Training a large breed with proper behavior and socialization expectations can often be a big challenge. German Shepherds are an excellent working and guard dog breed, but there can be some obstacles when it comes to training. You may have a pup with a stubborn streak, an aggressive barker, fence aggression, or a pup that needs more than verbal reinforcement. Whatever the reason, you may have considered electronic training collars or e-collars, often referred to as shock collars, as a training tool. This training method is only right for some dogs or some circumstances, and there are advantages and disadvantages to using an electronic collar. I’ve looked at the best shock collars for German Shepherds and laid out some information about this training tool. Read More
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