Aggressive German Shepherd, behaviour issues.

[jrmonti]

Hi Forum. We have a German Shepherd ( a girl ) of two months. She is aggressive, and i'm going to tell you what she does everyday.

- She doesn't respond when we call her. Of 10 times, she comes 3 o 4.

- She usually, when we are walking, entwines in our legs and bites ( aggressively ) the foots.

- Once I, accidentally, chocked her and she bitten her tongue. She barked me and showed her tooths.

- When she start to bite, we scold her. And she comes one or two steps back, and jumps to bite again ( some times more aggressively ).

She is little, yet. But I would like to know some exercises and advices to do with her to improve her behaviour and ( specially ) stop her biting.

I discovered that if I go a step further and close to her when she bites, she stop biting. Also, she follows me ( more than the other people in the family ) because I'm not afraid of her. She respect me a little bit more. Also its common that she shows her belly to me.

Please, I would like to receive tips and suggestions, and also exercises to train her and to be able to "explain" her that Im and the leader, not her.

Thanks.

[GSDBESTK9]

Sounds to me like a normal GSD puppy.

[Kittilicious]

She's only 2 months old?

[LaRen616]

Sounds like a landshark GSD pup to me, which is normal for the breed.

How old is the puppy?

[jetscarbie]

Everything about OP's post made me giggle. Sorry, don't mean any disrespect to OP b/c I was exactly where you are at one time.

GSD pups are notorious about doing everything you just listed. She's a pup. She loves you and wants to play. She rolls over and shows you her tummy b/c she wants you to pet her there (all mine love their bellies rubbed most) She probably follows you around b/c you may be the person she is attached to. Most shepherds attach to one person in the family.

Sounds like your girl is very energize. When she starts biting you, try redirecting her attention by giving her a chew toy. You have to be patience...eventually she will grow out of the landshark stage. Read a little about crate training...it will help her have a stop button.

Good luck....and I would love to see pictures of your girl.

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by jrmonti

Hi Forum. We have a German Shepherd ( a girl ) of two months. She is aggressive, and i'm going to tell you what she does everyday.

- She doesn't respond when we call her. Of 10 times, she comes 3 o 4.

- She usually, when we are walking, entwines in our legs and bites ( aggressively ) the foots.

- Once I, accidentally, chocked her and she bitten her tongue. She barked me and showed her tooths.

- When she start to bite, we scold her. And she comes one or two steps back, and jumps to bite again ( some times more aggressively ).

She is little, yet. But I would like to know some exercises and advices to do with her to improve her behaviour and ( specially ) stop her biting.

I discovered that if I go a step further and close to her when she bites, she stop biting. Also, she follows me ( more than the other people in the family ) because I'm not afraid of her. She respect me a little bit more. Also its common that she shows her belly to me.

Please, I would like to receive tips and suggestions, and also exercises to train her and to be able to "explain" her that Im and the leader, not her.

Thanks.

Have you had her 2 months or is she 2 months old. If you've had her 2 months, how old is she?
If she is 2 months old. Calm down, she is not aggressive, she is a baby. The not coming when called, the getting wound around your legs on walks, the biting, the growling.....at this age she has no idea what she's doing and what you want of her. I am not sure how you accidentally choked her...but being calm, consistent and patient with her now is the key.

[shepherdmom]

Originally Posted by jrmonti

Hi Forum. We have a German Shepherd ( a girl ) of two months. She is aggressive, and i'm going to tell you what she does everyday.

- She doesn't respond when we call her. Of 10 times, she comes 3 o 4.

- She usually, when we are walking, entwines in our legs and bites ( aggressively ) the foots.

- Once I, accidentally, chocked her and she bitten her tongue. She barked me and showed her tooths.

- When she start to bite, we scold her. And she comes one or two steps back, and jumps to bite again ( some times more aggressively ).

She is little, yet. But I would like to know some exercises and advices to do with her to improve her behaviour and ( specially ) stop her biting.

