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fgshepherd · 09-02-2010, 09:37 PM

Hello, I'm new to this site and also new to GSD's and their training. We rescued a 3 year old male in July. We've had two training classes in the time since we've had him. We practice our lessons every day. I see minor improvement in him, but he still flares up when he sees another dog. I do as I'm supposed to with him when he flares up, and he 'sort of' settles down, but the next time he sees a dog, same thing, same correction. I am willing to do whatever it takes to train him properly, but I really just need encouragement. My hope is that it gets easier, that he starts to act a bit less like a spaz and can go on a walk without freaking out. Does it get better? I know, it has only been a few weeks, but man, it is really emotionally tough.

09-02-2010, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
fgshepherd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 217	Encouragement..please! Hello, I'm new to this site and also new to GSD's and their training. We rescued a 3 year old male in July. We've had two training classes in the time since we've had him. We practice our lessons every day. I see minor improvement in him, but he still flares up when he sees another dog. I do as I'm supposed to with him when he flares up, and he 'sort of' settles down, but the next time he sees a dog, same thing, same correction. I am willing to do whatever it takes to train him properly, but I really just need encouragement. My hope is that it gets easier, that he starts to act a bit less like a spaz and can go on a walk without freaking out. Does it get better? I know, it has only been a few weeks, but man, it is really emotionally tough.