Aggression in German Shepherds can be linked to multiple issues. The hostility could stem from an incident that occurred when the dog was a puppy and never quite recovered, like being attacked by another dog. It could possibly also be the result of a obstinate dog experiencing challenges learning who is in control.
Whatever the cause for the aggressive tendencies in your German Shepherd, it cannot be ignored. Acceptance of harmful actions is akin to reinforcing it, which can contribute to terrifying, if notdangerous, results.
The Importance of Initial Socialization and Dog Training
Aggressive behavior in Shepherds can start as early as six weeks of age, a critical period when most puppies first exposed to people and other dogs. This stage of puppyhood is when the majority of owners begin training their puppies proper behavior, such as not nipping, gnawing at, or barking at otherpets or other people.
This prelimin ary training stage of a dog's growth continues up to 12 weeks and beyond. Consequently, there are some rules a dog owner should comply with when socializing with a puppy.
* Under no circumstances remove a puppy from its litter before it has reached 8 weeks of age
* Stay away from using tough discipline with a young dog, specifically between 8 and 10 weeks of age
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