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【German Shepherd Training】How old is the German Shepherd to start training?

2021-02-22 / 434 Read

GermanShepherd can be said to be the best trained dog breed in the world, because it has an amazing high IQ, At the same time, it has good obedience. How old is the German Shepherd to start training? What should be paid attention to when training? Let’s learn about German Shepherd training with the editor!

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At what age should a German Shepherd start training?

In general, we would recommend that the Dogs start doing some simple movement training when they are young, because they are most receptive to training when they are young. If they wait until they are adults, they may have developed a fixed point of view. It is relatively difficult to reverse, and it will be more laborious to train. So how old should the German Shepherd start to be trained, like one month, two months old, everyone knows that this will be inappropriate, the puppy's brain has not yet matured, and survival depends on instinct. If you want to teach it later, it is very laborious and inefficient, so you don't need to think about it.

The best training time is actually when the puppies are about four months old. At this age, their bodies have begun to develop initially, and they grow up every day, and their energy will increase. Very exuberant and curious about all new things, they will be very motivated to train at this time.

And no matter how many months the German Shepherd starts training, everyone should pay attention not to beat and scold the dog as part of the training, but to use the reward method, praise him verbally, use his hands Touch it and give some food rewards, which will have a better training effect and better performance.

What should I pay attention to when training?

(1) Puppies should be trained from 70 days after birth, and adult dogs should be trained immediately.

(2) When teaching something new, it should be done in a quiet and safe place that the dog is familiar with; when reviewing something that has been understood, it should be done in a slightly distracting place, and when reviewing something that has been fully mastered , in a more distracting place. In this way, gradually train the dog's attention to the owner.

(3) It is more effective to train for a short time every day. For example, compared with 20 minutes once a day, twice a day for 5-10 minutes is more effective and can keep the dog fresh.

(4) Do not overdose. For example, training to sit down can be done well (or occasionally) after a few dog passes. You should give it some encouragement. It's much better than 10 workouts in a row and then fail at the end.

(5) It is difficult to concentrate the dog's attention during the first training. At this time, patience is required and must not be rushed.

(6) After completing the task as required, it is the best way to reward the dog immediately, such as feeding some meat, etc. If the dog cannot feel the training is happy, it will not meet the expectations training purpose.

(7) To stop the dog from doing bad things, we must seize the opportunity. The time to correct is not after the dog is done, but at the moment when it is ready to be done, stop it with a decisive and powerful command.

(8) Repeated training can deepen the dog's memory. Training too quickly can cause the dog to become resistant and run away. Therefore, dogs should not be asked to learn in one day, but should be reviewed day after day.

(9) Corporal punishment can only be used when the dog is about to bite. To train large dogs. Depending on the dog's personality, some may require violence. In addition, when training with iron or spiked collars is ineffective, you should consult a veterinarian or specialist in a timely manner.

(10) The shortcuts to obedience training are practice, persistence, patience, hard work, and rewards. It is also a good idea to exercise with your dog.

I believe that many dog lovers have a certain understanding of how old German Shepherds are to start training, and also have a clearer understanding of what matters should be paid attention to when training. I hope the above content can give you Bring help!