German Shepherd Ddr
To the average person, the difference between a German Shepherd bred in America versus one bred in Germany may not be readily apparent, but the differences are numerous in both physical appearance as well as temperament and working ability. If one were to visually compare the German lines with American lines, the most immediately noticeable difference would be in the angulation of the back and hind-quarters. American German Shepherds are typically bred to emphasize a long body with strong angulation in the back and hindquarters.
Their build is often leaner with longer muzzles and a thinner head. On the other hand, German bloodlines often have a heavier build. Their heads are more square, and their backs are slightly sloped without excess angulation. Concerning temperament, the most important difference is in nerves. American bloodlines have a reputation for producing milder dogs with weaker nerves. German bloodlines, especially West German working lines and East German DDR working lines, are bred specifically to have strong nerves and a strong desire to work.
The key thing to consider is that American bloodlines are bred as show line dogs for aesthetic qualities over working ability. While long bodies and angulation may look nice, American show line dogs lack the balance, speed and agility required of protection dogs and guard dogs. This does not mean that working line dogs cannot be bred in America, but any capable working dog bred in America will be bred from import German working line dogs. German bloodlines have been bred exclusively for utility and working ability since the original development of the German Shepherd in the late 1800s. The Schutzhund trials were originally put in place to maintain to working ability of the German Shepherd breed. German working dogs who do not posses the required strength, agility and nerves simply aren’t permitted to breed. This ensures that only the best and brightest working line dogs are produced in Germany. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for breeding standards in America.
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Training German Shepherd Dogs
Can I get my German Shepherd trained like a police dog?
Is there a place or way that I can get my German Shepherd trained like a guard dog? Like when I’m gone it will guard and attack people that come in unless I say so. Can I get it trained so it will attack on command? My dog is 1 year old and I want to make it really obediant. Also I want to train it also as my hunting companion.
Probably—you’ll need to have it assessed first by someone who knows something about police dogs.
You’ll need to undergo serious training yourself—doing anything for the next 5 months? Then training the dog should only take a year or two—how much obedience training does the dog have now?
You know the dog should already be able to heel, stay, drop things on command, etc before you can even think about advanced training, right?
You’ll also need to take out special insurance on the dog—call your insurance agent about that. Shouldn’t cost more than an extra few thousand dollars a year.
What kind of hunting do you want to do? Retrieve game? track?
At a glance I would say training your dog will take a couple of years, thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours–still interested? Anything short of that and you are asking for trouble and risking your pet.
If you want obedience, why not looking into competitive obedience? get the manners stuff out of the way and teach him to retrieve over obstacles and find things by scent. Or learn how to track???
BTW Getting a dog to attack on command isn’t the hard part of police dog work—it is making sure you have enough control over the dog so he lets GO.
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Training German Shepherds
Need help a decent school of dog training in Essex, except for a couple of tips genral a German Shepherd?
If Please give me some advice I need some advice on training a German Shepherd
I agree to some extent with the first response. Discover different places, people, etc and get some advice. Sign up for a training course if you want ….. However, the most important thing .. Again, as important is to spend time with your dog! The bond between a dog and his master is the most important because it lays the foundation for good communication, where one learns the limits your dog and how he or she learns best, and your dog comes to you know, and what I ask. The more time you spend with your dog, and the interaction you have, the more willing for your dog if you please. They are social animals and need interaction to develop mentally and emotionally. Just one example, my mother was a purebred Shepherd which has been so well trained that stopped in the street and wait for my mother before trying to cross the street and taken my mother did in a classroom. Another good source for any race is the "Book of Dog Training for Dummies" ~ is written by people who have trained many many dogs, and they know their stuff!
4 Month Old German Shepherd Training