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by BoCRon on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
Link is to a pic, not a pedigree?
by Wildwings on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
sorry, kinda new to posting comments also. you can just quick search her here. her name is Cassandra Von Schraderhaus. you can see her picture and pedigree there. thanks
by TessJ10 on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
At 6 months old, it's time for some training.
Also, how well socialized is she?
Train her to do simple things, like sit and lie down. She's doing her job by barking at strangers, but if it's excessive it could be from fear and insecurity, and not from confidence and power.
Once she thoroughly understands the "Down" command, for instance, when you want her to stop barking, give her the command and if she ignores it, correct just as you would for any disobedience. Never give a command you're not in a position to enforce. And "Down" means lie there quietly, don't lie there barking.
Can't stress socialization too much, either. How often is she out and about meeting other people and other dogs?
Also, how well socialized is she?
Train her to do simple things, like sit and lie down. She's doing her job by barking at strangers, but if it's excessive it could be from fear and insecurity, and not from confidence and power.
Once she thoroughly understands the "Down" command, for instance, when you want her to stop barking, give her the command and if she ignores it, correct just as you would for any disobedience. Never give a command you're not in a position to enforce. And "Down" means lie there quietly, don't lie there barking.
Can't stress socialization too much, either. How often is she out and about meeting other people and other dogs?
by Wildwings on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
she is just starting on her obedience training. but she is pretty smart. she knows when she has done something wrong and would be licking your face like she's saying i'm sorry. she understands simple commands like sit, stay, waiting for me to say ok before she eats her food, etc. but one thing she cant do is obey me when i say stop barking at the stranger. as far as socialization is concerned, i sometimes bring her to the farm where she sees other dogs and animals. i'm a little worried to bring her to places where there are many people coz she might bite someone
by GSDguy08 on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
So you brought a working line dog in a country where they mostly show their dogs instead of doing actual work?
by GSDguy08 on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
by Wildwings on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
yes you are right. conformation shows are very popular here in our country. but ther's a growing number of those who participate in dog sport. for instance, mondio ring is becoming popular here. i'm going to bring her to one of these events this weekend and have her assesed if she has potentials to become one
by TessJ10 on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
Ok, then you especially need to work on her training. Very important.
She understands sit, stay, wait, etc., but she is not trained. I'm not criticizing you, I'm just trying to help. From your description she understands the commands but only obeys when she feels like it: she must learn that she must obey you at all times. No exceptions. You say SIT, she sits and looks to you, whether you're practicing quietly at home or at the farm, or whether she's barking at somebody. Practice this.
She looks like a big girl, and her face is full of intelligence. She's walking all over you!
You are right, she's smart, and knows she can get away with things by licking your face. She KNOWS she's disobeying. For her sake, as well as yours, work more on your training. Obedience that is only when the dog wants to obey, and not Every Time, is not obedience at all. One day she will be fully grown and even more opinionated than she is now. Now when she's young is when you must get a handle on this.
Good luck.
She understands sit, stay, wait, etc., but she is not trained. I'm not criticizing you, I'm just trying to help. From your description she understands the commands but only obeys when she feels like it: she must learn that she must obey you at all times. No exceptions. You say SIT, she sits and looks to you, whether you're practicing quietly at home or at the farm, or whether she's barking at somebody. Practice this.
She looks like a big girl, and her face is full of intelligence. She's walking all over you!
You are right, she's smart, and knows she can get away with things by licking your face. She KNOWS she's disobeying. For her sake, as well as yours, work more on your training. Obedience that is only when the dog wants to obey, and not Every Time, is not obedience at all. One day she will be fully grown and even more opinionated than she is now. Now when she's young is when you must get a handle on this.Good luck.
by Wildwings on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
this is not the dog i'm talking about www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/pedigree/696581.html . the one i'm talking about is Cassandra von Scraderhaus
by Sunsilver on 27 January 2011 - 14:01
Her pedigree is mostly Czech lines and police dogs. The Czech dogs were bred by the government for border patrol, and are generally very hard dogs. So yes, this dog would have inherited a natural suspicion of strangers. Unless you want a dog you can't take out in public, you MUST MUST start socializing her around strangers.Get the help of a professional trainer if you don't know how to do it yourself, and if you are afraid of her biting someone, BUY A MUZZLE! Get a knowledgeable person to help you fit it properly.
Training advice given over the internet is NO substitute for hands-on training by a competent professional, but if she were my dog, I would work on getting her to focus on me at home, until she was 100% reliable in coming to me and sitting for a treat every time I called her. Then, I would take her outside, and the instant she started to focus on a stranger in the distance, I would call her name, make her sit, then reward her, then turn and go the other way before the stranger got any closer. (Ask a friend to be the 'stranger' so you have control of the situation. ) Gradually get her closer and closer to the person, until she can come right up to them without her reacting. Her focus must always be on YOU, not the other person. YOU are in charge, and you do NOT need her protecting you. And timing is very important - you call her name and get her attention the very instant she starts to react to the person, not when she's already jumping up and down on the end of the leash and barking.
What I've described above is only one way of accomplishing this goal. Other trainers will have different methods. However, I've found with some dogs, correcting them with a harsh jerk on the leash, or using a prong collar or electric collar will only encourage them to bark MORE at the stranger, as they see that person as the cause of their discomfort.
Training advice given over the internet is NO substitute for hands-on training by a competent professional, but if she were my dog, I would work on getting her to focus on me at home, until she was 100% reliable in coming to me and sitting for a treat every time I called her. Then, I would take her outside, and the instant she started to focus on a stranger in the distance, I would call her name, make her sit, then reward her, then turn and go the other way before the stranger got any closer. (Ask a friend to be the 'stranger' so you have control of the situation. ) Gradually get her closer and closer to the person, until she can come right up to them without her reacting. Her focus must always be on YOU, not the other person. YOU are in charge, and you do NOT need her protecting you. And timing is very important - you call her name and get her attention the very instant she starts to react to the person, not when she's already jumping up and down on the end of the leash and barking.
What I've described above is only one way of accomplishing this goal. Other trainers will have different methods. However, I've found with some dogs, correcting them with a harsh jerk on the leash, or using a prong collar or electric collar will only encourage them to bark MORE at the stranger, as they see that person as the cause of their discomfort.
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