My Puppys about 10 weeks. she was born august 15.. and she always Bites my Hands pants and shoes. like all the time. and i love her but i hate her 24/7 biting. can anyone help me on what i should do to make her Stop biting me? Thanks
@Road2Dr0p Keep reading below, there are comments on how to address puppy biting from a few months back. Basically, your puppy has to associate biting with something unpleasant. There are HUNDREDS of techniques to try. For instance, spray your hand with bitter apple, and offer it to the pup. Personally, when our pup chewed, I gently, but firmly pushed my hand further into the mouth, gagging the pup, so it would spit my hand out.
My gsd pup is about 9 weeks,is that around the age where they learn the most cause hes always playful and listens but im just starting to work on obedience any tips on tricks and rewards for them?please help.
@TheCrysis21 Dogs learn constantly, so don't worry that you are "missing a window". Giving a pup a good foundation they are young makes things easier when they are older. If anything, just make sure your pup isn't learning "bad habits" of undesirable behavior when they are young. Obedience should be fun for pups (and owners ;-)
hi i have a 10 week gsd and it is very obient and is a quick learner.he is also very playful but i cant get him to drop something out of his mouth can u help me please
@AmarjitFTW Waiit til' your dog has a toy in its mouth, and show it a treat in your hand (do NOT let hit get the treat, yet). As soon as the dog drops the toy, offer it the treat while taking the toy. Then give the toy back and engage the dog with the toy....and stop. Have another treat in your hand, ready for the drop again. Play this game, and eventually start saying the word, "Out" WHILE the dog drops the toy. The dog will associate the OUT with a treat AND getting its toy back.
@HARDOUTCRICKETER If your dog is truly a pup, then keep giving treats...until you are sure, that on any given day under ANY circumstance, your pup will offer the behavior on the command. THEN you can start to phase out the treat. ESSENTIALLY, Your pup is pulling a slot machine lever and winning every time. Start to make the reward more variable. Your pup will still offer the behavior, b/c of the possability for a treat. I still give my dog treats for common behaviors every once in awhile.
@yakooza If luring your dog into the down doesn't work, try using a clicker (
tons of free info online on how to properly use one) and catching the dog in a down outside of a training session. After marking that behavior (on different days at different times) your dog will probably "get it" and offer the behavior intentionally, upon which you reward with a "JACKPOT" (lots of treats, praise and love). You will son find your dog comes up to you and lays down uncommanded- just to get a treat.
Great video! And sorry if you've already answered this question, but at what point do you stop using the clicker and treats? I'm just trying to understand whether the dog will continue to respond to commands in the absence of food. I've read that it's important to emphasize other reinforcers, like praise and attention, so the learning process doesn't rely entirely on treats. I'm just not sure how influential these reinforcers are on the dog's behavior once food is pretty much out of the picture.
@katoreenya1217 I use a clicker until I am 99% sure the dog KNOWS the behavior I am asking for. It's a teaching tool, more than a maintenance tool. I use treats and play to reward after a click- ALWAYS. (b/c that is still in the teaching phase) Once the dog knows the behavior, I wean out the treats, like a slot machine. Variable treats will keep the pup pulling the lever (offering the behavior). I still give random treats on ocassion for behaviors that cemented in my dog.
My German shepherd is very obidient & smart got her when she was 2 last year. A ranch dogg was always neglected & condition was horrible. but when istarted taking care of her she became very obidient. itought her to stay jump stop on our everyday walks & to go inside HER house. Butt idk how to teach her to sit.Or attack on my comand . iNeed ideas plz im a young owner only 15 plz someone reply
@iBoxBitch I recommend finding a local trainer who uses positive reinforcement, and going for a few sessions to gather a set of teaching tools to use on your own. Once you learn the basics that work for your dog, like the "Sit", you can start looking for a Schutzhund club. A club like that will offer you more obedience practice, as well as other skills, like trailing & bite-work. Be ready for the feedback, that NOT all GSDs are cut out for bitework though, especially a dog with a history.
If i keep training my pup with treats will she usually after a few days respond to my command without giving him a treat? because he expects from me a treat, Right?
@spinosaurus1 Dogs can "get it" really quickly, BUT, they need many repitions and reminding. Your dog may do beautifully on command after a week of work, but the next week, the behavior will start to break down. My rule of thumb is get about a 1000 repititions. Sounds terribly long, but if you do 30rep, 3xday, in roughly 2 weeks, you can have a nice solid behavior. THEN you need to vary it up, like ask for the behavior outdoors, in a park, with distractions like children and other dogs.
@spinosaurus1 Dogs can "get it" really quickly, BUT, they need many repititions and reminding. Your dog may do beautifully on command after a week of work, but the next week, the behavior will start to break down. My rule of thumb is get about a 1000 repititions. Sounds terribly long, but if you do 30rep, 3xday, in roughly 2 weeks, you can have a nice solid behavior. THEN you need to vary it up, like ask for the behavior outdoors, in a park, with distractions like children and other dogs.
@JJctkillers I think how many treats you give your dog can depend on many factors. when learning a "new" behavior, I use many treats, and I eventually reward less (variable reward) as the dog "gets" it. But until a dog "gets it", treats are needed to reinforce the desired behavior. If you are worried about your dog getting fat, use it's dinner kibble as "treats". My working dog never gets a free "treat", he even has to do "something/anything" to earn his dinner.
Wow, that's really impressive :) I'm getting a german shepherd pup in September and I'm glad to see they learn fast if you put the work in - my parents won't be so worried :)
i started clicker training with y 8 week old gsd shepherd.. and i kinda taught him sit.. but i don't think he understands what the clicker means.. should i re-start, hes now 10 weeks old and i really want to train him ?
@MaximusGSD Did you "load" the clicker for 2-7 days?? And be careful of the timing of your clicks. If you are off even a second, then the dog will easily get confused.
@MaximusGSD If there is ANY doubt your dog doesn't understand the clicker, just "reload" it, with "free" treats. Simply sit with your dog and click-and-treat for a few days. Meaning, just click AS your are opening your hand with a treat in it. "Free" treats means no commands or expectations. My dog EXPECTS a treat when he hears the click, and I have NEVER lied. I have ALWAYS given a treat after a click. This should help reinforce the positive association of the click.
@drinka15 You're absolutely right, but the clicker can simply be used as a teaching tool, instead of a maintenance tool. By the time you compete, the dog should already have the behavior down.
my is 8 week and he go out on his own and he like to bite on thing even my hand and fingers and it hurt as hell- even when we got him chew toy to chew on - how long well it be till he stop chewing ??
I like to train my dog but it will not listen!! It will just keep licking at my fingers and wont stop!!!! Even by just making him sit.... he still wont stop LICKING ME!! Please help me!!! He is already 4 months old
@HiPhOpLoveR80 Li For a 4-month pup, who is to be a HOUSE PET, I recommend "My Smart Puppy" book and 60-min DVD. Or you can go to mysmartpuppy(dot)com.
@M33Doz At 8-weeks, the pup is still so new to the world, voice "commands" are part of the buzz of life. You can ATTACH words to actions the pup is already giving, but an 8-week old has a lot of air going through its head still. Have fun, and just keep buillding an assocation between actions and words. Commands are used when the repition of associating the word can produce the result 90% of the time.
my german shepherd is very obedient but tends to get distracted and trie to go behind other people, how to make him come to me when ever i want? thats the great question i have. he is four months old. please advice! thanks
@vikramthiagaraman The only way to get the dog to "come" (or recall)- is by making it FUN.
