Hi all!
Background information my sweet girl Maisie is a four year old German Shepherd that I rescued from a shelter just over 2 months ago. Since arriving in our home she’s been nothing but a sweet angel with people and dogs, including our cockapoo who has declared himself as alpha.
Taking her on walks she’s pulls to go near other dogs but has NEVER barked or growled she just LOVES to be around other dogs. And we’ve taken her to the dog park and again she’s again never been aggressive. She play bites like every dog does but it’s never been anything but playful.
More information that may be necessary is I am definitely her “leader” out of my family. This morning my mom took her for a walk by herself and she came home in tears saying that she was growling and barking at every dog and even attacked one (luckily no blood or injuries).
I’m wondering what could’ve sparked this random aggression. She’s truly been the sweetest dog I’ve ever had so this was really shocking to hear. We are going to take her back out today with me to see how she is cause I’ll be able to calm her down if worst case she is aggressive again but I’m really concerned about this behavior.
Hoping for any advice or insight!!
Thank you!
Background information my sweet girl Maisie is a four year old German Shepherd that I rescued from a shelter just over 2 months ago. Since arriving in our home she’s been nothing but a sweet angel with people and dogs, including our cockapoo who has declared himself as alpha.
Taking her on walks she’s pulls to go near other dogs but has NEVER barked or growled she just LOVES to be around other dogs. And we’ve taken her to the dog park and again she’s again never been aggressive. She play bites like every dog does but it’s never been anything but playful.
More information that may be necessary is I am definitely her “leader” out of my family. This morning my mom took her for a walk by herself and she came home in tears saying that she was growling and barking at every dog and even attacked one (luckily no blood or injuries).
I’m wondering what could’ve sparked this random aggression. She’s truly been the sweetest dog I’ve ever had so this was really shocking to hear. We are going to take her back out today with me to see how she is cause I’ll be able to calm her down if worst case she is aggressive again but I’m really concerned about this behavior.
Hoping for any advice or insight!!
Thank you!