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Training Overview: The German Shepherd Puppy

Keep these five tips to keep in mind when training the German Shepherd puppy.

German Shepherds1. The time to start asserting your position as pack leader begins as soon as you bring your puppy home.

2. Training is based on basic principles of positive reinforcement for correct behavior or cessation of undesirable behavior. Negative reinforcement is necessary from time to time to correct a pup if caught in a naughty deed.

3. Pick simple verbal commands and be consistent.

4. Timing is the key to reinforcing good behavior and correcting bad behavior.

5. Puppy games are a fun way to spend time with your pup while introducing future commands.

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 Reprinted from Breeders Best: German Shepherd Dog © 2004. Permission granted by Kennel Club Books, an imprint of BowTie Press.

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I would appreciate any positive solutions, @ billyxlouis@yahoo.com Thanx, again!!
william, avon lake, OH
Posted: 11/9/2009 4:34:56 PM
I love the article!! We have a very aggressively, protective 5 month old. We love the way she acts in the house, but in public-she is a protective monster! Any ideas??? Thanx
william, avon lake, OH
Posted: 11/9/2009 4:28:33 PM
This is good advise for puppy training and playing games with the puppy. Surprisingly, I have been playing these puppy games with my GSD. She is so intelligent. Thanks and please continue to give more information as this is only the beginning.
veronica, Memphis, TN
Posted: 5/25/2009 1:32:15 AM
SUCH GOOD ADVISE. MY SON WAS READY TO USE A SHOCK COLLAR ON HIS NEW GERMAN SHEPHARD. I CONSIDER THIS CRUEL AND THREATENED TO MOVE OUT IF THIS TOOK PLACE IN MY HOME!!!
EILEEN, CONCORD, MA
Posted: 12/6/2007 5:37:02 PM
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