TOO MUCH DOG!!?? PLEASE HELP - Page 2

You mention your wife had a plan  to title the dog in schutzhund, so I take it she has joined a local club?  What's their take on the dog?

brandi , it makes quite a difference what bloodline , and I dont think he needs to rehome him

I guess its a showline dog , the dog just needs black and white guidence , which will make the dog feel much more secure , if the owner tells him exactly what to do and what not to do , this goes for any dog by the way

if he is  from certain workinglines the problem might be different

What kind of help to you want?

Rik is right, no one on the internet is going to be able to make any sort of accurate assessment of the situation. 

You need to go to someone in your area who can meet the dog, talk face to face with you AND your wife and give you a proper assessment of the situation.

Where are you located at in fla? I would like to take a look at this dog. Sincerely. Kurt Hill. Vom Eisenhaus Kennels

Have you contacted the breeder as his reputation is now on the line;  maybe he would be interested in a possible trade or something.  I know there are no guarantees from Germany but I feel their reputation here in the US is probably important to them.  Just a thought.  If the above is not possible then yes you need help from a professional trainer;  probably one-on-one with the dog to evaluate and possibly help in his future training. 

You usually don't have to lay out a whole lot of  cash at once as you can only work this dog so much.  He is too young to work hard 24/7;  take a lesson, master that lesson then go to the next lesson.  I have had to train this way with all of my dogs.  It does take longer but as long as  you are diligent with his lesson and don't let any new problems arise without correcting them immediately all should be good for the dog.  But I pay for each lesson whether that be once per week or once per month or bi-monthly.  Usually something can be setup to teach this dog.

Whatever you do, good luck.  If you have already made up your mind that this dog cannot be taught by you or your wife then yes it is probably best for you to re-home the dog asap.  There are a lot of experienced people on this forum that work with this type of dog.  I am sure someone can recommend a trainer.  BOL  Nan

Yes...you purchased a sharp pup. I don't suggest ever re-homing a dog. Why? Because your problem now becomes someone else's. When you say "over-protective"...can you define it for me? What specifically is this pup doing, that is spelling out to you that he's over-protective? I'd take the advise others have offered here, and get a good trainer (and by this, I mean someone who is versatile, doesn't have "absolutes", and can change things if something is not working). As well, if your wife has joined a club, then perhaps they might be able to assist. Whatever you do, don't give up, and give in. And don't use him as a stud. Neutering him, will quell some of his unwanted aggression.

I doubt he is over protective. He sounds like an insecure bully who needs guidance.

 Neutering him will NOT necessarily quell ANY of his unwanted aggression. Kacey, if you do some research, you will see where often neutering INCREASES aggression in certain animals. 

That is very poor advice. If they can't handle the dog as is, not much point in altering him and giving false hope. I would especially never neuter a dog w/undetermined aggression issues.

I'd let Eisenhaus take a look at him if he's volunteering. See the dog through the eyes of someone not emotionally involved. The dog is young; there is hope if you can get proper control on him. 

Here we go again, too sharp, weak nerves, insecure, re-home it. All based on a pet owners description of what they think is going on over the Internet. Sir, please find an actual dog trainer, a professional one, who knows how to balance discipline and reward, to evaluate your dog IN PERSON. Take absolutely everything you read online with a grain of salt or risk worsening your problem, BELIEVE ME.

Neutering is not the answer.  Some good obedience on the dog and training for you and your wife on how to handle and correct the dog is what you need.  I've been there and learning to read the dog, correct the dog fairly and control the dog is key.  There are some good SchH clubs in Fla, you should check them out.  PM me and I'll help recommend some close by. 

Dogs like this are a lot of work, but definitely worth it. 

Jim