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german shepherd behavior problems
Is a German shepherd the right breed for me?

I’ve been crazy about German shepherds since I was a kid, it’s the only breed I’ve raised before. Now I have 2 girls 4 & 7 and I’m moving to a small villa with a lovely midsize garden. I need a dog that can protect my family and play with my daughters. I know GSD are great as a protector but I am concerned about their behavior with the children. I’m considering buying a German shepherd but I’m open for better suggestions. Daily excercize and grooming is not a problem.
Thank you.

Why would you want a sheep farmer to protect your children?
In other words, punctuation is important.
The breed is the German Shepherd Dog, aka GSD. Three words, so 3 capital letters.

Only YOU can decide whether it is right for you – it IS right for me.

The GSD is the best of dogs, it is the worst of dogs.
The difference lies in:
(1) the genetics of the parents.
(2) the rearing by the dam and the breeder.
(2) the training done (or NOT done!) by the owner.

When our son was born we had a 9 months and a 15 months bit.ch. The most danger our son was in was of being dropped when whoever was nursing him suddenly received a bump under the elbow to remind him/her “Hey – I’M here and I’d like a fuss too.”

PREPARATION:
You need:
• a door opening straight into a yard fenced to not just keep your pet home but to also keep stray dogs and stray brats OUT.
• to decide whether you want a genuine GSD or one of the many deviations (such as AlsatiOn, German Croucher, Hyaena Dog, NAmerican Ski-Slope Dog, Prick-Eared Basset, Titanic Tail-Tucker).
• to decide EXACTLY what you want to do with your pet – if breeding and/or showing are part of your plans, there is probably just one pup per litter that is good enough, and the breeder will NOT let it go as a pet-only! Ditto if competitive obedience is part of your plans.
• a source of cheap meat, plus an old deep-freeze to store it in.
• an obedience club you can start attending when your pup turns 18-20 weeks old.
• to decide whether your pup will sleep in a security run outside or have the run of several rooms inside. (Most people who shut their pup in a crate force it to break its instinct to be clean in its nest. Plus whenever a pup is awake it needs to have room to exercise its growing muscles, it needs mental stimulation to develop its intelligence & confidence.)

SOURCES:
There are only 2. NEVER buy a pup from an ignorant BYBer or a pet shop or its suppliers, the puppy-millers – giving THAT LOT money just encourages them to continue pumping out their “product” and ruining the reputation of the breeds they claim to produce.
•1• If showing or breeding is part of your plans, only a reputable breeder will do, one who does all the “health” testing and studies the pedigrees (not just the names, but their siblings & the offspring through the generations) and is so confident that he/she automatically supplies a printed & signed Guarantee with each pup, stating the expensive compensation you will be given should any of the genetic problems sneak past his/her research and affect your pet.
•2• A rescue group knows almost nothing about the pooches they are caring for, so can guarantee nothing. But they often supply a vaccinated & neutered pet for less than your vet would charge for just the vaccinations & neutering; which leaves you enough cash to take out comprehensive veterinary insurance. One blind pen-friend rescued a GSD and trained it to be her guide dog and wheel-chair steerer – proving that you CAN get a very intelligent GSD from a rescue group. But don’t expect EVERY pooch in rescue to be suitable for you. NEVER choose a pup because you feel sorry for it.

Click http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source then Add the address to your browser’s Bookmarks or Favorites for easy reference when you want to check on something (e.g., Feeding, Weights, Vaccinations, Neutering).
I also strongly advise you to join some of the 300+ YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with GSDs. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they are interested in, and how active they are.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
“In GSDs” as of 1967

Stop German Shepherd Chasing

Some German Shepherds naturally want to chase after anything that moves. This habit poses a real danger to the dog making it important for a dog owner to stop dog chasing as soon as the behavior becomes evident.

It does not matter if it is a squirrel, a cat, a car, or a jogger; chasing is dangerous and can get your dog seriously injured. You cannot possibly take a dog on an enjoyable walk if he is constantly trying to dart this way and that to chase things.  To avoid having to keep your dog restrained all the time, you must learn to stop dog chasing as soon as you realize your dog has this problem.

Retraining Your German Shepherd

If your dog is a chaser, you first must start with basic retraining of the animal. If the dog chasing problem is a minor one, usually retraining will diminish the negative behaviors the dog is experiencing. Restraining your animal with a leash is recommended to keep your dog safe during the retraining process.

