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Over Protective, Jealous And Aggressive 6mnth Old Gsd


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That's not a sign of protection, it's fear aggression common in GSD's bred with thin nerve. I agree that professional help needs to be sourced as the behaviour becomes worse with age if not addressed. I would also contact the breeder if the pup is a registered GSD breeding and inform them of the situation as more than likely, the rest of the litter are the same and the thin nerves need to be removed from their breeding program.

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A book I found gave a bit of insight into this sort of behaviour and was easy to read was - Jim Heath "Your Dog is Watching You" . Gives a background on dog behaviour without bogging you down. It opened my eyes about the tricks our pawed friends get up to to wrap us round their dew claws.

But I too would also get a good behaviuorist to help you out if you feel you don't understand enough to read the sutble signs (or not so sutble in this case) of canine body language.

Matt

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My poor little foxy was attacked by a large Border Collie cross when the dog's owner picked my dog up (without asking I would have said no as I knew what her dog was like). She knew her dog would react badly and he did, he knocked my dog out of her arms (knocked her over) and tried to get him, he ran and then another 2 large dogs joined in and chased him. One got him in his mouth and if I hadn't run screaming like a banshee, he would have been killed. Luckily the dog dropped him in shock at my behaviour and my dog got away.

Your situation sounds really dangerous so please, get some help before someone else's dog or someone else is hurt.

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The dog park isn't the place to socialise a timid puppy. She should have gone to puppy classes from day one, but unfortunately she's too old for that now. Maybe try setting up playdates and playgroups with dogs that you know are calm and friendly, and also get her into basic obedience class.

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The dog park isn't the place to socialise a timid puppy. She should have gone to puppy classes from day one, but unfortunately she's too old for that now. Maybe try setting up playdates and playgroups with dogs that you know are calm and friendly, and also get her into basic obedience class.

This is very dangerous advice for this situation.

Do NOTHING except get a behaviourist or trainer in.

If you do the wrong thing you may cause more issues.

Edited by Jaxx'sBuddy
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Just wanted to say good luck Leela in getting your problem sorted, we get our GSD in two weeks and dread him ever getting fear aggression so hopefully lots of early training and socialisation will help.

Keep us posted.

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That's not a sign of protection, it's fear aggression common in GSD's bred with thin nerve. I agree that professional help needs to be sourced as the behaviour becomes worse with age if not addressed. I would also contact the breeder if the pup is a registered GSD breeding and inform them of the situation as more than likely, the rest of the litter are the same and the thin nerves need to be removed from their breeding program.

It may be, it may not be

Get help, tell your breeder so that they know you are having issues, they may have someone who can help

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