German Shepherd Dogs as a breed have only existed for about 120 years. They are known for their intelligence, work ethic, and loyalty to their humans. Some people in the dog world consider them the ideal breed.

Back in 1889 Captain Max von Stephanitz was attending a dog show in Karlruhe, Germany. During the show he saw a medium sized wolf like dog that piqued his curiosity. He bought the dog, named him Horand von Grafath and the first registered German Shepherd came into being.

With this new breed of dog Captain von Stephanitz became known as the "Father of the German Shepherd". Soon after he wrote The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture the first book about the breed. He also was the first president of the first club for this remarkable breed.

These dogs were first used as herding dogs, working the farms and pastured of rural Germany. When the industrial revolution began their proponents took the opportunity to adapt them to working in other environments, where their natural intelligence and ability to do even the most difficult of jobs was quickly seen.

With the coming of the two world wars the German Shepherd Dog was pressed into service by both sides as messenger dogs, carrying supplies, tracking, and of course guard dogs. They served with distinction and their popularity grew as returning service men told of their loyalty and bravery. Since then the German Shepherd has been pushed into service in many roles, probably more than any other breed in history.

With the end of World War II the German and North American lines of the breed separated and two distinct versions of the same breed appeared. For the most part the two lines are very similar with just slight differences in their structure, movement, and style. There is some cross-breeding between the two sides but overall the two types are kept separate.

No matter where you get your German Shepherd Dog, he or she is descended from that original dog that captivated Captain von Stephanitz all those years ago.

When you own a German Shepherd Dog you quickly realize that because of their intelligence, loyalty, and protective nature that they need to be trained. A properly trained German shepherd is a wonderful part of any family and the bond created between owner and dog will bring years of rewarding companionship. For the German Shepherd there is nothing more important than this bond.

One of this breeds most endearing qualities is its intelligence. This intelligence needs a channel or they will suffer from boredom, which in a dog can lead to destructive behavior. And in a dog with the size and power of a German Shepherd destructive behavior is not good because there is not much they cannot chew or tear up. Proper training will bring out the best in these dogs, creating a life-long bond that is hard to find with other breeds of dogs.

If you want a properly trained German Shepherd then Zone Training Your German Shepherd is for you. This training method is specific to German Shepherds and uses methods espoused by professional trainers. Using the methods outlined in this downloadable e-book your German Shepherd will become the well behaved obedient dog you've always wanted.

Zone Training Your German Shepherd will give you the tools to properly train your German Shepherd Dog and create a life long bond.

Why is this important?

Because it's training methods are specific to the German Shepherd breed. No two breeds of dog are the same and the training required to bring out the best in your German Shepherd is not the same as say the training needed by a Chihuahua.

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