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Trainer disclaimer: For aggression, severe fear, reactivity, or serious behavior concerns, work with a certified positive-reinforcement trainer. This site does not offer protection, bite-work, or guard-dog training.
Need gear? See German Shepherd training gear and leashes. For the leash-pulling problem specifically, read loose-leash walking with a German Shepherd. For recall, see German Shepherd recall training.
Trainer disclaimer: For aggression, severe fear, reactivity, or serious behavior concerns, work with a certified positive-reinforcement trainer. This site does not offer protection, bite-work, or guard-dog training.
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