"Training is one of the most important things you can do for your best friend"
Here at The Royal German Shepherds, we are able to train for tracking, agility, protection and obedience in a quiet country natural setting.
We stress socialization and obedience in a genuine situations and have the ability to use both city and country atmospheres to provide logistical life environments for our training. Our German Shepherds are trained with both voice (German commands) and silent signal commands.
We stress socialization and obedience in a genuine situations and have the ability to use both city and country atmospheres to provide logistical life environments for our training. Our German Shepherds are trained with both voice (German commands) and silent signal commands.
Christopher first goal in training is Obedience. He Place emphasis on the word "protection" he would like to make it clear that he does not train our dogs to attack. Our German Shepherds are trained to protect their owners. That's what we believe here at The Royal German Shepherds.
Christopher encourage the application of normal societal interaction with both people, other animals, stress restraint and obedience in confrontation.
Those indomitable enough to stand apart from his littermates will be the ones chosen for Christopher's royal training and will become the examples of the world class dogs. In his program he starts out building a base with our puppies at 8 weeks.
Building the drive and learning the basics of heel, sit, down, and stay (all in German Commands) We have him train with a lot of patience and positive reinforcements.
German shepherd is one of the most vigilant and smart breeds of dogs. They need constant physical activity that makes them a perfect choice for guard dogs and police investigation dogs. However, training your german shepherd to be a guard dog is a little complicated than the general dog house training for the other breeds. It is ideal to begin when your eight weeks old as he will be more willing to accept your authority at an early age.
The first thing you need to do for training a german shepherd to be a guard dog is to socialize it. Take him to new places and make him meet new people, it will not only help it differentiate between what is threat and what is not but also teach him to behave properly when with people.
Christopher encourage the application of normal societal interaction with both people, other animals, stress restraint and obedience in confrontation.
Those indomitable enough to stand apart from his littermates will be the ones chosen for Christopher's royal training and will become the examples of the world class dogs. In his program he starts out building a base with our puppies at 8 weeks.
Building the drive and learning the basics of heel, sit, down, and stay (all in German Commands) We have him train with a lot of patience and positive reinforcements.
German shepherd is one of the most vigilant and smart breeds of dogs. They need constant physical activity that makes them a perfect choice for guard dogs and police investigation dogs. However, training your german shepherd to be a guard dog is a little complicated than the general dog house training for the other breeds. It is ideal to begin when your eight weeks old as he will be more willing to accept your authority at an early age.
The first thing you need to do for training a german shepherd to be a guard dog is to socialize it. Take him to new places and make him meet new people, it will not only help it differentiate between what is threat and what is not but also teach him to behave properly when with people.
The second stage of training should include basic obedience training, which in turn with include lessons in understanding and responding to commands such as sit, stay, go, run and fetch. German shepherds have a tendency of pleasing their masters and once you have won the heart of your pet, he will do anything to please you by refraining from jumping on people you consider friends as well as protect you from potential risks. You should also have your own rules within your home so that your dog learns to be disciplined. It is also important to make it understand that you want him to behave in a particular way with particular people and particular circumstances.
Once your dog has completed his obedience training.
Training him to be a guard dog would not be difficult for the professionals to teach his expert guarding techniques in a short time. Once your dog is well educated in the guarding techniques, he can actually protect your home as well as your family from adverse advances as well as strangers.
The Royal German Shepherds.
Royal Training
The Royal Shepherds Trainer
Christopher Pullins
The Royal Trainer
German shepherd is one of strongest and most athletic of all dog breeds. They are not only perfect for becoming police dogs and guard dogs; they can also be perfect pets for a dog loving family. They have a very acute sense of serving their masters, but you need to train them properly. It is advisable to have some prior information might help you in training them well. If you just got a german shepherd puppy home and you think, it is too young to train, you should reconsider. German shepherds are one of the most ferocious breeds of dog and need to be trained as early as possible lest they start attacking the children and elderly.
Here are a few mistakes that you should avoid while training a german shepherd dog:
1) Never wait for too long before starting training a german shepherd dog as these dogs are quite wild by nature and unless taught to be calm and composed can actually risk the safety of your family members.
