5 to 6month german shepard?

Question

i want to adopt will this 5 to 6 month german shepard willhe be agrresive in anyway or will it be nice and cudly

Answer 1

You will be very happy.. they are very loving.. assuming that you give it lots of love.. I love the German shepherd... as well as the labrador.. wonderful pets

Answer 2

If he comes from good bloodlines, has been socialized properly, and hasn't been abused, he should be just fine. My German shepherds have all been mush puppies who enjoy nothing better than to be cuddled and loved. Their only regret in life seems to be that they're not small enough to be lap dogs. :-)

You'll probably want to do some obedience training with him as soon as possible. It'll help the two of you bond, and if there are any problems, you can talk to the the trainer about the most effective way of coping with them.

But if you don't have a lot of time to spend with him (both training and everyday life), please don't adopt. These dogs need a lot of human contact, or otherwise you can have some serious behavioral problems.

I wish you and the pup all the best if you do adopt. . .a German shepherd can be the best, most loving dog you'll ever own if you're willing to put in some time and effort to train him!

Answer 3

Depends on how you raise it and how it's been raised thus far.
I have 2 maleswho are spoiled rotten.Only one is neutered.Neither are overly aggressive.They are well socialized and well mannered.However they are VERY protective.They know what belong to them and with ferocious barking,bared teeth and jumping at whoever gets too close to our vehicles or home they make it clear that they'll take care of buisness if it's necessary.
People accuse us of having vicious dogs and stay away which is fine with us cos no ones hitting us up for money since we got the dogs.But for the few who know them these dogs are nothing more than big spoiled babies.
Just remember that gsds are mistrustful by nature.They have to be given the opportunity to check out strangers and new situations before they are comfortable with them.
People forcing themselves on the pup may very well cause fear which can create aggression.Same with new situations like walking across rail-road tracks the dogs never seen before or going thru an automatic door or evan riding in the car.
Offer comfort and guidance whenever you see dog is anxious.Be respectful of it's feelings and needs and you'll see protective nature kick in but true aggression you won't have a problem with.

Answer 4

That depends on the dogs personality and the background. Where is the dog today and where has the dog been since it was removed from its litter?

Most dogs at this age are still pretty friendly unless they have been abused in some way and even then if you can understand the dogs needs, the dog is still young enough to bond with a new owner. Dogs are very resillient that way, I have seen even senior aged dogs accept a new owner.

Dogs react to love like people do - they return love they get and they are usualy very trusting of people as long as they have never been abused - Even abused dogs can learn to trust again with patience and consistent kindness -

also make sure you get this puppy spayed or neutered and feed him or her a human quality food with no pesticides or antibiotics or growth hormones or any non-human grade ingredients like Dick Van Pattens brand or Paul Newmans Own brand - Good Luck

Answer 5

Well, socialization is very important with GSDs. This means being exposed to different people and other dogs - that wont harm him/her. German Shepherds were bred to work. . .and will find ways to get into trouble if they are not kept physically and mentally busy. Toys are great for the latter, but if you don't have the time and energy to keep up with a normal GSD, you might want to think about a different breed. They are more dominant than some other breeds, but remember, they were bred to work and be active! A firm, consistent, and fair hand is needed in training a shepherd. They will get the moon for you if you ask it!
They are a wonderful member of the family! We have two!!

Answer 6

I hope whom ever you are adopting the shepard from let you socialize with the dog. I have had experience with a few German Shepard's and one was straight from Germany and knew only German commands as a very little puppy it played with us but then became aggressive toward anyone who was not living in our house. We had no way to tell the dog to stop. We had to get rid of her she ended up going through a police dog training in which German commands were used and turned out to one awesome police dog. It all depends on where you are adopting from and the temperament of the dog as stated previously.

Answer 7

I'd suggest a younger puppy that will bond with you better. There could be things in the dog's background that could surprise you. As for aggression, any dog can be aggressive. It's up to the owner to be responsible and train the animal well on proper behavior. This dog might already have learned some very bad habits that could be difficult to break.

Answer 8

Shepards are very good and loyal dogs. When given lots of love and attention, they tend to be gentle, BUT they are very protective of their master and close family. Do not assume that a stranger can come around without being introduced to the dog first. Any behavior perceived as aggressive on their part will be met with severe penalties from the dog.

Answer 9

If you're a nice person, the dog will be nice.
If you're a mean person and abuse the dog the dog will be mean too. Animals are like little children, if you are a racists your children will likely see the same point of view as you.

My german shepard barks at strangers but she will lick you to death once she gets to know you. That is how vicious she is.

Answer 10

Depends on the dogs backround. Perhaps he has been abused previously? lack of socailisation can pose a problem, ask if they can proform a temperament test.