Appearance:The German Shepherd has a double coat of medium length that requires a lot of brushing. Black and tan are the most common colors. But the sable, gold with black coloration is seen frequently also.

Size:62 to 80 lbs

Personality:They are a loyal and dedicated dog if they have a loyal and dedicated owner.

Obedience Training:Behavior problems can range from simple, such as house training, excessive activity level, digging, cat and dog aggression, property damage,to serious, such as human or stranger aggression and fear biting.

Despite these concerns German Shepherd can make great pets if you take the time to properly train and socialize them. German Shepherds are a very
intelligent breed.

The German Shepherd training course can help you train your german shepherd at home. After all, if you have a German Shepherd you can have a best friend.

Some people love their dogs and let them behave as if they are human. Others know how important it is to draw the line; especially if you have a big dog.

Furniture access is a matter of some importance for two reasons: firstly, because it's mighty inconvenient to have to fight for space on your own couch; and secondly, because it strongly relates to the matter of dominance, which is of the utmost importance as far as a harmonious dog/owner relationship goes.

Let's face it; dogs are smart. They know that your furniture is your turf. He you allow your German Shepherd to jump on furniture whenever he wants then that's giving him a message. Think about it, do you jump onto your dogs furniture whenever you want? If you allow him to then what do you think he is thinking?

In general dogs should not be allowed on furniture until they are at least 6 months old. Those first months are an important part of training and development so you don't want to confuse the dog. If you allow your German Shepherd on the furniture at a young age, he'll see it as a right, not a privilege.

This is why, if you're going to allow your German Shepherd on the furniture, it's a fantastic idea to impose limits: to teach him that he can't just leap up as and when he chooses, but that he must wait for an invitation.

This is an easy task. All you have to do is pat the seat next to you, and - in a cheery, friendly tone - say, "Up you get!". Most dogs need little more encouragement than this, and will be up like a shot before the second syllable's even passed your lips.

You'll also need to enforce the "off" command - this allows you to relax in the knowledge that, when you want some leg room, it's there for the taking; and also reminds your dog, in no uncertain terms, that his furniture access is not a right - it's a privilege!

Just a note, it may be easier to get them to obey the "up you get" then the "off".

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