Use your voice to sound like YOU are a great game- AND have a treat to enforce the final result, the dog at your side. You can also use your body language- Watch your dog as it plays- and imitate it. You can even run backwards, and puppies cannot resist movement. When the pup starts to come- PRAISE. TREAT come from your hand at the end.
@skywidedesign thanks for the tip, i have already started training him the way you have suggested. any more tips and suggestion on training are welcome...german shepherds are great fun really.
I have got a beautiful chocolate German Shepherd called Nona. I have been not very good at training dogs in the past, but I am sure this time I will do better. She is like a little shark right now, seven 12 weeks old, bitting all over, but I think she has already understood that she is not allowed to do that in our skin.
@rutsableich Puppy chewing is not breed dependent ;-) BUT the sooner and firmer you deal with it, the better. That chewing can lead to adult mouthing. The ultimate solution is to create an unsatisfying association with chewing on skin. AND offer a bone immediately afterwards -with praise. As soon as the pup puts teeth on flesh, make the bite unpleasant somehow. But just unpleasant, not painful back to the puppy.
i have got a german shepherd puppy and shes just 7 weeks now and listens to me when i call her come here sits and down eat when i command her to eat or else she will sniff and look at me for the command:)
she bites which is natural as shes teething but shes learning not to bite human skin!!!!
i think she wil learn more when shes gona be 3-4 months old but i have set the rules now:)
Cool I trained a rotti pup for my father in law i started when he was 13 weeks by the time he he was 14 weeks he could.. come instanly to recall, sit, down, right down, walk on the correct side and off of a lead, i was in the process of teaching him roll over when he went back to his daddy
i wish my german shepherd could do this shes 3 months old now.. she can do sit shake and maybe if im lucky down.. all she do is bite and barks an now shes humping me leg...
@xmonkeygurlx The down is a natural progression from sit- when the pup is in "Sit" position, put a treat in your fist (so it cannot get it) and put your hand down, and slowly pull your hard away from the pup. The pup should (at some point) lay down while scratching at your hands to get the treat- as soon as the pup's forearms are down, MARK the desired behavior with a click or "Good!" and open your hand. Next, Increase the speed with which you pull your hand away.
my shepherd is 12.5........got him when i was just young and dumb, i'll be 36 next month, he's been my main man for years!!!!! enjoy your pup....time flies.
i did schutzhund w/ my boy for yrs, great training equals great dog. shepherds are the best!
I wish more people would get into training with their German Shepherds. It is so good for them and for the person too. There are so many dogs out there who have so many issues because of their owners stupidity. The owners either won't or don't know how to train and socialize their dogs properly and it makes for a lot of confused, mixed-up and aggressive dogs. =(
@TiFFanYMonTaLvO20 At 3 months old, you have a great opportunity to set the rules of what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Leg humping & nipping aren't desireable behaviors, no matter what the purpose of the dog. 3-months old is a little earlier to go to an obedience "class", but a few sessions with a trainer 1-on-1 wouldn't hurt.
@TiFFanYMonTaLvO20 Her "Humping" your leg MUST be stopped. Get this right from now, you German Shepherd needs to know you are boss. Her humping your leg is not cute at all, nor is he/she trying to make puppies with you.. That is a dogs way of dominating/showing who is boss. I would recommend obedience school.. GSD's are lovely.. If you train them right.
thank you for all your help, Kane is soo much better! I thought since he has full use of the two acres he would be easy to walk. He wants to make me happy. It just took us a little time!
You seem like a great owner, too bad everybody can't be as good to theirs... I pick up Mollie the 7 week GSD on the 10th, I tried to get the owner to leave them with the mother til 8 weeks, she wanted them gone at 6, but she settled at 7...
@nikiathebasspleaser I think obedience training sets a great understand between a dog and its owner/handler. Befroe you start though, you should ask yourself, what is it you want from your dog? Simple obedience around the house? Obedience at the dog park? Competition obedience? Knowing what you want in the end, makes it easier to figure out the training tools that are best for you.
What's the clicking sound for? I realize you do it every time your dog does something correct, but saying "good boy", giving him a treat, or just petting him does the same thing. Can you explain please?
@ashif786 Prior to this video, I "loaded" the clicker, meaning I taught the dog that the click ALWAYS means a treat is forthcoming. You're right though, I'm also "marking" the behavior with a verbal praise, as sometimes, when a learning opportunity presents itself, I can't find one of the 20 clickers around the house. If you want to learn more, you can Google "clicker training" for the basic philosophy. There are many free, great articles out there.
@vinniemillz954 I think I was using Zukes' SMALL salmon or peanut butter treats, as they are not too filling, (but quite stinky). Also, I would simply use his kibble if he hadn't eaten breakfast yet. (much cheaper option)
@TheLineman73 Learning should be a game for the dog: Fun & Quick, to match your pup's attention span. Ideally, you're going to have fun too, as many working breeds, like the GSD, learn quick! There are many "rules", but I find REPITITION very important. There are other things to consider, like training with distractions around your dog. Start small, in the house, then move outdoors, then somewhere more public. You'll pick up more rules as you learn, but some things you only learn by doing.
when i try to get my german shepherd/ chow mix puppy to bark he just sits tilts his head and stares at me, or he will just try to jump up and get the treat, any tips?
@joshswagg13 Be sure you want that bark, once you reward it, you could be hearing it for awhile ;-) There are many ways to try and ellicit a bark. Ask yourself, what makes YOUR dog bark, (that doesn't involve you)? Can you recreate the circumstance? One dog only barked when its ball went under the couch. Cooper- (dog above) barked when I showed him his dinner bowl, and held it out of reach. Watch your dog, find out what frustrates him or her.
the focus and attention at such a young age amazes me. We've always only had rescues so i never got to do puppy training really. Our male right now was 5 months old when we rescued him but he's a good dog.
@pchsmywoop There are some posts from about a year ago that can dig into this question- Lots of ideas, but the basic idea is that barking is a high emotion, and frustraion works well--with a carefully timed reward.
@TheJohnnybeez No offense taken. I was skeptical at first, myself. Clicker training is a method to teach dogs NEW behaviors using POSITIVE reinforcement. Personally, I use the clicker to teach a new behavior, then I use it again to shape the behavior to exactly what I want. The best thing about it-= once the dog understadns HOW it works, you can teach the dog ANYTHING, and it's all a game with treats at the end. Alos, I find most dogs learn very QUICKLY with a clicker.
I am an obedience trainer in illinois and i thoroughly enjoy seeing owners showing such initiative with there young dogs espescially powerful breeds like the german shepherd kudos
i love german shepards they must be the perfect dog :) they look to be such a loyal pet, so playful and cheerful but most of all they'd make a great friend :) i'm just trying to persuade my family to let me get one...
@addspatrulz GSDS are all that you said and more- BUT like any working breed dog, they need a job and/or an outlet for the energy. We spent a year teaching and shaping Cooper, almost like a teaching a child. The commitment we put in EARLY has paid off tremendously. We also used a professional Shutzhund trainer to help us train him efficently.
