Help - I have just adopted a 6 month old GSD which was relinquished for biting his owner. Initially appeared very friendly although lacking in manners. First time he attacked me was when I tried to walk along a fairly busy road. I put it down to fear of the traffic. The second attack occurred when I was putting on his lead. He jumped up knocking my glasses off and bit my hand and arm repeatedly. I have access to a field and have been taking him for off lead exercise there about 10 minutes 8 times a day. I do not think he has been used to walks so I am trying to build his exercise gradually. I am trying to train sit, wait for food and wait at door until invited through. I don’t think he has had any training or socialisation. I would normally have enrolled in a training class but with COVID they are closed. Is this aggression curable? Any advise would be welcome
Hi, because you don’t know his full history other than he has previously bitten, I agree with @5labs you really need to consult a behaviourist who knows the breed. GSDs are awesome, intelligent and dogs with the right training they are fabulous pets. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
