Training the German Shepherd Dog [Paperback]

John Cree (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

In Training the German Shepherd Dog, John Cree draws on a lifetime’s experience to provide expert advice and guidance for all German Shepherd owners. Covering all aspects of training, and with a strong emphasis on understanding the breed’s psyche, this book is a comprehensive and invaluable companion for all German Shepherd enthusiasts and trainers, both novice and experienced.

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"This is a book I am glad to have added to my shelves. It has a lot to offer and is well-planned to take the dog up through the work in a broad and sensible way." Our Dogs; "The will become a classic on dog training... a splendid book." Dog World

About the Author

John Cree is an internationally known German Shepherd specialist of more than forty years' standing. He is an International Championship Working Trials and Obedience judge, and a breed judge at Open Show level. He is a well-know writer and author of Understanding the German Shepherd Dog [Crowood 2000].

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press; 3rd edition (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 186126559X
• ISBN-13: 978-1861265593
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for GSD Owners, June 6, 2010

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PJ - road warrior (USA - traveling constantly) - See all my reviews

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John Cree is one of the most knowledgable people on German Shepherd dogs, and all his books are phenominally good. His information is right on target, and covers both the great things on GSD, and the challenges of this magnificent breed. Other good books on GSD are by the Monks of New Skete.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training resource for GSD's, March 23, 2009

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This review is from: Training the German Shepherd Dog (Paperback)

the book is written by a Scot and he gives very clear excellent examples of how to achieve results with intelligent gentle leadership.
He calls his dog "son" which I found very endearing.
Achieved wonders with his methods and I learned a great deal from his book.

11 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing- I'll sell you my copy, January 31, 2006

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This review is from: Training the German Shepherd Dog (Paperback)

The methods of training in this book are outdated and are not aligned with acceptable practices of 'do no harm to the dog'.
There are many ways to train dogs with positive reinforcement other than what is suggested here.
Like some popular personalities who are not using updated behavior techniques, this author misses the mark.
I can't recall if it was this book or his other one where he HITS THE DOG'S PAWS for jumping on the fence!
There is no need to hit a dog to train it.
Even with beautiful, strong breeds like the shepherd, you can establish respect for humans without "alpha rolls" and dangerous practices like hitting the dog.
I recommend Victoria Stilwell as an author who truly knows modern, positive training methods.