3 Basic behaviors you must teach your german shepherd dog

When it comes to training your German Shepherd Dog, it’s really up to you what you want to teach him. For example, some people don’t want their dogs on the furniture or to jump up. Others don’t really care about those things. Some may want their shepherds to bark at noises for protection, others want their dogs to not bark at all. It really depends on your living situation and personal preferences. However, there are a few basic behaviors that all German Shepherds should learn for safety reasons.

#1 – Come

A solid recall is THE most important cue to teach your German Shepherd Dog. Almost daily I hear stories of a how a recall saved a dog’s life. It can keep them from getting lost, hit by a car if they bolt out the door, or even prevent a dog fight.

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#2 – Leave It

Even if you don’t care if your German Shepherd steals your food, eats off the floor or chews up all your shoes, Leave It is a good cue for safety reasons. If your shepherd is headed toward something dangerous, a Leave It can save his life. And not just food, a solid Leave It should get your dog to turn back from a poisonous animal, dangerous ledge or a busy freeway.

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#3 – Stay

If your German Shepherd is going to be off leash, a stay is a must. Again, it can save them from running into the street, getting lost, etc. It can be very useful in emergency situations where you may have had to leave in a hurry without a leash. Will your dog stay? Even around the house, a stay can be helpful at doors, or if you are coming in with your hands full and don’t want to trip on your shepherd as he tries to greet you. Putting him in a stay as you walk by can save you both from injury.

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