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My German Shepherd doesn't listen to anything
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:24 pm
I can't take him on walks because he refuses to do anything but pull on the leash and sniff shite in the neighbors yard. How do I fix this?
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Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:25 pm to Broke
Shock collar. It worked wonders for my mutt.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:26 pm to LSUBoo
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Shock collar.
Arrives tomorrow. Anything else?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:27 pm to Broke
A pinch collar will correct the problems while on a leash.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:27 pm to Broke
You could also try a harness that's designed to prevent pulling. None of them worked on my dog though.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:28 pm to Broke
Get a trainer for a few hours, it will make all of the difference in the world!
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:29 pm to Broke
German Shepards are literally one of the smartest and easiest to train breeds in existence.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:29 pm to lsu480
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Get a trainer for a few hours, it will make all of the difference in the world!
Like who? Anybody around Baton Rouge?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:29 pm to Broke
Your dog doesn't respect you.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:29 pm to Broke
how old is he or she?
my puppy of 15 months is hit or miss on walks…I use a gentle collar or a hardness which helps a lot but sometimes she just can't help herself…otherwise she's a great puppy.
but training dogs and making them behave properly takes hours of work.
my puppy of 15 months is hit or miss on walks…I use a gentle collar or a hardness which helps a lot but sometimes she just can't help herself…otherwise she's a great puppy.
but training dogs and making them behave properly takes hours of work.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:30 pm to LSUzealot
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how old is he or she?
13 months old
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:30 pm to tigers102886
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A pinch collar will correct the problems
Maybe. I've had success with the pinch collar, but my old dog used to almost strangle herself with it. She gave no fricks.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:30 pm to Putty
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but my old dog used to almost strangle herself with it. She gave no fricks.
Then you're doing it wrong.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:30 pm to Green Chili Tiger
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German Shepards are literally one of the smartest and easiest to train breeds in existence.
MY GS did the same thing as a pup. When he starts to pull, give him a solid yank and start walking him in the opposite direction. Don't worry about how far you make it. Do this five or six times and your dog will be much better on the leach.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:30 pm to Broke
Took our Boerboels through AKC Star puppy training...it works. We use a prong collar and not a shock collar. Also if you get dried chicken hearts they will do absolutely anything you say. Its like crack for them. I dunno if other dogs like them but its worth a shot.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:31 pm to reddman
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Your dog doesn't respect you.
Unfortunately, yes this is the case.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:31 pm to BM7133
This dog is big and I guess I don't realize that he's still a puppy.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:31 pm to Broke
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How do I fix this?
I was going to say a prong collar, but shock collar might do it. You may have a ton of bad habits and not even know it. He clearly thinks you are not the alpha of the pack, so you need rectify that. Whenever you walk him, you make sure you go out the door first. Whenever you feed him, you make sure you have eaten first. May want to walk him before feeding him to show him that eating is a reward for work. If he doesn't listen to you at first, yank his prong collar and get him to do it before you allow him move on to the next thing. Dogs also pick up on your moods and demeanor. GSDs are big damn dogs and they will take over if they feel like the leader of the pack (you) isn't doing a good enough job. I'd buy a book on GSDs and hire a trainer to work with you and your dog as well.
Remember, dogs crave discipline and exercise, particularly GSDs. Bad behavior can be a sign of weakness on your part (without you even knowing it) and/or lack of exercise. GSDs are filled with energy and very active minds. You may need to give him tasks to do throughout the day to keep his mind occupied.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:32 pm to BayouBandit24
GS are very inquisitive dogs. Perhaps the most inquisitive breed of dog. Stop occasionally on your walk and have your dog simply sit next to your leg.
ETA: Spend some time before the walk guiding your dog around your house. Let him get a lot of the smelling out before taking him to the street.
ETA: Spend some time before the walk guiding your dog around your house. Let him get a lot of the smelling out before taking him to the street.
This post was edited on 9/29/14 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 2:34 pm to Broke
IDK. The guy I use in AZ trains police dogs and does private training when he is off-duty for extra $. Even if you already have a well behaved dog it's still worth every penny in my opinion.
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