Q: Educate yourself so you can teach your puppy properly and avoid common training mistakes. There are many methods of dog training and some will work better for you and your pet than others. Each dog is unique, as is the trainer, so learning the basics of dog behavior and basic dog training will provide you with the proper foundation for understanding the process of training your pet. No one method is "perfect," so your research will help you decide what approach to start. There methods of dog training based on only positive training techniques, versus techniques which balance positive and negative reinforcement. You may even try a method and find that you are not getting the results you want and decide to try another. An experienced dog trainer will be able to help you troubleshoot roadblocks. Read dog training books. Some good training books to consider are "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor, "Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs" by Karen Pryor, "The Power of Positive Dog Training" by Pat Miller, "25 Stupid Mistakes Dog Owners Make" by Janine Adams, and "The Mentally Sound Dog: How to Shape, Train and Change Canine Behavior" by Gail I. Clark. Watch videos of training techniques. There are a lot of dog training videos on the internet, so make sure that the videos you choose are made by experts in dog training. Know what will be required of you before adopting a German Shepherd. While there are many similarities in how to care for dogs in general, German Shepherds are working dogs, which means they need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Understand that having a German Shepherd will require a lot of your time and patience. Go to dog shows and watch how owners and trainers interact with their dogs, as well as paying attention to how German Shepherds respond to stimuli and commands. Visit dog trainers and ask if you can watch a few classes. You will learn a lot watching other people when you don't have a dog of your own. See if you like the way the trainer works with the people and the dogs. You and your dog will learn better if you have a good learning relationship with your trainer. The Association of Professional Dog Trainers website is an excellent reference and place to start looking for a dog trainer to coach you and your pup.
A: Learn about dog training in general. Learn about the unique attributes of the German Shepherd breed. Talk to German Shepherd owners and trainers.

Q: Find a piece of bamboo cane that's between 810 feet (2.43.0m) long and 12 inches (2.55.1cm) in diameter and cut it at the base. When it comes to bamboo fishing pole, bigger is not necessarily better. Larger poles can be cumbersome to hold and awkward to transport. It's probably best to cut three or four pieces of bamboo at a time, in case your first piece breaks after you've dried it out and you have to begin the process again Use a small sharp knife to trim away any leaves or nubs, as close to the main body of the cane as possible. Find a joint at the thicker end of the cane and saw through it. This will ensure that the butt of your fishing pole has a closed end. Take a piece of sandpaper and used it to smooth the body of the fishing pole as much as possible. The next step is to dry out the cane pole. Tie a piece of string around the narrow end of the pole and suspend it from the ceiling. This will ensure that the cane dries evenly and as straight as possible. Dry the cane pole in a warm, dry place but do not exposed it to direct sunlight. Sunlight will dry out the cane too quickly, causing it to become brittle. Depending on temperature and humidity levels, the cane will take a few weeks to several months to dry out fully. You will know it's ready when it turns a tan color. When the cane is dry pick it up and give it a few test swings through the air to make sure it doesn't break or bend. If it does, try another piece. You want your fishing pole to be as straight as possible, so if it dries with a slight curve you can straighten it out by weighing it with bricks. Take some 20lb (9.1kg) Dacron line and tie 1 end 12 inches (2.55.1cm) above the "handle" of the fishing pole. Run the line along the length of the pole until you get to the end. This will allow the pole to bend all the way through when you're fighting a fish, which will prevent the line from snapping. Then take some extra pieces of fishing line and use them to tie the running line to the fishing pole at 2 or 3 different points (including the tip). Be careful when tying the running line to the poleif it's tied too tightly you won't be able to slide the line up and down, but if it's tied too loosely the line will droop and get tangled. Use a whip-finish if possible. The length of the fishing line (from the tip of the pole) should measure the total length of the pole, plus an extra 2 feet (0.61m). If you prefer, the extra 2 feet (0.61m) can be monofilament leader instead of the Dacron line. After you've tried this out, experiment with a longer amount of line so you can cast out farther. Attach your preferred hook or lure to the end of the line along with a bobber and a split-shot sinker. Now your homemade bamboo fishing pole is ready to use! To shorten the line, pull it back through the loops and wrap the excess around the handle.
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Find a suitable piece of bamboo cane. Trim and smooth the cane. Leave the cane to dry. Attach the fishing line. Attach the hook, bobber and sinker.