull the leash. The dog should walk close by. At the slightest mistake, say the command, then pull the leash. Gradually release the leash so that it sags. When the dog walks close in such conditions, the leash can be removed.
To achieve the desired result, it is not enough to know how to train a German shepherd, you still need to have great patience and the desire to teach it to teams. The slightest rudeness or punishment - and the dog may refuse to listen to you at all. Therefore, be patient and educate your pet.