On February 28, 2010 I got a German Shepherd puppy. I was told that she was 8 weeks old when we got her. However, after looking at the videos she looked just like the puppies that are 4 and 5 weeks old. A little fluff ball that kept tripping over her own feet. She is now supposed to be 14 weeks old and looks like the puppies that are 8 and 9 weeks old. Should I worry about her having been separated from her mom so young? She is a real loving, cuddly little girl.
@petitechou20001 Well, by now, she's probably a bigger cuddly thing. Dog aren't pre-disposed to behavior problems just from being seperated early. I'd say, take her as she is, and remember, she lives in the "now", and in her "now" she has a wonderful family :-)
I love my dog Kane we have had him for almost two years, He is four years old and was locked in a cage for the first two years. He now knows a buch of tricks and gets along great with my four children and other dogs. Saying that, I can not walk him (at all) he pulls me down the road, he ha a big yard to run in but I would love to have a normal walk with him. . As soon as I open the door. There off! Help please!!! He is so smart. Sit, stay, find, lay down. just no leash.
@bensonkristy Well, the only way to teach him to walk on a leash, is on a leash (as well as most counties have a leash law). I won't say specifically what you can do, as the best solution would unique to your Kane. Invest some time and money on a professional trainer in your area with a good reputation. The trainer will be training YOU how to train the dog. Follow thru with the advice and I'm sure you will find a way to walk Kane comfortably on a leash.
@bensonkristy a cheaper option. do some general reaserch and whatch dog whispererer even go to his website google it. your dog running out the door like k9 bullet is a simple fix with diligence. after you have the door part figured out you will be able to attemp a walk. i have a purebred shepherd black tip sable younger then this pup and he is equally skilled in commands. just from some books from the breeder i picked E1 up at and dog wisperer
@crymidnight While I do beleive that methods used on TV are useful for a lot of dogs, I do not recommend these approaches for working dogs, especially police/protection/search and military dogs.
@souljaaagiirl Our search and rescue team helped us a lot. We also spent some time at a professional workign-dog trainer (one-on-one) learning how a puppy, and then adult K9, thinks and reacts. Doing it right in the beginning is WAY easier than fixing things later.
@skywidedesign nice job trainnig a geramn sheperd but i noticed a problem that you give him treats for every trick he makes try to push your standarts for treat higher
so he doesent ask for a treat for every trick he makes and the ultimate goal would be to train the dog to do the tricks just becuase you are his master not for the treats P.S : Your german sheperd is so black
I just got a german shepherd puppy about four days ago (9 weeks old) and he wont pay attention and gets tired of the treats very quickly. it's very discourging
I used kibble at the time, and I chose to work when my dog was hungry. At 9-weeks old- your dog probably only has about a 5-10min attention span.
Another trick to engage your dog- keep a happy, upbeat voice & move around a lot. Act like another puppy yourself when engaging your puppy, so the dog thinks training time = playtime.
How big are the treats you are giving to him? When training a little goes a very long way. Also, try different kinds of treats until you find out what he absolutely loves. Also, your dog just might not be food motivated. In that case reward him in another way, such as giving praise or a toy.
@IcyBlueGaze i train alot of labradors and as puppys they are very interested in everything and often have and even shorter attention span than that of a gsd so i like to use a toy or a ball as a reward sometimes with excited pups because as she said it is important to make training fun for the dog it makes it easier and more enjoyable for the handler as well
@IcyBlueGaze it doesnt always have to be a treat. it can also be his favorite toy. your dog a ball dog? its ball will work. also, many gsd are picky. yours just might be picky. try beef liver treats. seems to work well with most dogs.
@dehbee Personally, I uyse treats for training new behaviors in obedience and agility, and I use toys for the search work. (higher drive) I also use toys for difficult agility, and always at the END of obedience sessions- to let the gas out of the tank so-to-speak.
Personally, I use the clicker to introduce new behaviors OR to shape ones already associated with commands. Once the dog "gets" it, the clicker is phased out, but used for reminders or touch up occasionally.
Honestly, our dog LOVES the clicker b/c it represents a chance to earn treats. So when we bring it out, he offers us his best behaviors and some new ones too.
One last comment... There are different ways to accomplish the same goal & more than 1 method can work---esp given dogs have individual personalities like we have.
I posted 1 way of getting a dog to bark on-demand. Yet other means work as well (from my experience, varies some w/each dog). Also had success getting dog to bark or growl on queue from past frustration... Last time I did that, my dog barked as I insisted she back away further from me b4 I'd toss her tennis ball, she talked back.
Skywidedesign.... I'm happy to see your videos esp after viewing some dreadful practices in dog training (punitive mostly & largely ineffective leash-yanking; feel so bad for the poor dogs).
You, on the other paw, are just right IMO. Very positive, providing a safe learning environment, effective, humane, knowledgeable, consistent, supportive. Your pup looks secure, happy, proud of himself, eager to learn more. Also, he looks at you at all times (for your guidance). Terrific!
Nice Work. At this early age, I was happy just to stop my dog from eating electrical cords in the house. However, she's very well trained now. At 3 years old, she's settled a little and more mature. I found that building drive was a very important thing to do early on.
These are just amazing dogs. We just got our first German Shepherd a month ago and she is 3 1/2 months old. I was going to hire a dog trainer to begin her basic obedience in the next couple weeks, but after watching a few of these videos and reading up on some tips, I decided to try the basic commands myself. In about 30 min time, my puppy has learned to sit, come, stay, and down through positive reinforcement and stern speaking. I am so impressed and the info in these videos are just great!
@geaboi96, what's worked easily/quickly w/my 3 past GSD's -- When ur dog barks (on their own), immediately assign that action w/a word or phrase that you will use consistently in the future to Initiate their barking. So, dog barks once, you instantly say "talk 2 me!" & w/very positive attitude (dogs sense our mood & intention). This video's trainer also uses Audio Reinforcement to let pup know Instantly that he got it right (even b4 she gives treat w/verbal praise / affection).
To get a dog to bark, you have to get it in a high emotional state. Frustration works well. Show your dog his food bowl (with food), then hold it up high and wait. Your dog might offer you other learned behaviors to get it.
When a treat is not forthcoming, barking usually follows. When the dog barks, reward it with the food.
I carried treats with me at ALL times, and gave strangers (who wanted to pet him) a treat. The dog thought EVERY person was great, b/c they all gave him his favorite treat!!
I also protected him from scary situations,
(example: lots of little kids running up) until he was old enough to be able to deal with it.
West Virginia. A one-time breeding from a German import and a female with Czech lines. The female was a service dog to a child with severe Cerebral Palsy, and had great restraint and drive. We had looked at litters for over 4 months.
u shouldnt put ur dog up to others standerds some take longer.. u should of started once u got ur puppyy but trust me i knoww i had a puppy whos attention was hard to get... it depends on how long u have had the pup for because if u recently got it then its still going to be curiouse and exited about thinggss.. if its cuz hes hyper take him for a walk and get hi exersise they learn better when they get to loose some energy
I have a 4 month old GS and her name's Kezia. I haven't started training her since I got her. Now, I am afraid that training her on her age is too late. How can I train her to behave every time I give her a bath? Can anyone help me? Thanks.
Baths, especially inside bathtubs- are hard for any dog. They have no traction, they're forced to submit to all sorts of odd behaviors that are unnatural for a dog.
