Understanding German Shepherd Aggression
The German Shepherd Dog is perhaps one of the most recognizable breeds in existence today.German Shepherds were originally used to protect flocks of sheep in northern Europe around one hundred yeards ago. In these modern times, German Shepherds are often seen doing Police K9 work, military work, theraphy work and as guard dogs. Because of how they are shown in war movies and police action television shows — where German Shepherd aggression is often depicted, it is not unusual for people to have an inaccurate view of the real German Shepherd Dog temperament.
The German Shepherd breed has a distinctive personality. German Shepherds are known for their bravery, self-confidence, athleticism and intelligence. They generally have the ability to sense right from wrong and the ability to tell if something is wrong. They are also known to be loyal and dedicated. Contrary to popular misconceptions, it is quite rare to see a German Shepherd engage in random acts of unprovoked aggression. German Shepherd aggression is usually kept in check unless the dog or its owner is placed into a situation that warrants it. When provoked an adult German Shepherd Dog is extremely capable of inflicting serious injury to anyone who doesn't heed the usual warning signals.
German Shepherd aggression is often due to boredom and inactivity.This breed requires a high level of activity. True to its origins, German Shepherds love running, fetching, jumping, and finding. Conversely, because of its high intelligence, it bores very quickly when given nothing to do, or when activities become too repetitive.A bored German Shepherd can rearrange any home in a matter of minutes with their powerful jaws and tall stance.German Shepherds that have no adequate outlet for their high energy drive often get themselves into trouble by chasing cars, bikes, barking, chewing, digging and other destructive and unwanted behavior.
A German Shepherd owner should be an extremely responsible person committed to the care, training and exercise of their dog. Such an owner should have adequate knowledge about this breed type and its needs before taking them on. This is not a dog for the couch potato owners as these dogs require a lot of time and work. A creative mind can be a great asset to a German Shepherd Dog owner --- giving the dog new and exciting twists to games and activities will yield better results. In general, German Shepherds need obedience training, proper socialization with both people and other animals, daily exercise and play and they must be a part of your family. These are working dogs that need a job, even if they are to be a family dog. Boredom and loneliness can only lead to behavior problems. Personality and activity levels in German Shepherds vary from dog to dog. A dog's personality is largely determined by their genetics, training, socialization and the care that they receive.