2) Do not keep your german shepherd puppy away from people during training as they need constant exposure to people to learn to act socially with them. However, you need to teach it not to jump on others in excitement.
3) You also need to know that a german shepherd can be quite destructive when bored. Therefore, you need to provide toys and others things of interest to keep him engaged at all times, especially when you are not free to play with him.
4) It is also important to know that this breed of dog believes in alpha culture of wild dogs. So, even if it has accepted you as the alpha, it will need the position of beta dog of the pack and this might endanger your other dogs. Therefore, it is advisable to have only one dog or at least only one ferocious dog, if you have a german shepherd at your home.
5) Finally, you might want to house train your german shepherd on your own but if you really want it to behave socially and be less ferocious, it is advisable to take it to dog training classes, where he can learn useful lessons as to what is acceptable and what is not as well as interact with other dogs and their owners.
Mistakes to avoid when training your new German Shepherd
What We Believe
EvaluationDogs which do not achieve 70% of the required points in Part A will not be permitted to participate in the Traffic Portion of the test.
At the end of the trial no point score is given by the judge but rather only a rating of Passed or Failed. The trial is passed if 70% of the attainable points are earned in Part A and in Part B the judge considers the exercises as performed satisfactorily.
The BH title is not a training title in the sense of the breed, show and breed selection regulations of a member organization of the VDH. A BH test may be repeated at any time. The outcome of each trial is recorded in the scorebook irrespective of the outcome.A) Begleithund Test on the training Field. Total Points:60Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position. The dog sits directly next to its handler on the left side with its right shoulder at the handler's knee. Assuming the basic position is allowed only once at the beginning of each exercise.
At the end of the trial no point score is given by the judge but rather only a rating of Passed or Failed. The trial is passed if 70% of the attainable points are earned in Part A and in Part B the judge considers the exercises as performed satisfactorily.
The BH title is not a training title in the sense of the breed, show and breed selection regulations of a member organization of the VDH. A BH test may be repeated at any time. The outcome of each trial is recorded in the scorebook irrespective of the outcome.A) Begleithund Test on the training Field. Total Points:60Each individual exercise begins and ends with the basic position. The dog sits directly next to its handler on the left side with its right shoulder at the handler's knee. Assuming the basic position is allowed only once at the beginning of each exercise.
The handler is to stand in the basic position in a sportsmanlike manner. Standing straddle-legged is not permitted. The basic position at the end of an exercise can be the start position of the following exercise. Handler help is not permitted and if used, results in point deductions. Carrying something to motivate the dog, such as a toy, is not permitted. If a handler cannot perform an exercise correctly because of a physical disability, the judge must be informed of this prior to the beginning of the trial. If a handler's disability doesn't allow the dog to heel on the left side, the dog may heel in a comparable position on the handler's right side.
The judge gives the command to begin each exercise. Everything else, such as the turns, halts, changes of pace, etc., is carried out without direction from the judge. However, it is permitted for the handler to request these directions from the judge.
Praising the dog is permitted at the end of each exercise. Afterwards, the handler may take a new basic position. Between praising the dog and new start there should be a distinct pause (about 3 seconds). The dog must remain at heel between exercises.
From the basic position at the command "Heel" ("Fuss"), the on-lead dog, wearing an animal rights approved collar or harness, follows the handler gladly. The lead may not be on the live ring of the collar.
At the beginning of the exercise, the dog and handler walk 40 to 50 paces straight ahead without stopping, perform an about turn and after 1 0 to 15 paces, show the fast and then slow paces of a minimum of about 1 0 paces. At a normal pace, they are then to execute a minimum of a right, a left and an about turn. The dog must stay with its shoulder at knee level on the left side of the handler. It must neither forge, lag or go sideways. The about turn is to be shown by the handler as a left about turn.
The command "Heel" ("Fuss") is permitted only when starting from the basic position and at the changes of pace. When the handler halts, the dog should sit quickly without help from the handler. The handler may not at this point change the basic position and especially may not move to the dog if it's sitting apart from the handler. During the heeling routine, the lead should be held in the left hand and must hang loose. At the direction of the judge, the handler and dog go through a group of a minimum of 4 people. The handler must halt at least once in the group. The group is to move randomly. Lagging, forging or deviating to the side by the dog while heeling, as well as pausing on the turns by the handler, is incorrect.
