To mould your German Shepherd into a perfect family dog, you will need to know all about its behavioral traits. GSDs are intelligent, strong, fierce, muscular, dominant, loyal, friendly, and extremely protective. Due to their natural instincts, these dogs sometimes show behavioral issues that will cause trouble. However, if trained as puppies, these dogs will exhibit likeable qualities that every person and family member would admire.
There are some major behavioral concerns regarding GSDs as they are wild dogs. At times, these dogs exhibit aggressive behaviors that many people are scared of. The key is to harness the right kind of energy from your dog and understand how its brain works. They are alphas of their packs, which makes them extremely dominant. They often try to dominate their owners by walking ahead of them or ruling over them.
When a GSD is treated the wrong way, it will take over the house and its owner’s actions, which will create behavioral issues. The common behavioral issues in a GSD are:
Training a GSD with positive re-enforcement is the only way you can make your GSD learn good manners.
There’s nothing worse than watching your dog suffer from a bite. But as a pet parent, you must be prepared for the possibility that your furry friend could be on the receiving end of an attacker’s teeth. Dog bites can range from minor punctures to severe lacerations, so it’s essential to know how to deal …
Licking in dogs can be normal behavior. But when it becomes too much and that your dog never seems to stop, even when it is distracted, you could become worried. Should you be? How much licking is excessive? If you’re uncertain if it’s an issue or not, don’t worry! You’ll learn the possible reasons why …
Traveling with your dog can be an exciting experience. However, it’s important to remember that your pet is still a living creature who needs your care and attention. If you want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safely and sound, here are seven tips for traveling safely with your dog. Limit the Time …
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Dogs have always been one of the closest companions to humans. It’s easier to play and go on walks with them, amongst other fun activities. Exercise or simply being active is a crucial part of a dog’s life. It’ll not only help control their weight, reducing chances of obesity and other lifestyle-related issues, but it …
Having a baby has changed your world, but it has changed someone else’s world too. If you own a dog or dogs, then introducing a new lifeform into a settled environment can cause its own problems. As far as your pet dog is concerned, the pack is settled, the territories are laid out, as are …
Have you been annoyed with your German Shepherd trying to dig holes in your garden and backyard? All dogs love to dig, and it is absolutely normal if you find your GS digging up the ground. However, if the digging goes overboard and you are just too annoyed, you need to make it stop. Everything happens …
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If you find it cute that your little German Shepherd puppy is biting your hand, think again! GSDs grow-up to become strong and muscular dogs. If you encourage them when they bite or make ‘aww’ sounds, it will adopt biting as a habit. However, once a GSD pup grows, its biting habits are not cute at …
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German Shepherds are extremely dominant by nature. They rise above and jump because they want to show their power to others. This is a typical alpha behavior in GSDs but not a favorable one when you have a German Shepherd as a pet in your home. To make your GSD learn some etiquettes and manners, …
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We have talked about a German Shepherd’s dominant behavior several times and by now we know that GSDs are born to be leaders. In the wild, they live in a pack, and there is always one pack leader that dominates others. Similarly, when a GS comes into a family of humans, it sees them as …
Is your German Shepherd troubling you by being a door-dasher? A door dasher GSD will become very troublesome as it will try to escape every time guests arrive at home. It is a natural instinct of a GSD to run to the other side of the door. This happens because many GSDs feel that they …
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A GSD will bark to express its feelings and emotions. However, if its barking becomes irritating and out of control, you need to make it stop. If you are getting complaints from your neighbors that your dog constantly barks and howls when you are not around, you need to do something about it. You cannot …
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Updated: September 1st 2020 Aggression and behavioral problems do not occur in every dog breed. However, if you have bought a German Shepherd, you might face aggression problems quite a lot. So, why does a GSD behave like this? Are there any situations that trigger this behavior? Or is there something wrong with my dog? …
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You are getting ready and leaving for work. Your GSD is barking and jumping at you when you leave the house. You look back at the door and ignore your dog. When you return home, you find your couch ruined, your shoes shredded, and what not. You find your dog sitting in the corner in …
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“My German Shepherd jumps at the guests that visit our home, what do I do?” “My GSD won’t stop jumping on strangers in the park. Need Help ASAP!” These are the most common questions that GSD owners ask. It is very common for a GSD to greet guests by jumping over them. This happens either …
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Chewing is a habit that every dog has as it starts to learn about the environment it lives in. It is alright to let your GSD chew on its toys, but it becomes a problem when it begins to chew on your personal items like your shoes, underwear, pillows, and much more. When Does the …
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Many German Shepherd owners complain that their dog doesn’t follow their commands, ignores their actions and voice signals, and much more. This is a common problem with GSD owners as this breed of dogs is very dominant. We all know German Shepherds as guarding dogs we see with police forces. Of course, these dogs are extremely …
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