shepherd dont bark

JLS55 · 12-30-2011, 11:31 AM

I own an eight month old german shepherd. She barks at other dogs cats squerrels but not people I got her for a guard dog I really dont want her to bite but i need her to alert me of anyone coming on my property

Kittilicious · 12-30-2011, 11:40 AM

She's still a puppy... give her time!

TimberGSD2 · 12-30-2011, 11:42 AM

Is she in the house?

**ladylaw203** · 12-30-2011, 11:55 AM

An 8month old female is a pup. Depending on the blood line she will be a pup for some time.give her time to mature

JLS55 · 12-30-2011, 03:59 PM

no she stays in a fenced yard with a seven year old jack russell that wont bark at people either

carmspack · 12-30-2011, 04:07 PM

but that is a good thing . There is no need to bark at everything that moves . If that were the case it would loose its usefulness, like the boy that cried wolf , who got the response a couple of times and then that wore thin till he cried wolf and everyone was so sick and tired of being fooled when the real emergency happened nobody paid attention.
There is no threat , seems like she is discriminating and probably has good nerves -- (does she?) and that is good.

now your Jack Russell there is something seriously wrong JUST KIDDING.

Carmen

KZoppa · 12-31-2011, 01:45 AM

you got her to be a guard dog. First she is still a puppy and hasnt even come close to physical or mental maturity. Second, how can you expect her to alert if she's kept outside instead of inside where she can bond with the family and have a reason to guard? A dog who is allowed to bond with the family is more likely to alert when necessary. Also proper socialization is a big thing....

katieliz · 12-31-2011, 02:25 AM

she is still a very young dog. she does not live inside with you, is not developing a bond with you, does not and may not ever, living in your yard, feel the need to guard you or your property. so many people just do not understand that shepherds are not the kind of dog that does well or reaches full potential living "in the yard".

**ladylaw203** · 12-31-2011, 04:53 AM

Folks,with all due respect, a dog does NOT have to be kept inside to "bond" in order to show defensive behavior for the property. Most of my dogs are kenneled and trust me,walk onto the property and see what happens. A well bred German shepherd does this by genetics when the dog is mature. This is a pup

doggiedad · 12-31-2011, 06:04 AM

your dog is young and she stays in the yard.
what does she learn being in the yard?

12-30-2011, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
JLS55 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	shepherd dont bark I own an eight month old german shepherd. She barks at other dogs cats squerrels but not people I got her for a guard dog I really dont want her to bite but i need her to alert me of anyone coming on my property

12-30-2011, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kittilicious Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,101	She's still a puppy... give her time! __________________ - Berleen - Knuckles - born 8/21/11 - my big knucklehead and can't forget Saki; the Golden Retriever, Born 11/07/07 The felines that rule the house - Oliver, Serena, Sakura & Bastian. https://www.facebook.com/berleen

12-30-2011, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
TimberGSD2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 387	Is she in the house? __________________ Christina Kya - GSD 7/15/00 Phinneas - Min Pin 2/4/08 Milla - AKA "Hannibal" GSD 2/10/12 TJ - GSD 2/27/99-8/7/11

12-30-2011, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,752	An 8month old female is a pup. Depending on the blood line she will be a pup for some time.give her time to mature __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official http://www.voneintzeshepherds.com

12-31-2011, 01:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,831	you got her to be a guard dog. First she is still a puppy and hasnt even come close to physical or mental maturity. Second, how can you expect her to alert if she's kept outside instead of inside where she can bond with the family and have a reason to guard? A dog who is allowed to bond with the family is more likely to alert when necessary. Also proper socialization is a big thing.... __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

12-30-2011, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
JLS55 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	no she stays in a fenced yard with a seven year old jack russell that wont bark at people either

12-30-2011, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,325	but that is a good thing . There is no need to bark at everything that moves . If that were the case it would loose its usefulness, like the boy that cried wolf , who got the response a couple of times and then that wore thin till he cried wolf and everyone was so sick and tired of being fooled when the real emergency happened nobody paid attention. There is no threat , seems like she is discriminating and probably has good nerves -- (does she?) and that is good. now your Jack Russell there is something seriously wrong JUST KIDDING. Carmen

12-31-2011, 02:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
katieliz Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: york township, mi Posts: 6,324	she is still a very young dog. she does not live inside with you, is not developing a bond with you, does not and may not ever, living in your yard, feel the need to guard you or your property. so many people just do not understand that shepherds are not the kind of dog that does well or reaches full potential living "in the yard". __________________ mom to seraphina blue & the cashman miss jeni-take-a-ride, rescued 7/07 shangri la's great white caesar, rescued 4/09 hearthside's cinderfella (RIP 4/20/09) shep von bellefontaine (RIP 6/9/10) voodoo lily (dsh) & cricket (african grey)

12-31-2011, 04:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,752	Folks,with all due respect, a dog does NOT have to be kept inside to "bond" in order to show defensive behavior for the property. Most of my dogs are kenneled and trust me,walk onto the property and see what happens. A well bred German shepherd does this by genetics when the dog is mature. This is a pup __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official http://www.voneintzeshepherds.com

12-31-2011, 06:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	your dog is young and she stays in the yard. what does she learn being in the yard? __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

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