German Shepherd

　　Letting dogs develop a certain dependency on their owner has certain benefits for training. Dogs that depend on their owners will obey commands more willingly, making training much more efficient. However, it is crucial not to let dogs become overly dependent; otherwise, once the owner leaves the dog’s sight, the dog might bark wildly, become restless, or even refuse to eat. Therefore, owners need to maintain a proper balance, which will bring great convenience in the feeding process if controlled well.

　　The first thing we need to do is give the dog a nickname, which facilitates better communication with the dog. Cultivating dependency starts from calling their name at feeding time. Every time you feed, call the dog’s name first, let them smell your scent, then gently stroke the dog’s body and say “Good! Good!” as encouragement.

　　Next, give the food while continuing to stroke and call their name. When the puppy is playing at some distance, prepare some tasty food in your hand, then call the dog’s name, say “Come,” then squat down, clap your hands and say “Good” and “Come” to attract the dog to come over.

　　Have delicious food prepared in your hand; when the puppy comes, give food as a reward and stroke them. After multiple repetitions, the dog will learn its name and the “come” command, thus establishing and strengthening the owner’s dependency. Giving the dog a nickname is not optional; knowing its name greatly benefits future training. Whether calling back or fetching, the dog’s name is likely to be used.

　　To cultivate a dog's dependency, regular companionship is essential. Appropriately spend time playing games or even just gently stroking your dog to foster mutual bonding. However, dependency training can be a double-edged sword and requires owners to moderate it carefully. Never let the dog develop an excessive dependence on the owner to avoid inconveniences in daily life. (Source: PetsZone)