How To Stop Your GERMAN SHEPHERD BITING

[@sarinatorkilsden5527]

My pup is 11 weeks. He’s getting so much better at not biting but when he does redirects don’t always work. I end up having to pull him back on his leash. Tell him to sit and grab a toy to distract him. He was SO much worse a week ago and he’s learning now but I exercise him in the house and outside as much as possible. He hasn’t had his ‘I can go on walks’ vax yet and I can’t wait for him to have that, then I can walk and socialise him. I know he can run around in my garden and that’s great but his biting has left me and my arms legs and hands looking like I went ten rounds with a bullwhip. I will deffo be trying these tips though. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@truecynic1270]

Excellent video!!! I really dropped the ball around the time my GSD turned 4 months up to about a year due to bad health. He became over-socialized and overly-friendly which caused other issues..................Now he's about 1 1/2 years old and certainly I wish I had watched Will's videos before but, positively, I found his videos about two months ago. They are excellent and EXACTLY the type and approach to training I wish I had learned, however, ALL Will's advice, direction and suggestions are helping me immensely now. We do more leash work ( which is working), my expectations are basic obedience and we use a ball as well as food rewards for praise. He still likes to 'steal' my gloves even when I'm wearing them - he thinks its great fun - but has completely stopped nipping me on bare skin..We're getting there and I'm confident he's going to be my best of the GSD who have been my companions!! THANK YOU, WILL! YOU ARE EXCELLENT!!!🐾🐾🐾💯💯💯😊

[@drewwerts7711]

Dude reminds me of the Eddie Hall of the dog world. Good dude. Very informative. Thanks brother.

[@beautifulmindspodcast799]

Super long but helpful video. Really love the emphasis on leadership and playing the role of the mum. It's true. The mum won't tolerate it.

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@loosingparts6159]

My 5 month GSD may actually be possessed. Lol. This is to be expected to a certain degree. All the comments about problems at 8-10 weeks seem like normal puppy rough play. Wait till the teenage phase, ugh ! One day they’ll sit, wait and the next they’ll act like you don’t exist except to try and bite your hand or foot every time you move. Please don’t give up. I’ve raised several GSD’s. This always goes away with some good leadership. Don’t give them anything without looking to you for approval. I mean anything, food, toys, treats and attention. Never stop this. They like it. Also a tired puppy is a well behaved one. It does work. GSD’s are NOT for just laying around the house sitting by the chair. They need a job.

[@drewwerts7711]

Thanks for he info. Great video bro.

[@emmysaski]

Hey I’m really struggling with my puppy, the way you’re saying he’ll be slightly scared when you are firm and correcting him my puppy just really doesn’t care he just carries on. Nothing scares him, I am super firm and confident but it literally doesn’t work he just lunges and bites more or starts barking. I feel exhausted with it at the moment I feel like I’ve tried everhrhing people are saying. I have been doing exactly to a T what you’re saying for a couple of weeks now.

[@garyray9204]

Try maybe establishing good training techniques, such as leash pressure and good treat placement to avoid getting nipped when training. I highly recommend using a martingale collar when training, they work great! Practice focus with your dog meaning, when you are training lets say a sit, once your dog has a pretty good understanding of the concept, try moving his reward around and getting your dog to stay focused on you(eye contact). Even on walks, try and work on a focused heal where your dog is constantly locked on to you giving you 100% attention. I find when your dog is always 100% focused on you, the training and obedience becomes a walk in the park. Another tip is focus on a solid "out" for your dog. Meaning, when pup is playing with a toy and you give the "out" command, pup has less than a second to release what pup has. One thing that worked for my dog , is duplicating his favorite toy (for my dog its a tennis ball so i use 2). Throw the ball and when your dog brings it back (pup probably will not drop it, and donttry to take it from pup) show pup the other ball, give pup the "out" command and be patient when waiting for pup to drop it. As soon as pup drops it, praise pup(simple verbal praise with be good) and throw the second ball. This allows you to work on pup dropping what is being played with, without you having to go near his mouth. If you start to see progress, you can replace the second toy with treats. Always remember to exercise your dogs brain when inside, work on establishing a good(place),making him wait for a treat or his favorite toy, or maybe even an ice cube. I hope this makes sense and helps! Good luck and dont give up on doggo!!