My dog hates baths indoors. However, I bought a little plastic kiddie-pool from Walmart, and he's much more comfortable in there (outdoors). ALSO- be care full which shampoo you use- GSDs are notorious from sensitive skin, and if you don't get ALL the shampoo off, they will itch and be miserable.
Do you mean, "not-trying-to-escape?" That's just going to take time and practice. If your 4-month old dog doesn't know "sit" or "down" outside the tub, you're wasting your breath trying to use in in the tub, and trying to teach it in the tub is a very bad idea. The dog will associate the cmd with a bad experience.
When you dog is older, and "knows" cmds, THEN then you can try and use those commands in a different surrounding, like a bath. Use a leash in the bath for now.
try doing somthing that he normally will bark at and then when he dose say "command word" and reward him.. some dogs bark at door bells or a noise or with my dog im teaching him but holding a toy or somthing he wants makign him bark because he wants it then i say speak .. then he barks and i reward him with the toy
i need help my GSD is 16 wks and she has all i ever dreamed about since i was a little girl and training her and all. well she doesnt seem to like to pay attention to me. just ignores me. the only time she shows interest in me is if i have been away for a few minutes-few hours, and then its all about me for about 5 min then its back to i dont exist. she does know sit very well. i dont even have to do the hand sig any more. down is okay. leave it is good. stay..eh. come FAIL. message me please!
"Come" is a pretty hard one for pups. It's not reliable until the dog is at least a year old anyway- I suggest you don't punish her for failing on this one, until you're sure she understands it (1 year old).
If you are punishing her for getting things "wrong" at this age, you will create major problems down the road, b.c at 16wks, she may "appear" to understand a lot of "commands" but she's really only learned them in certain scenarios. What might work great in the living room, might fail miserably in the front yard.
What is that clicking noise you're making after the commands?
LikesAndFavs 5 days ago
So how did u train the crow in the background to speak on cliks? Lol good looking Gsd
luhawk 1 month ago
My Puppys about 10 weeks. she was born august 15.. and she always Bites my Hands pants and shoes. like all the time. and i love her but i hate her 24/7 biting. can anyone help me on what i should do to make her Stop biting me? Thanks
Road2Dr0p 3 months ago
@Road2Dr0p Keep reading below, there are comments on how to address puppy biting from a few months back. Basically, your puppy has to associate biting with something unpleasant. There are HUNDREDS of techniques to try. For instance, spray your hand with bitter apple, and offer it to the pup. Personally, when our pup chewed, I gently, but firmly pushed my hand further into the mouth, gagging the pup, so it would spit my hand out.
skywidedesign 3 months ago
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Autumn? this is definitely you, i dont know anybody else that sounds like you and has a german shepherd named cooper, this is colton by the way
colt45pistolpete 3 months ago
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colt45pistolpete 3 months ago
My gsd pup is about 9 weeks,is that around the age where they learn the most cause hes always playful and listens but im just starting to work on obedience any tips on tricks and rewards for them?please help.
TheCrysis21 4 months ago
@TheCrysis21 Dogs learn constantly, so don't worry that you are "missing a window". Giving a pup a good foundation they are young makes things easier when they are older. If anything, just make sure your pup isn't learning "bad habits" of undesirable behavior when they are young. Obedience should be fun for pups (and owners ;-)
skywidedesign 1 month ago
"...ahem...yoohoo!" LOL cracked me up...great vid though!
thesullivankid2425 5 months ago
hi i have a 10 week gsd and it is very obient and is a quick learner.he is also very playful but i cant get him to drop something out of his mouth can u help me please
AmarjitFTW 5 months ago
@AmarjitFTW Waiit til' your dog has a toy in its mouth, and show it a treat in your hand (do NOT let hit get the treat, yet). As soon as the dog drops the toy, offer it the treat while taking the toy. Then give the toy back and engage the dog with the toy....and stop. Have another treat in your hand, ready for the drop again. Play this game, and eventually start saying the word, "Out" WHILE the dog drops the toy. The dog will associate the OUT with a treat AND getting its toy back.
skywidedesign 1 month ago
best dogs ever
teddybear4422 5 months ago
My gsd pup wont do anything without a treat. can you tell me how i can command him to a command without actually giving him a treat?
HARDOUTCRICKETER 5 months ago
@HARDOUTCRICKETER If your dog is truly a pup, then keep giving treats...until you are sure, that on any given day under ANY circumstance, your pup will offer the behavior on the command. THEN you can start to phase out the treat. ESSENTIALLY, Your pup is pulling a slot machine lever and winning every time. Start to make the reward more variable. Your pup will still offer the behavior, b/c of the possability for a treat. I still give my dog treats for common behaviors every once in awhile.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
How did you teach down? Its no where as easy as it was for me to teach "Sit".
I cant get her to go in the down position with luring the food. And when I move her hands for her, she doesn't seem to get the message.
yakooza 5 months ago
@yakooza If luring your dog into the down doesn't work, try using a clicker (
tons of free info online on how to properly use one) and catching the dog in a down outside of a training session. After marking that behavior (on different days at different times) your dog will probably "get it" and offer the behavior intentionally, upon which you reward with a "JACKPOT" (lots of treats, praise and love). You will son find your dog comes up to you and lays down uncommanded- just to get a treat.
skywidedesign 1 month ago
Great video! And sorry if you've already answered this question, but at what point do you stop using the clicker and treats? I'm just trying to understand whether the dog will continue to respond to commands in the absence of food. I've read that it's important to emphasize other reinforcers, like praise and attention, so the learning process doesn't rely entirely on treats. I'm just not sure how influential these reinforcers are on the dog's behavior once food is pretty much out of the picture.
katoreenya1217 5 months ago
@katoreenya1217 I use a clicker until I am 99% sure the dog KNOWS the behavior I am asking for. It's a teaching tool, more than a maintenance tool. I use treats and play to reward after a click- ALWAYS. (b/c that is still in the teaching phase) Once the dog knows the behavior, I wean out the treats, like a slot machine. Variable treats will keep the pup pulling the lever (offering the behavior). I still give random treats on ocassion for behaviors that cemented in my dog.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
My German shepherd is very obidient & smart got her when she was 2 last year. A ranch dogg was always neglected & condition was horrible. but when istarted taking care of her she became very obidient. itought her to stay jump stop on our everyday walks & to go inside HER house. Butt idk how to teach her to sit.Or attack on my comand . iNeed ideas plz im a young owner only 15 plz someone reply
iBoxBitch 6 months ago
@iBoxBitch I recommend finding a local trainer who uses positive reinforcement, and going for a few sessions to gather a set of teaching tools to use on your own. Once you learn the basics that work for your dog, like the "Sit", you can start looking for a Schutzhund club. A club like that will offer you more obedience practice, as well as other skills, like trailing & bite-work. Be ready for the feedback, that NOT all GSDs are cut out for bitework though, especially a dog with a history.
skywidedesign 1 month ago
german shepherds are the best
teddybear4422 6 months ago
If i keep training my pup with treats will she usually after a few days respond to my command without giving him a treat? because he expects from me a treat, Right?
