Dog doesn't follow the handler - Page 3

Don't think the dog *possibly* becoming an LE dog has anything to do with it, but okay.
Hope the OP finds a solution to fit his situation.

 

You can spend 1000 ,s hours making a bond , if a strong dominant dog don,t see you as his natural leader and see your weakness the( problem )will always excist. Maybe you and your dog are not the best combination as a team.


Hope you will find realy profesional trainers who can help you on the field.

 

Making bond includes establishing leadership position.

Took him out on a hike (off leash ) and he did great this time , very responsive and attentive , I spoke to a former K9 trainer and he said he's at an age where he's becoming interested in females and since his contact with other dogs has been very limited his whole life it must've been very overwhelming at the beach with everyone chucking balls in all direction ( holds multiple balls In his mouth ) and different dogs.  Like I said I think I've bonded with him great , specially when Iam the only person who has ever handled him, fed him and worked him , he has no interest in people other than me and isn't approachable ( doesn't like being petted and not shy in any shape or form) thanks again for all the input.

I am glad to hear of some improvement for your team. I had a little fun yesterday but it is something to think about. I have had many new adult dogs come into my pack over the years. I like to believe that i think like a dog when bonding. My bond must be as leader and a subordinate dog ''gives'' first. The dog must need me for his well being, so I use hunger as my first bonding need. He or she must give me positive attention before they are fed and I want the food to be important to the dog so they are [ extra] hungry. I will wait for the dog to acknowledge me before i give them attention. I will ignore a dog until they some how greet me. it might take a lot of hours to bond but you can wreak a bond in minutes.

I would be careful about all that "he only relates to me;
nobody else feeds him " stuff. Does he starve to death
if you walk under a bus and are hospitalized for weeks ?

@ hntrjmpr I worded my comment on that 'possible'
situation v-e-r-y carefully LOL

Lol lets hope I don't get hit by a truck but Iam sure it wouldn't be an issue...when I got this dog it was with the intention of creating a one man dog , which is what I prefer... I socialized the hell out of the dog at an early age , took him on base daily , in and out of trucks , gun shot exposure , tunnels and u name it but I never intended this dog to be a family pet and strictly a working dog, so never let anyone pet him or  handle him etc, Results are he's very neutral to people to say the least and for the most part dogs , as far as people goes he has no desire to get to know you , really what I wanted anyway.
He's that rare GSD with over the top intensity and drive but also a bit stubborn due to his alpha personality.
Once I figure out how to post pics and videos on here I will gladly do.

Shawnicus can you share his ped?

Here's the link

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/dog.html?id=2400736-congo-vom-dach-haus