Saturday, February 25, 2012

German Shepherd Issues

By Chris Miller


German Shepherds are hardworking dogs who enjoy work. They are one of the most clever of all types and they are usually easy to train. German Shepherds are reliable companions which have accompanied policemen and handicapped persons all over the world. But improper schooling can bring out the bad side of German Shepherds. There are numerous troubles that you have to deal with when training a German Shepherd. Most of those problems can be prevented if a German Shepherd is correctly socialized as a puppy and if the owner maintains a position of power.

Biting Out of Fear, Fearful Manners, Separation Anxiety

German Shepherds lacking self esteem can be very timid and fearful. German Shepherds that are not trained right may show tense actions away from their owners. However, if the dog lacks self-assurance he will feel panicked when the owner has to leave the house. He might be scared to meet other people. A tense dog cannot be petted because he might be hazardous.

German Shepherds are an extremely loyal and dedicated breed so they can turn out to be very attached to their owners. In general this is a superb thing, but if a puppy is not well-socialized then a German Shepherd can become too close to their owner and it can lead to these issues with angst and fear.

The best way to prevent your German Shepherd from developing these issues is to make certain you socialize your puppy well from a young age. Take your pup places with you and let them meet forthcoming strangers. Let them "talk" with other friendly puppies. A technique to do this is by enrolling your pup in a pup kindergarten class or a puppy preschool class. Pet stores, animal shelters and trainers frequently offer these classes. They're an effective way to socialize puppies and your pup can begin to learn some basic manners. Meeting other people and puppies will help build your puppy's confidence. Self-confident puppies are less likely to develop conduct issues as adults.

Many times the same places offering these puppy lessons will also offer some basic obedience lessons later so this is a good method to study dog trainers and schooling options.

Avoid dog parks if your pet is still a puppy. Young puppies may feel more tense when there are a lot of folks and puppies to deal with. Injuries are also common in dog parks for smaller dogs. Diseases which are common in puppies may also be infectious.

Aggression

You may notice adverse guarding behavior in your dog early on. Aggression is normally not seen in German Shepherds. Trained attack is not considered violence for the reason that it is a part of a duty. Aggressive conduct might be directed at you or other pet dogs.

A good way to prevent aggression is to get your puppy trained as soon as possible. A well-trained German Shepherd is much less likely to have conduct problems than an untrained dog and the dog will know that you are in charge. A dog that respects you and your authority in the home is less likely to show signals of aggression or try to guard food, toys, or other objects.

Conclusion

All breeds of puppies have their own issues. German Shepherds are no exception. Make sure you follow these tips when you have your German Shepherd. Doing these items should solve most German Shepherd concerns.




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