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Learn information, tips and techniques on how to train your German Shepherd basic obedience tricks in this free video series.
There are 4 videos in this series:
Getting your dog's attention by having them look you in the eye, along with positive reinforcement, are a few methods discussed in this free video to teach your German Shepherd to recognize its name.
Teach your German Shepherd to sit where and when you want it to in this free video.
Learn to use body language and hand signals to teach your German Shepherd the "lie down" command in this free video.
Learn where to get basic information about the personalities and breed characteristics of German Shepherds in this free video clip.
Since German Shepherds, as all dogs, are inherently wild animals they all need some sort of training to become accustomed to their surroundings and the rules of your home. The most difficult part of this process is communicating with your dog in a civil, non-violent way that lets them know you are boss and this is the rule. By praising positive behavior and correcting or ignoring negative behavior you are able to show your pet what is acceptable and what is not in a loving way that does not make them fear you. This creates a relationship between you and your dog that is based on love and not temperament.
This video series will show you lots of tips, information and techniques to help you train your German Shepherd to recognize their name, to sit and to lay down. You will learn how positive reinforcement is more effective than physical punishment and the best way to correct your dog when they are misbehaving as well as how to get them accustomed to the world and the distractions in it.
Melanie McLeroy Melanie McLeroy co-owns the award winning Taurus Training dog training facility in Austin, Texas. Originally from Keller, Texas, she attended undergraduate and law school at the University of Texas at Austin. She also earned a master's degree from the University of North Texas. Now, her love of learning involves her in the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA), the Austin Trainers Study Group (ATSG) and the Interdisciplinary Forum of Applied Animal Behaviorists (IFAAB). She is also certified in animal CPR and first aid. She attends conferences regularly, particularly those sponsored by APDT, Tufts and others. She is a trainer in the Head Start program at Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC). When she's not flying around with her husband William, she's hanging out with her family and dogs and pursuing her interests in reading, gardening, scuba diving, yoga, and cooking.dkdk
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