2006-08-19 00:27:16 · 9 answers · asked by Shred G 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All dogs do have hormonal changes during the first year of life. I know that I can do training with a dog and during the first year of life they will have a period where they act as if they haven't had any training at all- like they forget it! This is normal, and after a couple of days they will get back into the swing of things again.
However, these hormonal changes should not make a dog bite a person. What do you mean by aggressive? Toward people or other dogs?
If it is toward other dogs of the same sex and the german shep is not fixed, then YES- this could be expected.
This could also be an issue you need to see your vet about. If your dog is injured or sick it could act aggressively because it wants to protect itself when sick.
Tell us more about the aggressiveness.
From the info you posted-
Take the dog to the vet and have the vet look the dog over to make sure it isn't sick.
Get the dog fixed- the dog will live a longer, healthier life. The dog will get along better with other dogs.
Consult a trainer to work with the dog.
2006-08-19 00:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by AnnaB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking about males, there can be. Once they reach sexual maturity and the hormones start, they can become like teenage boys and can become aggressive. It is at this point that they need firm training so they know who is in charge and know their place in the pack. If they are confused about who the leader is, they will try and take control.
If your dog became aggressive and did something, it would be YOUR falut. You cannot blame aggressive things on the dog. If proper training and handling did not occur, it would be you who did not make that happen.
2006-08-19 02:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about hormonal change but sounds to me like your dog is growing up.
German shepherds are naturally mistrustful dogs and very protective of their territory and people.
If at 11 mos. you're starting to notice aggressive behavior when someone comes to the door or gets too close to you or your car I would'nt be too concerned the dogs doing his job.
I have 2 males ages 4&2 and both act absolutely viscious toward strangers barking and showing their teeth.But tails are up and curled and wagging while they're jumping around the intruder.
If this is your problem remember always that they're dogs and can never be trusted not to bite so you need to always have one eye on him.
And you need to tell people coming over that when the dog confronts them in this manner just to stop stay calm and let the dog do his thing while he checks them out.Don't look at him.Don't try to touch him and don't talk to him until he's decided they're no threat.Then they can pass.
If you take your dog for rides in the car it's a little harder cos people walking past will undoubtedly look the dog in the eye which will set him off.And it never fails when I stop for gas I leave the car with windows down but not so far that dogs can get their heads thru while I run inside to pay and I watch some fool stick their arm into my car to pet my dogs and get mad about almost having an arm ripped off.And I get some very rude comments about having vicsious dogs unmuzzled to which I reply:I'm not about to muzzle those animals so any idiot can molest them whenever they want while my backs turned.I don't grab strangers kids sitting in a cart at the grocery store and expect others to not grab my dogs at the gas station.
2006-08-19 01:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 11 months your dog is going to start to become sexually mature. If the dog has not been neutered get it done.
Yes as they get this age this is when the protectiveness is going to kick in. You are going to see more aggerssion just like you would in a teenaged boy. They are going get pusheir and test thier limits.
You need to set limits and boundries and have consequences for crossing them. Training at this time is very important. you need to be consistant and not tolerate any poor behavior.
They grow throught this stage where they act like you never taught them anything ever but they come out of that. But just keep working at even training.
If you are not planning to breed get the dog neutered or spayed for the health of the animal.
2006-08-19 03:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Irresponsible breeding, not being proerply socailized and trainined, not being altered, thyriod problems.
Have full medical check up, alter and training done.
2006-08-19 03:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by cm30324 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no german sheperds are very good watch dogs and they will dedicatedly watch over their territory..
2006-08-19 00:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by suhail p 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!
unless something traumatic happens in its life like.... someone beating it!
2006-08-19 00:31:20 · answer #7 · answered by Moe Moe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
***NO***!!!
You already TRIED to abdicate *YOUR* responsibility!!!
ALWAYS the owners FAULT!
2006-08-19 02:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there will.
2006-08-19 00:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by yougotsmith 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