Keeping the Focus – You must get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on you. In order for this method to work to stop dog chasing, your dog must be fully aware that you are the alpha leader. When you start out on a walk, make sure your dog is focusing on you. Do not begin the walk until the dog has given you his full attention.

Leash Training – If your dog likes to pull on the leash and won’t pay attention to you, the process may take more time. Whenever your dog starts to pull on the leash and loses his focus on you, stop the walk and make the dog sit and wait beside you. When he is calm and focused, begin the walk again. The dog will come to realize that every time he pull and tugs on the leash, the walk stops.

Distraction – When using a leash to stop dog chasing, it often helps to use a favorite toy to distract the dog. When your dog is about to fix his attention on something to chase, shift it to a toy he is extremely fond of. Try throwing the toy and having him chase it instead.

Aversion – Ask a friend to jog or ride by on a bike to stimulate your dog to chase. Have them spray the dog with a water bottle and firmly say “No!” This sends a message to the dog that catching what he is chasing may not have the desired results. This method only works on some dogs, and they may become aggressive toward the water bottle.

Extreme Measures are Not the Best Solutions

Some dog owners resort to extreme measures to stop dog chasing, including shock collars, electric fences, or other methods of keeping a dog in control. There are several reasons why these are not the best methods to use.

If you cannot stop your dog’s chasing behavior, consider using the services of an expert to bring the situation under control. What starts out as a small chasing problem will only escalate into a bigger one if nothing is done to remedy it.

Your dog is at risk as long as the behavior is allowed to continue. Doing something to stop dog chasing early on is in the best interest of your pet, and as the dog’s owner it is your responsibility to protect him.

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Can a german shepherd and a chihuahua be friends?

I have a chihuahua named Maya and I want to get a german shepherd because I have always wanted one. We already have one picked out but I am still thinking about it. I am scared that the german shepherd, when it gets older and bigger if it will attack maya.I dont know what to do. Please help.

First off, check what type of breeding you’re getting your GSD from before you buy-that in of itself is CRUCIAL. There are West German show lines, West German working lines, DDR(East German working), Czech/Slovakian working lines and American CH lines. The higher the prey drive, the higher the potential for problems later. The working lines are definitely higher drive and have stronger prey drives, which could lead to problems. This may require some time getting educated in the German Shepherd breed as a whole, which I strongly suggest if you’re really wanting to buy a puppy.
My suggestion would be to go with a breeding that produces a mild drive(WGR show lines and/or American CH lines). Ask about the litter’s parents and their reaction to cats and other small animals(and what kind of bloodlines they have). If the parents are ok with smaller animals, then you have a greater chance of getting a pup who is ok also. We personally raise our pups with our very docile resident male cat from the time they’re born so they learn to love him, not wanna hurt him.
That should help you avoid problems before you buy. Generally, if a puppy is raised with a small dog/animal, they will learn to respect that animal. Getting the opposite gender of what your Chi is would be wise, too. I would be equally concerned not to allow the Chi to bite/hurt/harrass the GSD, either! Best wishes!

why does my German shepherd keep marking territories in house?

my german shepherd keeps marking territories in the house. also we have turned our shed into what looks like a barn for my three dogs with wood shavings and hay to make it comfy for my three german shepherds all male and the one in question has started weeing in there.

It’s obvious – YOU aren’t the alpha, and that dog is an uppity beta who wants to be the alpha. He is “labelling” aka marking everything that is his. I doubt he’d accept training to use one of those label-makers used in supermarkets, so you have these choices:
(1) Regain the status of alpha.
(2) Never bring HIM inside.
(3) Have only one male on the property.

He probably started doing it either almost-to-the-day when he turned 10 months old, or (if he is the senior dog) the day you brought the second dog home.

Some people simply CANNOT share. Some dogs are the same way. The less owner-training a dog gets the more likely that his ancestral canine-instincts will emerge.

How do you regain alpha status?
By earning it – lots of training, total consistency, lots of interesting things that only YOU can provide – that includes the supply of food, but ought not be restricted to it. And effective reprimands each time he scent marks in your presence – you can do nothing about what he does out of your presence.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
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Can German Shepherds be racist?

