German Shepherd pups are highly intelligent and respond great to dog training. Understand your dog and learn how to communicate with them through consistent obedience training.

1. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
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There may be no better companion than a well-trained dog. One of the
bonuses of adopting from a reputable breeder in New Braunfels is you will
most likely adopt a dog that has received some dog training before you take
them home. For our litter of German Shepherds, we will start with some
training, but you can also bring your pup to dog obedience classes on an
ongoing basis. Dog training is so important to not just teach behavior, but also
to build a bond between dog and owner. Here are some of the key rules to
follow when training German Shepherds.

2. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
German Shepherds are Working Dogs
It’s important to remember what German Shepherds are born to do. As working
dogs, they like to keep busy and feel they must be productive. That is why they
are so good at herding, detecting, and protection duties. They are born to be
active, so your training should reflect that. Keeping them active when dog
training will keep their minds sharp and keep them engaged.

3. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Dogs Process and Respond to You
This goes for most dogs and is not specific to German Shepherds. Dogs are
very perceptive. They will read your actions and behave accordingly. For
instance, if you are out walking your dog, and you tense up when you see
another dog, your dog may sense that something is wrong. This may cause
barking, snarling, or some other form of aggressive behavior. The best
approach to take is remain calm with a positive attitude. You can be firm, but
you must always be confident and calm. One of the things that sets our
German Shepherd puppies apart is the amount of time spent with their
mother before being adopted. Mothers are great at helping in the socializing
process of their pups.

4. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Dogs Do Not Communicate Like We Do
While we dog-owners tend to humanize our dogs, we need to remember that they
are not people. It is totally fine to humanize them, but we must keep that in
mind. They communicate using body language like posture and moving certain
body parts. It may take time for your pup to learn simple commands like “sit”,
“stay,” and “come.” Do not make your commands complicated. Keep them
simple and direct so it will be easier for your pooch to learn them.

5. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Consistency is Key
If you take your new German Shepherd pup to dog obedience classes, one of the
main things you will learn is consistency. Even slight changes in commands, like
saying “sit down” instead of just “sit” can confuse a pooch. Remain consistent
with commands and say them in the same tone of voice each time. That way your
dog will be able to learn them easily. Also, if you correct a dog’s behavior once,
then you must continue to correct it every time. If you allow unwanted behavior
one time, like jumping up, but prohibit it the rest of the time, it will confuse
them.

6. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Dog Training is Best with Positive Reinforcement
As opposed to correcting bad behavior, try always to reinforce good behavior.
Your German Shepherd pup will respond well to treats and rewards. Yelling at
them or smacking them will only make them fear you and you will not get good
results. The best motivation is through praise and treats. They will keep your pup
striving to be the best, most agreeable pup they can be.

7. Dog Training Rules for
German Shepherds
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
German Shepherd puppies are great when it comes to dog training and are
amazingly intelligent talented dogs. Call Lara’s Canine Solutions if you are in the
New Braunfels or San Antonio area to see if your home might be a good fit for
one of our pups.