i think i may have to get rid of our GSH

cleodosia · 09-03-2009, 08:03 PM

can someone please help...we have a beautiful GSD, she is about 7 yrs old, and has always been untrainable.

she has a very aggressive personality, she bullies our lab around mercilessly.

she will not listen to our commands, on the occasions where she attacked other dogs, we were right there and would yell at her, grab her and try to pull her off, and she was frenzied is the only word that comes to mind.

she has yet to attack a human, but we have 2 small children and I am a little afraid of what she might do in the future.

Winkin · 09-03-2009, 08:19 PM

Have you had her since she was a puppy?

cleodosia · 09-03-2009, 08:33 PM

yes, since she was 5 weeks old

ShatteringGlass · 09-03-2009, 08:33 PM

Have you talked to any professional dog trainers in your area? That would be my first step.

cleodosia · 09-03-2009, 08:35 PM

we bought her from a breeder, we tried to train her her, took her to classes, she learned all the commands, and was a star in class, but put her in an uncontrolled setting and it is chaos.

cleodosia · 09-03-2009, 08:36 PM

our vet told us that she may have psychological problems, have you ever heard of such a thing?

pupresq · 09-03-2009, 08:39 PM

In my experience vets, even good vets, are not good with canine behavior. You'd think they would be but they're not. It's just not something that vet school deals with.

These all sound like training issues not dog issues. You need a good behaviorist in your area who can do an evaluation?

codmaster · 09-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Talk to a GOOD professional trainer or perhaps a good dog behaviorist if there is one available. They can be invaluable in deciphering a dogs behavior and also how to modify it!

codmaster · 09-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Talk to a GOOD professional trainer or perhaps a good dog behaviorist if there is one available. They can be invaluable in deciphering a dogs behavior and also how to modify it!

cleodosia · 09-03-2009, 08:46 PM

I don't really think that is going to be an option. We have lived with this dog for nearly 7 years, she has attacked our lab, who we have also had since she was 7weeks old, to the point where there was blood. We have 2 very small children. There is a point where my family has to be my number one concern. We have tried several different trainers, we have had consultations and sessions with private trainers since she was a puppy. The only thing that has ever worked was a training collar that used electricity. Which in my mind doesn't change the behavior, only prevents it.

09-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
cleodosia New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	i think i may have to get rid of our GSH can someone please help...we have a beautiful GSD, she is about 7 yrs old, and has always been untrainable. she has a very aggressive personality, she bullies our lab around mercilessly. she will not listen to our commands, on the occasions where she attacked other dogs, we were right there and would yell at her, grab her and try to pull her off, and she was frenzied is the only word that comes to mind. she has yet to attack a human, but we have 2 small children and I am a little afraid of what she might do in the future.

09-03-2009, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Winkin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 313	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH Have you had her since she was a puppy?

09-03-2009, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
cleodosia New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH yes, since she was 5 weeks old

09-03-2009, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShatteringGlass Master Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 906	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH Have you talked to any professional dog trainers in your area? That would be my first step. __________________ Kelly Dalmatians: CH Erin N Shamrock's S Hemisphere CD RN CGC "Sydney" (13yrs) (U-CH Pointed) Shamrock's Shippin Up To Boston RN (1/3 CA)CGC "Shane" (3yrs) Temporary GSD: Isabella vom Selehaus (1.5yrs)

09-03-2009, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
cleodosia New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH we bought her from a breeder, we tried to train her her, took her to classes, she learned all the commands, and was a star in class, but put her in an uncontrolled setting and it is chaos.

09-03-2009, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
cleodosia New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH our vet told us that she may have psychological problems, have you ever heard of such a thing?

09-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
pupresq Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,485	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH In my experience vets, even good vets, are not good with canine behavior. You'd think they would be but they're not. It's just not something that vet school deals with. These all sound like training issues not dog issues. You need a good behaviorist in your area who can do an evaluation? __________________ http://www.brighterdaysforshelters.com Grace GSD Leo GSD

09-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
codmaster Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, US Posts: 4,759	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH Talk to a GOOD professional trainer or perhaps a good dog behaviorist if there is one available. They can be invaluable in deciphering a dogs behavior and also how to modify it!

09-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
codmaster Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, US Posts: 4,759	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH Talk to a GOOD professional trainer or perhaps a good dog behaviorist if there is one available. They can be invaluable in deciphering a dogs behavior and also how to modify it!

09-03-2009, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
cleodosia New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Re: i think i may have to get rid of our GSH I don't really think that is going to be an option. We have lived with this dog for nearly 7 years, she has attacked our lab, who we have also had since she was 7weeks old, to the point where there was blood. We have 2 very small children. There is a point where my family has to be my number one concern. We have tried several different trainers, we have had consultations and sessions with private trainers since she was a puppy. The only thing that has ever worked was a training collar that used electricity. Which in my mind doesn't change the behavior, only prevents it.

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