| Having just brought a German shepherd puppy home, | | | | As German shepherd puppies often try to assume |
| there are a few things that you need to know about | | | | the position of the alpha, it is advisable to go about |
| this special four legged friend of yours. These dogs | | | | the tough way to train them and remind them of |
| are very unlike all other dogs that you might have | | | | their position in the pack. |
| come across. | | | | Hence, it is favorable to use the carrot and stick |
| Aside from being more agile and clever than other | | | | method, which involves appreciating your puppy |
| dogs, German shepherds are also more | | | | when he gets things right and also using the lease |
| undomesticated than their counterparts. In other | | | | method to make sure it accepts your authority. |
| words, they are closer to their feral ancestors than | | | | This just indicates that you need to be cautious |
| the other dogs and require special training | | | | about your training methods and does not mean that |
| This dog is an unusual breed that follows the alpha | | | | you need to be harsh on your dog. |
| traditions of the wolves. The German shepherd | | | | During your dog training period, it is important to |
| breeders say that these dogs believe in the custom | | | | ensure that your little pup gets treated as the beta |
| of the pack and work in agreement with the principle | | | | dog. |
| of the pack. | | | | This can be done by ensuring that the dog gets to |
| There is an alpha dog and a beta dog for every pack | | | | take care of other dogs in the house, if any, as the |
| and the other dogs abide by their commands in that | | | | beta dog of the pack in your absence. |
| order of inclination. | | | | Doing this will make him feel that he is an |
| In order to train your puppy in a proper German | | | | authoritative position and will also obey your |
| shepherd way, you will have to claim the position of | | | | command. |
| an alpha dog. | | | | It would be better if you started training your puppy |
| This will result in the puppy obeying your command | | | | right away as it gets hard to train an adult German |
| as well as provide an opportunity for you to build a | | | | shepherd who keeps trying to confront the authority |
| better relationship with him. | | | | of the alpha of the pack by resisting frequently. |