She has always been around other dogs, and had no problem. Now, she is EXTREMELY territorial...she will not let any other dogs near her, or the house. Dogs she has been raised with, she is now snipping at. What could be going on ?
2007-01-13 02:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Bec 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is not preg.
2007-01-13 02:31:54 · update #1
She has been to the vet, and no problems have beem found. This has been going on for months now...we're at the point where we have to keep the other dogs seperated from her.
2007-01-13 04:13:39 · update #2
Dogs can not tell us when they are in pain, and sometimes a quick behavior change can be an indicator...it would be wise to take her to a vet soon.
2007-01-13 02:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old is she? If this is a dog who's a young adult, she's reached her sexual maturity and instead of behaving like a puppy is now exhibiting her adult behaviour. She's very obviously in need of some serious obedience training because her behaviour will escalate. Take her to classes with a highly qualified trainer.
If she's an older dog and this is a definite change in temperament, she needs to be seen by a vet because changes in temperament are very often caused by a physical problem.
2007-01-13 03:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, definietly spay your dog. Make her submit to the current dogs in your home, it might sound stupid but it worked with our Rot. Make sure to socialize her with other dogs, buy a halti, or a muzzle just in case she begins to snip at the other dog.
But first, I suggest taking her to the vet. She could be sick, and possibly pregnant (if not spayed)
2007-01-13 04:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by shute210@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea. You may have to take her to a behavior specialist and find out what triggered the behaviors you're seeing.
Now german shepherds tend to be more agressive than some other dogs, and sometimes it happens that they can become the canine version of psychotic. And have to be put down. Hopefully your dog can be cured.
Good luck!
2007-01-13 02:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something must have changed to cause such a behavioral shift. If you cannot discover what the change is that she is so bothered by, I agree with the earlier answerer to bring her to the vet - she may have something wrong medically. Good luck, I hope everything works out for her.
2007-01-13 03:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has not been spayed, get her spayed. Enroll her in obedience class. Consult a behavioral specialist if none of this works. She could also have a health problem that no one is aware of. GSD do not usually act like this w/out a reason.
2007-01-13 08:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So this just happened recently? If so I would think there's something wrong in her brain possibly, maybe she has a brain tumor, or maybe something way simpler, I would take your dog to a vet to get her looked after to just see if there's anything wrong with her that would make her become aggressive like that.
-Danny
2007-01-13 03:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Danny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has she been spayed yet?? if she has always been around other dogs and had no problem,, she is probably maturing and coming into heat - have her spayed and also enroll in a basic obedience class - which will give her needed socialization skills and you some training options.... good luck,, have a blast
2007-01-13 02:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if your dog is not pregnant there is a period of time that your dog can be angry and have problems that she didn't had. That period of time is usually 15 days before the dog's period
2007-01-13 02:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by stinkypinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing, is she spayed?if not, could she be coming in heat? second, shes a german shepard! they tend to be territorial. third, maybe shes not well. talk to your vet.
2007-01-13 03:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