[@markeisharobinson6437]

Did it get better? I’m going through the same thing with my 10 week old GSD! And he will not stop biting my other dogs. We have a personal trainer and are taking him to training classes and working with him constantly at home. Also when he’s not in the cage he runs around the house like CRAZY knocking things over LOL

[@emfriesen6719]

@@markeisharobinson6437 we have a ten week old half GSD and I can’t even exercise him because he turns into a shark and attacks our legs within minutes. He listens to me fairly well during training but when he starts biting, I can’t seem to establish any sense of fear in him 😭 thankfully my husband can but he’s not home all day!

[@markeisharobinson6437]

@@emfriesen6719 I understand how that can be frustrating! :/

[@CookiefaceCookieface]

I got a 18 week old Gsd hes 4 months old now but he does the same things with the treats I will train him and he works fine with them but as soon as I don't have them he doesn't listen to me im trying to get that eye contact and I'm saying his name before he does something I want but when. He's not training he doesn't listen it works with treats but I want to work enough so when I say something that I don't have to use them and he does have a biting problem got me a couple time and my clothes and will not let go unless if he tries to grab it in more and I put it away I'm trying to be as patient as I can be I know he's just a puppy but at the same time I feel bad for him I got other dogs in the house one of them is very mean to him and will bite him if he comes near something and its not a surprise to me beacause he has bite our next door neighbors im surprised they didn't call animal control anyway as I was saying he just wants to play with them and we got to that are small dogs and my grandparents are really mean to him when he does try to play with them it got to the point where he got slapped for being around them I would never hit my dog like that to make he cry never there has been times where I did hurt him but I didn't mean to like in the door way he knows I would never hurt him to make him cry but all he wants to do is play with the dogs and I feel bad beacause they don't want to play with him or my grandparents pick them up or put them inside and its heartbreaking and im trying to look at videos now Beacause when he plays he starts barking I tell him no but he doesn't stop I know that no isn't a positive thing to say but I don't know what else to do im still training him with eye contact and sit and im trying on stay

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

He goes on about older pups, I rescue and deal with older dogs with so many issues, I'm proud honad and humble that these dogs have trusted me, even to the point were they embrace young children.

[@ambervisions]

This was sooo helpful! Our 3 month old pup is a serious land shark. Lol I appreciate your videos!

[@michelebeverly7319]

Thanks so much, out of all the training videos I have watched on this subject, yours is the best advice. Anything else just ramped her up more.

[@Lee-qo6ef]

Won't put up with biting!

[@emfriesen6719]

Our week old half German Shepherd is a land shark. NEED THESE VIDEOS. Thank you.

[@nikunj_aio2149]

Same ... Mine is 7 weeks old and he is a total land shark ....

[@KJ-oon]

Just got a rescue, she is 18 months old and been left in her small cage all day and all night. Need to know how to stop her from biting, NOW. love your comment about "land shark"......lol

[@zainabkhan2672]

I also got a gsd puppy can you tell me how much time did it take to control your dog?

[@Tawni-um8xc]

My boy goes through mako mouth! On a feeding frenzy! I'm going back to vid I just realized I wasn't alone

[@marka1712]

I think calm and consistent leadership is the key to any human/dog relationship, or parent/child relationship too for that matter. In addition to these I think fair leadership is also very important. You can’t expect too much from your dogs, they have to learn before they can be expected to perform or behave. Also they have limitations just as ppl do and some things are beyond them or not in their interests. You can’t expect a weak or nervy dog to be a protection dog, a lazy dog to be a competitor in agility and most importantly and dominant high drive dog to be a kid friendly dog. Make sure you know your family’s and your own needs and limitations before getting a dog and then find a good breeder that will help match you with the right dog and temperament for you.

[@courtneypye3266]

I started doing this stopped the play as soon as my GSD would bite at 8 weeks it was so frustrating I also put him in the kitchen n shut the door for 15 sec then let him bk in, and your right as soon as I could take him for walks n get his energy out properly his biting did stop alot, hes now nearly 12 weeks n doesn't bite half as much, more mouths but I still stop the play, he just still goes for 4 year old sometimes when he's to excited as my 4 year old is so energetic aswell, I also taught him Leave it so when he runs for my little boy to play I tell him leave it n he listens.