I want to know because my German Shepherd tries to attack my black friend.( and on some occasions she barks at my mexican friend )
Also I got her from another family

It’s sad that, as usual in YA, many people answer despite having totally inadequate experience of reality. Even sadder is that, for your question, those people ThumbsUp for wrong answers and ThumbsDown for correct answers.
Worst if all was the person who accused the Asker of having “done something” to this dog – the Asker pointed out (“I got her from another family”) that they were NOT the original owners.

The first reality is that genuine GSDs are VERY racist, in that they consider that white dogs should behave like sheep! (True racism is directed towards one’s own species.)
The second reality is that, although they are not racist towards humans, they sure can SEEM that way.
For those who want examples:
• Every serviceman who’s been in a racially-segregated regiment with guard dogs knows that when a N*gro enters a Pakeha (my country’s term for a pale-faced stranger) regiment’s camp the dogs get aggressive; ditto when a Pakeha enters a N*gro regiment’s camp.
• Many years ago the Indian shopkeeper near from me bought a GSD pup from my Pakeha mentor. The dog grew up happy with Indians, but disliked Pakeha & Maori & Pacific Islanders. (The owner wanted to show, and the judges are Pakeha, so he went to the trouble of visiting me & other Pakeha to gradually get the dog to accept Pakeha.)

My theory is based on the canine species’ strongest sensory ability, plus that “We are what we eat”.

Some humans claim to be able to identify some races by their smell. Imagine how much easier it is for a canine to identify each human’s smell!
Why should Negroes smell different to Hawaiians, who smell different to Germans, who smell different to Japanese, etc?
• It may be partly genetic – scent emerges from skin, and most people will admit that there ARE racial differences in skin pigmentation and the pigmentation & texture of hairs that emerge from the skin. However, I don’t think genetics is enough explanation – I’m aware that dogs that react to MOST people of a “different” race accept SOME people of that race. (I live in a VERY multi-racial city. The residents of my 10-house street have at least 5 ethnic origins.)
• I consider that it is very much dietary. People who eat a Pakeha-type diet are likely to smell like Pakeha, regardless of their skin pigmentation. People who eat an Asian-type diet are likely to smell like Asians, people who eat a Mexican-type diet are likely to smell like Mexicans. I don’t mean that “eating Thai” once a week is going to significantly change a person’s body scent to smell like a Thai, but “eating Thai” every day of the week is sure to. If you can tell from the kitchen aromas wafting from a house what the occupant’s background is (in the ’80s I used to do door-to-door work) then it stands to reason that the causes of those aromas will leave traces in the sweat glands of the inhabitants.
One of my groups discussed this question several years ago, and no-one could come up with a better explanation for the way dogs SEEM to be racist toward ethnicities they have had little contact with, but accept the same ethnicities after prolonged non-scary contact.

[mineardt]:
Your first task is to gain your pet’s confidence. So avoid negative actions towards it at present.
Once it likes you and accepts you as “the pack leader and great hunter” (which should be between 2 weeks and 3 months, depending on your pet’s age), get into a training club class (not a pet-shop play group!) where you will be coached to become an effective trainer, and at the same time your pet learns to pay attention regardless of what other dogs & people are doing. Once the pair of you are at that stage, your dog will accept anyone and anything that you accept. I’ve had a GSD leap off an 8ft high terrace and make the house shake as he threw himself at the gate to get at a visitor who had foolishly opened the gate and only-just closed it again before being bitten – but as soon as I let that chap in, “Otto” accepted his right to be there.

However – a caution. Most dogs can mysteriously (actually, it is again probably scent-based) identify people who have cruelty inside them. So unless you are SURE that your dog’s reaction is purely due to the “racism” of a dietary difference, you should quietly do some checking up on the reputations of those two friends: whether they pulled wings off flies, strangled cats, threw stones at horses, bullied little children, whatever.

To ask questions about GSDs, join some of the YahooGroups dedicated to various aspects of living with GSDs. Each group’s Home page tells you which aspects they like to discuss, and how active they are. Unlike YA, they are set up so that you can have an ongoing discussion with follow-up questions for clarification. Most allow you to include photos.
Les P, owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
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Do you think some people are “dog racist”?

