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Training Your German Shepherd Dog: Veterinarian-Approved Training Book for German Shepherd Puppies and Older Dogs Paperback – February 1, 2018

by Brandy Eggeman (Author), Joan Hustace Walker (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 846 ratings

Unleash the full potential of your German Shepherd dog with Training Your German Shepherd Dog, the ultimate guide to nurturing a well-behaved, obedient, and balanced canine companion.

First-time owners and dog lovers will rejoice at this veterinarian-approved dog training book! Training Your German Shepherd Dog provides advice on physical and behavioral characteristics you should look for when choosing a puppy, along with recommended training.

Key Features:

  • German Shepherd-Specific Training: Tailored specifically for German Shepherds, this book provides breed-specific guidance to address their unique characteristics, intelligence, and natural instincts.
  • Basic Training Foundations: Learn effective positive reinforcement techniques and reward-based training to encourage desired behaviors and discourage unwanted ones.
  • Advanced Training Techniques: Take your German Shepherd's training to the next level with advanced techniques and commands. From off-leash training to advanced obedience skills, develop a well-rounded and highly trained companion that excels in various situations.
  • Problem Solving: Address common behavioral issues and challenges specific to German Shepherds, such as excessive barking, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. Explore practical solutions, troubleshooting tips, and behavior modification techniques to overcome these hurdles.
  • Socialization and Beyond: Discover strategies for building confidence, managing aggression, and promoting positive interactions with other dogs and humans.
  • Health and Wellness: Understand the role of exercise, nutrition, and mental stimulation in maintaining a healthy and well-balanced German Shepherd.
  • Lifelong Bond: Create a lasting partnership based on respect, mutual understanding, and love.

Empower yourself with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to bring out the best in your German Shepherd and create a lifelong bond based on trust, respect, and obedience. 2018 Winner of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Award for Best Book on Training or Sports!

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  1. Part of series
    Training Your Dog Series
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Sourcebooks
  5. Publication date
    February 1, 2018
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 0.44 x 7.88 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1438010508
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1438010502
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Everything You Need to Train and Care for Your German Shepherd (image of dog)
Training Your German Shepherd Dog
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Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs
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What's inside? Effective training and communication methods for an obedient, well-mannered companion Go-to resource for owning, training, and caring for German Shepherd dogs and puppies Complete guide to new puppy and older dog training from certified dog trainer Mini encyclopedia on dog psychology and behavior with tons of training tips Understand how dogs learn along with humane methods for breaking bad habits Humane and effective training methods to correct bad behavior

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; 3rd edition (February 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1438010508
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1438010502
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.44 x 7.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 846 ratings

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    Joan Hustace Walker has been writing professionally since 1984. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Evansville. Walker worked as a copywriter, an account executive at a regional advertising agency, and a public relations director for a multi-faceted corporation that specialized in senior health services. Walker served as a public affairs officer in the United States Naval Reserve.

    Published Nonfiction: Walker has written 27 nonfiction books. In addition, Walker frequently evaluates book chapters and manuscripts for both national and international book publishers.

    Professional Writer's Memberships: American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), The Authors Guild, Dog Writers of America (DWAA), and Florida Freelance Writers Association (FFWA).

    Writing Awards: Walker’s work has garnered more than 40 national nominations and awards.

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    Published award winning Author on Dog Training- Best Training book Nationwide through the Dog Writers Association of America 2018

    -IACP International Association of Canine Professionals- Professional Member

    -Member ABMA ( Animal Behavior)

    - One of 2 listed dog trainers for behavior listed in Virginia under AABP

    - APDT Certified

    - Bronze medal for dogs in service recipient

    -15 years working as a Veterinary Technician in animal hospitals throughout the Virginia Beach area as well as in England for 2 years

    -Specialized training in canine behavior

    - Own canine training business- Citizen K9 Dog Training & Agility LLC

    - Tester and evaluator for American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Obedience program, farm dog and Virtual manners

    -Tester and evaluator for Therapy Pets Unlimited

    -Service Dog Evaluator for The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.

    -Member of International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

    -Director of Canine Facility for Hero Kids Foundation

    -22 yrs. search and rescue/recovery canine handler

    -4 operational canines certified through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management

    -Awarded AKC ACE Bronze award for dogs in service of mankind in search and rescue

    -Awarded High BH in Schutzhund competition beating out World Team Member in 2010 West Virginia

    -Subject to criminal background checks -Member of the Chesapeake and Greater Hampton Roads Better Business Bureau since 2012, with zero complaints

    -Declared Expert Dog Behavior Witness in Northampton Circuit Court and Orange County Courts and others

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Customers find the training book helpful for all stages of German Shepherd dogs, with one customer noting it provides good advice on commands to train. The book is easy to read, and customers appreciate the great pictures, with one mentioning lovely color photos of puppies and adult dogs.

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Customers find the book provides great training information and is extremely helpful for all stages of a German Shepherd's life.

"Very helpful for all stages in the dogs life from adolescent to adult. Extremely helpful guide to help you train your dog properly...." Read more

"...with bringing a puppy or rescue into your house, acclimating them to people and other animals, dealing with common GSD behavioral ticks - and they..." Read more

"The book had a lot of great information in it. I just don't 100% agree with the technique...." Read more

"This book has lots of useful information on the background of German shepherds, theu personalities, their tendencies, and the best way to train them..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it is very well written.