From the basic position and with the dog heeling off lead, the handler walks straight ahead. After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command "Sit" ("Sitz"), the dog must quickly sit, without the handler pausing or looking back. After an additional 30 paces, the handler stops and immediately turns towards the dog. At the direction of the judge, the handler returns to the dog and takes the basic position on the right side [of the dog]. If the dog stands or lies down instead of sits, there will be a deduction of 5 points.
"Sit"
Basic Position ---------------------------------- X -------------------------------------------------- Handler
10-15 paces normal minimum 30 paces normal
The judge gives the command to begin each exercise. Everything else, such as the turns, halts, changes of pace, etc., is carried out without direction from the judge. However, it is permitted for the handler to request these directions from the judge.
Praising the dog is permitted at the end of each exercise. Afterwards, the handler may take a new basic position. Between praising the dog and new start there should be a distinct pause (about 3 seconds). The dog must remain at heel between exercises.
1. On Lead Heeling (15 points). Command:" Heel" ("Fuss")
From the basic position at the command "Heel" ("Fuss"), the on-lead dog, wearing an animal rights approved collar or harness, follows the handler gladly. The lead may not be on the live ring of the collar.
At the beginning of the exercise, the dog and handler walk 40 to 50 paces straight ahead without stopping, perform an about turn and after 1 0 to 15 paces, show the fast and then slow paces of a minimum of about 1 0 paces. At a normal pace, they are then to execute a minimum of a right, a left and an about turn. The dog must stay with its shoulder at knee level on the left side of the handler. It must neither forge, lag or go sideways. The about turn is to be shown by the handler as a left about turn.
The command "Heel" ("Fuss") is permitted only when starting from the basic position and at the changes of pace. When the handler halts, the dog should sit quickly without help from the handler. The handler may not at this point change the basic position and especially may not move to the dog if it's sitting apart from the handler. During the heeling routine, the lead should be held in the left hand and must hang loose. At the direction of the judge, the handler and dog go through a group of a minimum of 4 people. The handler must halt at least once in the group. The group is to move randomly. Lagging, forging or deviating to the side by the dog while heeling, as well as pausing on the turns by the handler, is incorrect.
Group
The heeling through the moving group is to be shown both on and off lead. While heeling in the group, a minimum of once around a person to the left and once to the right (for example, in the form of a figure "8") is to be performed. Once during each pass through the group, the handler must halt near a person. The judge may require the handler to repeat the exercise. Praising the dog is permitted only in the final basic position after leaving the group.
About Turns (180)
wo types of about turns are permitted, but they both must performed as left about turns. When carrying out the about turn, the dog can either go around the handler or the about turn is performed with the handler as a left turn. (The dog stays on the left side of the handler.)
2. Off Lead Heeling (15 points). Command:" Heel" ("Fuss")
At the direction of the judge, the lead is removed while the dog is in the basic position. The handler hangs the lead over the shoulder or sticks it in his/her pocket. (In both cases, the lead goes on the side opposite from the dog, either over the left shoulder with the snap on the right side or in the right side pocket.) The team returns immediately through the group with the dog off lead, halting at least once in the group. After leaving the group, the handler briefly takes the basic position and then begins the off-lead heeling routine comparable to Exercise 1.
3. Sit Out of Motion Exercise (10 points). Command: "Sit" ("Sitz")
From the basic position and with the dog heeling off lead, the handler walks straight ahead. After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command "Sit" ("Sitz"), the dog must quickly sit, without the handler pausing or looking back. After an additional 30 paces, the handler stops and immediately turns towards the dog. At the direction of the judge, the handler returns to the dog and takes the basic position on the right side [of the dog]. If the dog stands or lies down instead of sits, there will be a deduction of 5 points.