[@thomaswilliams5288]

Perseverance is key with this video it’s actually very good

[@MaineGirlOutdoors]

I love that Uncle Sully is sleeping in the background, lol.❤❤❤❤

[@madalenatorres5526]

Hey guys! Happy to see I'm not alone here! My german shepperd is 8 weeks old, this was my first week with him and what a challenge. He is so sweet when he is sleeping or calm, but he started biting my ancles and hands and it hurts a loottt!! I tried several things, including exercise etc... but nothing would do the trick, specially on how to react when he bites. I started reacting right away when he would bite me or something that I didn't want him to bite, like this: getting him on the side, secure him and make sure he wasn't able to bite again until he was calmer. Another thing that my vet said was to flip him with his tummy upwards, secure him in the neck (not strongly but firmly), and say no, until he feels we are in charge. Some times it worked, but specially when he was more stressed, it looked to make the effect, but not sure if it is promoting or fostering the sense of good leader behaviour.... Any comments? Would be great to exchange some concrete ideas... Also, I have a specific question with the approach of the video. I started doing that of leading him to the new toy, but then I also read somewhere that he may understand that if he bites, I will give him a nice toy. And that could lead to more bitting. Can you please elaborate a bit on this approach and how to avoid that happens?

[@armandodelapaz1547]

My puppy is 9 weeks old and I'm literially going through the EXACT same you were / same strategies.... considering this was 3 months do you have any updates? Feedback? Anything on the question you asked 👀

[@meganbaumann5789]

HEY MADALENA MY GERMAN IS 11 WEEKS OLD AND HE IS A CRAZY CRAZY AT HIS BITING. I RECENTLY STARTING USING THE TERM "LEAVE IT" WHEN HE GOES AFTER MYSELF OR MY DAUGHTER WITH HIS TEETH AND PRACTICE THROUGH OUT THE DAY WITH HER AND I WALKING AROUND HIM. IF HE COMES AFTER I HOLD HIM BY HIS COLLAR AND HAVE HIM SIT FOR ABOUT A FEW MIN FOR A TIME OUT SO HE KNOWS WHO IS IN CHARGE. AND I REPEAT IF HE DOES THIS AGAIN. I HAVE ONLY BEEN DOING THIS FOR 2 DAYS AND STARTING TO SEE IMPROVMENT. I KEEP A TOY WITH ME AND SO DOES MY DAUGTHER SO WHEN HE DOES BITE AT US AND WE SAY LEAVE IT AND HE STOPS THEN WE GIVE HIM A TREAT AND THEN A TOY THAT IS HEALTHY TO BITE ON. I HOPE THIS HELPS A BIT. I AM STILL LEARNING MYSELF WITH HIM.

[@gretasimmons8987]

Thank you for giving me an real answer.👍

[@mr.shelly1812]

LOL - this applies to kids too! Children respect leaders, they don't want a "friend" they want a leader to show them the way in a fair and consistent manner. Funny how that works.

[@bc_usa]

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[@smOVERCOMINGITALL]

We are doing this a bit. We have a 9 week old boy right now. Except it isnt play biting anymore. It was... but now it's gotten to the point of biting and growling when we have to take something away from him ( like mulch or a weird piece of metal he found lol ) he goes FOR our hands after we take the thing away. When he gets into that mode he doesnt redirect. He doesnt listen he has seriously hurt us multiple times. ( he is massive btw. Even at 9 weeks he is measuring almost 3 weeks a head of what he should.) We are working on the leader part. He feels like he is challenging us every second of every day. He also ...doesnt sleep. He will sleep at night but not very much during the say which I think is half the issue

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Thanks so much for watching! Check out our video on recourse guarding as it might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH2nap1jgNakf8U. It also might be an idea to up his physical and mental exercise to see if that helps with the lack of sleep!

[@skoigetti]

I'm actually having the same issue. Nothing is working for me so I'm trying to watch all these training videos. Has it gotten better for you?

[@kimkim2454]

Is he better behaved now,, I hope so. I need reassuring!!

[@tonyastokley5165]

My dog is 1 yr in July and on rainy days and lately she I feel like some how I’ve lost my connection or her respect for me now I’m with her all the time but as a puppy this is what I used what you said and it worked but now idk what’s happened but I am in a small space but it’s all I can do but she’s outside most the day !

[@rfischer1984]

my 8 week old gsd, bites and keeps going. i holler and he gets harder. We have tried about everything. I give him something to chew on and he still seems to like my skin more than the chew toy. He is a fast learner on everything. I already have him sitting before he gets food, he is good on the leash. He is good in his crate. but for some reason I cant get the biting to stop. I have 2 kids that really cant get around him much cuz he just nips at them constantly.

