German Sheppard Female dislikes toward males only outside.?
Help! 12 month old excellent temperament at home but when walkin has started growling and barkin at any strange men or young children. Is it nerves and how do I get her confidence up? will back away even when being reassured.
Answers:
Not being sure of your living arrangements, I can't speak with absolute certainty, but as puppies become dogs, they tend to 'grow' more in to the instinctive behavior associated with that breed. IF you have had her since she was a puppy, and IF she hasn't been 'roughhoused' with by men or kids (OR exposed to them/socialized with them regularly), then what you are witnessing is the protective behavior which is commonly associated with German Shepherds (and was quite possibly one of the reasons you picked that breed in the first place). She's just doing what seems natural to her.
As far as getting her 'confidence' back, that probably isn't the issue - it's most likely more a matter of not seeing men and children as 'strange'. My recommendation would be to introduce her to as many 'Guy Friends' as you have - obviously, not all at once, but be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that they are people that you are COMPLETELY comfortable with; if not, she'll pick up on that and might actually go so far as to bite.
Once THAT wicket's hit, you might try taking her to a little league soccer or football game - or some other venue in which she can see lots of kids - from the confines of your automobile. As she gets more exposure to them, you can gradually decrease the distance at which she sees them. Eventually, she will most likely not see them as such a threat.
Trust me, you're not the only person that's ever had this issue, but it can generally be resolved with love, patience, and lots of doggie treats.
I hope this helps.
My female basset hound does exactly the same thing. It is highly embarrassing as she has a really lovely personality. She only does it to men and she goes mad barking and growling. She wouldn't bite as if they are brave enough to come up to her (most are not) she wags her tail and is fine. I think its because mostly she does it in the dark or if its getting dark so whether she can see them properly I don't know and also when she is with me maybe she is being protective or something. She also sometimes goes nuts at dogs as well and other times shes lovely. I think she just has a screw loose actually, I just accept it I trust her she is fine but I do hate it when she does it as she sounds really aggressive when I know shes not. Typical woman full of hot air and moody! I just tell everyone to ignore her as shes a grumpy *****! By the way she is nearly three and hasn't grown out of it! Also my vet thinks she is a lovely dog and its not a problem its just her being a moaner.
I would also just like to add to the people who have given me a thumbs down. Bassets are noisy, talkative dogs and it is quite normal being a hound that they are very vocal and although you obviously think I am irresponsible ( I donlt know why I have had 2 thumbs down!) I can assure she has been to training classes and is well trained but this is the nature of a hound dog. She would not bite I am sure so is my vet and a very well kown behaviourist. Some dogs are just like this. Its called communication!
I know what you mean! My girlfriend has 6 dogs and when they see me they all bite me in the butt and just hang on there as long as they can. My girlfriend thinks its funny!
It sounds like you never went to training and socialisation classes. Do so now before you end up with a fear biter. BTW it is 'German shepherd' i.e. sheep herd. In Germany they are used to herd sheep like we use collies here in the UK.
I started introducing different people to my German Shepard puppy slowly. Male friends, female friends with the kids of varying ages. Next step for us is to have him meet people when he's out for his walks. Eventually he'll pick up on the fact that its not a big deal and he gets a lot of positive attention when he's being good.
It has nothing to do with lack of confidence, she's protecting you. Just work with her slowly and introduce new people and new situations when she's comfortable.
Another thing to do is take her to an experienced dog trainer. I don't recommend Petsmart lessons since I've heard a lot of complaints about those classes from a dog trainer I work with and like. She's more expensive but we get more out of it.
sounds like a real problem. Need pro help fast
Hi there. I would recommend that you change the leash/collar for walking purposes. Your dog will become stronger than you and you need to controll her!! It will save her life.
Try keeping her on a short leash and when she barks give the leash a tug to let her know that it's wrong. I would also recommend taking her to obedience school.
Obedience school really is for the owner :) But well worth it.
Good luck
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Answers:
Not being sure of your living arrangements, I can't speak with absolute certainty, but as puppies become dogs, they tend to 'grow' more in to the instinctive behavior associated with that breed. IF you have had her since she was a puppy, and IF she hasn't been 'roughhoused' with by men or kids (OR exposed to them/socialized with them regularly), then what you are witnessing is the protective behavior which is commonly associated with German Shepherds (and was quite possibly one of the reasons you picked that breed in the first place). She's just doing what seems natural to her.
As far as getting her 'confidence' back, that probably isn't the issue - it's most likely more a matter of not seeing men and children as 'strange'. My recommendation would be to introduce her to as many 'Guy Friends' as you have - obviously, not all at once, but be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that they are people that you are COMPLETELY comfortable with; if not, she'll pick up on that and might actually go so far as to bite.
Once THAT wicket's hit, you might try taking her to a little league soccer or football game - or some other venue in which she can see lots of kids - from the confines of your automobile. As she gets more exposure to them, you can gradually decrease the distance at which she sees them. Eventually, she will most likely not see them as such a threat.
Trust me, you're not the only person that's ever had this issue, but it can generally be resolved with love, patience, and lots of doggie treats.
I hope this helps.
My female basset hound does exactly the same thing. It is highly embarrassing as she has a really lovely personality. She only does it to men and she goes mad barking and growling. She wouldn't bite as if they are brave enough to come up to her (most are not) she wags her tail and is fine. I think its because mostly she does it in the dark or if its getting dark so whether she can see them properly I don't know and also when she is with me maybe she is being protective or something. She also sometimes goes nuts at dogs as well and other times shes lovely. I think she just has a screw loose actually, I just accept it I trust her she is fine but I do hate it when she does it as she sounds really aggressive when I know shes not. Typical woman full of hot air and moody! I just tell everyone to ignore her as shes a grumpy *****! By the way she is nearly three and hasn't grown out of it! Also my vet thinks she is a lovely dog and its not a problem its just her being a moaner.
I would also just like to add to the people who have given me a thumbs down. Bassets are noisy, talkative dogs and it is quite normal being a hound that they are very vocal and although you obviously think I am irresponsible ( I donlt know why I have had 2 thumbs down!) I can assure she has been to training classes and is well trained but this is the nature of a hound dog. She would not bite I am sure so is my vet and a very well kown behaviourist. Some dogs are just like this. Its called communication!
I know what you mean! My girlfriend has 6 dogs and when they see me they all bite me in the butt and just hang on there as long as they can. My girlfriend thinks its funny!
It sounds like you never went to training and socialisation classes. Do so now before you end up with a fear biter. BTW it is 'German shepherd' i.e. sheep herd. In Germany they are used to herd sheep like we use collies here in the UK.
I started introducing different people to my German Shepard puppy slowly. Male friends, female friends with the kids of varying ages. Next step for us is to have him meet people when he's out for his walks. Eventually he'll pick up on the fact that its not a big deal and he gets a lot of positive attention when he's being good.
It has nothing to do with lack of confidence, she's protecting you. Just work with her slowly and introduce new people and new situations when she's comfortable.
Another thing to do is take her to an experienced dog trainer. I don't recommend Petsmart lessons since I've heard a lot of complaints about those classes from a dog trainer I work with and like. She's more expensive but we get more out of it.
sounds like a real problem. Need pro help fast
Hi there. I would recommend that you change the leash/collar for walking purposes. Your dog will become stronger than you and you need to controll her!! It will save her life.
Try keeping her on a short leash and when she barks give the leash a tug to let her know that it's wrong. I would also recommend taking her to obedience school.
Obedience school really is for the owner :) But well worth it.
Good luck
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