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my 3 year old german sheperd has started to try to bit outher dogs without warning no warning like no barking or growlin


Asked by Guest 447578 on Aug 24th 2009 Tagged mydoghasgenerationsofshutzhenparentsect in Aggression
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Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme

How have other dogs treated him? Have they been annoying him? More details please.


Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme answered on 8/24/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Patchs

Aggression usually has two sources. One is fear. If your dog lacks confidence it will be fearful and that leads to the aggression.

It can also be a teritorial thing too. When they get older they become more teritorial and guard thier stuff. Including family members.
In any case the solution is to desencitize, and socialize the dog. This will take some time, (up to several months) so dont try to rush the rehab.

If its fear: Take lots of time to work with your dog & give LAVISH praise when it executes commands correctly. As its confidence grows, it will become more outgoing & less protective.

To socialize, slowly begin introducing your dog to new dogs. Start from a LONG distance. Gauge your dog's reaction and make sure it stays calm. When it becomes aggrevated, cautious or unsure back away a few feet, turn away and allow the dog to relax. Once relaxed you can begin again.

DONT push the dog. Allow it to work at its own pace or you will make things worse.


Patchs answered on 8/24/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Snickers

There is always a warning, you just aren't aware of the body language.
If he stares, steps toward the head, has his tail and head up high and stiff, is rolling his eyes, licking his lips, glancing about nervously, mouth closed and tight, ears and forehead very tense and alert, tail tucked all the way under, curled in an almost fetal like position. standing behind you or sideway in front of you. If he does not sniff the dogs tail, but tries to act taller.
These are some signs you dog is going to bite from fear or agressiveness.
Always demand your dog sit or lie down near another dog. If you demand his obediance he will no better than to attack.


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Dieta

This is lacking more info.
What type of situations is this accuring?
At home? A dog park? Is the dog spayed, is it female or male.?
There should be warning signs.
Signs to look for are rolling eyes, rolling lips, tail tucked, turning head, brisking up the hair, growling, running away, charging, ect..
Was the dog ever socialized?
Is the dog new to you?
there is no way for an answer at this point. Maybe you can do another question with more info. thanks


Dieta answered on 8/25/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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