Can you train a German Shepard while young to not climb or jump the fence?
Im not sure if anyone has had this problem but ive known people who have owned large size dogs of many breeds and some are pretty intelligent enough to figure out how to climb or jump a fence.
Im looking into getting a large dog, as an exercise companion and family dog. I dont have the money for a taller fence to be put up, and im not sure how much that would cost but i know it depends on how much fence you need but i was wondering if there is a way to train a dog at a real young age to maybe avoid touching the fence or to walk it so it makes a trail near the fence that it can follow, cause i could of sworn ive heard it possible to do just not sure if it works and im sure if a dog is stuborn there is nothing you can do about it. I have a very sturdy 5 foot fence and thinking of adopting a German Shepard pup there is one that is 15wks old and one that is 10 months old, im more interested in the 10 month old cause she has been well socialized, good with kids, and good tempermant while the 15 wk old has not been given time by the owner for such things and thats why she is looking for someone to adopt.
This dog will mainly be inside the house, put out side to do it business and be exercised very often, and never put on a chain cause i cant stand to see dogs done like that, but besides getting a chip for her, i also want to try and train her the best that i can to keep her from being tempted of maybe getting over the fence cause it faces a street, no other dogs on other sides to tempted her of going over i have elderly neighbors who don’t own dogs but she will have a chihuahua companion.
Just wondering if someone could give me some insight on training or if there are obedience trainers or classes that will teach that.
—TO ADD: I will most likely get a taller fence installed once i find out price range so i can save up for it. I have a good size yard.
thank you all for the info it is very encouraging to me and it gives me extreme hope on keeping my feature companion safe
July 3rd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Absolutly. It’s the same method you use to train your dog not to get into the garbage, not to eat your shoes, and not to drink toilet water… you stop the behavior as it happens.
For reinforcement along with saying, No! Down! (or whatever you decide to make the command) make a terrible noise, shake some pennies in a jar or something.
He’ll be like, Uhh… that noise *****… and associate with the behavior with the noise and stop doing it, and also associate the command with getting off the fence.
This is an easy thing to train.
July 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I don’t know all the details cause I too am still learning about large breed dogs, but you can train them not to climb or jump the fence. When I was younger we used to have a low fense and a large dog and my parents trained it not to. So I guess I am just re-assureing you that it can be done.
I would try scolding him/her when ever they put their paws on the fence. And when they listen to treat them with a cookie or something good like that. And if you can train your dog not to jump on you in the house, it shouldn’t jump once it is outside.
sorry I couldn’t be much help.
July 5th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
yes…… but use another item to make it jump over to jump over it will like that more and will jump that insdead and dont keep it inside always german shprds were ment do work so always put a dog backpack on your dogs back filled with water bottles 2wise a day wile you walk
July 7th, 2011 at 2:50 am
5 foot fence should be plenty sufficient for a shepherd. While many dogs CAN get over a five foot fence, not that many will try. A 4 foot fence will also keep in most dogs but is much more likely to be tested. If the dog is mostly inside and therefore is supervised while outside right from puppyhood, you should be perfectly fine with a 5 foot fence. Good for you for responsibly thinking ahead!