TOO MUCH DOG!!?? PLEASE HELP - Page 3

As a GSD rescue operator in the past, I suggest that you watch out for anyone offering to "take a look at the dog" who then offers to take the dog from you. Will they buy the dog from you? Probably not and that should tell you something. Some will take advantage of you by taking the dog, breeding it, or when it does not work out, disposing of the dog. As Slamdunc says, find someone who is professional and who has no ulterior motives. He can recommend people who might fit that description.

Just because the dog acts as he does is no reason to think the dog would make a good police dog. Based on how little we know about the situation, it may be that you and your wife do not know enough about how to properly socialize and train the dog. What is good is that you realize you need help. So get it, and be sure to get competent help. The dog has a specific temperament and one must discover what that is and work with it, not against it. It is very rare that dogs like this cannot be brought under control, assuming the intervention is done early enough.

Good luck.

Oh well ...time to wait and see if the OP will comment.
The OP only made 1 comment and that was on the first page...lol

I know Ace, but this topic has moved along pretty quick, how long has it actually been up?

I'd let vomeisenhaus look at the dog too. 

Sounds  a lot like Deanna's dog, needs firm and timely  corrections.   I bet it could turn out to be a GREAT dog.

"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."

I was just thinking exactly the same thing, Kelly; sure are a lot of "experts" jumping to a lot of conclusions...again.

"Sounds a lot like Deanna's dog, needs firm and timely corrections. I bet it could turn out to be a GREAT dog."

Yep, probably nothing wrong with this dog at all.  I think the OP had it right in his topic heading..."too much dog"  I understand that a GSD can be a little overwhelming to a new owner because they are a lot of dog...as they should be!  You'll eventually come to admire that quality and wonder why anyone would ever have any other breed.

Listento the reasonable people here and find a club or someone with whom you can train.  It doesn't take a lot of money; it takes commitment.  Your pup will undoubtedly mature and grow into a fine dog if you put in the time with him.

What part of Florida are you in?  I may be able to make a recommendation.

Silly rabbit......trix are for kids! Gotta get some control on this puppy. "Leave it" will be you new best command. Sounds like a nice pup to me.

     FWIW, I PM'ed the OP.....This sounds very familair...


                   Deanna...: )

 You can afford to import a pup from the "two top parents in Germany" but you can't afford any training?  

Because in this economy, it's completely unheard of for someone's financial position to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

I offered to look at the dog for them but got no response. "IMAGINE THAT"....lol. And as for "HODIE'S" comment I assume was referred at me for offering to look at the dog.....lol. you obviously don't know me or my dogs. I think this post has forgotten that the man stated they were going to use it for schutzhund & as a pet and the wife has...quote "TRAINED MANY GSD'S IN THE PAST". I find that hard to believe if they have a 7mo old pup who is "TO MUCH DOG"......LOL. Sincerely. Kurt Hill. Vom Eisenhaus Kennels

My comment about caution in who they get for help was general and was not in reference to you. I have no idea who you are or what your experience is. You might be the best, but I have seen other situations like this and a caution is always in order. So don't take it personally because it wasn't meant to be personal.

I agree with many of the comments above about the dog and suspect it is, as I see often, not the dog, but the humans dealing with the dog not having enough experience with temperaments of different dogs. Too many people get a dog based on the dog they just lost, thinking all dogs are the same. Of course, they are not. A 7 month old pup is easily dealt with in the right situation. Assuming they cannot afford professional training, it makes sense to find the dog a different home before the dog is "lost".