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Forum: General Behavior

02-10-2013, 12:59 PM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

Great article thank you!

Great article thank you!

Forum: General Behavior

02-10-2013, 08:23 AM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

Thanks for the advice. I have heard and read ...

Thanks for the advice. I have heard and read about a 50/50 positive vs negative on the "alpha roll" debate. The only question I have in regard to that, is; Is the alpha roll performed by someone...

Forum: General Behavior

02-10-2013, 07:53 AM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

The theory I was testing is that a dog who has...

The theory I was testing is that a dog who has not been hit for punishment will not cower to a raised hand. They apparently do not realize that a raised hand will hurt them since they have never...

Forum: General Behavior

02-10-2013, 02:22 AM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

Thanks everyone for your responses. I will pull...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I will pull him from the daycare facility. Does anyone know if he will eventually stop cowering? Is there a way to undue the damage? Again I find this very...

Forum: General Behavior

02-10-2013, 02:08 AM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

I think you are reading too much into this...

I think you are reading too much into this portion of my post. I only did it to see what my dog would do. I told my neighbor who has two dogs about my dilemma, and he asked me to come over. He...

Forum: General Behavior

02-09-2013, 07:49 PM

Replies: 15

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Views: 493

Posted By Alrod

6 Month Old GSD is Cowering

Hi everyone,
We recently started taking our 6 month old do a local doggie day care. He just started his 2nd month. He had been getting home care ( by me) previously. The dog is very smart and...

Forum: Development & Socialization

08-15-2012, 08:29 PM

Replies: 5

Bonding??

Views: 481

Posted By Alrod

I think it's important that you continue to let...

I think it's important that you continue to let the dog bond with other family members even if she seems to like them better. I am not saying that you do, but don't keep her away from other people...

Forum: Finding the Right Puppy

08-14-2012, 07:06 PM

Replies: 4

Small Litter

Views: 667

Posted By Alrod

I can see where you could draw that conclusion. ...

I can see where you could draw that conclusion. I was waiting on a litter. Had the pick of the first male. Once the litter arrived, it turned out to be two females. No males at all. I hope that...

Forum: Finding the Right Puppy

08-13-2012, 11:41 PM

Replies: 9

Are these puppies purebred?

Views: 737

Posted By Alrod

They look like they could be GSD's, but they...

They look like they could be GSD's, but they don't look very healthy or well kept.

Forum: Finding the Right Puppy

08-13-2012, 11:04 PM

Replies: 4

Small Litter

Views: 667

Posted By Alrod

Small Litter

This may fall under the "Stupid Question" category.

I was waiting on a litter of pups to be born and had pick of the first male. It turns out to be a litter of only two females. The girls are...

Forum: Training Our Puppy (basic)

08-13-2012, 10:40 PM

Replies: 57

Poll: Potty Training Nightmare!

Views: 4,636

Posted By Alrod

Lots of good advice here (minus the hitting &...

Lots of good advice here (minus the hitting & yelling). If this is not a medical issue that can be fixed, I would make it an outside dog especially if you don't have the patience needed to train...

Forum: Choosing A Breeder

08-12-2012, 12:10 AM

Replies: 75

Dealing with a rude breeder...

Views: 4,913

Posted By Alrod

This is a great post.

This is a great post.

Forum: Aggression (the good, the bad & the ugly)

08-11-2012, 11:57 PM

Replies: 93

Aggressive 18 month old

Views: 4,651

Posted By Alrod

I find this thread interesting to say the least. ...

I find this thread interesting to say the least. I have grown up around dogs all my life (family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc.) I have a tendency to hug dogs, and never in my 48 years have I...

Forum: Aggression (the good, the bad & the ugly)

08-10-2012, 07:49 PM

Replies: 73

I've been bit.

Views: 3,742

Posted By Alrod

I agree with what you are saying. People can be...

I agree with what you are saying. People can be harsh. But I haven't seen any posts here that are breaking any of the forum rules. Folks on this forum love their German Shepherds, so I think you...

Forum: Choosing A Breeder

08-09-2012, 08:49 PM

Replies: 75

Dealing with a rude breeder...

Views: 4,913

Posted By Alrod

Yes Breeders are people, but if they want to stay...

Yes Breeders are people, but if they want to stay in business, it is in their best interest not to be rude. It's no different than walking into a store, restaurant, etc. I totally disagree with you...

Forum: Finding the Right Puppy

08-08-2012, 10:23 AM

Replies: 36

"Pet" Quality Working Line??, Where Can I Find??

Views: 3,581

Posted By Alrod

I really don't believe that anyone should have to...

I really don't believe that anyone should have to be apologetic about an appearance preference. It's human nature.

Now the flip side of that is our choices need to be wrapped around common...

Forum: Choosing A Breeder

08-04-2012, 07:45 PM

Replies: 6

Breeders In North Carolina

Views: 1,264

Posted By Alrod

Breeders In North Carolina

Hello,
I am so glad I found this site. My wife and I live near Raleigh NC. We would like to have a German Shepherd come be a part of our lives.
We would prefer a local breeder. We also prefer a...

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