Dog Training Club Ohio

There is nothing more adorable than a submissive and vigorous German Shepherd puppy. Young puppies are generally docile and friendly. They can wrap you around their giant paws and make you do whatever they want. Because of the spoiling, your pup may develop some undesirable traits that must be corrected. Like all young puppies, German Shepherd young puppies go to their new homes without knowing any behavior or having any training. They do just about whatever they want. They think individuals are playing along when they react to small bites. You should train your puppy as soon as you'll be able to to avoid stress.

For the duration of the first few months, you should do the following:

Training for Potty

The very first thing most people need to teach their German Shepherd pup is house training. For the first few weeks of their life a pup's mother cleans up after him. After cleaning up after him, he should be able to use newspapers or house training pads. Most puppies are not house trained or potty trained when they go to their new owners so it's going to be your job to teach your German Shepherd pup about potty training. Luckily for you, many German Shepherd young puppies are very easy to potty train.

Avoid Biting Behavior

Your pup should learn very early that it is not OK to nibble others. Young puppies usually learn this when they are playing with their mother and litter mates but it occasionally takes them a little time to figure out that they can't nip or play too violently with humans either. When your puppy nips at you, stop playing with him and take no notice of him for a while. Then you can resume playing. If he's a repeat offender, increase the time when you're not playing with him. If he nips again, call off play and put him in a time-out until he calms down. If you do this persistently for a few days your puppy will stop the nipping and rough play.

Socialization

Socialization is very important for your German Shepherd's development as an adult dog. Dogs need to develop confidence in themselves. You can take your pup with you when you go places. You can quit worrying about your puppy acting up when people start petting him. Enroll your puppy in a pup preschool or pup kindergarten class offered by a pet store, animal shelter, kennel club, or trainer. Your pup will start getting used to having strangers around. Some classes also offer some basic obedience lessons.

Crate

As early as the pup stage, you need to be able to teach crate training. This training is important if you plan to take your dog traveling later on. If your pet can sit still inside his crate during the trip, you can rest easy. Potty training and crate training should go hand in hand. Plus, lots of dogs like to have a secure, quiet place to hang out in the house.

Past a few months, you can teach the fundamentals of good conduct to your pet. He shouldn't jump on folks, and he should not bark at everything that moves.

German shepherd pups are smart enough to handle the many training sessions you attend together. A well-behaved puppy needs a lot of love and training from you.