I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but here it is and also move it if needed.
I am about to addopt a 18 month old GSD female in a couple of weeks. How do i go about establish making me pack leader, since i will be primarely dealing with her, but i have a wife and 2 teens in the home too. Next question is how soon should i start socializing with other ppl and animals? She is house broke and crate trained, and also knows basic commands but needs some manners taught. I have already set up obediance classes for her and my wifes dog. How soon after should i let my kids (14/13) start handling her? They say she is protective of her care giver, so i dont want her to get upset if like me and my son wrestle around in the floor. How would i handle that? I hope everyone understands my ******* rambling, my mind runs faster than my fingers. Any and all advice is welcome.
I am about to addopt a 18 month old GSD female in a couple of weeks. How do i go about establish making me pack leader, since i will be primarely dealing with her, but i have a wife and 2 teens in the home too. Next question is how soon should i start socializing with other ppl and animals? She is house broke and crate trained, and also knows basic commands but needs some manners taught. I have already set up obediance classes for her and my wifes dog. How soon after should i let my kids (14/13) start handling her? They say she is protective of her care giver, so i dont want her to get upset if like me and my son wrestle around in the floor. How would i handle that? I hope everyone understands my ******* rambling, my mind runs faster than my fingers. Any and all advice is welcome.