It is necessary to start training a shepherd dog from a very early age. You can do it yourself, or you can train with an experienced instructor at the training site. Remember, it is very easy to spoil your dog with improper training. To prevent this from happening, we will show you the basic rules for training a shepherd puppy.
Instructions
Step 1
Accustom your puppy to a nickname. For him, it serves as a signal "Attention!", As usually the next command sounds. Do not misrepresent the name. Do not repeat it aimlessly and do not diminish the nickname.
Step 2
Train your puppy to follow the command "Come to me!" from an early age. Give food, call a nickname and add the command "To me!". When the puppy comes up, be sure to pet him and treat him with a treat. If he doesn't obey, distract him and get the command done a little later.
Step 3
On a walk, master the Walk! Command with your dog. Call the puppy, give him a treat, and let him go with the command “Walk!”. Let him frolic and play. Alternate this command with the command "Come to me!", But do not let the puppy get very tired, otherwise he will ignore your commands.
Step 4
Do not punish your puppy if he runs away or does not approach you. Take a couple of sharp steps back, or throw a small pebble at him, or hide from him. The puppy will get scared and will definitely run up to you. Calm him down and caress him.
Step 5
Teach the command "Fu!" from 2-3 months. Warn her against the puppy's unwanted action, but do not "tug" him on trifles. Pronounce the command strictly and be sure to get it done.
If necessary, you can hit the puppy, but within reasonable limits. You can't give in to the puppy, otherwise he will feel like a leader.
Step 6
From 4-5 months teach the puppy the command “Sit!”, A little later - “Lie down!”.
Step 7
From 4 months, playing with your puppy, make him run, jump, swim, overcome small obstacles. But do not overdo it, as his body has not yet matured.
Step 8
At the same age, teach the command "Near!". Practice this command when walking or returning from a walk. To shape the puppy's posture, lead the puppy at the beginning of the walk on a leash without a command.
Step 9
From 6 months old, train your dog to muzzle. Do this gradually, without violence, and for a short time. The dog, of course, will not like it, and she will try to take it off. Give a forbidding command and get your way.
Step 10
The above commands are the simplest and most necessary for training a shepherd puppy. You must be aware that the Shepherd is a serious service dog. Therefore, you can train a shepherd puppy yourself, and an adult shepherd dog - only a professional instructor.
