German Shepherd Barking

German Shepherd Bark

December 7th, 2010 admin No comments

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Any other dog that can get along with a German shepherd dog?

We have a German Shepherd, he barks alot and now he is nearly one year old! We’ve been keeping him inside lately, and trying to seek for a dog to be his companion, becoz people say another dog will reduce the barking.
1.Is that true?
2. What dog will get along well with a GSD
3. The dog doesn’t need lots of exercise, doesn’t need lots of grooming, can get along with children over 12.
4. Doesn’t bark much.
And if you have any other suggestions please tell me!

The only thing that will control your GSD’s barking is you. I recommend put him through some obedience classes. I have two German Shepherds, and when one starts barking, the other joins in right away. My dogs know the commands ’settle’ and ‘go to bed’ the one thing you never want to do when your GSD starts barking is yell at him. Dogs don’t understand that yelling means your mad. The dog is going to think you are barking right along with him and get even more excited.

Try filling a pop can with pennies and shaking it to get his attention when he is barking. Once he stops barking, put him in a sit and give him a treat or throw him a favorite toy. Another thing you need to start doing is exercising him and giving him something to do. GSD’s are an extremely intelligent breed that need a purpose or they get bored and develop unwanted behaviors, such as excessive barking.

Getting a 2nd dog will not be a quick fix, and chances are that you will just wind up with two out of control barking dogs. Dogs don’t train each other, they look to their pack leader (you) for guidance.

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German Shepherd Aggression

Aggression in German Shepherds can be linked to multiple issues. The hostility could stem from an incident that occurred when the dog was a puppy and never quite recovered, like being attacked by another dog. It could possibly also be the result of a obstinate dog experiencing challenges learning who is in control.

Whatever the cause for the aggressive tendencies in your German Shepherd, it cannot be ignored. Acceptance of harmful actions is akin to reinforcing it, which can contribute to terrifying, if not dangerous, results.

The Importance of Initial Socialization and Dog Training

Aggressive behavior in Shepherds can start as early as six weeks of age, a critical period when most puppies first exposed to people and other dogs. This stage of puppyhood is when the majority of owners begin training their puppies proper behavior, such as not nipping, gnawing at, or barking at other pets or other people.

This preliminary training stage of a dog’s growth continues up to 12 weeks and beyond. Consequently, there are some rules a dog owner should comply with when socializing with a puppy.

* Under no circumstances remove a puppy from its litter before it has reached 8 weeks of age
* Stay away from using tough discipline with a young dog, specifically between 8 and 10 weeks of age
* Treat the pup gently; shouting, smacking, spanking, or any other type of abusive or unpleasant punishment can be the precise driver that triggers aggressive behavior in a dog
* Displaying the pup attention and love will create a attachment that will endear it to its owner, not alienate it into aggression and self-defense

The Triggers of German Shepherd Aggression

There are numerous components known to bring about aggressive German Shepherd patterns. Some breeds have a higher tendency toward aggression than others do. Often times, genetics and hereditary are contributing factors, but by no means is that always the case. German Shepherds are usually often considered a breed with heredity and genetics toward intense behavior.

With that knowledge, the prime variables that can intensify aggression in a puppy is undesirable treatment and a damaging environment, including the following:

* bad and unhealthy living conditions
* shortage of socialization, with other dogs and people
* fear of other animals, other dogs, and/or people
* a severe and abusive owner

A German Shepherd afflicted by any or all of these disorders is often more likely to be hostile and intense as it matures.

German Shepherd Aggressive Behavior – Act Quickly before it becomes a problem

Start off teaching your German Shepherd puppy at a young age to react to your directions, whether spoken, hand signals, etc. An periodic treat is completely acceptable, but the puppy needs to learn to respond to your requests with or without a treat.

Stroll with and train your dog often, keep a regular feeding routine, and confirm who the alpha of the home is. By allowing the dog to set its own rules and freedoms, the aggression will only elevate toward others because the dog views them as obstacles to its desired behavior.

A dog with aggression problems could strike out in its own defense at a person. However, it is important to know it may be the dog’s fault. Your dog may not have been socialized correctly and is not used to human interaction.

Find out more about German Shepherd Aggression and German Shepherd Obedience Training

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German Shepherd Barking

March 31st, 2010 admin No comments

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How do you stop a german shepherd puppy from barking and biting at 6 week old?

Yeah well i just got my puppy 2 days ago & its 6 weeks old and she’s ok and everything but when she plays or doesn’t like been pick up starts to growl and then starts barking and bitting hard all furious and everything i never seen that in a puppy i dont know what to do because i already got bite on my hand so yeah help cuz i i try so many ways but none have really work???

ok, we are dealing with a few issues here, so lets get started.

First of all, the puppy you go there, take it back to the breeder now. That puppy is only 6 weeks old, how dare anyone seel a puppy that old to anyone. Puppies are not suppose to be removed from the litter until 8 weeks at the earliest. I know, whats 2 weeks, but 2 weeks to a puppy is like 6 months to you and me. Puppies are suppose to be with their litter until 8 weeks of age for proper socialization (“The Dog Listener” by Jan Fennell and
“The Art of Raising a Puppy” by the Monks of New Skete”)
Second books, I know, in this day adn age, who reads a book. Well, you might want to, the two formentioned would be a good start. They both deal with the issues that you are dealing with, including step by step instructions on what to do with a new puppy. Now as for the one you have now, if the asshole breeder doesn’t take the puppy back.

Do not tap, slap, pop, or in any other way shape or form hit that puppy. I mean, when you were a baby, and you were crying or biting, did your parents hit you for that. If they did, you need help. If the puppy is grawling or anything like that when you are trying to hold it, roll it over on its back in your arms. This shows the puppy that he has no control and needs to learn to submit. As for the biting, if it really hurts that bad, and believe me, I have been around enough puppies to know, then let him know. Scream really loud “OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” and then place the puppy down, do not throw toss, or in any way forcefully remove the puppy from you. Get up and walk away from the puppy. 10-1 says that the puppy will come running back to you. I have a 6 month old GSD and he was nipping when we got him, took about a day, but can take as long as a week. You will learn that the puppy wants to play with you, and it will learn not to bite.

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Three Tips To Effectively Train Your German Shepherd Pups!

Training German Shepherd pups is easier than training them when they’re older. This is because the basic concept of training, which is to teach dogs association, is harder to enforce after your dog has surpassed its learning years. Hence, older dogs take longer in creating associations between their actions and the lessons that you want them to learn, and the training process takes twice more the effort.

But training your German Shepherd pups doesn’t have to be a hard process if you start early on and you know what you have to do! Below, we’ve prepared several important tips that are a must if you’re planning to do things more effectively.

1) Positive Reinforcements Helps
The basic idea of training is to positively teach your dog that certain actions he performs would bring him rewards. It’s like teaching them that when they roll over or bark upon command, they would be getting a prize. However, when dogs are taught by punishment such as hitting or screaming, they would retaliate and cower in fear, making the process frustrating to owner and dog.

2) Consistency is the Key
Sometimes, it’s easier to train when you’re the only one holding your puppy. But when you have a whole family playing with your German Shepherd pups, the training experience might not be easy. In cases like these, you should remember that consistency is the key to training your pups. Always use the same commands, gestures, and training methods be it you or your family member to avoid confusing your dog.

3) Talk to your dog
Learning to communicate with your dog is an essential part of dog training. You should be able to identify your dog’s body movements to help you know how your dog feels. Is it scared? Does it feel threatened or hurt? These signs will help you understand your dog better and help you assess whether you’re making a point and teaching him or scaring him away.

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