German Shepherd Puppy is Becoming Aggressive

By

ga peaches

Did everything turn out well? We have a GS puppy who is just over 4 months. He's been to obedience classes and has a private trainer. He's been showing aggressive behavior - resource guarding & now will growl and/or show his teeth when I try to pet him at times. I am scared I will be bitten.

By

olive5

There are lots of books. Check your library. I like Cesar Millan, he also has a website. Just remember never become physically aggressive with the puppy it will make things worse. It's not too late but take action now. Maybe your vet can help you as well. Don't be shy about asking people for help. Maybe you could even email Cesar Millan I think he is amazing. Best of luck let us know how things are going

By

TaniPaigi

German shepherds are very protective but there are ways to contain them when people come to your house that he doesn't know but him in another room its not good for him since he is a German shepherd to be around a lot of people! another thing when you take him places or on walks don't let people come up and pet him if he try's to growl at people that are across the street or just walking by move him away from them and block him from seeing the people make him sit down and focus on you tell him no eventually he will learn to behave!

By

Lgoff15

Please purchase a dog obedience book and follow the training to the letter. If your dog doesn't learn now what it can't do. It will just continue to worsen until the worse happens. There are numerous web sites to help you too. Just please correct it while you can before someone or some other animal is harmed. L15

My German shepherd puppy just turned 5 months old. She lives with me and my boyfriend and was fine until about a month ago. We were at the dog park and this lady walked past to get her dog, and my pup jumped up and nipped her hand.