Disappointed in your dog?

[KentuckyGSDLover]

Originally Posted by PaddyD

Not too happy when she disappears from sight for a few minutes when chasing a deer.
Yes, I know, why isn't she leashed.
Because we are in the woods for cryin out loud.

If it's a just few minutes, she may just be chasing them off her territory, which isn't the same thing as running deer. My shepherds never seemed to care less about deer, but I had a beagle named Pup that could not stand to see a deer in eyesight of our yard. She wouldn't run them, but she would chase them out of the perimeter of the yard area, then come right back (try keeping a beagle in - regular Houdinis).

[bamorgan7]

It's been awhile since I have posted something, and thats because I have had no problems with Ace until I went out of town during thanksgiving week. I left him at a dog place and when I went to pick him up they informed me that he got in a fight. I didn't think much of it until everytime he comes up on a dog he will now go bizzarks on the dog and seems like he wants to kill the dog. Since I dont have another dog I dont know how to address the situation.

[mnbue]

Originally Posted by bamorgan7

It's been awhile since I have posted something, and thats because I have had no problems with Ace until I went out of town during thanksgiving week. I left him at a dog place and when I went to pick him up they informed me that he got in a fight. I didn't think much of it until everytime he comes up on a dog he will now go bizzarks on the dog and seems like he wants to kill the dog. Since I dont have another dog I dont know how to address the situation.

If you can, I'd really suggest working with a trainer. Not an obedience class per se (although there are some group classes that focus on aggressive dogs), but if possible one-on-one with someone who can assess your dog's issues.

If for some reason you *really* can't do that, I'd suggest learning as much as you can about dog behaviour so that you can assess what's really going on with him. There's a big difference between how you'd deal with true "dog aggression", and a dog that's been attacked and is now reactive. Many dogs that are insecure around other dogs behave how you describe. Above all, keep your dog away from any strange dogs until you're 100% sure he's safe. This is both for you, the other dogs, and him - he'll be looking to you to tell him how he should be reacting. If you don't control any situation so that there is no fight, he'll have lost confidence that you're able to control those situations, and it'll just get worse...whatever the reason it started.

[PaddyD]

Originally Posted by PaddyD
Not too happy when she disappears from sight for a few minutes when chasing a deer.
Yes, I know, why isn't she leashed.
Because we are in the woods for cryin out loud.

Originally Posted by KentuckyGSDLover

If it's a just few minutes, she may just be chasing them off her territory, which isn't the same thing as running deer. My shepherds never seemed to care less about deer, but I had a beagle named Pup that could not stand to see a deer in eyesight of our yard. She wouldn't run them, but she would chase them out of the perimeter of the yard area, then come right back (try keeping a beagle in - regular Houdinis).

Nope, this occurs in wooded areas a few miles from home ... state parks, etc. They are large areas and she doesn't come close to catching them. But I am stepping on my OP, this is just supposed to be a non-responding thread.

[venture16]

I have bought a new dog. It is very smart but I must train it more.

[Olivers mama]

"this is just supposed to be a non-responding thread"

What does this mean? I mean, this thread is 15 pages long - if 1 isn't supposed to respond, where can we post our dog disappointment?!

[DFrost]

Originally Posted by PaddyD

I am one of the many GSD owners are very satisfied/happy with how my dog turned out. I see many, many posts from members who either got their puppy from a BYB, a shelter, or a respected breeder ... all of whom are very happy (and maybe surprised) with how their dogs grew into good canine companions and citizens.
Is there anyone here who either regrets getting a GSD or is disappointed in how your pup turned out? If so, why? This is a no-blame, judgment-free thread.

A "non-responding" thread shouldn't ask for comments such as: "Is there anyone here who either regrets getting a GSD or is disappointed in how your pup turned out?"

DFrost

[Olivers mama]

Still don't get the "non-responder" thing...but here goes anyway.

Ours is a Rescue. Found wandering the streets a couple of hundred miles from here. Malnourished, battered, bruised. 1 1/2 years later, she weighs almost 20 lbs more, has turned into a physically beautiful dog & is healthy. About 3 years old now (best guess). Only physical scar that can be seen now is a small one across her the bridge of her nose.

But I am disappointed. Months of training where she did well. Now the vet says she has "Brat-itis". Refuses to do anything without treats. And she snaps, which hurts.

I'm not asking for advice. Been there, done that. Got smacked in return. Am trying a different line of work with her.

But yes, I'm disappointed. Am hopeful this will pass. Just finished my chemo, so will address the biting in another couple of months, when I get the feeling back in my hands & feet! But disappointment is curable, so no worries!

[PaddyD]

Originally Posted by DFrost

A "non-responding" thread shouldn't ask for comments such as: "Is there anyone here who either regrets getting a GSD or is disappointed in how your pup turned out?"

DFrost

My apologies. By not responding I meant not responding to posters, as in trying to 'help' them or to go off on a tangent. Rather, just to post your disappointment. Sorry for not clarifying.

[sashadog]

Yep. I am disappointed that we didn't do our research and rescued a GSD that is a bit too much dog for us. It has made our experience with the breed not one we're necessarily eager to repeat. I love her dearly and she's taught me a TON but my life with her hasn't had the same level of fun and enjoyment that I've had with my other dogs. She's fear reactive, has issues with our other dogs, and also developed cancer at 3 years old, issues we weren't even kind of ready to deal with and as a result became overwhelmed pretty quickly.

I am working hard on her fear and reactivity issues (and making slow but steady progress) however we don't have the money to continue with a trainer and any spare cash is going to go to cancer treatment I'm not gonna lie... I often look at other's pictures and fun, happy stories of their amazing GSD's and feel really jealous. I'd love to give the breed another chance someday but I think I'll need to meet alot of healthy stable dogs before I'm ready to jump in again.