Adult German Shepherd Training | Gunbil German Shepherds

Overview

Our Adult German Shepherd Training Program is designed exclusively for dogs eight months and older. This program develops reliable obedience, emotional stability, social confidence, respectful manners and calm behavior in a real family home — not a kennel.

As professional German Shepherd breeder–trainers for over 26 years, we understand this breed deeply: their drives, sensitivities, intelligence and the structure they need to thrive in family life.

Core Skills

Left-side heel
Sit + sit/stay
Down + down/stay
Reliable recall (come)
Door and threshold manners
Calm behavior inside the home
Respectful guest greetings

Breed focus German Shepherds only

Age requirement 8 months & older

Program length 21 days (in-home with our family)

Training fee $4,888.00 — in-home, 21-day program

Training style Clear, fair, consistent — in a real home environment

What the Program Includes

Real-home training environment with our family
Calm indoor behavior & "off switch" development
Structured obedience sessions several times daily
Car rides for motion confidence & polite exits

Guest manners and doorway neutrality
Guided social exposure to approved dogs
Handling & grooming cooperation
Personalized plan shaped to your dog’s temperament

Family-Home Manners & Social Behavior

We prepare your adult German Shepherd to behave respectfully and confidently in everyday family life.

Guest manners: polite greetings, no jumping, doorbell neutrality
Family behavior: calm around movement, voices, household activity
House rules: no rushing doors, no counter surfing, settling on command
Noise tolerance: TV, vacuum, doors, normal household sound

Handling & grooming: paws, ears, collar checks, gentle restraint
Boundary training: door waits, off-limits areas, “leave it”
Relaxation skills: teaching the dog to rest calmly indoors
Confidence building: new locations, surfaces, environments

Other Dogs: Structured, Safe Exposure

German Shepherds need calm, controlled guidance — not chaotic, off-leash environments.

Neutral-dog exposure: focus on handler, not excitement
Parallel walks: polite walking next to adult dogs
Brief, polite interaction: only with matched, vaccinated dogs
Impulse control: no lunging, no pushy greetings

Body-language literacy: rewarding calm decisions
Controlled setups: we do not use public dog parks
Re-engagement training: attention back to handler
Health protocols: sanitized surfaces, controlled exposure

Car Rides & Public Outings

Your German Shepherd learns to travel calmly and behave appropriately in public.

Calm loading into crate or harness
Sit & wait before exiting the vehicle
Motion confidence from short to extended rides
Store exposure (age-appropriate, controlled)

Sound desensitization: carts, doors, traffic, voices
Heel around people & distractions
Automatic sit at curbs
Strict safety protocols at all times

A Day in Training

7:00 am – Potty break, structured heel walk, warm-up obedience
8:00 am – Breakfast, calm indoor behavior reinforcement
10:00 am – Obedience session: heel, sit/down/stay, recall
12:30 pm – Potty, parallel walk or controlled social exposure
2:30 pm – Car ride & public outing
5:30 pm – Dinner, household manners training
8:30 pm – Short tune-up, relaxation work, bedtime routine

Owner Transfer & Support

30–60 minute hand-off lesson on pickup day
All cues, routines & expectations clearly explained
Door, leash & vehicle handling guidance
Two-week at-home transition plan
Ongoing support from your breeder–trainer team

Safety & Readiness

Exposure tailored to temperament & vaccination status
Positive, fair, consistent methods — no harsh tools
Sanitized surfaces & appropriate dog selections
Safe vehicle transport at all times

FAQs

Do you only train German Shepherds?

Yes. We specialize in this breed exclusively. No exceptions.

What age is required?

The adult program is for German Shepherds eight months and older.

Is training done in a kennel?

No. Your dog lives in a real family home with a professional trainer.

What results can I expect?

Clear obedience, calm home behavior, social stability, confidence and improved control. We also teach you how to maintain everything.

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