Aggression In German Shepherd Dogs
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Though they don’t have as bad a reputation as Pit Bulls or Rottweilers, German Shepherds are still seen by many to be, on the whole, ill-behaved.
German Shepherds have, throughout the years, had a reputation of being aggressive. That reputation, while not entirely accurate, is based on some truth. While German Shepherd aggression is, in some small part, genetics, the main cause of ill manners is caused by the owner.
It would be wrong to think that this trait of inappropriate aggressive behavior is displayed by all, or even most, German Shepherds.It is unfair to pin the label of “aggressive” or “dangerous” on this entire wonderful breed.Still, all owners of these dogs should be aware that it may potentially be a problem and, as such, should learn about and try to recognize the signs of German shepherd aggression.
So, what forms can aggression take?Some German Shepherds only act aggressively towards other dogs. Some will only become aggressive if a person or animal approaches them while they are eating. Others act aggressively towards humans – mostly strangers, but in some cases even towards members of the family of the household that they are living in.
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Don’t discount even minor forms of aggression, say to a cat or the postman, because these could easily escalate into something more serious. At the first sign of aggression being displayed, or even before this, you need to embark on a course of proper training. Not only could is save injury to other people and animals, it could also save your own dog’s life.
Some owners make the mistake of yelling at or hitting their German Shepherd when he displays aggressive behavior.In almost every case, this is only going to make the behavior worse.By doing so, you are also placing yourself and those around you at immediate risk – it is quite possible that your dog will fight back on being hit and will starting biting and leaping at those nearest to it.
Obedience training is a much better solution for dealing with German shepherd aggression. The best results are seen with younger dogs, but don’t let the age of your dog put you off from trying it at any time. Even old dogs can learn to be obedient, it just takes a little more time.
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