Training Puppies Easily ~ 10 Puppy Training Tips For German Shepherd Puppies

All of us dream of parenting the perfect dog, and you can, if training puppies is done correctly, with care and consistency. Success in obedience training puppies starts with basic puppy training. Pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is right and what is wrong. Puppies can be like children; they need constant supervision and training. Training puppies need not be an ordeal if you keep a few simple puppy training rules in mind. Training German Shepherd puppies is pretty easy and they’re usually pretty fast learners.

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1) Until your pup learns puppy obedience training, you need to keep an eye on him at all times. When you cannot then you must crate him. Create a schedule for your puppy, as this will help him settle down quickly. Dogs love routines and knowing what usually happens next. The schedule must include things like hourly puppy potty training, eating times, rest periods, walks (leash training puppies), play time, puppy training barking, puppy training chewing, puppy training biting and so on. Separation training puppies is sometimes necessary to prevent puppy separation anxiety. Nonetheless, a pup that has a busy day has no time to be bored and get into mischief.

2) It’s best to teach German Shepherd puppies to respect you asap. Dogs live in packs and instinctively follow a leader. If you establish your leadership in no uncertain terms, then puppy training will become easy, as your puppy will obey you at all times and not challenge your authority.

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3) Use only positive methods when training puppies. Never shout at, hit, or punish a dog. It is not just cruel but can lead to behavioral problems. Use of electric shocks, prong collars, sprays, and so on could seriously hurt the dog.

4) Teach the pup “nothing in life is free.” This is a system that is widely acknowledged as a useful training tool. If you practice this, your pup will learn that to get something like love, a walk, or treat, he must behave well. This is especially effective for puppy training housebreaking,

5) While training puppies, teach the meaning of “No,” from day one. Do not encourage behaviors like jumping, mouthing, tug-o-war, barking, or running out of open gates and doors. Praise good behavior and ignore or walk away when there is bad behavior. The pup will learn that if he misbehaves he will loose his companion/playmate.

6) To correct a behavior you must catch the pup in the act and startle him by rattling a can of pebbles. This works well for potty training puppies. Show him the correct behavior and immediately offer him a treat and praise. Pups do not recall what happened earlier so scolding him after an event is of no use.

7) Always call/use his name positively. Never say “Bad Fido,” or “No Fido,” this will cause confusion and the pup will think that if you call his name then it is something bad. The pup must associate his name with happy events like hugs, petting, walks, treats, and such. If this happens he will come willingly when you call out his name.

Crate training puppies is the main cure and often eliminates the need for separation training puppies. Create a training schedule that is short and sweet, say 10 minutes at least three times a day. We have a post covering puppy crate training that goes in much more detail. Long repetitive lessons can be boring and the pup will loose interest in learning. Make puppy crate training fun and use trick training to teach commands like sit, down, come and so on.

9) Bond with your German Shepherd puppy and both of you will enjoy your lessons. The pup must look forward to spending time with you and not avoid you by running away or hiding. Be sure to socialize the pup early. Socialization is one of the most important lessons. The pup must learn to be around other animals, people, sounds, vehicles, and other activities. So, slowly introduce the pup when he is little to everyday activities and sounds. Take him to the mall/ park, introduce him to children and other pets, and make him unafraid of the vacuum and garden hose.

10) Learn all about crate training, leash walking, house breaking, as well as food training. These are kindergarten lessons that every puppy must master. Learn all you can about German Shepherd puppies and their idiosyncrasies. That will give you valuable insights on how to be successful with your puppy training.

As a pet-parent you have many choices for training dogs puppies. You could choose to do your own dog training or register at a professional puppy training school. Training a dog has many stages: kindergarten, obedience training, doggy sports, showing and conformation, as well as other specialized aspects like therapy dogs, hearing dogs, and so on. What level you choose to train depends on you as well as the learning abilities of your dog. As you know, like humans, different dogs have varying degrees of talents. Choose well and both you and your pup will have lots of fun together. Memories are just waiting to be made.

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