Training Your German Shepherd Dog (Training Your Dog Series) Paperback – January 1, 2010

Great ideas for positive reinforcement training described in this book. It seems obvious to me that author Dan Rice loves German Shepherds; It comes across throughout the entire book.We are getting a new German Shepherd puppy soon, and I have been reading almost anything I can get my hands on that is considered authoritative in the field of dog training (I have learned a lot from Dr. Ian Dunbar's books and videos, for example).This book,," Training Your German Shepherd" by Dan Rice was one of the more helpful books specifically about training a German Shepherd. The information was very specific in technique and theory, and there was a thorough background on the history of the German Shepherd Dog, as well as modern standards and practices. I found it helpful to skim past the first few chapters to get to the training techniques and theory- that part was really helpful to me.This book was well-planned and executed. It was organized into a logical and interesting approach, with a concise writing style. It begins with an extensive background of the dog, then basic puppy obedience, and progressively offers ideas for advanced training methods for older GSD dogs. This goes way beyond other books about German Shepherds!I would recommend it to a new puppy owner, as well as someone considering a more advanced training program. It should make a useful book for future reference.

great book, but after i ordered it and was looking through all my large collection of shepard books, i found i allready had that one ! but it works out well anyway, x-mas is comming and my sister has one to so the book becomes her holiday gift ! both our dogs look like the one on the front cover,i would recamend any body to buy one of these dogs and not a mix a genuine one . i can talk to mine & he understands its unbelievable & they are known for this trait,thats why they have been used used & are actualey 4 leged police officers & have been used in military for long time in which i am a vet myself, g.shepards were were used in many combat /firefights in veitnam & used to find tunnels.much to say about war dogs , to me they are allso the "unsung heroes" that no one thinks about ,most were shepards, i was there at fall of siagon,its called " the last ones out " great book many pics. just like my black/tan shepard a real clasic shepard look ,the "corvette" of dogs !!!

My father trained dogs as a sideline business when I was young so I had some knowledge of dog training. This book helped me with training my son's German Shepherd since they are quite a bit smarter than the short haired pointers my dad use to train. The trouble is there are so many dog training books out there that I am not sure where this fits in amongst all the others. I got some good tips from it. I would recommend buying a couple different books and getting some good tips from each one. But I would recommend it.

Love this book! Very informative with the history and the general personality of the german shepherd. I also enjoyed the tips for raising a puppy. My favorite part of the book are the detailed training exercises and the games you can play with your shepherd. I also enjoyed the information about the more advanced training such as canine good citizen certificate, obedience, agility, tracking, hearding, search and rescue; as well as some games you can play associated with each type of advanced training! I have an 8 year old german shepherd (adopted at 4 years of age) so i wanted more information on new training other than just sit, lay, stay and heel, but less intense than agility (with hip dysplasia major activity is limited). She loves fetching her ball and tug of war and thanks for this book she enjoys hide and seek, and tracking. This book is also very informative for preparing for our next shepherd we plan on purchasing at 6-8 weeks of age.

Keep in mind that I am a novice and by no means a expert on training. I feel this is an excellent book on training and basic knowledge of the German Shepherd Dog breed. It covers the basics you will need to understanding and training your Shepherd, including history of the breed, methods of training, house training, etc. There are 16 sections to help you train and understand what what makes these highly intelligent dogs tick. If you take training seriously you will constantly be referring back to this manual. Book is softbound, with high quality paper and pictures. Also keep in mind that you may need a professional trainer for some of the specialized training, if desired.

Easy to read, understand. Helpful for new owners and shepherd lovers. A very good guide for our new puppy. Thanks

I'm a newbie when it comes to German Shepherds and I had a lot of questions about how to train them. This book answered all the basic beginner questions and answered more that I never even thought of. I found it easy and enjoyable to read. There wasn't a bunch of technical terms and the few there was were very thoroughly explained. If you're new to this then get this book. It's way cheaper than any book I've found at any pet store with twice the useful information.

This guide to training a GSD was great! It was a little more generalized in some areas but helped us understand our puppy better. Buy this a few weeks before getting your dog in your home. It helps you prepare!