spinosaurus1 6 months ago
@spinosaurus1 Dogs can "get it" really quickly, BUT, they need many repitions and reminding. Your dog may do beautifully on command after a week of work, but the next week, the behavior will start to break down. My rule of thumb is get about a 1000 repititions. Sounds terribly long, but if you do 30rep, 3xday, in roughly 2 weeks, you can have a nice solid behavior. THEN you need to vary it up, like ask for the behavior outdoors, in a park, with distractions like children and other dogs.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
@spinosaurus1 Dogs can "get it" really quickly, BUT, they need many repititions and reminding. Your dog may do beautifully on command after a week of work, but the next week, the behavior will start to break down. My rule of thumb is get about a 1000 repititions. Sounds terribly long, but if you do 30rep, 3xday, in roughly 2 weeks, you can have a nice solid behavior. THEN you need to vary it up, like ask for the behavior outdoors, in a park, with distractions like children and other dogs.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
@spinosaurus1 i have prob with treats too.... you should make treats rare or give those to your dog after (for example.) 10 done comands
JJctkillers 4 months ago
@JJctkillers I think how many treats you give your dog can depend on many factors. when learning a "new" behavior, I use many treats, and I eventually reward less (variable reward) as the dog "gets" it. But until a dog "gets it", treats are needed to reinforce the desired behavior. If you are worried about your dog getting fat, use it's dinner kibble as "treats". My working dog never gets a free "treat", he even has to do "something/anything" to earn his dinner.
skywidedesign 1 month ago
Wow, that's really impressive :) I'm getting a german shepherd pup in September and I'm glad to see they learn fast if you put the work in - my parents won't be so worried :)
TwilightStar91 6 months ago
@TwilightStar91 its a ton of work...but overall easy if you actually enjoy doing it...
ThunderLightningINC 6 months ago
i started clicker training with y 8 week old gsd shepherd.. and i kinda taught him sit.. but i don't think he understands what the clicker means.. should i re-start, hes now 10 weeks old and i really want to train him ?
MaximusGSD 7 months ago
@MaximusGSD hey just go to tab289 channel and look for clicker training he helps alot!!!! try it
foxfire957 6 months ago
@MaximusGSD Did you "load" the clicker for 2-7 days?? And be careful of the timing of your clicks. If you are off even a second, then the dog will easily get confused.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
@MaximusGSD If there is ANY doubt your dog doesn't understand the clicker, just "reload" it, with "free" treats. Simply sit with your dog and click-and-treat for a few days. Meaning, just click AS your are opening your hand with a treat in it. "Free" treats means no commands or expectations. My dog EXPECTS a treat when he hears the click, and I have NEVER lied. I have ALWAYS given a treat after a click. This should help reinforce the positive association of the click.
skywidedesign 1 month ago
meh.. clicker... i dont like tis technique, they dont allow it during competing shutzhund =(
drinka15 7 months ago
@drinka15 You're absolutely right, but the clicker can simply be used as a teaching tool, instead of a maintenance tool. By the time you compete, the dog should already have the behavior down.
skywidedesign 4 months ago
my is 8 week and he go out on his own and he like to bite on thing even my hand and fingers and it hurt as hell- even when we got him chew toy to chew on - how long well it be till he stop chewing ??
pattypage68 7 months ago
I like to train my dog but it will not listen!! It will just keep licking at my fingers and wont stop!!!! Even by just making him sit.... he still wont stop LICKING ME!! Please help me!!! He is already 4 months old
HiPhOpLoveR80 8 months ago
@HiPhOpLoveR80 Li For a 4-month pup, who is to be a HOUSE PET, I recommend "My Smart Puppy" book and 60-min DVD. Or you can go to mysmartpuppy(dot)com.
skywidedesign 8 months ago
It was easier for me to teach signals first, then add a verbal cue.
scootersassy 8 months ago
nice dog , mine wont listen to me and its only 8 weeks of age or its regular !!!!tell me pls
M33Doz 8 months ago
@M33Doz At 8-weeks, the pup is still so new to the world, voice "commands" are part of the buzz of life. You can ATTACH words to actions the pup is already giving, but an 8-week old has a lot of air going through its head still. Have fun, and just keep buillding an assocation between actions and words. Commands are used when the repition of associating the word can produce the result 90% of the time.
skywidedesign 8 months ago
my gsd is also 14 weeks he can do sit and shake
theameralnasser 9 months ago
my german shepherd is very obedient but tends to get distracted and trie to go behind other people, how to make him come to me when ever i want? thats the great question i have. he is four months old. please advice! thanks
vikramthiagaraman 9 months ago
@vikramthiagaraman The only way to get the dog to "come" (or recall)- is by making it FUN.
Use your voice to sound like YOU are a great game- AND have a treat to enforce the final result, the dog at your side. You can also use your body language- Watch your dog as it plays- and imitate it. You can even run backwards, and puppies cannot resist movement. When the pup starts to come- PRAISE. TREAT come from your hand at the end.
skywidedesign 8 months ago
@skywidedesign thanks for the tip, i have already started training him the way you have suggested. any more tips and suggestion on training are welcome...german shepherds are great fun really.
vikramthiagaraman 8 months ago
I'm picking my 7 week old German Shepherd this wednesday!! How did you teach your dog to talk (1 bark), tell me (2+ barks)?
Y3L0MONSTER 9 months ago
I have got a beautiful chocolate German Shepherd called Nona. I have been not very good at training dogs in the past, but I am sure this time I will do better. She is like a little shark right now, seven 12 weeks old, bitting all over, but I think she has already understood that she is not allowed to do that in our skin.
rutsableich 10 months ago
@rutsableich Puppy chewing is not breed dependent ;-) BUT the sooner and firmer you deal with it, the better. That chewing can lead to adult mouthing. The ultimate solution is to create an unsatisfying association with chewing on skin. AND offer a bone immediately afterwards -with praise. As soon as the pup puts teeth on flesh, make the bite unpleasant somehow. But just unpleasant, not painful back to the puppy.
skywidedesign 8 months ago
I wish I could train my german shephard my girl is like 6 months and she is giant.
DatMangoSentinel 10 months ago
i have got a german shepherd puppy and shes just 7 weeks now and listens to me when i call her come here sits and down eat when i command her to eat or else she will sniff and look at me for the command:)
she bites which is natural as shes teething but shes learning not to bite human skin!!!!
i think she wil learn more when shes gona be 3-4 months old but i have set the rules now:)
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655865 10 months ago 2
Aw Yay another clicker trainer! :D
Cooper is very clever :) Well done with his training :)
Neyosfavgirl 10 months ago
Cool I trained a rotti pup for my father in law i started when he was 13 weeks by the time he he was 14 weeks he could.. come instanly to recall, sit, down, right down, walk on the correct side and off of a lead, i was in the process of teaching him roll over when he went back to his daddy
meyarz 11 months ago
Aww, what a cutie! :3 And he's so well-behaved, too! You did a good job. :)
ScreechTheMighty 1 year ago
I LOVE YOUR PUPPY...ANY FEMALES LEFT FROM THE LITTER?
AKQJ40 1 year ago
@AKQJ40 This puppy is now 4- sorry ;-)
skywidedesign 8 months ago
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i wish my german shepherd could do this shes 3 months old now.. she can do sit shake and maybe if im lucky down.. all she do is bite and barks an now shes humping me leg...
