German Shepherds are highly intelligent dogs that need a tremendous amount of mental stimulation to be truly well-rounded characters. In the right hands and with the correct amount of training, they are extremely responsive and excel when they take part in obedience classes. They are particularly receptive to voice commands when the right sort of intonation is used.
German Shepherds respond well to positive reinforcement and will not accept any harsh methods which includes correction. When these dogs are well handled, they excel at all the canine sporting activities which includes agility, Flyball and obedience, but they can also be seen working as rescue dogs, tracking dogs and helping the police and other authorities in their work, all of which are jobs which German Shepherds take in their stride.