People always interpret that ALL black dogs are “mean and scary” which is clearly NOT TRUE. I was walking Sam, my docile German Shepherd the other day and a few people were scared of him because my dog is mostly black. I felt so offended because my dog did not even bark or lunge at them andyet they were scared to walk past me. Like cmon really? When I see other dog owners who walk their Labs, or Golden Retrievers people don`t have a problem. I do not understand. So what is your opinion on this?
it’s sad what the world has come to. Not all GSD’s are mean. They should have more credit.

some people just don’t like dogs period … or have formed opinions on certain breeds due to their experience with them … black dogs do look scarier than some others but other people’s reactions to your dog should not upset you … if you know you have a good dog why would you bother acknowledging or worrying about other people’s ignorance … i have a jack russell terrier and i can not tell you how many times people have been wary of my dog (and she is 14 pounds and totally non-aggressive) and make comments like watch out those dogs are aggressive … some people like big dogs, some people like little dogs, and there are people who will say negative things about either regardless of the colour of your dog or the breed … well except for pit bulls, no one wants to walk by one of those … i personally have not met a mean german shepherd in my lifetime …

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We want to get a dog, which breed would be best for young children? Prefer small enough for a dog flap!?

We are looking into getting a dog (we did have a german shepherd but she died a year ago) and want a breed that is good with children – we have a 3 and 6 year old. We also have 2 cats (both were used to the previous dog) My husband does shift work and I work 3 days a week so for the majority of the time the dog would only be left for a few hours at a time. However for the odd occasions when it is left it would be better for us if it could get through a dog flap into a secure part of the garden. Any advice for a dog that is good with children and doesn’t howl when left?

Dog flapps come in all sizesbut I suggest my breed a austrailin sheperd they love kids but need a lot of play time

Tamaskan — Choosing the Breed of Dog That’s Right for You

Getting a dog can change your life. If you get a dog that is compatible with your lifestyle, it can be a very rewarding experience, but all dogs require love, attention, care and training, so before you make that decision, ask yourself these questions:

Do I have time to give a dog the attention it requires?
Do I have the ability to provide proper grooming, exercise and training for a dog?
Can I afford the expenses that come with a dog?
Do I have what it takes to be a strong pack leader?
Do I want to buy a dog from a breeder or adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue?

If, after answering the above questions, you decide to move forward with getting a dog, it would be wise to learn about the different breeds and their characteristics, personality/temperament, possible health conditions and exercise and grooming requirements in order to make an informed decision.

This article is a basic overview of one particular breed — a Tamaskan.  Read on to decide if this breed of dog is compatible with your particular lifestyle. 

History/Background: The Tamaskan, meaning “Mighty Wolf” in North American Indian language, is said to have originated in Finland, although that is uncertain.  Five husky-type dogs were imported into the UK from the USA in the early 1980s and were then bred to Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky and German Shepherd crosses, attempting to create a dog that resembled a wolf but with high intelligence, a good temperament and good working ability.  Breeding continued down through the years to improve the bloodlines and the bloodlines were finally closed in 2006.  The Tamaskan was first imported into the USA in 2005 and has since grown in popularity.  The Tamaskan Dog Register was formed in February 2006. Although it looks like a wolf, it has no wolf content. 

Physical Characteristics: The Tamaskan is large and athletic, slightly taller than German Shepherds.  It has a wolf-like appearance with small ears, a straight bushy tail and coarse,thick coat in three main colors, red gray, black gray and wolf gray, with black overlay and characteristic wolf mask.  Eyes are yellow through amber and brown, with light colored eyes being very rare. Adults typically measure 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 95 pounds.  

Personality/Temperament: This breed is highly intelligent and excels in agility, sled racing and obedience training but can be stubborn and requires pack leadership.  It is highly sociable, friendly, affectionate, eager to please and makes an ideal family dog and loyal companion.  It is tolerant toward other dogs and gentle with children.  It prefers the company of people or other dogs and, if left alone for long periods of time, may become destructive or try to escape.  It responds well off leash and, with a small amount of training, will return when called.  It makes an excellent working dog.  A Tamaskan is not a good guard dog because of its friendliness toward strangers.  Some Tamaskans, like other arctic breeds, will howl.

Possible Health Conditions:  No known health issues have yet arisen.  The average life expectancy is 14 to 15 years. 

Exercise/Grooming: The Tamaskan is very active and needs a great deal of exercise such as a daily long walk or brisk jog.  It requires free running and, if trained, will return when called.  Because it is highly intelligent, it needs mental exercise, as well.  Grooming is fairly easy and includes a good brushing once a week, more during times of molting. 