[@aor3a.r613]

Same

[@lca89]

@@NSPEnt That's because they're still puppies. A puppy is going to nibble and try to have fun especially a german shepherd

[@truecynic1270]

With respect, kids shrieking and screaming, wildly running around, and high pitched noises ramp up any young dogs energy, ESPECIALLY a GSD. Please make sure your kids remain calm around the puppy until he understands bite inhibition. The other 'thing' could be your GSD is working line - herding. I had two like that and now have a "show" line GSD who is actually very energetic but different in what sparks his interest. ( squirrels and birds) Please take NO offence from my post.

[@Vallyrah]

Thank you so much for your videos.

[@ilocke2007]

Very good advice in this video. I’d say the most important advice is about the relationship. This is what I try to focus on the most. The specific advice about how to deal with the biting is right on and it takes practice to get it right. My little GSD male is 3 months old and he is a medium to high drive guy so lots of exercise helps a lot and having a plan for each interaction will help as well. My advice, I wear my boots inside so I can react the right way cuz it hurts if he nips my feet.

[@vincentcardinale3417]

I have an 11 week old puppy. I’m trying to redirect but she chooses the hand or limb over the toy. She’s learned to sit, stay, lay down, and shake very quickly and also tells us when she needs to go outside. It’s the biting that we are having trouble with. I just worry about my young daughter and trying to keep her from being bit. I’m sure she will grow out of it but I continue to try and redirect. I’m thinking more exercise as she get pretty amped up around 7 PM then crashes out.

[@Angela-nd2ub]

Thank you so much ! Im 19 now and i've had dogs all my life but my new puppy must be a shark mix 😅

[@rachelp.1833]

What happens when the owner runs out of energy before the dog? I have a 6 month old GSD, and no matter how much exercise I give him, he still likes to nip and chew on me, he runs off whenever he gets a chance, and my stress level is through the roof. What do I do??

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hey Rachel, thanks for watching! It's super important to not only exercise them physically but also mentally. Have a look into using a kong with frozen food in it or a foraging mat to feed him on, we've got a video looking at 3 top ways to trie them out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn3JYqCEfquEoKc We also have a dedicated training channel with lots of tips and advice you might find helpful. Head over to Fenrir Canine Training for more helpful videos: kzbin.info/door/6z0E8nSfCvelwA3bon_phg

[@i_alieemila]

We got a German Shepherd puppy 1 month ago and he bites like crazy sometimes! What we noticed with him is that everytime he wants to bite it's because he wants to play and had lots of energy so I started taking him on walks mutliple times a day(20 mins every walk). It works really well but if the dog didn't stop after playing, walking, giving him chewing toys, we just tie him to the coffee table with his leash. We also like to put his doggy bed near him with some toys. ( btw he is 3 months old) We will try out the tips hoping it helps! thank you :)

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Good luck, let us know how you get on!

[@fikadumindaye6305]

Good webinar ... but could I train a 6-7 month GS not to bite and jump over me and other?

[@katherineprice9293]

My dog is almost 6 years old I think, and she’s fine around the family, out in public, etc etc, except for in the yard. If someone walks past while we’re outside using the bathroom, I have to rush her inside or absolutely hold her back until they pass because she will bite! And I don’t understand why. She’s docile and skiddish in every other public situation (the pet store, the park, etc etc) but in the yard it’s hell if someone walks by. We recently got her a cafe muzzle and she’s getting used to it, but I don’t understand. She’s the biggest love bug ever, and we rescued her when she was about 7 months from a kennel in someone’s backyard so we don’t know if she was socialized at all, but she was in relatively good health when we rescued her! Someone please help.

[@easydoggy]

Great videos guys!!!!

[@Stella1112]

Thank you so much My gs puppy is 10 weeks old and he bites and nips i will try your method?

[@75andbreezy89]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@lisalarsen1914]

I wish there was a bit more info on how to restructure the relationship. My 8 month old Cane Corso does a lot of mouthing.

[@eljefeogt8149]

Excellent video

[@blitzmom2674]

Trying to get my (13 week) puppy from biting. It might be somewhat better, but I am still having major problems. Three weeks on, the puppy still grabs, nips my legs when we walk (I try to walk three times a day with him) and not little nips. I have 30 puncture wounds in my legs, in spite of saying NO! forcefully, distracting him with acceptable chews, and doing obedience - when he gets into a puppy frenzy, sit is now often working but he will just as often go right back to it. He will play with a toy, then wham, grab my hand and slash it. (many bloody slashes on hands and arms as well). When he is tired he often gets more into a puppy frenzy. I'm not an inexperienced owner. This is my fifth german shepherd puppy as an adult. But this level of drawing blood is unprecedented. And its frustrating to walk with him when he goes for my legs, which he does every walk at some point.

