My 3-month GSD puppy bites and whines. How do I prevent bad habits?

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I have a female gsd of 3 months now and I want to start her on behavioural training. What are the things I should do to make sure she grows up without any behavior issues. How do I train her? She's already learn to sit and stay and she does it perfectly even with food in front of her and I'm teaching her go command too but even with all this she still bites and her whining habit persists when I enter in the kitchen and till the moment I give her something to eat and that's even when she's full. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 27 days old | 19.842 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Sweety is doing well as far as training goes! Socialization is very important for GSD. She should meet other dogs, cats, humans, go for car rides...etc....anything you can think of that she will do as an adult, get her use to now. Make sure the interactions are positive and that she does not become frightened. Also, she is not finished with her vaccines yet so you should still avoid parks or other public areas. She can meet your friend's dogs who are healthy and up to date on vaccines. Puppy classes are another great option (as long as it requires vaccines). In the scenario you described, Sweety has learned that if she barks/whines, you will eventually feed her. You are rewarding the behavior in her mind. You will have to stop giving her to food, otherwise she will continue to do it. Instead of letting her in the kitchen, try to train her to sit in the next room or her bed. You will have to ignore her whining and not feed her. This is all easier said then done, but GSDs are smart and she will learn eventually. Please post again if you have any further questions.

My 3-month GSD puppy bites and whines. How do I prevent bad habits?

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