Lmao!!!
freejvaK11 1 year ago
My German shepherd is 10 weeks and it only knows how to sit, But he is learning how to do the command "down" He looks just like your doggie !! :D
xmonkeygurlx 1 year ago
@xmonkeygurlx The down is a natural progression from sit- when the pup is in "Sit" position, put a treat in your fist (so it cannot get it) and put your hand down, and slowly pull your hard away from the pup. The pup should (at some point) lay down while scratching at your hands to get the treat- as soon as the pup's forearms are down, MARK the desired behavior with a click or "Good!" and open your hand. Next, Increase the speed with which you pull your hand away.
skywidedesign 8 months ago
great little video...thanks for posting!
44ozzie44 1 year ago
my shepherd is 12.5........got him when i was just young and dumb, i'll be 36 next month, he's been my main man for years!!!!! enjoy your pup....time flies.
i did schutzhund w/ my boy for yrs, great training equals great dog. shepherds are the best!
cyruseven 1 year ago 2
And it was snowing
salazar16alex 1 year ago
Awwww he's soo cute and so well behaved! We are thinking about getting a German shepherd puppy for Christmas!!
taylorswiftfan4267 1 year ago
that was a good cum....
xiceman08x 1 year ago
This is a GREAT video. Thumps up!
I wish more people would get into training with their German Shepherds. It is so good for them and for the person too. There are so many dogs out there who have so many issues because of their owners stupidity. The owners either won't or don't know how to train and socialize their dogs properly and it makes for a lot of confused, mixed-up and aggressive dogs. =(
Keep up the good work.
vomheinolf 1 year ago
what a smart dog :)
HarrisonYount1 1 year ago
@TiFFanYMonTaLvO20 At 3 months old, you have a great opportunity to set the rules of what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Leg humping & nipping aren't desireable behaviors, no matter what the purpose of the dog. 3-months old is a little earlier to go to an obedience "class", but a few sessions with a trainer 1-on-1 wouldn't hurt.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
i wish my GSD did these things - mine's 9 weeks old and can only make a cup of tea, fetch the paper (from the shop) and iron me a shirt...!
djjazzydj 1 year ago 11
@TiFFanYMonTaLvO20 Her "Humping" your leg MUST be stopped. Get this right from now, you German Shepherd needs to know you are boss. Her humping your leg is not cute at all, nor is he/she trying to make puppies with you.. That is a dogs way of dominating/showing who is boss. I would recommend obedience school.. GSD's are lovely.. If you train them right.
:)
ellhnas007 1 year ago
thank you for all your help, Kane is soo much better! I thought since he has full use of the two acres he would be easy to walk. He wants to make me happy. It just took us a little time!
bensonkristy 1 year ago
You seem like a great owner, too bad everybody can't be as good to theirs... I pick up Mollie the 7 week GSD on the 10th, I tried to get the owner to leave them with the mother til 8 weeks, she wanted them gone at 6, but she settled at 7...
Theavenue22 1 year ago 8
@Theavenue22 That is pretty darn early. How's she doing?
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@Theavenue22 Yhea the breeder I got mine from 2
xGuineaPigHelperx 1 year ago
great video. whats the best advice you can give to people who haven't used ebedience training yet and want to use it ? puppy is about 3 months old.
nikiathebasspleaser 1 year ago
@nikiathebasspleaser I think obedience training sets a great understand between a dog and its owner/handler. Befroe you start though, you should ask yourself, what is it you want from your dog? Simple obedience around the house? Obedience at the dog park? Competition obedience? Knowing what you want in the end, makes it easier to figure out the training tools that are best for you.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@nikiathebasspleaser thank you ! i appreciate the response and advice !
nikiathebasspleaser 1 year ago
he is soo cute :D
HoneybunchBunny 1 year ago
best dogs
germanshepherd435 1 year ago
What's the clicking sound for? I realize you do it every time your dog does something correct, but saying "good boy", giving him a treat, or just petting him does the same thing. Can you explain please?
ashif786 1 year ago
@ashif786 Prior to this video, I "loaded" the clicker, meaning I taught the dog that the click ALWAYS means a treat is forthcoming. You're right though, I'm also "marking" the behavior with a verbal praise, as sometimes, when a learning opportunity presents itself, I can't find one of the 20 clickers around the house. If you want to learn more, you can Google "clicker training" for the basic philosophy. There are many free, great articles out there.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
What treats r you using ?
vinniemillz954 1 year ago
@vinniemillz954 I think I was using Zukes' SMALL salmon or peanut butter treats, as they are not too filling, (but quite stinky). Also, I would simply use his kibble if he hadn't eaten breakfast yet. (much cheaper option)
skywidedesign 1 year ago
What a smart boy! I love his bark ^_^ Reminds me alot of my own dog, when she was a pup! LOVE that you clicker train him :) great job!
KrazyKai0905 1 year ago
Great Video : ) Hes a handsome fella
kenjackson1977 1 year ago
You do a really nice job. I wish my male responded so well. He does better with my husband and boys. I am the feeder and walker...
bridget1008 1 year ago
Nice! Are there any guidelines to training? Im about to get a german shepherd puppy and this would be my first trained dog.
TheLineman73 1 year ago
@TheLineman73 Learning should be a game for the dog: Fun & Quick, to match your pup's attention span. Ideally, you're going to have fun too, as many working breeds, like the GSD, learn quick! There are many "rules", but I find REPITITION very important. There are other things to consider, like training with distractions around your dog. Start small, in the house, then move outdoors, then somewhere more public. You'll pick up more rules as you learn, but some things you only learn by doing.
skywidedesign 1 year ago 2
when i try to get my german shepherd/ chow mix puppy to bark he just sits tilts his head and stares at me, or he will just try to jump up and get the treat, any tips?
joshswagg13 1 year ago
@joshswagg13 Be sure you want that bark, once you reward it, you could be hearing it for awhile ;-) There are many ways to try and ellicit a bark. Ask yourself, what makes YOUR dog bark, (that doesn't involve you)? Can you recreate the circumstance? One dog only barked when its ball went under the couch. Cooper- (dog above) barked when I showed him his dinner bowl, and held it out of reach. Watch your dog, find out what frustrates him or her.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
the focus and attention at such a young age amazes me. We've always only had rescues so i never got to do puppy training really. Our male right now was 5 months old when we rescued him but he's a good dog.
DocWife19 1 year ago
how do you train them to bark on command?
pchsmywoop 1 year ago
@pchsmywoop There are some posts from about a year ago that can dig into this question- Lots of ideas, but the basic idea is that barking is a high emotion, and frustraion works well--with a carefully timed reward.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
I'm new with dogs and i would like to know what a clicker is ?
Biancarulez1 1 year ago
@Biancarulez1 Google "clicker" & "training behaviors" Anything that quotes Karen Pryor is a good resource.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
what is so good about clikcer training???not being offensive
TheJohnnybeez 1 year ago
@TheJohnnybeez No offense taken. I was skeptical at first, myself. Clicker training is a method to teach dogs NEW behaviors using POSITIVE reinforcement. Personally, I use the clicker to teach a new behavior, then I use it again to shape the behavior to exactly what I want. The best thing about it-= once the dog understadns HOW it works, you can teach the dog ANYTHING, and it's all a game with treats at the end. Alos, I find most dogs learn very QUICKLY with a clicker.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@skywidedesign kool thanks!! that helped alot
TheJohnnybeez 1 year ago
Excellent training. very impressive for 14 weeks. im sure it was a lot of practice!
SuperGaryOak 1 year ago
WOW that was amazing. I three GDS and your puppy out shines them all. How did you do that?
