hello , i have a german shepherd , its a big dog 45 kg (donno in pounds) , well with us , my family and i , he s very nice and tender , but when someone visit us , he want to attack sometimes he want to bite sometimes he jump and push with his arms and let the person fall on the ground, and when i say NO STOP! he dont respond , same when he sees a cat or a dog , only if it is a female he dont attack , i need ur help coz my parents what to take him from me and i really love my dog , what should i do
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I think your dog (and your visitors) would benefit from some obedience classes. I love German shepherds, and sometimes they just need a little help from a professional to get them to respond better to your commands. Your parents are probably worried he will seriously injure someone, and some professional training would do wonders. Explain to the trainer about his aggressiveness with visitors and other dogs and hopefully he/she can help your dog. Good luck!
If you have to get rid of your dog, I wish I knew where you were, if you have to give up your awesome dog, I'd give him a chance! I love the spirit of a shepherd! He is just trying to do his job protecting you. Nobody has told him it is wrong to bark at visitors. You can to to sleep at night knowing your faithful shepherd is watching out for you. How much is that worth? PLEASE don't listen to the first person who told you to put him down. He just needs to be shown what his job is.
Seriously.if you have to get rid of your dog, e-mail me.
Put it down.
he has not been properly trained and has not been properly socialized.. enroll in a basic dog obedience class - here you will gain knowledge of how to train your dog and he will gain much needed socialization.. get started now
Teach him the basic tricks
Sit, Lay down, Go to your bed, STOP,
if he doesn't obey, after you teach him his tricks, then give him a small spanking, and send him to his bed. ignore him for 10 min. then teach him the trick again.
Hopefully I helped,
Daphne
You really need to enlist the help of a professional trainer. You should find a GSD club in your area...if there is one, and see what they suggest.
You should also keep him from cats and other small creatures.
Use this link to check out 'fear of people'. That is what this is... the dog attacks out of insecurity and fear. Never hit your dog, and always keep an eye out for potential issues. It sounds like you need to socialize your dog to get them past this fear. It can be tricky, but is doable.
Aggression in dogs may be associated with fear; establishing, controlling, and protecting territories both inside and outside the home; dominance; object guarding; psychoses; relationships with others of the same species; play; or feeling pain. Dogs become aggressive because they feel threatened, whether the threat is real or only imagined. They will use the only weapons they have at their disposal - their teeth and bodies - to ward off the potential danger. Signs of aggression vary depending on the cause, but an aggressive dog may stare, lower his head, stalk, growl, bark, show his teeth, and in the extreme, attack and bite. A mildly aggressive dog may simply jump on people or pull on his leash when walked.
Most dogs exhibit some types of aggression periodically. Aggression is one of the ways they communicate, and a certain amount of it is natural between members of the same species.
When the aggression becomes commonplace or threatens household members, including other pets, the behavior is a problem. As with all behavior problems, prevention is the best cure. Even if you live with a mild-mannered wimpy-type dog, your dog may develop aggressive tendencies that are a result of environmental factors or his physical condition as he ages. Here are some tips for dealing with an attack dog.
1. If your previously peaceable dog shows signs of aggression, have him examined by a veterinarian to make certain there is nothing physical causing him to behave aggressively. Your dog may have a medical problem that causes him to experience pain when you pet or lift him, for example.
2. Check your environment to determine if anything is causing your dog to be aggressive. For example, is anyone in the home teasing your dog? When your dog goes outside into his fenced yard, are any neighborhood children tormenting him? If the source of your dog's aggression is environmental, eliminate the source of the problem.
3. If you've eliminated physical and environmental factors as a source of the aggressive behavior, nip the problem in the bud. Whatever training technique you use, practice it consistently and immediately. Waiting an hour after your dog has conducted himself aggressively to correct the behavior won't have any effect.
4. Punishment should never be physical - your intent is to startle your dog and disrupt his behavior.
5. Staring is threatening behavior for dogs. Avoid staring at your dog, especially if he appears defensive. When looking at or gazing at your dog, blink slowly every few seconds. Blinking allows dogs to gaze without threat.
6. Don't take chances on being hurt by an aggressive dog. If your dog is threatening, appears dangerous, and possibly injurious, consult a professional behaviorist. A behaviorist will outline a plan to correct the situation based on your dog, the type of aggression, and the source of the problem.
You also have to relize your dog is trying to protect you. If he feels he or you is threatend then he is trying to do his job!
lock him up when people come over. Leash train and tie him up... he is guarding his territory that is what sheppards do.
SInce you may not always be here at home with your dog, it's good if everyone in your household goes for some obedience training with the dog. He cannot go untrained, he needs to be able to listen. They also calm down some when they get trained. Also, if he's not fixed, do that, makes a whole bunch of difference to a GSD.
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