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by quenna on 29 April 2010 - 11:04

Thanks Mo and others. You have helped yes our confidence was at a big low last evening at training. For the big boys defence he was subjected to a lot of dogs inside the training hall, with one paticular aggressive jack russel who swares at every dog. My husbands confidence is low as he is strong and took a few steps backwards. We live in Plymouth, we have gone through many trainers this lady has been a big help and we have moved forward with her training methods but obviously we have an added disadvantage of him being a teenager. Its unfortunate that GSD's don't get the opportunaty to socialise closely enough with strange dogs because of their size.

by Penny on 29 April 2010 - 12:04

Also - train him outside. I will make enquiries for GSD trainers in Plymouth or surrounding area`s that can come recommended. GSD`s can be a bit thick about other breeds, and confined spaces when they get to this stage, and like as not if you let him go and play, he would try to play while the other dogs were gnashing their teeth, but it cant happen in those circumstances.
You needs a good GSD club, with patient trainers, and a nice kind motherly female GSD to run him with under supervision, so that she can tell him off as only mother types do, and let him see there is a better way than showing a JR your tonsils

Wish you were nearer.

Mo.

by Liesjers on 29 April 2010 - 12:04

Maybe he just doesn't like other dogs? Why force the issue? Not every dog is going to be open an accepting towards all strange dogs, especially ones "giving the eye". Train him so that he respects you and you have control, but if he doesn't like other dogs in his personal space than ask their owners to please keep their dogs under control.

by quenna on 29 April 2010 - 12:04

Mo I would like to email you direct, how can I get your contact? You can send it via Alyson R.

thanks,

Linda

by YogieBear on 29 April 2010 - 15:04

I wouldn't given my dog a drug to curve something that is natural to him. Calming his behavior comes with training him and him growing up. Socializing him is the key - don't stop taking him places it will only get worse. The size of the dog doesn't matter in socialization either - small or large...

My personal opinion, you need to find some kindred spirits in the GSD world in your area - you aren't alone in how to rear a GSD..... These things you describe aren't anything new in a GSD - but to someone that isn't familiar with GSD might seem to see them as being a problem child....

I agree with misbeeb it is handler error when dogs do the things that you are describing. It can be corrected if you know how to handle it.....Obviously, your trainer doesn't if they have told you to put your dog a drug. Seems they would show you how to correct the behavior instead with "TRAINING".....a good trainer anyway....

You said you were in Plymouth - I found several Plymouths- which state are you in?

YogieBear

by Lennard on 29 April 2010 - 18:04

If you can make it to Camborne Rugby Club, CORNWALL on a Wednesday evening, drop in for a chat with our trainer Gill Ward, If Gill can`t sort him no-one can

PM for more details

Len Gill

by Nans gsd on 29 April 2010 - 18:04

NO. absolutely not.

by quenna on 30 April 2010 - 11:04

Thank you everyone for your comments they have been very helpful.
Be rest assured I will NOT be using the drug on him.

Linda

by quenna on 30 April 2010 - 12:04

Thanks YogieBear we are in the south west UK.

by Penny on 30 April 2010 - 13:04

Hi Linda,

Have pm`s you. Nice to speak with you last night. I also agree with Len, Gill Ward and John are most excellent trainers. Mo.

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