625MOJO 1 year ago
@625MOJO luck? At the puppy stage, we looked at a bunch of litters and picked out a confident pup that held our gaze.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
I am an obedience trainer in illinois and i thoroughly enjoy seeing owners showing such initiative with there young dogs espescially powerful breeds like the german shepherd kudos
mikeules 1 year ago 2
i love german shepards they must be the perfect dog :) they look to be such a loyal pet, so playful and cheerful but most of all they'd make a great friend :) i'm just trying to persuade my family to let me get one...
addspatrulz 1 year ago
@addspatrulz GSDS are all that you said and more- BUT like any working breed dog, they need a job and/or an outlet for the energy. We spent a year teaching and shaping Cooper, almost like a teaching a child. The commitment we put in EARLY has paid off tremendously. We also used a professional Shutzhund trainer to help us train him efficently.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
amazing work!
souljaaagiirl 1 year ago
WHEN DID HIS EARS SPIKE UP
p8ntbllr42 1 year ago
@p8ntbllr42 the first one, around 3 months, the second one, about a month later.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
what a smart puppy,and i love how you use positive reinforcement!
silvrwolf98 1 year ago
Fantastic! I am not sure how the clicker thing actually works? I will certainly google it and find out. Great puppy!
Crapzzzz 1 year ago
how do u make ur dog bark on cammand
ratebhaddad1 1 year ago
On February 28, 2010 I got a German Shepherd puppy. I was told that she was 8 weeks old when we got her. However, after looking at the videos she looked just like the puppies that are 4 and 5 weeks old. A little fluff ball that kept tripping over her own feet. She is now supposed to be 14 weeks old and looks like the puppies that are 8 and 9 weeks old. Should I worry about her having been separated from her mom so young? She is a real loving, cuddly little girl.
petitechou20001 1 year ago
@petitechou20001 Well, by now, she's probably a bigger cuddly thing. Dog aren't pre-disposed to behavior problems just from being seperated early. I'd say, take her as she is, and remember, she lives in the "now", and in her "now" she has a wonderful family :-)
skywidedesign 1 year ago
I love my dog Kane we have had him for almost two years, He is four years old and was locked in a cage for the first two years. He now knows a buch of tricks and gets along great with my four children and other dogs. Saying that, I can not walk him (at all) he pulls me down the road, he ha a big yard to run in but I would love to have a normal walk with him. . As soon as I open the door. There off! Help please!!! He is so smart. Sit, stay, find, lay down. just no leash.
bensonkristy 1 year ago
@bensonkristy Well, the only way to teach him to walk on a leash, is on a leash (as well as most counties have a leash law). I won't say specifically what you can do, as the best solution would unique to your Kane. Invest some time and money on a professional trainer in your area with a good reputation. The trainer will be training YOU how to train the dog. Follow thru with the advice and I'm sure you will find a way to walk Kane comfortably on a leash.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@bensonkristy a cheaper option. do some general reaserch and whatch dog whispererer even go to his website google it. your dog running out the door like k9 bullet is a simple fix with diligence. after you have the door part figured out you will be able to attemp a walk. i have a purebred shepherd black tip sable younger then this pup and he is equally skilled in commands. just from some books from the breeder i picked E1 up at and dog wisperer
crymidnight 1 year ago
@crymidnight While I do beleive that methods used on TV are useful for a lot of dogs, I do not recommend these approaches for working dogs, especially police/protection/search and military dogs.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
favorite German shepherd puppy video!!
Where did you learn to train your dogs?
souljaaagiirl 1 year ago
@souljaaagiirl Our search and rescue team helped us a lot. We also spent some time at a professional workign-dog trainer (one-on-one) learning how a puppy, and then adult K9, thinks and reacts. Doing it right in the beginning is WAY easier than fixing things later.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@souljaaagiirl ALSO, this was not our first dog to train ;-)
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@skywidedesign - I wouldn't think this was your first dog you've trained you are very skilled at what you do!
souljaaagiirl 1 year ago
Check out my german shepherd on my page,her name is also Sam.
94TurtlePurple 1 year ago
Wonderful dog. I have a German Shepperd that is 15 weeks old. I am working with his training but have a long way to go, this was very inspiring. ty
Dreamcorenet 1 year ago
the best breed.
cuff1957 1 year ago 2
A good boy... ; )
ThaKingWithoutaCrown 1 year ago
where can you get a clicker
p8ntbllr42 1 year ago
You can buy them in bulk online. Big chain pets stores also carry them.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
@skywidedesign nice job trainnig a geramn sheperd but i noticed a problem that you give him treats for every trick he makes try to push your standarts for treat higher
so he doesent ask for a treat for every trick he makes and the ultimate goal would be to train the dog to do the tricks just becuase you are his master not for the treats P.S : Your german sheperd is so black
ajetin 1 year ago
@skywidedesign
god the place is amazing.....can i move in with you?..lol
HeavyVerbzz 1 year ago
you can buy them a pets mart
crazyhunter55555 1 year ago
best dogs ever
teddybear4422 1 year ago
treat training, lolz!
Dreadmore 1 year ago 2
Sheps!!! I love sheps.
What a good doggie, and what beautiful, gentle snow!
Kater2 1 year ago 10
Very smart german shepherd pup. :) And this is very good that you used clicker training!
donkeyhanger 1 year ago
what did you use for the treats?
I just got a german shepherd puppy about four days ago (9 weeks old) and he wont pay attention and gets tired of the treats very quickly. it's very discourging
please help
IcyBlueGaze 1 year ago
I used kibble at the time, and I chose to work when my dog was hungry. At 9-weeks old- your dog probably only has about a 5-10min attention span.
Another trick to engage your dog- keep a happy, upbeat voice & move around a lot. Act like another puppy yourself when engaging your puppy, so the dog thinks training time = playtime.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
good tip i could do dat with my husky . Thanks!!!!!!!!! and my GSD
mokshamahant 1 year ago
@IcyBlueGaze
How big are the treats you are giving to him? When training a little goes a very long way. Also, try different kinds of treats until you find out what he absolutely loves. Also, your dog just might not be food motivated. In that case reward him in another way, such as giving praise or a toy.
faeorie 1 year ago
@IcyBlueGaze i train alot of labradors and as puppys they are very interested in everything and often have and even shorter attention span than that of a gsd so i like to use a toy or a ball as a reward sometimes with excited pups because as she said it is important to make training fun for the dog it makes it easier and more enjoyable for the handler as well
mikeules 1 year ago
@IcyBlueGaze it doesnt always have to be a treat. it can also be his favorite toy. your dog a ball dog? its ball will work. also, many gsd are picky. yours just might be picky. try beef liver treats. seems to work well with most dogs.
dehbee 1 year ago
@dehbee Personally, I uyse treats for training new behaviors in obedience and agility, and I use toys for the search work. (higher drive) I also use toys for difficult agility, and always at the END of obedience sessions- to let the gas out of the tank so-to-speak.
skywidedesign 1 year ago
Nice
Lubinko100 1 year ago
very cool vid..hope you enjoy my vid responses..at waht age do you start to ween the dog off of the clicker? or do you like to use it always?
DreamComeTrueK9 2 years ago
Personally, I use the clicker to introduce new behaviors OR to shape ones already associated with commands. Once the dog "gets" it, the clicker is phased out, but used for reminders or touch up occasionally.
