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We work with hundreds of German Shepherd owners throughout the UK and internationally to learn to understand and communicate with their dogs, and to build the best possible relationship they can through clear communication, structure and leadership.
Located in Durham, North East England, our training centre specialises in canine behaviour and training, offering an experience like no other. We provide realistic, proven and effective training that works, and has worked for hundreds of dogs throughout the UK and internationally.
Our team consists of some of the UK’s best trainers and behaviourists to work with you and your GSD, and help take the relationship you have with them to the next level.
‘My dog pulls me around like a train on their leash and no lead or harness seems to help.’
‘They are so protective of me that no one can get anywhere close to us.’
‘I think they need a job but I don’t know what they can do.’
‘People cross the road when they see us but all my dog wants is to say hello.’
‘If they see another dog when they’re off leash they’re gone and won’t come back.’
‘My dog barks at every dog in sight, they’re so embarrassing.’
‘I’m having to walk them late at night and early in the morning to avoid people.’
After transitioning from all-round farm dog, to military specialist during WW1 and WW2, the selective breeding for working traits led to an increase in prey drive (the desire to chase and catch small fluffy things), and suspicion (a cautious distrust of strangers). Breeders began selectively breeding for looks over workability, ultimately leading to a confused mixture of traits that can be difficult for owners to get their heads around when problems inevitably arise.
Luckily, they’re incredibly loyal and a real dream to train once you know how. And, you won’t find a better breed to go on your training journey with (although it’s possible we’re maybe biased having 5 ourselves). They say that you don’t get the dog you want, you get the dog you need. And that seems to especially true when it comes to German Shepherds.
There can be many reasons for a dog becoming reactive, and usually it’s a combination of many of those reasons working in alliance with the others. From genetic traits, to learnt experiences, poor handling, and lack of general obedience and impulse control.
If you truly want to fix the reactivity you need to understand what these are and the roles they play in a dogs life. By improving all of these key areas, we can make the biggest difference possible and transform the way they think and feel about the world around them.
To achieve this we’ve put together a bespoke package for German Shepherd owners who’re struggling with reactivity issues, and at our lowest ever price.
GSDR is an organisation dedicated to the rescue, short term fostering and long-term re-homing of German Shepherd Dogs. Originally set up in 2001 as German Shepherd Rescue UK when the founder lived in Scotland, the name was changed to GSDR when the rescue founder relocated back down to England. The rescue achieved charitable status back in April 2011 and generates funds to support growth and cope with the ever increasing number of GSD’s that require assistance.
Our Reactive Shepherd Rehab Package will teach you everything you need to truly understand their behaviour, emotions, and motivations.
The Reactive Shepherd Rehab Package is for those who are having reactivity issues and are looking to learn more about their German Shepherd and become the very best owner they can be for their dogs.
The Reactive Shepherd Rehab Package includes a 2-hour behavioural assessment, and 4x 45-minute follow-up sessions. Designed for those looking to really tackle any reactivity issues they’re having, while working closely with our trainers on an ongoing basis.
All of our sessions are held at our training centre based in Durham – DH1 1FQ.
You can sign up by clicking any of the red ‘CLICK HERE TO WORK WITH US BUTTONS‘ found on this page. Once the package has been purchased, you can speak with a member of our team by phone, email, or social media, to arrange the first suitable date and time for your session, and confirm your booking.
We welcome German Shepherds of all ages and severities to train with us. Whether they’re 6-months, or 6-years. Whether it’s your first time with a trainer, or three trainers deep. We’re here to help. Your dog won’t be the worst we’ve ever seen before, and even if it is, we love the challenge.
The sessions can be scheduled on days and times that suit you best, we will always try our best to accommodate for you. Our training centre is open Monday-Saturday so once you have dates in mind be sure to let us know as soon as you can.
We go absolutely above and beyond to transform the lives our clients have with their dogs. We guarantee that by following our instruction you will see dramatic improvement in your German Shepherd, and we’ll be there to help you even beyond your time spent with us.
The Reactive Shepherd Rehab Package is currently at a promotional discounted price of £495 (usually £545) for a very limited time. Once we reach our maximum capacity the promotional discount will end.
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