A trained East German Shepherd only knows to behave and follow rules at home, learning to keep the indoors clean, while also obeying and listening to the owner. This makes raising them more worry-free and easier, and they can also help the owner share some tasks. To achieve this, good training is essential. So how is it better to train an East German Shepherd? Below we share related training methods, let's take a look together.

1. Sit Still Training

How to train an East German Shepherd? When training a dog, you need to start with simple commands. First order the dog to sit, then the owner holds the dog to prevent it from moving around, at this point add the command to prohibit moving. The initial training should not be too long; keep it to a few minutes each time to avoid the dog feeling bored. If it obediently completes the training, you can reward it with some food. While holding the dog, use multiple verbal commands to help the dog form a conditioned reflex.

2. Lie Down Training

After completing basic training, gradually lengthen the no-movement time for the East German Shepherd. The dog needs to adapt to this duration, starting with a few minutes, then increasing to five minutes, ten minutes, and so on. After the sit training is completed, you can start lie down training. First order the dog to sit, then hold its neck while placing your left hand behind its front legs. By applying pressure, push the dog's front legs forward to complete the lie down action. Reward the dog with food if it completes this action.

3. Stand Up Training

Next, you can teach the stand-up action. First order the dog to lie down, then prepare the dog's favorite food to lure it. Place the food in front of the dog's nose to let it smell the aroma, then give the command "stand up." When the dog successfully completes this action, you can give it the food. After each completed action, timely verbal praise or food rewards are necessary. With repeated practice, it will naturally learn.

The above are the methods on how to train an East German Shepherd. Have you learned them? When training an East German Shepherd, you need to start with basic actions. Only after completing basic training can advanced training be better carried out. Give the dog more encouragement and rewards to increase its interest in training.