German Shepherds Are Extremely Intelligent, Dependable And Obedient

It is often said that no other dog can do so many different things as well as a German Shepherd. Several other breeds may do one specific task better, but no single dog breed can perform such a wide variety of tasks overall as well as the GSD. Before you go in for dog training, you should try to make out a list of the things you are going to teach him and note down what action you will perform from your end. If you speak the word 'fetch' and point to an object, the dog should interpret this command and fetch the object that is being pointed at.

German shepherds are extremely intelligent, dependable and obedient. It is advisable not to allow your dog into the bedroom but let him sleep in the kitchen or other suitable room where he should have his own bed or blanket to lie on. If he whines, do not give into him.

Before buying, though, make sure you are worthy of owning this highly active and easily bored dog as a bored German Shepherd can also wreak havoc on your home. Nowadays, most German Shepherds trace their lineage back to the foundation stud purchased by von Stephanitz in Germany in the 19th century.

One way to get a well trained German Shepherd is to enroll in professional training classes. The downside of professional training classes (in addition to the often high out of pocket expense) is that they can be very expensive and they may not fit into your schedule. For whatever reason, wax tends to form in the ears more so than in other dogs, so be sure to consult your vet and ask for effective German shepherd dog products to clean the wax in and around the ears. While bathing your dog, avoid water dripping into the ears as the water accumulated in the ear canal can develop infection and over time can rob your dog of hearing.

A German Shepherd thrives on regular exercise, mental stimulation and a well-balanced diet. Originally, these dogs were trained as shepherd dogs (hence the name) for herding sheep, goats, and other farm animals. Over time, these dogs were recruited as police dogs for police forces the world over because of their very high intelligence and fierce obedience. Ultimately, German shepherd dogs are all around great dogs and certainly one of the best breeds of dog that an individual or family can own.