BREEDER AND IMPORTER OF WORKING GERMAN SHEPHERDS SINCE 1987

Since it’s founding by visionary leader Wayne Curry, Kraftwerk K9 is America's #1 authority on breeding and importing of working line German Shepherd puppies for sale. Mr. Curry has represented the United States in several international schutzhund competitions around the world including Czech Republic, Slovenia, Austria and Italy. He has also been the winner of numerous Regional and National Championships, recognized by the New York Times, other major newspapers, New Zealand Radio, and Q13 Fox News TV as an expert in the field of breeding and training German Shepherd dogs. Kraftwerk K9 working line protection trained German Shepherds have been exported all over the world including: the Middle East, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, and Canada. Their signature appearance can be distinguished by the overall impression of strength and character they possess. Kraftwerk K9 is the only U.S. german shepherd breeder in history to have three dogs compete at the BSP, Germany's most prestigious schutzhund event.

Our working line german shepherds for sale are highly adaptable to any environment, bred to the highest standard in the world with the same qualifications also practiced in Germany. From top-level competition dogs, to practical protection for individuals, families, and businesses, our german shepherds for sale serve in many different capacities throughout the world. Our German Shepherd Puppies for sale and protection trained German Shepherds for sale are typically sent to their new homes using airline pet priority services. Most often our working German Shepherds depart from SEA Seattle Washington State or PDX airport in Portland Oregon.

Training a German Shepherd

Training a German Shepherd: Why You Need a Plan

Training a German Shepherd isn't hard. I've had German Shepherds for over 45 years, and a trained Shepherd is a pleasure to own, visit or simply admire. So it makes me crazy to see a German Shepherd jumping on people, tearing across the yard chasing squirrels or pulling on the leash in every direction while the owner says "It's just instinct." For crying out loud! T
rain it!

In this article, I give you an outline of a three-stage plan for training a German Shepherd. If you have just started training a puppy, you can set goals using this outline. If you have a full-grown dog, it will show you any gaps in his training that you should deal with now. If you have a talent for dog training and want to develop your dog's potential after the basics, I'll give you ideas for specialized training.

Don't blame "instinct" until you've covered the basics of training a German Shepherd.

Training German Shepherd puppies is easy because they are so eager.
Training German Shepherd puppies is easy because they are so eager.
Before You Start Training: Required Gear

Before you start training a German Shepherd,

 Make sure you have the right equipment. In order of importance, you need:

A fresh bag of healthy dog treats
A strong 6-foot leash
A slip collar (a.k.a. choke collar)
These three things are the items you need. Useless, for our purposes, are retractable leashes (hint: GET RID OF THEM), flat collars, harnesses, muzzles, prong collars, longer leashes, or electronic training collars. If you've been using an adjustable collar or a long leash, you now know why your dog isn't learning. And if you have a problem with your dog chasing squirrels, cats, or cars, you already know how worthless these collars and retractable leashes are.