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Oct 31, 2018
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German Shepherd tendencies
by: Anonymous

I believe all dogs and owners can be trained. I read a lot on leadership and communication with dogs. Socialization is very important when it comes to German Shepherds. I am Alpha, I do all training, socializing, playing and walking my Shepherd. He just recently has become aggressive with my husband especially when it comes to his tennis balls, so my solution is that my husband go to class and train him so Winston starts to respect him. The more my husband gets involved and follows my lead in training him, the outcome will be positive. What ever you do, do it with positive reinforcement. German Shepherds are very very smart, we have to be on our toes every day with them consistently challenging them physically and mentally.

Mar 24, 2018
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Been there
by: Penn

You NEED to stand close to your dog had on hips feet a little apart and if he growls then grab him by scruff, pull him to floor and hold him in place telling him NO!! Show him you are alpha not him.
Hand feed him for a few meals. Let him know his food comes from you.
Take him to get puppy training. It's a quick 6 would class most places so you can learn to show him you are in charge. Never Strike him.
You will get imediate change. He sees you as weak. Be a parent to him untill he shows respect.
I have a female and she is stubborn. You will enjoy him now

Feb 14, 2018
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needs a friend
by: blaine

hi
Dogs are pack animals he needs a friend to play with run with and mate with.
then he will sleep like a baby.

Sep 12, 2017
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dominance training is bunk
by: Anonymous

I see too much dominance and intimidation training going on. A dog that is feeling threatened (intimidated) by its owners on a regular basis is going to become aggressive. I've never stood over, shouted at, hit or otherwise "dominated" either of my dogs and neither have ever growled at me or shown any aggression towards me (even when I hold them still at the vet or put my hand in their bowl while they're eating). Don't use prong collars or shock collars - gain the trust of your dog with positive training methods and let your dog learn that you are trustworthy and gentle and they won't have any reason to be aggressive.

Oct 08, 2015
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Aggressive dominating year and a half owd German Shepherd
by: Dawn

When I lay down with him on the floor he'll start growling at me and his Oslo glow last time he done it he jumped up and put his face against my cheek and started growling I sat there for a second until he calmed down and then I slowly stood up , and when I backed up he showed his teeth and lunged at me that very day I went and got me an electric shock collar and the muscle from the vet , I came home he was laying in the floor so I laid down and was loving on him like always and he ground again and stood up on me I have a muzzle on the collar on him so I shocked him the second he growled at me and then I took him down and made him some man who lip and he ground again and stood up on me I have a muzzle on the caller owning so I shocked him the second he growled at me without me and then I took him down and made him cement for about 20 mins he lyed there till he finally relax.and he's never done that again !! He was trying to dominate me and only me never to my old man !!! And then it was the food aggression he would Grall and show teeth are at anybody ,and I used the e collor and now we can put our hand in his bowl we make him leave it and treat then he eats more while we can pet him !!!! 😀😀😀this is my boy got him at 5 weeks old he will be two in March wish I could post his pick 😊😊

Sep 21, 2015
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Similar Aggressive Dog
by: Anonymous

My Shepard also has aggressive tendencies toward men and small dogs. He is on Prozac and is in training. We use a prong collar and it is a continual process to get him to overcome his aggression. He has never been aggressive toward my family, only visitors. Please don't give up. I know it can be over whelming but finding a good trainer that you can trust is valuable. They aren't as expensive as people think.

Apr 22, 2015
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snapped at me
by: Anonymous

my wife is home with him all the time , he was laying on the blanket for the bed , and she said get up off of it a went to grab it ,and he snapped at her 16wks old -never anything like that before WHY

Jun 28, 2014
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Shepherds are very smart
by: Anonymous

Please don't put a two yr old shepherd down. You need to be responsible and take him to training. He's doing that stuff because he thinks he can. Shepherds are very smart dogs and he has these behaviors. You need to teach him otherwise.

Jan 07, 2011
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Please get professional help
by: Adam

You need to put this dog on a "Nothing in Life Is Free" program, right away.

Buy a muzzle and a training collar. Start MAKING HIM do everything/anything you ask him to do.

He's going to challenge you. But with the muzzle and the training collar/leash, you're now in a position to win. Do not back down. In the end, make him do what you want him to do.

Taking this approach will help you start to become the pack leader in his eyes. When this happens, you'll start to be in a position to correct him for the aggressive behavior.

I wouldn't hesitate to seek the guidance and supervision of a professional trainer in your area, too, for added peace of mind.

This issue CAN be fixed, however.

Adam G. Katz is the author of, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" -- which you can find at DogProblems.com.

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