German Shepherd Training
Training my German Shepherd?
We got this two year old male German Shepherd and we’re planning on taking him to training classes but don’t have money yet. Here are some of our issues maybe somebody can give us some tips on training him that has experience with GS.
Obey in general and get the control over him as his owners?
Licking? We can’t use the nasty tasting stuff so is there any other tips?
Getting him to “Go to his place”
Shake?
Thank you! Anyone with experience with German Shepherds please answer.
If you have never owend this breed before you should contact a professional trainer who specializes in GSD and ask for their help. These dogs need firm handling. They are very intelligent dogs, and will get away with anything they can. They will pick up most tricks in a short period of time.
Anytime there is a “behavior” involved, it is most important to first rule out an underlying medical reason for the behavior. If all medical concerns are ruled out, then the problem can be approached as a behavioral one, and behavior modification techniques can be employed.
Your veterinarian will be the only one to fully determine what is going on with your dog’s licking.
Depending on what your veterinarian finds on examination, treatment to stop this behavior will be aimed at the underlying cause. For cases of allergy or infection, there are medications and/or dietary changes that can be made to assist with the problem. In situations where pain is the underlying cause, that should be dealt with directly to alleviate the licking. Growths or abscesses are usually treated surgically. Pet owners should always be vigilant about environmental hazards to feet; such as deicing compounds in the winter and very hot pavement tar in the summer.
Behavioral modification to stop paw licking and chewing, like any behavioral modification, takes time, patience and consistency. There are several topical products that can be used to discourage this behavior (bitter, hot taste, etc.). Physical restraint, such as an e-collar is often used for medical conditions to allow the foot or paw to heal and thus take away the inciting cause to lick. Distraction is also a good technique: playing games, offering other toys and incentives to keep your dog occupied coupled with positive reinforcement will help break the cycle. If additional behavior help is needed, consider working with a specialist in veterinary behavior
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