"Sit"
Basic Position ---------------------------------- X -------------------------------------------------- Handler
10-15 paces normal minimum 30 paces normal
4. Down Out of Motion With Recall (10 points)
From the basic position the handler gives the command "Heel" ("Fuss") and walks straight ahead. After a minimum of 10 paces and on the command “Down” (“Platz”), the dog must quickly lie down. Without other influence on the dog and without turning around, the handler walks straight ahead another 30 paces, turns immediately towards the dog and stops. At the direction of the judge, the handler calls the dog. The dog should run to the handler quickly and happily and sit in front. At the command, "Heel" ("Fuss"), the dog sits next to the handler.
If the dog stands or sits, but the recall is perfect, 5 points will be deducted.
"Down"
Basic Position ---------------------------------- X -------------------------------------------------- Handler
10-15 paces normal minimum 30 paces normal
5. Down Under Distraction(10 points). Commands: "Down"("Platz"),"Sit" "Sitz")
At the beginning of the obedience performance of the other dog, the handler downs the dog from the basic position at a place designated by the judge without leaving the lead or any type of article with the dog. The handler goes 30 paces away and stands at this distance with his/her back to the dog. During the Down, the dog must remain lying calmly. At the direction of the judge, the handler goes to the right side of the dog and at another judge direction, brings the dog into the basic position with the command "Sit" ("Sitz"). If the dog sits, stands or is restless, only partial points will be awarded. If the dog moves more than its own body length from the down position, the exercise is failed.
Restless behavior on the part of the Handler, as well as other hidden help is incorrect.
Bitches are to be downed separately, if possible.
A dog which does not earn a minimum of 70% (42 points) in exercises 1 through 5 is dismissed from further participation in the trial.
Restless behavior on the part of the Handler, as well as other hidden help is incorrect.
Bitches are to be downed separately, if possible.
A dog which does not earn a minimum of 70% (42 points) in exercises 1 through 5 is dismissed from further participation in the trial.
B. Test in Traffic. General
The following exercises take place outside of the training field in a suitable environment. The judge along with the trial chairman determines where and how the exercises in the public traffic area (streets, avenues or squares) will be carried out. Public traffic may not be impeded.
Because of their character, implementation of these parts of the test requires a considerable amount of time spent on them. The performance requirements may not be impaired by the superficial testing of too many dogs.
No points are awarded for the individual exercises in Part B. In order to pass these parts of the test, the total impression of the dog as it moves through traffic/the public is relevant.
The exercises described in the following are suggestions and can be modified by the judge to fit the local conditions. If the judge is unsure in the rating of the dog, he is authorized to repeat the exercises or to alter them.
Because of their character, implementation of these parts of the test requires a considerable amount of time spent on them. The performance requirements may not be impaired by the superficial testing of too many dogs.
No points are awarded for the individual exercises in Part B. In order to pass these parts of the test, the total impression of the dog as it moves through traffic/the public is relevant.
The exercises described in the following are suggestions and can be modified by the judge to fit the local conditions. If the judge is unsure in the rating of the dog, he is authorized to repeat the exercises or to alter them.
Order of Procedures
1. Encounter With a Group of People
At the direction of the judge and with the dog on lead, the handler walks along an assigned section of a street on the sidewalk. The judge follows the team at an appropriate distance.
The dog should follow willingly on the handler's left side on a loose lead with its shoulder at the handler's knee.
The dog must be indifferent to the pedestrian and motor traffic.
On the way, a jogger (someone assigned to do this, not a stranger) crosses the handler's path. The dog should appear neutral and indifferent.
The handler and dog walk further and enter a loose group of a minimum of 6 people, in which one person speaks to the handler and greets himlher with a handshake. At the handler's command, the dog must sit or lie next to the handler and behave calmly during the brief conversation.
At the direction of the judge and with the dog on lead, the handler walks along an assigned section of a street on the sidewalk. The judge follows the team at an appropriate distance.
The dog should follow willingly on the handler's left side on a loose lead with its shoulder at the handler's knee.
The dog must be indifferent to the pedestrian and motor traffic.
On the way, a jogger (someone assigned to do this, not a stranger) crosses the handler's path. The dog should appear neutral and indifferent.
