Dog Train'n Help!?

Question

Okay... I have a few questions.
First, I love my dog so much and I just love playin with her(shes a SMART German Shepard 3 month old) I wanna play hide and go seek with her but i don't know how to train her to do that!

Also, how can i train my dog to come right on command? like when shes chasing another dog i just wanna say ( Gracie COME) and she turns around immediately and comes to me? do i have to train her outside so shes use to distractions?

Plus, (lol) how can i first start training my doggy? ive been to sightes and im also trying to teach her to speak, they all say hold something up that she wants intell she barks or ring the door bell, but that doesnt mae her bark how can i start off trainin her? or like just a little house hold thing like turning the light on and off... do i grab her paw and place it on the light and
say light? and just keep doing that?.. please help ima vote best answer.... plus dont give me junk please! =D

Answer 1

First, you need to get your GSD to a puppy class. This will socialize your GSD so chasing other dogs will be cut to a minimum. Dogs, in general, chase and socializing your GSD will be the best thing since in about 3 or 4 months people and other dogs will be walking the other way due to her size. My GSD was 75 lbs at 7 months and people thought he was over 2 years old. This will give your GSD the ability to 'chase' in a playful manner rather than aggressive.

Training is based on obedience. Sit, stay, come, heel are all basic obedience commands. Time, patience and treat reward will have your GSD trained in no time. Advanced obedience, everything basic but off lead, will get your GSD to stop in her tracks and come back to you.
Training should be done with and without distractions. A class will provide both and balance the training out. She is very young, so start slow with puppy class and work on basics at home, like sit, stay, etc.

Keep in mind your GSD will be going through a lot of changes in the next few months. Size, weight, mental development. Keep training sessions short (15 mins) and fun. The more fun it's for her to train, the easier it will be to do it.

As far as turning on a light, barking when you need something, that will take time. I strongly suggest you start basic obedience first. And barking when you want something is probably not a good idea because she will bark all the time. But she is your pup and you should do what you want. I know that my 14 month old rarely barks unless it's for good reason and when he does bark the neighborhood knows it.

Good luck and if you need any more help with your GSD just e-mail me.

Answer 2

I saw some kids playing hide and seek with their dog. The kids would throw a ball. When the dog was chasing the ball the kids would hide and wait for the dog to find them. They all seemed to be having fun. Gracie's only three months old. Keep her training sessions short and fun. Make it something she likes to do. Her attention span is pretty short until 8-9 months old. Always end with something she can do successfully. I think you are teaching her the right way but I would think twice about teaching her to use light switches. Your walls will get pretty scratched up around the switches. Be patient but persistent and she will learn a lot. Don't overwhelm her with too many new things at once.

Answer 3

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A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 4

come is something that takes awhile hide and seek aint so hard. Starts with peek a boo and then put the dog under something etc they will learn just like a little kid.

Answer 5

i have a young german shep shes 7 months now,
i would teach her the basics first like sit, down, paw ect.
my dog gives respect now, and puts things away in a box i simply taught her that by showing her wat to do and point at the box and sayin tidy, she soon got the idea, give them lots of praise when they get it right too,
german sheps are very fast learners.
and as for recall... my dog still hasn't got the idea of it yet, but they wont do they are young and too interested in other things she will get better at recall as she gets older, thats just a paitence thing tbh (: