My German Shepperd attacks me?

Question

Hi everyone,
I dont know what to do. I am so discouraged. I have adopted a German Shepperd at a local shelter nearly 2 years ago...she is now a little over 2...She is my heart and soul...but the thing is that not only does she bite hard...she attacks us at home...What should I do? (She had a private trainer because I dont have a car...and it didnt help at all)......

I definetely need some advices...

I have adopted her when she was 4.5 months and she was abandonned by her previous owners at 3.5 months (claiming they had allergies...) I suppose they just abandonned her because she was getting big...

She used to bite when I first got her...then she stopped...and then later on once in a while she would play rough and sometimes bite...but now that she is nearly my weight...its getting out of control...

When we are not at home we tried different things at first she stayed in a room and she started chewing and breaking everything so I got a cage because I have read that she would be safer...

One of you asked what does having a car has to do with the training...lol...what I meant is that I paid for a private teacher to come to our place because I didnt have a car to get her to a dog school...It would be then much easier for me to bring her TO a dog school...and let her learn WITH other dogs...because I dont think trainer her at home was the best idea...

I used to bring her to the dog park at least once or twice a day...she loved it...

She used to growl at some dogs...but I guess that happens...but she got attacked by other dogs when she was smaller...and she used to be very submissive,some dogs wouldnt let her drink water...

and later this summer...she started being like them...she was possessive of me...of her water...but only with dogs...

She got into a fight with a 10 year old dalmatian...she ended up with bite marks near her eye and mussel...

But the thing is that she started fighting with other dogs before she got attacked by the dalmatian...

I wont be able to forgive myself for the rest of my life if I gave her away...because I know she will end up being euthanized or be like a yo-yo...having a home, back to shelter, having a home, back to shelter...again and again...

Things that didnt work when she attacked me: staying calm, trying to calm her down, speak louder, mainly trying to catch her by her collar...

Answer 1

Everyone's dog is an animal and needs to be reminded of that - any dog, no matter how good always has the potential to show its instinct if circumstances prevail. A german shepard dog breeder may be able to give you tips, advice and direction. Most breeders are dog lovers and love the breed so much that would assist you in your quest to help your pet. Avoid all playing that encourages and promotes aggression instinct i.e. dog pulling toys etc. You probably had the wrong trainer - there are good mechanics and bad ones , good doctors and bad ones. - try to find a trainer who specializes in the breed or specific to the problem that you pet is demonstrating.

Go to the dog whisperer website below - Cesar Millan - submit a heart wrenching letter to him and perhaps he will take your case to assist you and your dog on his show. Please check out his website - it may be the key to saving your dog's life. Good Luck!!!!

http://dogpsychologycenter.com/dpc/

P.S. I couldn't email you back but check out dog whisperer clips here below - it is about aggression http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/video_preview_1.html

Answer 2

I have to agree.. if the dog is not responding to training, and being aggressive, you have to put it down. Its unfortunate, and hard, I know, but it will be more unfortunate when a child gets hurt or killed.

I has a little Lhasa that was not crazy about the fast movements of kids... no big deal, my kids had been around her since puppy hood, and they dealt with each other.... until one day she bite and punctured right threw the roof of my 7 year olds mouth! The blood was everywhere! I got things under control, kept the dog separate from the kids... maybe it was an isolated incident ?
Well, it wasn't, and when one of my boys accidentally let her the room with my 2 year old niece, the dog... completely unprovoked, went after the baby aggressively.... I caught the dog in time, and the dog is in a "better place" now.

Answer 3

I would have to know what your trainer did. Unfortunately some people say they are trainers and just aren't. Also where is she kept? Since you don't have a car have someone bring you to the pet store, buy a soft muzzle, a choker, and a lead. Baring she doesn't have rabbies, She thinks she is the master. You will have to spend some time with her in the muzzle on the lead and when she growls or misbehaves you give her a quick but firm tug and a sharp NO. After a day or to you should already see some changes in her. You have to be consistent with her until she believes you are the Alpha in the house!

Answer 4

If you have kids, neices, nephews, etc you need to get rid of it. What would happen if a child would accidently step on its tail or disturb it while it was eating? How guilty would you feel then? At least take it to a vet or knowledgeable trainer and ask for suggestions. You also may need to assert yourself, you are the leader in the household and when the dog gets aggressive you need to put it in its place. There is a difference between abuse and discipline, dont be afraid to get rough when the dog bites you or gets aggressive.

Answer 5

I'd recommend getting rough. Dogs are not that different from wolves, and, to cut a long story short, they need a leadership system. However, "guard dogs" like what the German Shepard is bred for, have this ability tweaked, so that they can go attack anyone who endangers them or their owners. If it is attacking you, you are a perceived threat. I recommend taking him to a Veterinarian, but I think the only thing you can do now is put him to sleep. If it's already in his system, it will take years to get it out again, and that if it is possible at all. I'm sorry.

Answer 6

You have a problem that has been caused by the previous owners, who have in every probability mistreated or neglected the dog. I hate to say it by the damage has been done and it looks to be permanent. The dog could be returned to the shelter with an explanation of the problem, but that will be just passing the problem back to them. The kindest thing is to take her to the vets, in the knowledge that you have done all you can to make her short time with you as happy as possible.

Answer 7

no where near enough info; did you adopt a puppy or an adult dog? did she have a previous owner or come from a kennel or from her mother/litter? did she always bite or did this begin to happen recently? how do you deal with her at home when you're gone and when you're there? what does having a car have to do with training the dog? her owners are the ones who have to handle her and the ones who should train her. If you don't know how to do this, you need to learn. read, talk to other dog owners, talk to experts; hire someone to train you how to train your dog
to be an effective dog owner, you have to learn how to speak dog, there is no other way. don't blame the dog for biting you, but don't tolerate it either. you haven't trained it properly

Answer 8

tension and worry. in case you have been approximately 5 years previous and somebody took you away out of your mom devoid of any caution, then shoved you right into a room with an older toddler that wanted to play, you would be disillusioned. canines tutor that they are disillusioned with the help of growling a caution, and if the different canines would not pay attention, they bite. He replaced into disillusioned and reacted for this reason. hit upon a clean domestic dog day care. i do no longer think of they understand what they're doing. I spent an afternoon working at a domestic dog Daycare in my section, and all of their canines started coming as youthful puppies. 2-5 months. Max 2 years. All of those canines have been going there via fact that they have been youthful puppies, while they have been in basic terms delighted to play with different canines and did no longer care if mom and pa suddenly disappeared. YOUR canines replaced into of course no longer delighted. on the subsequent daycare, tell them what befell. Ask to observe so which you are going to see that precisely what occurs. perhaps no longer something will go incorrect while you're there while he's gifted to the %..

Answer 9

From a training point of view, there are ways to reassert yourself as the Alpha. However, clearly your dog doesn't see you as this and very likely will always be challenging your 'authority' over him.

From my point of view, there is no place for an animal like this in a human household. I love dogs- but this one should not be living in your home. Or- perhaps anyone's home.

If you have children... uh oh.

Answer 10

This dog sound like it had been badly abused in the past. You may have no choice, but to get rid of the dog, if it cannot be retrained to act in a civil manner towards you and your family. This is a dangerous situation, and the dog can wind up killing one of you.