Monday, January 30, 2012

Stopping An Aggressive German Shepherd

By Chris Miller


German Shepherds are frequently protective but not at random aggressive. Aggression is not synonymous with being protective. Dogs that protect their homes do so when there is a legitimate reason for them to act, such as a housebreaker or intruder. When your canine picks fights just for kicks, then that is a bad case of aggressive behavior.

Why Does Aggression Occur?

Any dog breed can have an individual that becomes aggressive. This is not ordinary. In some cases a dog may become aggressive because of a physical health problem. He may have several splinters in his paws.

If you've a German Shepherd who is starting to show violence, the first thing you must do is take him to see your veterinarian. Your vet can help you find the real reason why your canine is acting that way.

Aggression can occur in some dogs because of early experiences. Get professional help when your dog has gone through hardships with his previous owner.

Finally, in some cases a German Shepherd could start showing violent behavior in the home if you don't assert your authority. For example, instead of following you, he may try to bite you when you try to make him move.

If this should happen, you may have a problem. Your canine is now intimidating you so it will be hard for you to make changes in your relationship without some outside help. If you feel threatened by your canine, talk to a trainer immediately. A belligerent dog is dangerous.

Regaining Control

Try the following.

1. Don't put all the morsels in his bowl. In its place, feed him bit by bit. Feed him each bite out of your own hand. This helps prompt your dog that he does, indeed, depend on you for his food. If he wants to eat, he will have to follow your instructions.

2. If your dog understands any dog training commands, start requiring your dog to go over them with you before he can go outside to potty or before meals. Again, this emphasizes that you are in charge.

3. If your canine has never been trained, sign up for a dog training class with him. This is among the best things that can be done with your canine because it will stress your roles with every single other, putting you back in charge. This is so that your canine will start following your commands again. More significantly, your dog craves this type of training.

Never hit your dog out of anger or exasperation. This will aggravate things. You will only reassert your position as the leader in the home by being more cunning than your dog and showing him that he needs you. Your canine will automatically follow the pack leader.

You can stop an aggressive German Shepherd in quite a few ways. Check that your dog is not injured. If your dog has grow to be confused about who's in charge in the home, follow the recommendations here.




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