Honestly, our dog LOVES the clicker b/c it represents a chance to earn treats. So when we bring it out, he offers us his best behaviors and some new ones too.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
at what age did u started to train your puppy
WWWworm313 2 years ago
We got this pup at 10wks old, and started "training" the day after he came home.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
One last comment... There are different ways to accomplish the same goal & more than 1 method can work---esp given dogs have individual personalities like we have.
I posted 1 way of getting a dog to bark on-demand. Yet other means work as well (from my experience, varies some w/each dog). Also had success getting dog to bark or growl on queue from past frustration... Last time I did that, my dog barked as I insisted she back away further from me b4 I'd toss her tennis ball, she talked back.
cali4nia4me 2 years ago
Skywidedesign.... I'm happy to see your videos esp after viewing some dreadful practices in dog training (punitive mostly & largely ineffective leash-yanking; feel so bad for the poor dogs).
You, on the other paw, are just right IMO. Very positive, providing a safe learning environment, effective, humane, knowledgeable, consistent, supportive. Your pup looks secure, happy, proud of himself, eager to learn more. Also, he looks at you at all times (for your guidance). Terrific!
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milotist 2 years ago
great job impressive!
OutofAmway 2 years ago 2
Nice Work. At this early age, I was happy just to stop my dog from eating electrical cords in the house. However, she's very well trained now. At 3 years old, she's settled a little and more mature. I found that building drive was a very important thing to do early on.
fja0568 2 years ago
These are just amazing dogs. We just got our first German Shepherd a month ago and she is 3 1/2 months old. I was going to hire a dog trainer to begin her basic obedience in the next couple weeks, but after watching a few of these videos and reading up on some tips, I decided to try the basic commands myself. In about 30 min time, my puppy has learned to sit, come, stay, and down through positive reinforcement and stern speaking. I am so impressed and the info in these videos are just great!
Thannah4 2 years ago 2
how did u teach your gsd down like that i would like to teach my gsd that can u tell plz?
aaronrunsthis07 2 years ago
how do u train the dog the bark like that??
geaboi96 2 years ago
See my response to NoraHaider below.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
@geaboi96, what's worked easily/quickly w/my 3 past GSD's -- When ur dog barks (on their own), immediately assign that action w/a word or phrase that you will use consistently in the future to Initiate their barking. So, dog barks once, you instantly say "talk 2 me!" & w/very positive attitude (dogs sense our mood & intention). This video's trainer also uses Audio Reinforcement to let pup know Instantly that he got it right (even b4 she gives treat w/verbal praise / affection).
cali4nia4me 2 years ago
but wait where is the thread ?
NoraHaidar 2 years ago
To get a dog to bark, you have to get it in a high emotional state. Frustration works well. Show your dog his food bowl (with food), then hold it up high and wait. Your dog might offer you other learned behaviors to get it.
When a treat is not forthcoming, barking usually follows. When the dog barks, reward it with the food.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
thank you soo much !!!
NoraHaidar 2 years ago
How do you properly socialize your GSD so its friendly and doesn't want to attack everyone it see's?
shaftman800 2 years ago
Lots of time around people when he was young.
I carried treats with me at ALL times, and gave strangers (who wanted to pet him) a treat. The dog thought EVERY person was great, b/c they all gave him his favorite treat!!
I also protected him from scary situations,
(example: lots of little kids running up) until he was old enough to be able to deal with it.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
He's 14 wks? Mine is 14 wks i think but his ears aren't standing up yet. And he's got longer hair. Maybe he's younger than i think?
indeedtheDANE 2 years ago
how did u teach him to bark ???
NoraHaidar 2 years ago
where did you buy it from?
Serraristudios 2 years ago
West Virginia. A one-time breeding from a German import and a female with Czech lines. The female was a service dog to a child with severe Cerebral Palsy, and had great restraint and drive. We had looked at litters for over 4 months.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
My German Shepherd is 14 weeks old. I need to get her to pay attention now, especially after seeing how intelligent your dog is in the video.
RemoteTechnology2012 2 years ago
u shouldnt put ur dog up to others standerds some take longer.. u should of started once u got ur puppyy but trust me i knoww i had a puppy whos attention was hard to get... it depends on how long u have had the pup for because if u recently got it then its still going to be curiouse and exited about thinggss.. if its cuz hes hyper take him for a walk and get hi exersise they learn better when they get to loose some energy
ThePeefer94 2 years ago
I have a 4 month old GS and her name's Kezia. I haven't started training her since I got her. Now, I am afraid that training her on her age is too late. How can I train her to behave every time I give her a bath? Can anyone help me? Thanks.
link7881 2 years ago
Baths, especially inside bathtubs- are hard for any dog. They have no traction, they're forced to submit to all sorts of odd behaviors that are unnatural for a dog.
My dog hates baths indoors. However, I bought a little plastic kiddie-pool from Walmart, and he's much more comfortable in there (outdoors). ALSO- be care full which shampoo you use- GSDs are notorious from sensitive skin, and if you don't get ALL the shampoo off, they will itch and be miserable.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
"Behaving" in a tub...
Do you mean, "not-trying-to-escape?" That's just going to take time and practice. If your 4-month old dog doesn't know "sit" or "down" outside the tub, you're wasting your breath trying to use in in the tub, and trying to teach it in the tub is a very bad idea. The dog will associate the cmd with a bad experience.
When you dog is older, and "knows" cmds, THEN then you can try and use those commands in a different surrounding, like a bath. Use a leash in the bath for now.
skywidedesign 2 years ago
How do you teach a puppy to bark on command. I Have an german Shepherd puppy, He's 9 weeks now and Im trying to get him to bark.
4thWardKing 2 years ago
There are some great ideas for this in the early comments for this video. Just scroll down and click "Show More Comments" ;-) Good Luck and Have Fun!
skywidedesign 2 years ago
try doing somthing that he normally will bark at and then when he dose say "command word" and reward him.. some dogs bark at door bells or a noise or with my dog im teaching him but holding a toy or somthing he wants makign him bark because he wants it then i say speak .. then he barks and i reward him with the toy
MaBProduction 2 years ago
German shepered dogs are so awesome
karlitioss 2 years ago 11
My dog, Cooper (haha) is going to be 4 months old on September 11. I have only taught him sit, and stay.
Can you teach me how to make him go down?
lakersforthewin 2 years ago
pull the front paws forward and say the command sit.
nanacavemen 2 years ago
i need help my GSD is 16 wks and she has all i ever dreamed about since i was a little girl and training her and all. well she doesnt seem to like to pay attention to me. just ignores me. the only time she shows interest in me is if i have been away for a few minutes-few hours, and then its all about me for about 5 min then its back to i dont exist. she does know sit very well. i dont even have to do the hand sig any more. down is okay. leave it is good. stay..eh. come FAIL. message me please!
LunafiskGAL 2 years ago
"Come" is a pretty hard one for pups. It's not reliable until the dog is at least a year old anyway- I suggest you don't punish her for failing on this one, until you're sure she understands it (1 year old).
skywidedesign 2 years ago
If you are punishing her for getting things "wrong" at this age, you will create major problems down the road, b.c at 16wks, she may "appear" to understand a lot of "commands" but she's really only learned them in certain scenarios. What might work great in the living room, might fail miserably in the front yard.
skywidedesign 2 years ago