Living Conditions:  The Tamaskan is not recommended for apartment life and may become destructive or attempt to escape if left alone for long periods of time.  It needs a large place for free running every day.  

Summary:  The Tamaskan is a large dog that resembles a wolf but is highly sociable and affectionate and makes an ideal family dog.  It requires little grooming and has no known health issues so far but does require a great deal of physical and mental exercise and may display destructive behavior if left alone for long periods of time.  So, now that you’ve learned a little about this breed of dog, one question remains — Is a Tamaskan the right breed for you?

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Would a female german shepherd attack an 8 week old puppy of a different breed?

my friend has a 3 year old german shepherd (lilly) that doesn’t get along that well with that many dogs. Lilly has had some socialization with other dogs, but not that much. I want to introduce her tomy dog, Sadie who is a border collie at 8 weeks, but would it be safe to introduce them while they are on leashes?

Yes it would. If the dog is doing it right now, it won’t make any excuses for a puppy. Usually dogs don’t have much patience for energetic young puppies to begin with anyways, so this would NOT be a good idea right now. If you must have them meet, do it safely each behind different fences. Being on leash sometimes stresses out dogs and cuts off natural communication. Off-leash in their own fenced area is best.

German Shepherd Dog Training

The one dog that has the potential to do just about anything is the German shepherd.  A well trained, correctly bred German shepherd can turn into the kind of dog that you are looking for; a wonderful pet for the family, competitive obedience dog, or a trained attack dog, you name it and they can probably do it.  All around working skills is what this breed of dog was designed for.  German shepherd dog training will be the glue that holds the pieces together.

German Shepherd Dog Training

These great dogs are capable of learning at the early age of seven weeks old.  As long as the commands are simple, the puppy’s brain is able to begin to absorb them at seven weeks old; an important note to remember is it will take awhile for the body to catch up.  Teach your puppy games that he will enjoy for years to come.

Exercise will help your dog improve physically and mentally.  It’s fun to teach tricks and enjoyable to do.  Your dog will become more self assured the more he learns.  Your dog will learn new commands and signals that can used at a later time.  Offer your dog treats while teaching tricks.  As your puppy matures, doing some tricks for some praise will be very exciting for him.

German shepherd training is best done with positive methods.  Training your dog without hurting them is the best way.  Positive training uses positive reinforcements to reach the desired behavior.  Training your dog using the positive method doesn’t mean the dog gets to do whatever it wants to do.   Acceptable behavior allows them to get their reward.  Using positive training produces a dog that is happy and eager.  Positive training lets your dog obey out of trust.  Your dog and you will become a team.

Tips for Training Your German Shepherd

Leash Training

In the beginning, while walking your dog, they might want to carry the leash in their mouth.  They can carry the leash for the first few times, but aren’t allowed to chew on it.  While holding the leash in your left hand, keep the dog to your left side.  The dog should always be trained with short lessons.  It could take several lessons before the dog starts to figure out leash training.

The Sit and The Down

 Positive training using treats for teaching the sit.  The treat is held in front of the dog’s nose, and then lift it up and back.  This helps the dog fold his legs under him. While you’re using the treat to get him to sit, don’t forget to say “sit”.  When the dog sits give him his treat.

You start in the sit position, when teaching the down.  Slowly move the treat down and forward in front of the dog.  The dog will lower his front legs. Don’t forget to say “down”, while lowering the treat and after the dog lays down reward with the treat and lots of praise.

In Closing

Many German shepherd dogs have been ruined by incorrect training or lack of training. The experience that you have in training these dogs will be very exciting.  Living with a well trained German shepherd dog is a trip of a life time.

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Kraftwerk K9 German Shepherds. I’ve heard some horror stories. But what about any good testimonials?

I’ve heard a bunch of problems, mainly with customer service. But while there may be issues with customer service, are their problems any worse off than other breeders? They have huge facilities and a quite a few dams. So are these problems just exacerbated by the fact that they have more to go around? Their videos are pretty convincing…

Wow, that other answerer knows nothing at all about working titled shutzhund GSDs…

I don’t have any experience with Kraftwerk, but here is a discussion about the kennel on a leading working dog discussion board: http://leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/212039/page/0/fpart/1 The concensus seems to be that the dogs are fine, but the business practices are questionable.

I’d prefer to buy from a local breeder who I could count on for support if necessary.

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