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Most German Shepherds are not for the faint of
heart. They take
time, training, more time, and more training. You have to be able to bond with,
train, and control these dogs, or they will take things on for themselves. When
we say control, we don't mean beat, abuse, or "Alpha roll" the dog. We mean
providing calm, firm, confident leadership and bonding with the dog in a such
way that he respects you. This is developed through training, both in
traditional obedience and in "manners." Even though each Shepherd has it's own
temperament and personality, it can vary from one extreme to the other, or can
be somewhere in the middle. In many cases, there must be at least one
person in the family that can be a strong leader. Not someone who is loud,
harsh, or demanding, but someone who is mature, calm, confident, firm, and fair
in all areas of treatment of the dog. Dogs in general, but especially
GSDs, need leadership. And by being a fair leader, you will earn their respect,
trust, and undying loyalty.
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