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G.Sheperd Training

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Question
Please i want a help in my case?
I have a 9 years G.Sheperd and i want to train him for sitting, attack and other training ?
I know that it is hard to learn at this age but i will bw glad if you help me
Please be noted that i just stay with him for a 4 days per month beacause he stay with farmers in my farm
Thanks alot
Best Regards
S.Helmy  

Answer
Hi,  Unfortunately at 9 yrs old, your dog is too old to do attack work as his body is not able to do the work.  His mind might be willing, but the body won't be.  Also, you can't train a dog if you only see him 4 days a month as all training requires constant practice for the dog to understand what you want of him.  Wish I could be of more help, but this situation makes it pretty much impossible.

Dawn