Are German Shepherds Aggressive?

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It's not uncommon to adopt or meet an aggressive German Shepherd since they were originally bred to be powerful and alert guard dogs, and not companions.
While a well-adjusted German Shepherd makes a great friend to have by your side, an aggressive one can be challenging to live with.
They may be aggressive for many reasons. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, it depends on the dog, their upbringing, age, and training history, but when properly addressed, these aggressive tendencies can be reduced and even eliminated entirely.
The first reason why your GSD may be acting aggressively is if he isn’t getting enough exercise. These dogs need a ton of exercise, and should ideally get at least 2 hours of activity per day.
Similar to human kids, dogs may feel 'cooped up' if they don't get enough exercise. It can impact their attention span, cause mood swings, and make them restless.
But fortunately, this is one of the easiest causes of aggression to address - it's as easy as walking your dog more!
Another common reason why your GSD is acting aggressively is because it’s bored. Dogs may 'act out of line' if they're bored or aren't getting enough attention, and there are many reasons your dog could be bored, like leaving it alone too much, or not having enough toys to keep it occupied.
If your dog isn’t properly socialized from a young age, this can also lead to aggressive behavior. If you don't socialize your GSD, it may become aggressive towards you, other dogs, and other animals, making it a potential danger.
When you adopt a puppy, make sure it spends adequate time around other dogs, as this is where it can learn healthy interactions with others.
If socialization isn’t addressed when the dog is young, territorial aggression will only get worse with age, but by stopping it before it starts, you can positively influence your dog's emotional development.
When your GSD feels overprotective of you, this can also lead to unwanted behaviors. Sometimes, your German Shepherd won't be aggressive towards you but it’ll antagonize other people. In these cases, it may feel overprotective and act out of line, simply assuming it's the right thing to do.
If this is the case, your dog needs more training - it needs to learn what's a threat and what isn't.
Some of the most common aggressive behaviors you might experience when you adopt a German Shepherd include incessant barking, chewing your belongings, chasing and barking at other animals in the home, growling or nipping at you when you try to touch it, and growling and barking when you have food.
But once you figure out why your German Shepherd is acting aggressively, you've figured out the first big step in helping it feel more secure and well-adjusted.
It's important to understand that you can fix aggressive behaviors in most German Shepherds with enough time, patience, and dedication.
Best of all, you don't have to do it alone. Do some research and look for German Shepherd trainers in your city.
They'll know exactly how to teach your dog healthier behaviors, and mitigate dangerous aggression before it gets worse.

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