I have a female German Shepherd and she is almost two years old. She isn't very aggressive towards people if she sees they aren't a threat ,but with my new puppy she just plainly hates him. I got her a muzzle and put them in the same room together with me. He can get close ,but when he gets in her face she freaks out and tries to attack him ,and I shoot her with water and tell her no(she hates water and is usually very effective with training and discipline). I've been doing this for a little less than a week ,and it seems that she is only slightly better. Only if i'm not there she gets a little more aggressive. She's never been aggressive to anyone. Also, if you need to know the puppy is 4 months old and about half my dog's size. He is a boy if that means anything. So, should I just continue what i'm doing or is there any possible alternative that could be more effective?
2007-12-24 18:26:29 · 10 answers · asked by Thomas 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you're spraying your dog with water at the wrong time, you could reinforce the aggression as the GSD may associate the water with the puppy. It may just take a bit of time to get used to the pup (under supervision). Without seeing the aggression for myself, it is hard to say how bad it is, but could it be that your GSD is just keeping the pup in check. If she clearly doesn't like the pup getting in her face, it could well be that she's just warning the pup off. Over time, I'm sure she'll get used to the pup. And remember to show your GSD slightly more attention than your pup so that she doesn't get jealous and so that you reinforce her position in the pack as being above the pup. For example, when greeting your dogs, greet the older dog first. When both dogs want your attention, show it to the older dog first. Make sure she comes first all the time so she doesn't feel undermined. Good luck.
2007-12-24 23:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sophie T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately it sounds to me like you German Shepherd was not socialized properly when she was growing up. That particular breed is very protective, so unless you really went out of your way to socialize her you could expect this (so I am not saying you did anything wrong on purpose). I imagine things will get better with time as the German Shepherd realizes the other doggy is not a threat. I would not recommend the water spraying thing as this will only agitate the dog further. You want her to feel comfortable. Once the German Shepard establishes dominance over the pup things should be fine. Most importantly you must establish your dominance without subverting the shepherd's dominance over the pup. Dogs are complicated. Good luck.
edit- try tin soldier's advice. You must be dominant and establish a clear pecking order.
2007-12-24 18:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to turn out to be the leader or dominant of your canine, the canine is trying to end up the % chief, for the reason that she appears like nobody else in her % is the percent leader. Try to not let the dog lead you on walks, make her stroll besides or behind you, additionally in no way let the canine enter a position first as this may increasingly cause the dog understand, that you're the submissive and she's the dominant. Additionally, whilst you see her appearing aggressive toward one more dog, try making a 'sh' noise to discontinue her from barking and growling, if she would not, supply her a gentle (very light) touch to the neck with two fingers. You ought to nip this difficulty within the butt and don't listen to others, who suppose its adorable, its no longer and its dangerous, this obstacle will grow and turn out to be an even unsafe main issue then before.
2016-08-06 13:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG. That sound like the same thing we went through a few months ago. We have a four year ABPT. My grandson came home with an APBT pup that a friend gave to him. The older Pit would growl and snap at the pup if they got close, I think she would have killed the pup if she had the chance. Pits are very dog aggressive. They do love people.
After a couple of days of this my grandson happened to watch an episode of the "Pet Whisper" where he was teaching a German Shepard to accept a pet rabbit. The dog would snap at the rabbit and wanted to eat it. My grandson did the same with our Pit. He put her in a submissive position, on her back on the floor. He brought the pup over and when she growled he put his finger hard into her chest and said Shhhhh. It took less then an hour. The two Pits are the best of buddies now.
2007-12-24 20:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Make sure that you give your German Shepherd at least as much positive attention as you give the puppy. This is especially effective if you cuddle and play with them at the same time. Keep up the discipline for unacceptable behavior, though. The older dog needs to know what is expected of her, but she also needs to know that the puppy isn't a threat to your affection for her.
2007-12-24 18:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you attempt to alpha roll and punish the GSD you will have a major problem on your hands. Humans have not got a clue about how to effectively punish (by trying to imitate what another dog would do - we are not dogs, nor should we attempt to imitate them!) and you will cause big, big problems if you try to punish your female. Please seek the help of a positive, professional trainer before she kills or injures the puppy - do this right away. Trying to handle this without professional advice will be a disaster - hope I'm being clear about that. Get help.
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2007-12-25 01:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you ought to grow to be the chief or dominant of your canines, the canines is attempting to grow to be the %. chief, through fact she appears like no person else in her %. is the %. chief. attempt to no longer enable the canines lead you on walks, make her walk as nicely or at the back of you, additionally in no way enable the canines enter a place first as this could reason the canines understand, which you are the submissive and she or he's the dominant. additionally, once you spot her appearing aggressive in direction of yet another canines, attempt making a 'sh' noise to end her from barking and growling, if she does not, provide her a gentle (very gentle) touch to the neck with 2 hands. you ought to nip this challenge interior the butt and don't hear to others, who think of its stunning, its no longer and its risky, this challenge will improve and grow to be an excellent risky challenge then till now.
2016-10-19 21:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-25 15:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-20 07:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