Training your Dog is all Important.
German Shepherds are such a smart breed, if you don't train them, they will train you!.We have found that the dogs that people get rid of are the dogs that do not behave. We will help you and
your dog stay best friends throughout life.  

Socialize Your Puppy
In an article written by D. Caroline Coile PH.D. published in Dog World's June 2007 magazine, she writes "Dogs raised without contact with the outside world until 10 months of age became hyperactive, with six times the activity
of normally raised dogs, when placed in a normal environment. They learned slowly and for got easily compared to
the normally raised dogs." This emphasizes the Importance of socializing your dog. Take your dog with you any
time you can.

Telling your puppy no!
Mom knows best. By watching our bitches, We've learned how they tell their puppy NO. Mom will grab the puppy over the back of the neck and push down. She never hurts the youngster even
though they might act like they are being killed. Mom squeezes the back of the neck and pushes
down. The first warning from mom is short and gentle and most puppies get the message right away.
I am of the opinion this is an instinctive instruction. Personally I have yet to meet a puppy that didn't
"get it".
To imitate this:
Place your hand over the back of the puppies neck gently squeeze and gently push down.
This works best if you catch your pet in the "act" so they know why you are telling them no.
Never use any more pressure than is needed to get their attention.

Clipping nails
To keep nail trimming from becoming a dreaded event by you and your dog. Go through the actions of clipping nails with out actually clipping. Praise your dog after your pet allows you to hold their paws and flick their nails. When
actually clipping the nails don't squeeze their paws. I your dog seems afraid of the clippers try petting them with the
clippers.

Be your Dogs Pack Leader.
When going for a walk make your dog sit at the door. When you go to open the door if the dog starts to misbehave stop wait for the dog to behave and don't open the door until the dog settles down.

Always go out the door before your dog when going for a walk.
This tells your dog you are in charge.
Training Tips