Until a certain age, a shepherd puppy can be taught simple commands, then special training will be required from the owner. How to bring up a future security guard with well-developed service instincts?
Instructions
Step 1
The very first command your pet needs to remember is the Place command. It should sound on the first day of the puppy's stay in your house. To do this, prepare a mattress in advance, put the puppy on it and repeat the command several times. If he crawls or runs away, bring him back and command "Place" again, calling the puppy by name and stroking. But if he wants to play, do the training later.
Step 2
Already from 2 months of age, teach your pet the "Fu" command. But do not repeat it without reason, otherwise the dog will not obey. Give this command in a stern voice. But a 3-month-old puppy can already be trained in the commands "Sit", "Lie down", "Near", "To me", "Take a walk". Train in a playful way. Give commands in a clear voice, after each execution, give a treat.
Step 3
Do not pronounce the command "To me" strictly, as it is aimed at gaining trust in you as a master. It is most convenient to accustom to it during a walk, when you can play, for example, pretend that you are hiding. Every time the dog runs up to you after calling, reward it with affection and croutons. After that, release the puppy by commanding "Take a walk". It is very important that the same person is involved in the training of the dog at an early stage of development. As a rule, the dog itself chooses the “favorite” family member as its owner.
Step 4
At 5-6 months, start teaching your dog the Aport command. During the next walk, throw the ball with the "Aport" command, and if the puppy does not run for the trophy, run with him, then put the ball in his mouth, return with him to the starting position and command "Give", picking up the ball and encouraging the dog by affection …
Step 5
From about 8 months of age, the dog should be taught a general training course that will help develop its guard and service instincts. By this time, the pet should already be accustomed to the muzzle. Until this age, your task is to make sure that the puppy is not caressed or incited by strangers.