I discovered that if I go a step further and close to her when she bites, she stop biting. Also, she follows me ( more than the other people in the family ) because I'm not afraid of her. She respect me a little bit more. Also its common that she shows her belly to me.

Please, I would like to receive tips and suggestions, and also exercises to train her and to be able to "explain" her that Im and the leader, not her.

Thanks.

As others have said sounds like a normal GS puppy. However, there are some things you need to fix from the start. You can not let her continue to bite. Give her lots of chew toys to bite on. You will probably have to go through lots before you find the one she likes. My GSD's have all liked the snugga toys by the makers of Kong. Also tennis balls are a favorite. If she likes food and treats (most GSD do) then that is the best way to train her to come every time. When she comes give her a small (really small just a taste really) treat every time until she gets it down. She comes she gets a treat. Other than that I strongly suggest a training class. You have to socialize GSD's early or you will have trouble later. She has to learn how to act around others. One more thing we found out by accident early on and have continued with all puppies since. GSD usually don't like to have toes handled. One puppy we got years ago had ticks and because she was to young for tick bath we had to hold her every day and check for ticks. This is a great training and bonding tool. Even tho I'm sure your little one doesn't have ticks make her sit still in your lap while you check her out at least twice a day. Look between toes and in ears. She will squirm at first but eventually she will grow to like the snuggle time and when she gets big you will have a much easier time clipping nails, checking ears, or just holding her still for a vet.

Good luck!

[carmspack]

don't even know where to start with this one .

very obviously this dog does not even understand what "come" is . If you call her 10 times and the response is correct only 3 or 4 you are providing at least 6 opportunites to learn the wrong thing , the opposite , when she hears you call.

Structure . No free roaming around . Attach to you , have some device , light leash , nylon cord , light so that you can transission to the occasional not being attached (proofing) . Make a session out of it . Call her name to get attention , THEN request "come" . Make it pleasant . Give a little pop if the dog doesn't (don't drag) just a tug . The moment those feet take the first step to you give an indication that "yes!" this is what I want , good (voice rising) come, that's it , good. She is at your feet praise. Then you release her with an okay. You are the sun and she is your satelite.
Any time you can't supervise like this - into the crate she goes.

Second - your feet as a toy , you as a toy.
heeling , walking in a mannerly fashion.
choose a side to walk on . Conventional is LEFT side. Don't let her drift , sniff . Don't let her get ahead of you. Don't have the lead which for handling ease should be 6 feet and not chain which I have been seeing a lot lately . Don't cruise -- WALK . Throw in surprises . Short spurts of changes in speed . Quick right angle turns , sharp right, sharp left. Stop , get her to sit .
She won't have the opportunity to get all wound up in your legs.

If she bites your foot just exaggerate the movement make it uncomfortable for her . Don't giggle or play with her .

Your scold is seen as you playing the same game . Words and more words are just noise -- unless the words have meaning and the context of those words are taught , word with action equals beginnings of understanding.

quote "at this age she has no idea what she's doing and what you want of her." and so you have to show her what is appropriate and what is not.

What you expect in the end you should ask for and expect now. Asking for self control and respect , at any age, does not crush character or diminish drive . If you are consistent that means black and white here this is allowed and this will never be allowed. That is how a handler is to be trusted .

Carmen
Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

[Cassidy's Mom]

Here is a sticky thread with lots of links about teaching bite inhibition: Puppy BITING!!! Teaching Bite Inhibition

Puppies bite because it's fun, and it's how they explore the world. It's up to you to teach her that it's not appropriate to put her teeth on you.

And as Carmen said, she doesn't come when you call her because you haven't trained her to yet. How much time have you spent teaching name recognition and reinforcing her for coming to you?

[MaggieRoseLee]

When you have such a young pup, you ARE the leader. You are bigger and louder and bring all the food.

So I'd back off that mindset and not waste anymore time on it.

Instead, you just need to TEACH your puppy how to be housebroken. How to play with you without bloodshed every time (the link above has great info).

But the MOST important thing is to work on 'engagement' with your puppy! All good things will come if you take the time to train this with your puppy!

Engagement - Key to Training

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