Shepherd Dog Training Methods

2026-01-15 23:03

1. * * Jumping training ** - You can start by jumping over a small wall that is 30 to 40 centimeters high. When the owner led the shepherd dog from 5 - 6 steps away from the small wall to the front of the small wall, he issued the command "jump" and pulled the leash in the direction of the small wall. When the shepherd dog jumped, he would be rewarded. At the same time, he could repeat it 2 - 3 times. - After proficiency, you can gradually switch to the method of using commands and gestures, and gradually increase the height, or according to the need to practice jumping fences, jumping overhead, rings, trenches, etc., you can also use the method of food teasing to train. 2. * * Up and down training ** - The shepherd dog was led to the front of the stairs, and food was placed on each floor of the stairs or on the platform of the highest floor. After the dog trainer gave the command of "up", the shepherd dog was ordered to go up the stairs. - After the command "up" was issued, the owner and the shepherd dog could climb the stairs together, and then the shepherd dog could be trained to go up and down the stairs alone. 3. * * Creeping Training ** - This action should be carried out after the shepherd dog has developed the ability to "sit" and "lie". During the training, the shepherd dog lay down, and at the same time as issuing the "crawl" or "crawl" command, it made a crawling gesture (both hands extended forward, palms down, and the left and right hands stretched out and retracted to make a "saw" movement). - If the shepherd dog was required to crawl forward, it would be rewarded; if it did not crawl and stood, it should immediately lie down and continue to command it to crawl with its left hand. After repeated training, it could develop the ability to crawl forward. 4. * * Basket-Holding Training (Take German Shepherd as an example)** - First, he gently touched the dog's mouth with the basket, and then gave it a food reward. - When the dog understood that touching the basket with its mouth would give it a reward, it began the second step. It placed the hand holding the food behind the basket. The dog was anxious to eat and would have the behavior of "biting." When the dog bit the basket, it would immediately give the food reward, and slowly extend the time the dog held the basket. - Finally, he slowly changed the position of the basket and gradually transitioned to the ground. When the dog picked up the basket, he implanted the command "take the basket." 5. * * General Training Points ** - It is better to start training dogs when they are about eight weeks old. Adult German Shepherds can also be trained. - Start training from the basic instructions, such as sitting, lying, squatting, etc. The dog may not be able to understand it at first, so be patient. - He used food and rewards to tempt them to train, but when the dogs mastered a command, they did not need to be rewarded every time. They only needed to be rewarded occasionally. - To deal with the protective behavior of food, gently touch them when they eat, add food to the food bowl, and feed them with their hands to alleviate the protective behavior. - Use feeding time for training, such as letting the dog look at you and sit down to wait for food. - Don't scare the shepherd dog, don't yell at it, and end the training with a happy tone when you're about to lose patience. If you keep hitting a wall during the training process, you can find a professional dog trainer. You can also sign up for basic classes or obedience classes for puppies.