my german shep is 2 years old and he only sits just to get the treat and then gets up and does his own thing. please help me with some pointers to try to tame him. I have a newborn on the way and he CANNOT be jumping all over us like he is CRAZY! i thought training would be easy for him since alot of police use them!
2007-02-05 13:01:13 · 13 answers · asked by boredoutmymind 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
training a GSD is very easy, once you know how to train properly, the best advice I can give you is to take your dog to a certified pet trainer and you need to establish the pecking order, meaning you are the alpha and the dog does what you want it to do, not the other way around. training will help you establish this. I own a 16 month old male GSD and he is wonderful around my family, why? because I didn't put him on the back burner and made time for him to train and I was consistent. dogs don't automatically know what you expect they need to be taught in a positive way. I know you have a lot on your mind right now with the baby coming, but if you want a dog that you can trust around your baby you need to get your dog trained.
2007-02-05 14:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police and the military don't use German Shepherds because they are easy to train, but because they are physically and mentally able to do the job they need to do. Working line Shepherds have the drive, endurance, and intelligence to do the work.
German Shepherds are not a breed that is easy to train, and pretty much any book or resource about the breed could have told you that prior to getting the dog. They are extremely intelligent, and require strong leadership - if you're not the head dog in your home, your Shepherd is going to spend most of his time getting out of doing things because he knows you're not in charge and he knows he'll get away with it.
The best thing you can do at this point is to first do some groundwork for proper training. You may want to check the Leerburg page (www.leerburg.com) for the article on Ground Work that they have. It will get you started in working with an intelligent GSD. In addition to that, look up NILIF ("Nothing In Life is Free") training, which will also help establish yourself as the leader from your dog's point of view.
Armed with the groundwork, you will also want to consider signing up for a training class. You don't so much take the class to teach your dog obedience, but for you to learn how to work with your dog and train him at home.
Good luck! German Shepherds make wonderful, wonderful family dogs once they understand their position in the household and have had good training.
On a side note, try www.germanshepherds.com. The website has a wonderful forum with thousands of GSD owners from all over the world. It's a great resource.
2007-02-05 21:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by Abby K9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German shepherd are good family dogs, but they do need some training. I had 2 German shepherds when my children were growing up, and they were very protective of my children, and quit tolerant of children as well. They do need a good bit of exercise though, and if you don't have a fenced in yard, I suggest that he be walked every day if possible. I know the first two years are the hardest to get through, with the chewing, and all their energy, but after that, they usually start to calm down, but it would be a plus if you could have someone work with him a little, and teach him some basic commands before the baby is born. With a little patience, love, and exercise, he will be a wonderful family dog! Just hang in there!!
2007-02-05 21:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop giving him treats! Tell him no and make him sit down. Who is the boss in your house...? I think it's the dog.
He is wild and out of control because you have taught him to be this way.
Get a routine established now, before your baby arrives. Get him out for a walk twice a day. Get on the internet and search around for training tips--there is TONS of free information out there on the breed and how to successfully train them.
This is a classic example of someone who didn't do any research prior to getting a dog. You owe it to your dog to train him to be a good member of your pack. Put in the effort now, you'll be glad you did.
2007-02-05 21:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Training is not EASY for any breed of dog.
It t akes time and effort. All you have seen are dogs with hunderds of hours and many months of training and it shows.
You need to work with and get into a training class with your dog.
You need to be providing your dog with lots of exercies and play time.
Exercise and training will help but you are going to have to make time to do it and with a baby on the way you are going to have your hanbs full.
2007-02-05 21:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but having a disobedient dog (which in his mind he is dominant) and a newborn in the same house is begging for a tragedy.
Find someone with a farm and give them the dog.
2007-02-05 21:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should get a private behavior instructor to help you out. They will come to your house and work with him on his specific behavior problems. If that is totally out of the question try a basic obedience class. Good luck!
2007-02-05 21:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by GPcrazy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neuter him then sign him up for obedience classes. Just remember, large breeds tend to take longer to grow into an adult. Some dogs aren't mentally adults till they are 3 yrs. old.
2007-02-05 21:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by blackbriar2006 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no no no diffrent dogs have different personalities and your one is a little to the other side so its best to tap on the nose and say no firmly when he dose unwanted things and i assure u that dogs have a very good sence of understanding and wont harm your newborn it comes naturally to them they know each persons limits ull find out just wait and see
2007-02-05 21:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by bhupen d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a professinal dog trainer and behaviorist.
Set up a consualt with me.
Rena Murray
2007-02-05 21:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