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Hi Recently I got a very high profile dog who is very much attached to the ex-owner. Dog is too much focused on his previous master. What are the ways to create an indifference and socialize the dog with me. Any suggestions are welcome.

your undivided attention. time. and more time.

Hello... may I ask what this dog is as you say that hes a high profile dog? Sure hes going to be too attached to his ex owner... he probably has a deep connection to his owner... A deep bond would never go away... however what I can suggest is to give him the same love that his ex handler gave him.. I actually feel sorry for this dog.... Each time I see theses type of breakups... I think of a nasty divorce.

dog is living inside my house now, have full access to every room and he is acting very normal. He takes all kind of commands. He is SchH3 KKl1 and very highly placed in Germany. Only that he gives us the impression of indifference. This sucks. He grew up with his ex-owner as a puppy from day one. I think its emotional attachment not a beahvioural problem. More inputs are welcomed.

His mom (or dad) gave him away. What's not to understand. Like the previous post said. It takes time, time and love. It will come around. Just like an adopted child, eventually.

suhailf, what was the reason for the ex owner to sell this dog to you? that is great that hes a SchH3 and KKL1 but what is his full name? example: Gretta vom flora and what was his schutzhund scores? Do you have a scanned copy of it?

Suhailf, Everything takes time! I do not care if he is a VA! As you well know, Shepherds are routine dogs. He was used to one way of living, was bought, and now living in a new place. Does he understand your language? He might know commands in German, and responds to them, but might not understand a word that you are speaking to him. By the way, Shepherds are aloof with people they do not know. Take him with you EVERYWHERE! Play ball or whatever his favorite game is. Treat him kindly and give him time to adjust to you. All the best to you and your new friend! Dawn Bonome

You have to bond with the dog, give him time to know you and his new home. Play with him, give him treats, make your time with him fun. I have rescued a few GSD's and moved to a new location with mine. They will look for every way to get out and go home. I had one when I moved she would look for any way to get out and begin to run, She never left our old place. 6 months later, she would never think of taking off. I read one time about having to give one up and one day you will hear/feel a rubber band break when they have moved on to their new home. I had it happen to me a few years after I read that, on a rescue. That night the new owner called me a advised she finally began to eat. I have never had that happen before or since. Do not force, time and patience are the key. You both will grow to understand and respect each other.

thank you all. all what you said is very helpful and I am giving my full time to this dog, treating him as my family. He has started acting better already. Thanks Again.

Brittany, why do you need to know the dog's name? It has no bearing on the question posted by Suhalif whatsoever. Your answer of bonding with the dog is good, but needing to know every minute detail so that you can look the dog up in the database is, well...more than a little nosy and has nothing to do with the original question. As for schutzhund scores...these also have no bearing to the question at hand. Any dog on any given day can have a fantastic day and recieve great scores. They can also have down days and have not so great scores. A score only tells the story of the dog AND handler on THAT particular day. Let's try to answer the question at hand and stop being so nosy. officer j. keller