The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.
SIT
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.
COME
walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.
DOWN
Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x
STAY
Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.
HEEL
Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.
Allways end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angery with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.
2006-07-09 15:28:42
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answered by romance_german_shepherds 6
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Learn about clicker training. Join yahoo group Clicker Solutions. Get a no-pull harness if he is pulling you - the Sensation or the Premier Easy Walk - it clips from the front of the chest.
2006-07-09 07:46:05
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answered by sim24 3
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yes, basic dog obedience classes should help, it taught me about how to handle a diffucult dog, also try a choke chain on a leash, if done correctly, it gets thier attention without breaking thier delightful spirit.
2006-07-09 07:49:09
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answered by lgg19632001 3
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Go to the site below for lots of other sites
Also, try the other link
2006-07-09 07:45:35
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answered by johnslat 7
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Same as ANY OTHER BREED!! Repatition,patience...WORK!!
NO MAGIC WAND!!!
2006-07-09 07:45:56
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answered by Anonymous
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start with sit say sit and put his but down!EASY!....lol
2006-07-09 07:46:39
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answered by Anonymous
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go to these websites
http://www.germanshepherdinstitute.com/
http://www.german-shepherd-guide.com/gs.html
http://www.doganswers.com/German_Shepherds_Roseville.htm
2006-07-09 08:30:05
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answered by Amanda 3
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