Best German Shepherd Training Book?

steven · 09-20-2011, 09:47 PM

Hi Everyone,

I will be getting a GSD puppy in coming months. I have read a huge amount of information on the internet and this website but was wondering can anyone recommend me a good book I can buy that has all the raising/training/socialization/crating/tips for GSD's in one book?

Thanks,

Steve

**MaggieRoseLee** · 09-20-2011, 09:56 PM

I've found most general training books for ANY puppy (plus this forum

) work well. I have more a tendency to get books/DVD's about specific training topic (clicker training? Agility?)

onyx'girl · 09-20-2011, 10:01 PM

When I was waiting for Karlo, his breeder suggested Purely positive Training by Sheila Booth. Not sure what you are going to do with your pup, but most venues will benefit with the foundation that comes with the puppy chapters in the book. Worth the investment!

steven · 09-20-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

When I was waiting for Karlo, his breeder suggested Purely positive Training by Sheila Booth. Not sure what you are going to do with your pup, but most venues will benefit with the foundation that comes with the puppy chapters in the book. Worth the investment!

Nothing specific, she will be a companion for my partner and I - thankyou for the book title I will look into it.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 09-20-2011, 10:11 PM

The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell is great!

Stosh · 09-20-2011, 10:41 PM

I like "The Other End of the Leash" by Patricia McConnell. Not breed specific but lots of info on behavior, how to relate to your dog as well as training commands.

steven · 09-20-2011, 10:42 PM

I think I specifically need more info on correct crating procedures as well as basic training. The pup we are getting will be around 8 weeks.

Chicagocanine · 09-21-2011, 02:07 AM

I think a puppy book is good for puppies, and it should cover crate training and etc as well...
I don't know a lot of puppy books but there is Before Your Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar.
You can download Before You Get Your Puppy for free here:
"Before You Get Your Puppy" download from Sirius Dog Training

For training it depends on what training style you plan to use. One book I like is The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens (no relation to Cesar; Paul Owens actually used the title first.)

MountainGSDs · 09-21-2011, 05:13 AM

Read them all. It's like raising a child, there are trendy "new" innovations and then there are some tried and true. Every dog has a different personality and requires slightly tweaked training methods.
Visit trainers ask questions and read everything you can get your hands on.

Pepper311 · 09-22-2011, 07:29 PM

I have a few books on training because I was brushing up on my skills. I really like the book called "The power of Positive Training" I think thats it look it up on amazon. Its a great book and breaks things down for you really well. Most of the training is clicker training methods. Its great for a first time dog owners or someone that just want to brush up.

I also have "Don't Shoot the Dog" Thats a great one too about positive trainer and even ties in how Positive conditioning can train people and kids.

09-20-2011, 09:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
steven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 31	Best German Shepherd Training Book? Hi Everyone, I will be getting a GSD puppy in coming months. I have read a huge amount of information on the internet and this website but was wondering can anyone recommend me a good book I can buy that has all the raising/training/socialization/crating/tips for GSD's in one book? Thanks, Steve

09-20-2011, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,203	I've found most general training books for ANY puppy (plus this forum ) work well. I have more a tendency to get books/DVD's about specific training topic (clicker training? Agility?) __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

09-20-2011, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,203	The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell is great! __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

09-21-2011, 02:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,108	I think a puppy book is good for puppies, and it should cover crate training and etc as well... I don't know a lot of puppy books but there is Before Your Get Your Puppy and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar. You can download Before You Get Your Puppy for free here: "Before You Get Your Puppy" download from Sirius Dog Training For training it depends on what training style you plan to use. One book I like is The Dog Whisperer by Paul Owens (no relation to Cesar; Paul Owens actually used the title first.) __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD) 4/24/04-10/23/12

09-20-2011, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,196	When I was waiting for Karlo, his breeder suggested Purely positive Training by Sheila Booth. Not sure what you are going to do with your pup, but most venues will benefit with the foundation that comes with the puppy chapters in the book. Worth the investment!

09-20-2011, 10:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,292	I like "The Other End of the Leash" by Patricia McConnell. Not breed specific but lots of info on behavior, how to relate to your dog as well as training commands.

09-20-2011, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
steven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 31	I think I specifically need more info on correct crating procedures as well as basic training. The pup we are getting will be around 8 weeks.

09-21-2011, 05:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
MountainGSDs Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 176	Read them all. It's like raising a child, there are trendy "new" innovations and then there are some tried and true. Every dog has a different personality and requires slightly tweaked training methods. Visit trainers ask questions and read everything you can get your hands on.

09-22-2011, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pepper311 Master Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lake Tahoe, ca Posts: 510	I have a few books on training because I was brushing up on my skills. I really like the book called "The power of Positive Training" I think thats it look it up on amazon. Its a great book and breaks things down for you really well. Most of the training is clicker training methods. Its great for a first time dog owners or someone that just want to brush up. I also have "Don't Shoot the Dog" Thats a great one too about positive trainer and even ties in how Positive conditioning can train people and kids.

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