Cape Winelands

GSD Club

Its exciting training any dog, but greatly rewarding
training your GSD, seeing their eyes light up when
they realize they have been successful is incredibly reinforcing

Training

Different Types of Training

Basic Obedience

GSD are active dogs and extremely intelligent. Stimulation and boundaries need to be given for them to be happy and well-adjusted. Basic Obedience is very important, and some owners forget (or perhaps do not realize) that it will eliminate the problem of having a “bad or difficult” dog to handle, with obedience training it establishes that you will be alpha in the pack. This makes sure that your dog knows the commands and signals that will keep him safe and will provide him with the structure that he desires.

Basic Socialization

It is critical socialization your GSD, the window for puppy socialization is as close as 12 to 16 weeks of their life. The fact is GSDs, are by nature protective guardians, socialization is extra important so that your puppy learns which strangers are friendly and not a threat. They are very observant and will pick up on your cues and reactions around new people and new situations. During this critical period, having exposure to many kinds of people in non-threatening situations will help your GSD be confident among friendly strangers rather than fearful or aggressive.

Advanced Obedience

Is training that is focused gaining off leash skills. This will assist you to be able to maintain control of your GSD off leash at a safe distance without you becoming dependent on an e-collar or shock collar. With positive reinforcement training we grow your skills that your GSD can explore the world off leash.

Protection Training

Training your GSD to protect you when no one else this can be when you are involved in hi-jacking, hold-up, gun attacks and attacks at home, with this class your GSD is trained to protect you when it is needed. These classes are aimed at confidence building and protection and not attack work. Your GSD need to distinguish when to bite & when not to.

Why Choose Us?

Cape Winelands GSD was founded by a group of Breeders, seeing the need to assist GSD Owners with training & guidance that their dogs will live their best lives. Its about passion for the GSD breed and they welcomes everyone to have an opportunity to learn more about their dog, the breed and making friends.

Create a Better Bond With Your Dog

German Shepherds are known for their lifelong loyalty. When you befriend a Shepherd, you have a companion for life. Proper dog training will help promote a strong bond between you and your dog.

It Could Help Your Dog Stay Safe

If your dog finds himself accidentally in danger, it’s essential that he is trained to follow your commands at a moment’s notice. Voice control is an important part of German Shepherd dog training. You need to be able to give your dog a command and know that it will be carried out.

Training Helps to Establish You As Alpha

If your dog doesn’t respect you, they are not going to listen to you. This can quickly spiral into an out-of-control problem, especially for larger dogs like German Shepherds. It’s important to establish your position as pack leader at a early stage

Testimonials

Thanks Cape Winelands GSD Training club, for your wonderful institution. I am learning so much in the puppy classes. Wanja and I love it, she gets to socialize and I get to learn how to train her. It's amazing how everyone is involved giving advice from general grooming to showing, and even introducing bite work. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!!!
Wanja & Jackie Ferreira
If you ever struggle with training your German shepherd, Winelands training is the place to train. I love the friendly trainers and the positive reinforcement they use to train the dogs. Always a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where the dogs and owners thrive. My gsds are always well stimulated after a training sessions. Lovely for dogs and owners
Ursula Du Toit
Leena, my now 6-month-old GSD, started obedience training three months ago. Through this journey the trainers at Cape Winelands have provided valuable support and advice on everything from health care to socialization and everything in between I have developed a stronger bond with my hyper puppy since doing obstacle courses and obedience training with her every weekend. These training classes have taught me how to be a good trainer and overall better owner for my GSD. Although training a hyper and playful GSD puppy has been challenging, it has been the best experience I could have asked for, and I could not have done it without the team at Cape Winelands Training
Gabby Fouche
Cape Winelands GSD Club teaches GSD owners to be confident, clear and consistent with their training which benefits our dogs in the long run. Training is not the only thing in offer. We as owners get the best advice and information from expert breeders and trainers of German Shepard's, to make sure of beloved family members are being raised to their utmost potential. Especially for first time German Shepard parents.
Chad