Behavior Problems

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:

  • Attention seeking destructive behavior.
  • Jumping.
  • Chewing, biting, and mouthing.
  • Digging the ground.
  • Excessive barking.
  • Over-protectiveness.
  • Extremely dominating.

Training a GSD with positive re-enforcement is the only way you can make your GSD learn good manners.

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GSD digging problems

Reclaim Your Yard By Training Out The Digging Problems With GSDs

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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GSD Dominant Behavior

Dominance? Or Hyperactivity? Here’s How To Spot Dominant Behavior In Your German Shepherd

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 …

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German Shepherd Dashing Out The Door

Door Dashing Like They’re In The Olympics How To Stop Your GSD Taking Off

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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German Shepherd Aggression problems

Aggressive Behavior & German Shepherds Don’t Have To Go Hand In Hand

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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Jumping On People Sucks & Your Guests Hate It. Here’s How To Stop It

“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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GSD Disobedience Problems

Common GSD Disobedience Problems, And How To Take Control

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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