German shepherds are intelligent dogs with a commanding presence and a strong bark, making them excellent security dogs. However, training a German shepherd to be a guard dog takes a lot of time, patience, and effort. Every day, you’ll need to work with your German Shepherd to help him develop due obedience and confidence in his guarding abilities. Because training a dog is time-consuming and often tricky, you may want to hire a qualified professional dog trainer.

 

While your German Shepherd is still a puppy, socialize him

 

• You should begin dating your German Shepherd at an early age if you want to have a well-trained security dog. Puppies are more receptive to new experiences until they reach the age of 18 weeks. The things that children see, hear, and smell are less frightening during this stage. It’s critical to ensure that your German shepherd puppy is well-socialized at this point so that he doesn’t become fearful or scared. When socializing with your puppy, make sure you expose him to various situations. Walk him through schools with children, along busy highways, in the rain so he can see people with umbrellas, tell him to a vacuum cleaner and a hairdryer, and introduce him to a variety of pets and people. Make the experiences as broad and diverse as possible. Look for a dog trainer or an obedience school for your dog

•  How do you train your German Shepherd to be a good guard dog? A security dog? he must be well-behaved, and you must practice with him daily. [4] The simplest method to do this is to enlist the help of a competent trainer or obedience school. In your area, look for a dog trainer or training program that uses modern, well-informed training approaches such as clicker training or reward-based training. [5]

• Clicker training is a form of training that uses a clicking sound to reward excellent behavior. Trainers who employ this method also use food and praise as rewards, but the clicker helps to highlight good behavior.

• Praise, cookies, and other treats are used in reward-based training to encourage your dog to follow your

Teach your German Shepherd how to follow simple commands

 

Your German Shepherd must learn to listen to and respond to your orders before he can become a security dog. That’s why starting small is an excellent option. Simple training commands like sit, stay, and return. Once your German Shepherd has mastered the basics, he will be ready to tackle more complicated tasks.

Take extra precautions with your German Shepherd

 

1. Ensure that your dog is well-cared for, fed high-quality food, and receives plenty of exercise. You want your dog to be healthy and mentally stimulated. In the event of an intruder, a bored, out-of-shape dog is more likely to overreact, maybe injuring one of your friends or neighbors.

2. Captioned image How to Teach a German Shepherd to Guard  Create a training regimen that you can stick to. Every day, ideally in two to three sessions, train your dog. Each session is different in length depending on the dog’s attention span, but German shepherds can usually be taught for 20 minutes at a time.

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4. Each training session should end on a good note. Your German Shepherd will enjoy it more if you consistently end training with a reward and some praise. If your German Shepherd begins to make errors, finish the session with a simple command that you know the dog can complete. You’ll be able to reward him and end the session on a positive note this way.

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Make sure your German Shepherd knows how to bark

 

Make a noise your dog will respond to, such as pounding on the door. Praise your dog and give him a treat whenever he starts barking. You will be informing your dog that his conduct is unacceptable. fantastic if you follow up with some praise. [9]s Labeled image How to Teach a German Shepherd to Guard Step 8 2s Write the behavior on a piece of paper. After that, give the barking a cue or a title, such as “Speak.” To help your dog connect the action with the word, say this cue the next time you tap on the door. Make sure you express your gratitude and appreciation to him as well.

 

Step 9 3s Reward him for keeping his mouth shut. Praise and treat your dog when he stops barking so that he understands that being quiet is just as enjoyable. If your dog doesn’t stop barking, try distracting him with a few little treats until he calms down. Feed him portions of a cut-up hot dog or any other small food one at a time to keep him calm. Teach a German Shepherd to Guard is the image. Step 10 4s Give the behavior a name. Add the phrase “Quiet” to the command the next time you use it with your German Shepherd to help him associate the action with the term. Say “calm” as soon as the German Shepherd stops barking, giving him his reward and praise.

 

If you need to distract your dog with treats, say “quiet” while handing him the cookies.

 

Repetition of both of these guidelines will help to reinforce them

 

• You’ll need to go over these instructions with your German Shepherd every day to make sure he understands what you’re asking of him. Set aside 10-20 minutes regularly to focus on training.

• After some practice, try just saying the cue word to start the action. Begin with “Speak,” then praise and reward him when he starts barking. Then say “Quiet” and honor the silence.

• Teaching your Dog to Bark at Intruders 

• Request that a friend stays with you outside your home. If you want your German Shepherd to bark when he detects probable intruders outside your home, you can teach him to do so. To accomplish this, have a friend accompany you outside. Then, have your friend cause a tiny commotion that will trigger the dog’s guarding instinct and wait for him to bark. 

• Train a German Shepherd to Be a Guard Dog 2s Praise your German Shepherd to encourage him to bark. Give your dog a treat and compliment him on his beautiful manners. Once he starts barking at your friend to reinforce the action. Then, to get him to stop barking, give him the “quiet” command. Make sure to compliment and thank him for his silence as well. [13]

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• Only reinforce this behavior at home with your German Shepherd. It’s not a good idea to teach your dog to bark at strangers when out for a walk or at the vet’s office. Outsiders should not be viewed as a threat by your German Shepherd for him to be an exceptional security dog. When your dog is quiet around people outside of your house, praise and treat him to encourage calm behavior with strangers. [14]

• Part 4: Increasing Your German Shepherd’s Self-Assureds

• Attempt a break-in. A good guard dog must be self-assured.  

• You may stage a break-in with the help of a friend to help your German shepherd gain confidence in his guarding abilities. [15] Request that a friend impersonates a break-in at your home.

• If your dog recognizes your companion, have him or she put on a mask or a sweatshirt.

• You will be in charge of your German Shepherd during the simulated break-in. To begin, make sure you have control over your dog by keeping him on a leash or grabbing his collar. Then, have your friend enter through a window or the rear door. Grab your dog’s collar and praise him when he starts barking at your friend. Then, as if your friend was scared away by your dog, have him run away and exit the house.

• This simulated break-in will teach your dog that his barking dispelled the threat, making him feel more specific in his capacity to guard and defend.

• Provide the ” silent ” command when the “intruder” is out of sight. Provide the “silent” control. Issue the “Quiet” order when your acquaintance is no longer visible. Then reward and praise your German Shepherd for spotting the intruder and scaring him away.

• Allowing your dog to chase after your friend could result in serious injury. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your dog on a leash or keep a firm grip on his collar to keep him from chasing after your friend.