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Finding a Reputable Dutch Shepherd Breeder

Your very first step in raising a Dutch Shepherd starts before your pup is even born. To ensure you are matched with your ideal Dutch Shepherd you have to find the right breeder. Whether you are looking for a show prospect, working dog, sport prospect, or just a family pet you want to make sure the breeder you choose will produce what you’re looking for. There are quite a number of Dutch Shepherd breeders but look out for the following to ensure you are speaking with a reputable breeder.

• Knowledgeable about the Breed

• Will have an extensive & thorough puppy application

• Conducts & is open about the health testing of the parents

• Parents are titled in some form

• Will place a puppy on temperament rather than looks

• Exposes the puppies to age appropriate stimulation or conducts ENS

• Will not release a puppy until at least 8 weeks

If you need help or need guidance on finding a reputable breeder, our Breeder Referral Program is in development now.  

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Dog Training for your Dutch Shepherd

• Now that you have your puppy, you have all of your supplies, and you’ve adjusted to having a puppy in the home…it’s time to choose a training style and dog trainer for your puppy. Dog training styles can be broken roughly into 3 different styles…Positive Reinforcement, Balanced, and Compulsive dog training.

• Positive reinforcement training is becoming increasingly popular because of the use of a reward to achieve desired results. If done properly you can create a strong bond without the use training tools. 

• Balanced dog training is also another popular form of training because it involves both rewards and consequences. Behaviors are taught with positive reinforcement until the dog understands what they are being asked then training tools are added to promote a higher rate of success.

• Compulsive Dog Training is a form of training that heavily uses corrections and the overuse of physically forcing (i.e. shoving, kicking, punching, helicoptering) a dog into a position as a method to teach. DO NOT SEEK OUT THIS FORM OF TRAINING, IT IS ABUSE AND WILL RUIN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DOG

• Training puppies should only involve positive reinforcement and redirections because they are too young to “know” what is good or bad. When looking for a Positive or a Balanced trainer make sure you look through reviews from previous clients. Set up a consultation or a meet & greet before signing up for sessions to ensure you feel comfortable with your potential dog trainer. A good trainer will be more than willing to answer all of your questions so ask many!