Trained German Shepherd dogs have a significantly higher value than puppies. They are a wonderful asset to people who are not able to put in the time necessary to train a dog or raise a puppy.

Hundreds of training hours are needed before a dog can pass the stringent requirements of a training degree. They require obedience training and training should be ongoing and consistent. Trained German Shepherds can be used for protection, service dogs, schutzhund, IPO, and K9 German Shepherds.

Schutzhund tests dogs of all breeds for the traits necessary for police-type work. Dogs that pass Schutzhund

The purpose of Schutzhund is to demonstrate the dog's intelligence and utility. It also measures the