German Shepherd Training in West Lothian

 GERMAN SHEPHERD SPECIALIST TRAINING
 
☎️ FREE 15 MINUTES DISCOVERY CALL 

Book a discovery phone call with us to chat about your dog and your challenges with them.
As a German Shepherd owner, I understand the difficulties that many people face
The breed is often referred to as a land shark, they have a reputation for being unruly and aggressive but this well aged stereotype is far from the truth!

These dogs bond strongly (usually just one person),  they are extreme of ‘Velcro’ dogs and are almost always on alert, ensuring their pack is always within sight.  They don’t like to  be alone and will always seek you out for company - you will never visit the bathroom alone again! 

The mere whiff of a postman, delivery driver or suspicious looking leaf can send them into a frenzy and all together these traits can be overwhelming, especially to first time owners, and does mean that this breed is not for everyone.

However, their curiosity, intelligence and caring nature make them one of the most trainable and willing to learn breeds. 

With the correct training, exercise, guidance, socialization and, most of all, patience this breed is a pleasure to own and will become the most amazing companion anyone could hope for! Once you have felt the love of a German Shepherd you will fall head over heels in love with the breed 

A word of warning; One is never enough - once you have one you will want another!

I offer  specific German Shepherd training packages,  tailored to the breeds specific traits, using training methods to suit your individual dog.

And finally, I will never ever judge your struggles – every German Shepherd owner, including myself will have experienced the same problems as you.

  PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAMME 

🐶 Our GSD puppy 1-2-1 training sessions run for 5-weeks and are personally tailored to you and your German Shepherd

Having 3 German Shepherds myself, I know that each one is individual, and has their own unique traits

Our first session will take place at home, where your puppy is relaxed, happy and at ease in their surroundings. 

We focus on training basics - toileting, the land shark phase, crate training, basic obedience (sit, down, place etc), correct methods of socialization and the benefits of hand-feeding, all to build a plan to set you on the right foot to begin your journey.
We then gradually introduce more challenging environments and activities.  This gradual increase into more difficult environments allows these nervous, Velcro puppies to become confident well-mannered adults.

During these sessions we will cover loose lead walking, building a solid recall, and the importance of calm.

We will show you how to keep your puppy mentally stimulated, discuss importance of play and how to teach game rules.  We will work to build your bond with your puppy, taking all their quirky breed specific traits into consideration.

After your training, if you wish, we may also introduce you to other German Shepherd Owners who have experienced the same struggles, judgments and self-doubts with their dogs as you may have done.

We have an amazing community of previous clients who have met through our training programs, who are always on hand to offer support, laughter and training stories over a coffee and a pup-cup.
 

5 Week Programme £350

INITIAL PET BEHAVIOUR & TRAINING CONSULTATION 🐕‍🦺
 
Pre-Consult Questionnaire
I may ask for a recent vet visit.
 
The initial consultation can be carried out at your home where the dog is relaxed and comfortable in his own environment or at a suitable location in West Lothian.  We shall discuss the questionnaire and the training and behaviour that are causing concern.We shall discuss some control and management strategies and also talk about how to increase the bond with your dog using the power of play.

I shall prepare a training plan within 72 hours of our consultation.  
Ongoing support via WhatsApp during working hours is available for 1 month.
 
We can discuss what support programme would be most suited to you based on our initial consultation.  All new clients must agree to commit to following the advice given and one of training sessions rarely work for your dog in the long term.

90 Minutes Consultation £150

Walk & Train 

5 x 60 minute sessions £200
10 x 60 minutes session £385


GSD Only Dog Training Classes

We also offer German Shepherd only training classes in West Lothian.  
This is only offered to clients who have completed a training programme with Dugs Paws.