Good dogs are not born they are socialized and trained!

You can't live properly with a dog unless it's trained. It's that simple, especially with a German Shepherd Dog. An untrained dog is an invitation to disaster. A dog that won't come when you call is always in danger.

A German Shepherd's remarkable intelligence gaves them the ability to think for themselves and, therefore, will assume the leadership role if not trained and given firm rules to follow. Shepherds need a lot of guidance in order to reach their potential. They take to obedience training quite well and excel as guide dogs, assistance dogs for the physically challenged, search and rescue dogs, police patrol dogs, narcotics dogs, agility dogs, etc.

If you don't train and exercise your dog, you are at fault. No one else. If fact, if you're not prepared to properly train your German Shepherd Dog, don't get one in the first place. Neither one of you will be happy. A trained German Shepherd Dog is a happy German Shepherd Dog and a happy owner. Good training gives the German Shepherd Dog and all dogs the ability to speak the same language with us.

Now for the good news: German Shepherd Dogs are easily trained. That's probably the reason why German Shepherd Dogs have long been America's favorite pet and most versatile breed.

Despite the fact that they train relatively easily, however, you still have to do the job. If you are not capable of training your German Shepherd Dog or just need or want guidance, email Dale: dale.montondo@gmail.com

Below are also recommended formal obedience classes that you can attend.!

Business	Web Link
Rochester, NY
Family Dog Obedience with Pat Werner and Amanda Pontarella - Offers Levels 1, 2 and 3 group obedience classes; Private behavior modification sessions for problem solving. Pat and Amanda breed and have titled many of their German Shepherd Dogs, most recently September, 2006. Pat Werner, Owner/Director of training 585-554-3938 Email - pwerner@aol.com	http:/familydogservice.com ALL BrightStar Dogs receive $20 off Level I obedience classes and private sessions; $15 off Level II and III obedience classes.
DOTCORNY-offering Puppy/Beginner to AKC Obedience & Agility.   585-251-1784 Location : Henrietta, NY	http://dotcorny.com/ ALL BrightStar Dogs are eligible to receive a $5 discount to for their first class with us.
Denali Farm Obedience School - Offers 3 levels of dog obedience classes, private lessons for problem solving, nutrition and behavior counseling. One of our instructors has owned and titled German Shepherds for many years. Est. 1975 Sue Auger, Owner/Director of Training Tel. 585-554-4068 Email : denalinewf@juno.com Location: Mendon/Honeoye Falls, and Walworth NY	http://www.puppyclass.cc ALL BrightStar Dogs receive a 10% discount to for their first class with us.
Ohio *NEW*
Jim Wright 5694 Burbank Road Wooster, Ohio (330) 345-5562	http://www.brigadoonkennel.net/ and http://wooster-ohio.com/brigadoonkennels/content.html
Syracuse, NY Area
Pat Dechick, Lord Hill Kennels/ German Shepherd Rescue of Central NY 2254 State Route 80, Tully, NY 13159 By phone at 315-696-6806 Via email.	ALL BrightStar Dogs receive a 20% discount on all classes