What can I expect in my quest to become a certified dog trainer? When a student enrolls in one of the exceptional courses offered at the Dog Trainer College, a major hurdle will be crossed. What the student knows about dogs will grow exponentially. Hands-on experience is gained. Hundreds of hours of priceless education is… Read more »
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Puppy Bonding
Do older puppies or young adults bond as well as very young puppies? It’s a fair question that is asked by many dog people. It is a lack of proper information which breeds the idea that older puppies or adult dogs cannot or do not bond with new owners. If a 9 month old puppy… Read more »
High Performance Level
Desiring to become a dog trainer? Consider this…. Many facets of our world are constantly changing – sometimes for the better, sometimes not. The same is true in the dog training world. Some great advances have been made yet some ill-informed mindsets have also become entrenched. Tools improve but the proper use of these tools… Read more »
Puppy Socialization
It’s a beautiful day and you’ve decided to take your four-legged friend for a walk in the park. You meet several people and a few dogs on the trail and all is well. You’re enjoying the filtered sunshine through the canopy of branches overhead, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the day together. Then it… Read more »
Training Protection Puppies
Before you continue with this article it is recommended you read our article entitled, “Protection Puppy Training”. We are taking for granted that you have a puppy who is genetically capable of doing the work you desire and that the pup is being properly socialized to many different kinds of stimuli and situations (see our article… Read more »
Protection Puppy Training
Most people who buy a puppy in hopes of him/her someday becoming a family protector usually do so for one of two reasons. Number one: buying a puppy is less expensive than buying a fully trained dog. Number two: they want a pup/dog who will grow up around their family and therefore bond better with… Read more »
House Training Puppies
The subject seems like such a daunting task! The truth is, if you will devote some time and effort, and be consistent, your puppy’s elimination problems may be an easier fix than you expect. Start the process as soon as your new puppy moves in. Consistency now will reap great dividends down the road. And… Read more »
German Standard of the GSD
Please bear in mind that this is a German Standard of the GSD (German Shepherd Dog). It differs somewhat from the American Kennel Club standard. The SV (German registry) standard was originally created in 1899 based upon proposals made by A. Meyer and Max von Stephanitz, the “father” of the German Shepherd Dog. It is… Read more »
German dog training commands
The following commands are given with their German dog training commands equivalent and a pronunciation guide. Command German Pronunciation Heel Fuss foos Sit Sitz zits Stand Steh shtay Stay Bleib bly’b Down Platz plotz Come Hier hee-er Retrieve Bring brring Jump Hopp hupp Go Out Voraus for owss Guard Wache watch-ay Bite Packen pock-en Let Go/Out Aus owss… Read more »