[@Mummabear543]

My pup she's 15 weeks old and she is terrible for it. I've noticed how it is around the same time of the day when she gets mouthy. I've noticed it's when she needs a walk. Too much energy & needs to burn it all off. We walk and she's back to being a good girly. We pass toys to her to chew. I don't stroke her unless she wants it now.

[@MissCynthia-GSD]

what is your puppy is 12 weeks ? can you get control of the biting ?

[@mikefleck98]

I have a 4 year GSD female who I adopted last year. This year she has attacked my 2 little chihuahuas and my other mixed dog. My family is telling me to surrender her to humane society but I am determined to save her. Do you have any advice as to what I can do.

[@teresitagates2547]

Thank you

[@dee-hx5ns]

I have a 10month old german shepherd, we've had about 4 or 5 shepherds but never as I say as biters, he is super hi drive, he is on the go all day and I'm home all day with him, we walk run ball everything, and gets corrected constantly, he's gotten a bit better but is always chewing something or my hand or arm and it's not vicious I call it mouthing and it drives me nuts, he's gotten better but it is a game with him, so just be consistent it will get better hopefully, he hasn't stopped fully but is better. Hopefully he stops soon, oh and he's not fixed yet so not sure if that comes into play also

[@patrick7mary]

He sounds exactly like my GS rescue. We got him at 5 1/2 months because he was too much to handle. I have been working with him each day like you, walking, playing, yes I have been injured, 😆 but always playful. He blew out my knee last year😫 and jumped on me in November in the couch (playing, but he is 115 pounds now) I had 2 eye surgeries for a torn retina, now have sciatica (from keeping my head down healing my eye) - anyway! I will not give up on Sweet Henry! He is 1 1/2, he still mouths my hand, but is better than he used to! The herm sprenger 2.25 collar has been a life saver! In the next couple of weeks (after my epidural block for this stupid sciatica) I am getting him neutered. He is 1 1/2 now. And since I have been working with him daily, he is a hit at Lowes, and our local pet store. He loves people, dogs. He just needs to calm down. I also use the pet calming treats, that helps! After he heals from neutering, I hope to enroll him in agility training. My husband says I spoil him, because he never mouths my husband, lol.

[@eddiecampbell1835]

Like the doberman. But a gsd is the boss.had 7 gsd not one let me down in many.meetings.friendy.with children..and dog friendly But he will defend his property with his life with out a problem. Had 7 not one let me down. Loved his family and defended his friends .had 7 gsd and not one has let me down .you have to train your dog and you will get your rewards❤❤❤

[@truecynic1270]

Firm and loving !!!! I LOVE my GSD, too!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@shanevlogs8121]

My GSD puppy is about to reach 1 year and the biting is getting really bad , any advice ? Is leaving him alone on his cage when he bites good

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hopefully our video has given you some good tips on how best to deal with your dog biting

[@nathalyibanez4336]

The “cage” or crate should not be a place of punishment. This may intensify the bad behaviors!

[@StayAtHomeMeme]

I know this is old but I need help. So I have a 9month GSD. She’s mouthy and I can get her to respect me and she’s learning not to mouth/bite me. She’s improved a lot but she’s not perfect yet. The problem is. She bites, nips and mouths my 3 children, especially when playing. But it’s bad. She’s full on but my daughters leg just because she was excited because the kids were excited. She feeds off their energy. I can’t get her to stop biting at the kids even though I can get her to stop biting me. How do I fix this?