The handler and dog walk further and enter a loose group of a minimum of 6 people, in which one person speaks to the handler and greets himlher with a handshake. At the handler's command, the dog must sit or lie next to the handler and behave calmly during the brief conversation.
2. Encounter With a Bike Rider
With the dog on lead, the handler walks along a street and is next overtaken from behind by a bike rider who rings a bell while passing. At some distance away, the bike rider turns around and comes towards the dog and handler. Beside the team, the bike rider rings the bell again. The traffic pattern should be set up in such a way that the dog is between the handler and the passing bike rider.
The dog should be indifferent to the bike and rider.
3. Encounter With Automobiles
With the dog heeling on lead, the handler and dog walk past several cars. One of the cars starts up and as they pass one of the other cars, a door is slammed. As the handler and dog walk on further, a car stops next to them. The driver rolls down the car window and asks the handler for information. At the same time the handler commands the dog to sit or lie down. The dog must appear calm and unaffected by the cars and all traffic noises.
4. Encounters With Joggers, etc.
along a quiet road. A minimum of two joggers overtakes them, without decreasing speed. Once one jogger passes, another jogger comes towards the handler and dog and runs past them without slowing down. The dog does not have to stay in heel position but may not bother either the jogger overtaking [them from behind] or the one coming towards them. During the encounters with the joggers, the handler is permitted to put the dog in a sit or down position.
Instead of the joggers, one or two inline skaters can overtake the handler and dog [from behind] and again coming towards them.
5. Encounter With Other Dog
When being overtake by or meeting another dog with its handler, the dog has to behave in a neutral manner. The handler may repeat the command "Heel" ("FuB") or put the dog in the sit or down position during the encounters.
6. Behavior of the Dog when Tied Out Briefly and Left Alone; Behavior With Regard to Animals
At the direction of the judge and with the dog on lead, the handler walks along the sidewalk of a moderately busy street. After a short distance and at the judge's instruction, the handler stops and attaches the lead to a fence, tie-out or similar. The handler goes out of sight into a business or entrance to a house.
The dog may stand, sit or lie down.
During the absence of the handler a passerby (someone assigned to do this) walks by with a dog on lead to the side of the dog being tested, at a distance of about 5 paces.
The dog that has been left alone must remain quiet during the absence of the handler. It must allow the dog being walked by to pass without acting aggressively (without pulling strongly on the lead or persistent barking). At the judge's direction, the dog is picked up.
The dog may stand, sit or lie down.
During the absence of the handler a passerby (someone assigned to do this) walks by with a dog on lead to the side of the dog being tested, at a distance of about 5 paces.
The dog that has been left alone must remain quiet during the absence of the handler. It must allow the dog being walked by to pass without acting aggressively (without pulling strongly on the lead or persistent barking). At the judge's direction, the dog is picked up.
Are you Inteimidated?
First recommendation is to find a club in your area and join. Is is a lot more fun training with fellow German Shepherd dogs lovers and you will learn a lot more experienced handlers. Check with United Schutzhund Clubs of America if you need help finding a club near you.
We are here to help also, If you want to do it by yourself you can break the pattern down into stages, learn one thing at a time. Remember this is supposed to be fun for you and your dog. Check out some videos of Schutzhund dogs doing obedience with their handlers if you are not already fimiliar with it. I like Leerburg training videos my self.
First recommendation is to find a club in your area and join. Is is a lot more fun training with fellow German Shepherd dogs lovers and you will learn a lot more experienced handlers. Check with United Schutzhund Clubs of America if you need help finding a club near you.
We are here to help also, If you want to do it by yourself you can break the pattern down into stages, learn one thing at a time. Remember this is supposed to be fun for you and your dog. Check out some videos of Schutzhund dogs doing obedience with their handlers if you are not already fimiliar with it. I like Leerburg training videos my self.
Here is a link that we recommend there are great useful video's ..
Here at the Royal Shepherds we are please to have Christopher as our Royal Dog Trainer. He has been training for the past 2 years now and has a gift with the dogs, they just love to be with him.
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"To me, the first rule of being successful dog trainer is be smarter than the dog. Which is why some breeds are easier to train than others"- Christopher Pullins
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