I apologize to everyone, if this is in the wrong section of the forums.
I have a question, what is truly like, owning this breed.. In terms of temperament. Can a confident German Shepherd dog walk calm in public, without the need to nip, and or bite, and relax near people, and play without having to target someone / biting their own handler?
Or, is it a breed, that must be handled by incredibly experienced handlers?
I ask this question, as I am in-love with the breed, but, because of being a first time buyer ... Bad mistakes were made, and my dog, is incredibly fear aggressive (one of the worst cases). I love him with all my heart, but
because I love the breed, in the future.... 10 Years from now.. I would love to own another one.. As it's the only breed, I am incredibly attached and want.
I am curious.. What owning a properly bred Shepherd would be like, simply because.. I am terrified of going through all of this again. I did do my research on Shepherds, but, owning a fear aggressive dog, really changes my outlook on them for the worse, and my mind goes blank on all the research I did.
So my question for all of you is,
what is it like to own a CONFIDENT Shepherd? Can they be walked in public without showing aggression.. Can they be near strangers without the need for aggression? Do they make good dogs for someone who wants to bring their dog everywhere? Do they ever show aggression towards their handler, or other dogs?
I have many questions.. Another one being, were you a first time dog owner when you got your Shepherd? Or experienced, and what do you believe this breed is mostly directed for? And what is it like to owna confident Shep.
Thank you, all.
I am just incredibly curious, because of my bad luck.
I have a question, what is truly like, owning this breed.. In terms of temperament. Can a confident German Shepherd dog walk calm in public, without the need to nip, and or bite, and relax near people, and play without having to target someone / biting their own handler?
Or, is it a breed, that must be handled by incredibly experienced handlers?
I ask this question, as I am in-love with the breed, but, because of being a first time buyer ... Bad mistakes were made, and my dog, is incredibly fear aggressive (one of the worst cases). I love him with all my heart, but
because I love the breed, in the future.... 10 Years from now.. I would love to own another one.. As it's the only breed, I am incredibly attached and want.
I am curious.. What owning a properly bred Shepherd would be like, simply because.. I am terrified of going through all of this again. I did do my research on Shepherds, but, owning a fear aggressive dog, really changes my outlook on them for the worse, and my mind goes blank on all the research I did.
So my question for all of you is,
what is it like to own a CONFIDENT Shepherd? Can they be walked in public without showing aggression.. Can they be near strangers without the need for aggression? Do they make good dogs for someone who wants to bring their dog everywhere? Do they ever show aggression towards their handler, or other dogs?
I have many questions.. Another one being, were you a first time dog owner when you got your Shepherd? Or experienced, and what do you believe this breed is mostly directed for? And what is it like to owna confident Shep.
Thank you, all.
I am just incredibly curious, because of my bad luck.