Housebreaking your new puppy or new adult addition

Four German Shepherd puppies sitting on grass.

Housebreaking your new puppy or new adult addition -may seem like a daunting task, but with a bit of insight into dog psychology and these proven puppy training tips, your new pet will learn quickly. If he’s an adult dog who was never fully housebroken (he has accidents daily, weekly or monthly), you’ll find it’s best to treat him like a brand-new unhousebroken puppy. 1. Select the site. Before your… continue reading

Socializing Your Puppy

Rottweiler puppies playing on green grass.

When you made the decision to adopt a puppy versus a full-grown dog, you probably did so in part because you knew what you’d get. “Yes, there will be peeing and chewing,” you thought to yourself as you looked over the litter of downy pups. But at least I won’t have to contend with the shadowy history as to why the shelter staff nicknamed my pet ‘Tiger.’” This gave you… continue reading

The importance of stimuli control

A german shepherd dog standing on top of grass.

Aren’t we most familiar with the question, “why has my dog not responded the way he was supposed to”? Particularly after a trial that did not go the way we expected it, we will have to evaluate why performance has not been the same as in training. Stimuli present during the performance, that had gotten meaning for our dog need to be evaluated. Anything that exists in the environment could… continue reading

Clicker Training Pet Obedience

Blue dog training clicker with button.

The clicker is just a little plastic box with a metal blade that makes a very unique sound when the metal blade is pressed. And that is exactly what makes it so special to training: its sound is very short and sharp. It is rarely heard, unlike the trainer’s voice; so, it can take on a special meaning. It is not unpleasing to the dog’s ear. Therefore, a clicker can… continue reading

Why you should choose ZBB K9 Team

Four German Shepherd puppies sitting on grass.

Here at ZBB K9 Team & vom Zauberberg Kennel, our training teaches us how to breed better dogs, our breeding then teaches us how to train better dogs. In twenty years in the USA we have a few great things to share like our German Shepherd Puppies for sale or our Rottweiler Puppies for sale. In our time at the USA Nationals, USA Regionals, 100’s of Club trials titling more… continue reading

The German Shepherd Dog in your Family

Woman, child, and dog sitting outside together.

Those considering a German Shepherd Dog as a family addition should make sure that this breed is the best fit for the situation. The dogs are strong in body, spirit, and mind. They need much attention, love, and firm guidance as they grow — which they do quite quickly. As a gawky, awkward teenager, a GSD may unintentionally knock over a small child or a frail elderly person. Their strong,… continue reading

German Shepherd Dog Training Services

German Shepherd lying on rocky ground.

ZBB K9 Team & vom Zauberberg Kennel is proud to offer training services from the beginning puppy stages to maturing adults. German Shepherds need lots of exercise, both mentally and physically to keep them happy. They do require lots of attention because they are bred to be working dogs so the more play time and jobs they receive the happier your German Shepherd will be. To enjoy your German Shepherd… continue reading

What is Schutzhund

Dog training with two people in field.

Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog”. It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners. Schutzhund work concentrates on three parts. Many are familiar with the obedience work of the American Kennel Club’s affiliates and will recognize the first two parts, tracking and obedience. The Schutzhund standards for the third part,… continue reading

Trained German Shepherds For Sale

A german shepherd dog with its tongue hanging out.

German Shepherds “vom Zauberberg Kennel” only train with the best trainers in Germany and the USA to produce the best Trained German Shepherds for sale. Our training team is from Germany and have over 35 years experience in the field of Schutzhund Trained dog for sale, Show dog for sale or Family Protection German Shepherd for sale! We can offer young trained German Shepherds for sale, adults from 6 months… continue reading

Rottweiler male with outstanding social temperament

Rottweiler with tongue out in grass field.

Rottweiler male with outstanding social temperament Lord vom Zauberberg – DOB: 02-20-2010 Lord vom Zauberberg is a medium sized Rottweiler male with outstanding social temperament, that suits any family. With excellent structure, color and expression, you will feel safe once you make this dog part of your family and household. His hips and elbows have been x-rayed and are healthy! He is very athletic and active. If you are interested… continue reading