| Training German Shepherd pups is easier than training | | | | retaliate and cower in fear, making the process |
| them when they're older. This is because the basic | | | | frustrating to owner and dog. |
| concept of training, which is to teach dogs | | | | 2) Consistency is the Key |
| association, is harder to enforce after your dog has | | | | Sometimes, it's easier to train when you're the only |
| surpassed its learning years. Hence, older dogs take | | | | one holding your puppy. But when you have a whole |
| longer in creating associations between their actions | | | | family playing with your German Shepherd pups, the |
| and the lessons that you want them to learn, and | | | | training experience might not be easy. In cases like |
| the training process takes twice more the effort. | | | | these, you should remember that consistency is the |
| But training your German Shepherd pups doesn't | | | | key to training your pups. Always use the same |
| have to be a hard process if you start early on and | | | | commands, gestures, and training methods be it you |
| you know what you have to do! Below, we've | | | | or your family member to avoid confusing your dog. |
| prepared several important tips that are a must if | | | | 3) Talk to your dog |
| you're planning to do things more effectively. | | | | Learning to communicate with your dog is an |
| 1) Positive Reinforcements Helps | | | | essential part of dog training. You should be able to |
| The basic idea of training is to positively teach your | | | | identify your dog's body movements to help you |
| dog that certain actions he performs would bring him | | | | know how your dog feels. Is it scared? Does it feel |
| rewards. It's like teaching them that when they roll | | | | threatened or hurt? These signs will help you |
| over or bark upon command, they would be getting | | | | understand your dog better and help you assess |
| a prize. However, when dogs are taught by | | | | whether you're making a point and teaching him or |
| punishment such as hitting or screaming, they would | | | | scaring him away. |