What should I do if my German Shepherd is being aggressive?
- Another thing that you can do is to train your German Shepherd to stop the behavior by having a friend go to the front door and then to reward your German Shepherd for not being aggressive.
Contents
- 1 How do I get my German Shepherd to ignore other dogs?
- 2 Why is my German Shepherd so reactive to other dogs?
- 3 How do I stop my dog reacting to other dogs?
- 4 How do I stop my dog lunging at other dogs?
- 5 Why does my dog hate my other dog?
- 6 How do you calm a reactive dog?
- 7 How do you socialize a reactive dog?
How do I get my German Shepherd to ignore other dogs?
Start by taking your dog out for a walk around the neighborhood. As you walk, remain calm and relaxed. Your pup can sense this and will behave in the same manner. If your dog starts to lunge towards another dog, do not pull on the leash, this will only make him pull harder.
Why is my German Shepherd so reactive to other dogs?
Another reason dogs attack one another is that one dog may have too much excitement or energy. When this happens, your German Shepherd may resort to showing aggressive behavior to calm the other dog or protect itself. Such behavior may present as nipping, lunging, growling, or even biting.
How do I stop my dog reacting to other dogs?
To change your dog’s response to other dogs, start working with your dog, standing still, at a distance where he can see another dog without reacting and where other dogs aren’t walking toward you. You can try this exercise, for example, at the edge of a lot where dogs get out to go to a dog park or pet store.
How do I stop my dog lunging at other dogs?
To prevent that, you can clip one leash to their buckle collar and another to their halter, so the collar leash takes the force during lunges and the halter leash gently turns your dog’s head. Finally, be proactive.
Why does my dog hate my other dog?
Why does my dog hate other dogs? Dogs will typically react aggressively towards other dogs for two reasons, fear, or they believe the other dog represents a threat. Your dog may perceive a threat to their status or safety, or they may even be protecting you against an apparent threat.
How do you calm a reactive dog?
6 Ways to Calm Your Reactive Dog
- Set Up a Routine. It’s not something dog owners think of very often or are even aware of, but dogs absolutely crave routine.
- Get Essential Equipment.
- Counter Conditioning.
- Household Changes.
- Body Language.
- Sign Up for a Behavior Rehab Class.
Keep your dog close to you when passing others, turning corners, and going through doors. Leave your dog alone while she’s eating if she’s aggressive around her food. Avoid petting your dog in situations that are triggering to her. Ask people not to approach and request that they control their dogs.