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"The book was very informative and the author very knowlegeable. Every training tip worked on our new German Shepherd Puppy...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the photos in the book, with one mentioning lovely color images of puppies and adult dogs.

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"This is the best book for GSD owners. Easy ready with great pictures." Read more

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El libro es increíble, abarca al inicio la historia de la raza pastor alemán y muestra en detalle cada aspecto de la raza , los comandos me han funcionado muy bien con mi pastor alemán , es una excelente herramienta para educar a nuestros y comprender mejor a nuestros perros.
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  • TheDon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great training guide
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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    Very helpful for all stages in the dogs life from adolescent to adult. Extremely helpful guide to help you train your dog properly. Never yell at your puppy you will have to deal with a dog that darts from you not fun and never say their name to come to you for anything negative or unfun for the dog I want to say on from my experience. Only use their name and call them 1 time and have toys treats or a leash to go outside for a walk only fun things if they don't respond to the 1 call go pick them up or go to them slowly at their level and never make your dog scared of you. This was my 1st puppy ever and he's making me earn his trust but I potty trained him in 3 days at 13 weeks old when I got him. ;)
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  • Samual O'Malley
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book I wish I started with.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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    This is the book I wish I started with, rather than any other book on the topic of dogs or GSD’s. A lot more than just about training your GSD. The book deals with bringing a puppy or rescue into your house, acclimating them to people and other animals, dealing with common GSD behavioral ticks - and they have a lot of the - and so much more to help ease bringing a GSD into your home and making g them a part of your family. I recommend this for anyone who has a GSD, is thinking about getting a GSD and especially those who working through behavioral issues with their GSD. A lot of mistakes can be prevented by starting here.
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  • bestmomever
    4.0 out of 5 stars Take it with a grain of salt.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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    The book had a lot of great information in it. I just don't 100% agree with the technique. I also think that it is important to talk about an order of steps. What should be taught first, second and so forth. I appreciate the section on socializing.
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  • Edwar sabogal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Herramienta
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    El libro es increíble, abarca al inicio la historia de la raza pastor alemán y muestra en detalle cada aspecto de la raza , los comandos me han funcionado muy bien con mi pastor alemán , es una excelente herramienta para educar a nuestros y comprender mejor a nuestros perros.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
    El libro es increíble, abarca al inicio la historia de la raza pastor alemán y muestra en detalle cada aspecto de la raza , los comandos me han funcionado muy bien con mi pastor alemán , es una excelente herramienta para educar a nuestros y comprender mejor a nuestros perros.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Training Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2021
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    This book has lots of useful information on the background of German shepherds, theu personalities, their tendencies, and the best way to train them and be a successful owner. Very easy to read, I highly recommend
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  • Jennie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book with some good insight into training a German Shepherd
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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    One of the authors is a dog trainer and the other is a dog author and between then they give a good insight into the special training needs of the German Shepherd Dog. They go through the different types of puppies, shy, confident, older and younger and help to give you an idea into the German Shepherd dog's mind and how they will respond well to training. I will be putting some of the training advice into practice.
    The book also has some lovely color photos of puppies and adult dogs. Would recommend.
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  • Tracy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for beginners.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    Very good instructions for GSD dogs. They are by far the best dogs if trained. We are still learning. Lots of laughs. I am 78 and mine was a handful the first year but now she is my companion and never leaves my side. She is 95 pounds of energy. They are a 24/7 dog and very smart. And if I’m in bed not feeling well she will stay beside me till I get up and never leaves my side. Except to go out for bathroom.
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  • Lennice
    3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't work for my dog
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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  • Rajesh Kumar Das
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Reviewed in India on August 6, 2021
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    Nice book. Quality of the pages is top notch.
    you can go for it.
    Obviously training is something that comes only with lots of practice and no book can help u in that but this book does have steps to help u with GSD training.
    Nice read.
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    Rajesh Kumar Das
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    Reviewed in India on August 6, 2021
    Nice book. Quality of the pages is top notch.
    you can go for it.
    Obviously training is something that comes only with lots of practice and no book can help u in that but this book does have steps to help u with GSD training.
    Nice read.
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  • Greg Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Australia on July 10, 2024
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    Good book with helpful information
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  • G T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for GSD owners
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2020
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    An excellent source of do's and don'ts for training your GSD to be the best intelligent, clever and loving breed of dog to own. Written by American authors but totally relevant to owning Shepherds wherever you live.
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  • doug johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2024
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    Wonderful book. Easy to read and interesting.
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  • arlene westmaas
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book
    Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2018
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    This is an excellent book about how to train German Shepherds. I have found it very useful in training my own puppy. The tips are practical and easy to follow. This book also explains behaviors of the dogs so I know why my puppy acts the way she does. It also goes into detail about unwanted behavior's some German Shepherds might exhibit and ways to stop the behavior's before it's too late. There are no harsh punishments for German Shepherds in this book. Only positive reinforcements and rewards which is the only way I would ever train a dog. I would highly recommend this book.
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