[@patrick7mary]

Wow, so sorry. I have a 1 1/2 yr old male rescue and he is still mouthy around me. My kids are grown and out of the home now. You might keep googling other videos. But his advice is spectacular. I would say walking very long distances to get her tuckered out before she is around your children. The more tired she is, she might just plop when she gets home. Then have one (not all the kids) give her a chew toy or treat then walk away. I think the longer your children are around her (gradually especially after she is tuckered out by 1 to 2 long walks per day) will help her to not be mouthy around your children. But I would be firm like he says. The second she mouths - touches her teeth to your child, you stop all play and separate / meaning all play stops now. Then later when she is calm the children can interact. German Shepherds thrive on attention, when you ignore them or put them in a laundry room (not crate) just for a few seconds each time they mouth you or the kids, she will understand play biting human hands are off limits. She may be teething, she may be hyper (like mine was) so calm down treats I use often, also a schedule each day, nap at a certain time. Etc. oh, I use the herm sprenger 2.25 collar with the leash, each time he mouths, a quick tug and a sharp no. Or leave it. Training by having her sit, then put a treat beside her paw, keep your hand over it and say firmly, “leave it”. Then take your hand away, repeat “leave it”. Then get her to look at you, then say okay, she can eat the treat. That teaches her to control her instincts, teaches self discipline to listen to you, it also helps stop her biting inhibitions. Hope this helps. This video is fantastic! I also think Tom Davis is good too. Good Luck!!!

[@truecynic1270]

You've answered some of the issue yourself - "she feeds off their energy"..High excitement, shrieking, screaming, running wildly around causes GSD particularly to get "OVER- stimulated and make GSD out of control....UNTIL they've learned bite inhibition and correct basic obedience _ AND are over a year. Please coach your children to remain calm and low key when the dog is around. Include your kids in the training as well.

[@presleydavis2956]

dude you take so long to explain LIKE MY DOG JUST WONT STOP BITING ME AND ITS SO ANNOYING

[@dawnbonome9056]

What about a puppy who you want to play with in the yard, and wants to pull up the grass?

[@rameezamcdonald2155]

I do the chest up, and vocal inflection but he keeps coming, jumping and nipping. What do I do? He is a big 5 month old.....

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hey Rameeza, thanks for watching! We've got a video on our dedicated training channel that you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYaWamSDiLd8fNk

[@MultiGuitarist09]

Is it okay if she doesn’t listen or back off to grab her collar and kind of control her and have her look at you? I’ve done this when she just refuses to stop biting and wants to stay in that bite/play phase. I’ll pull my hand away and tell her no and she continues to lunge with her mouth at my hand. I just want to know if the control part is okay, she sort of gets it after that, she will stare at me and look sad I hold the collar for probably about 3-5 seconds and have her look at me while telling her no. I do plan on doing what you said but I’m worried she will keep lunging to bite me again (not that it hurts, it really doesn’t) I just want her to not be aggressive towards normal people but also maintain that protective mindset towards intruders or attackers

[@ananya07ah68]

I got a German Shepherd he's 7th months old and he bites me very hard daily and every day there r more than 10 scrath marks and a lot of blood is coming when he bites. No one is able to stop him.

[@Tawni-um8xc]

I have had large breeds and trained many dogs in my life but my 6 month old gsd x rough collie is giving me a run for my money! I physically delivered him and his siblings from a complicated birth 4 days after my ESA Moe passed away. I wasn't planning on another dog for a long time. I wanted a German shepherd to raise and train for full service dog since my spinal arthritis will do nothing but get worse. I will need assistance with getting up and stabilizing my walking. I just didn't plan on such a strong bond and an attachment we had. My Moe loved his momma for the last 7 years he was a chi x rat terrier rescue with immediate understanding of my diabetes and heart fluctuation. Different licks barks and body locations for each. I was getting him neutered and enrolled us in honing his abilities and the day before surgery he developed a sever cough. So to the vet our lives changed immediately. He had a globoid heart chf and a plethora of other issues. Put on 3 new meds for the next 6 yrs twice a day. Everyone knew Moe he went everywhere with me! He was my glue. He taught me more than I thought I could learn about myself. Anyways enters Shep Shep Ripley.. I decided I we needed each other he listened to me at a month old. I ended up getting really sick had a mini stroke and I have been a very unusual weak. He knows and takes full advantage of that. I've been consistent with my rules since day one here as I expect more from large breeds. Hey it's my only true prejudice in this world. He goes irate with the word no I have told him paws off the table and counter thousands of times. I've done mon verbals treats redirects crated toys I've never ever had to repeat myself with any other dog. By the time a month rolled around all I needed to do was look in a certain direction and they knew what was expected. Crate training?! Laugh.. drop it.. umm nope..I have bruises and now a black eye but by total accident. I bent over and he ran by and jumped puppy 101. I love this guy to pieces but I had an ESA for a reason. But tbh he keeps me on my toes best I can be. Hees my shepy doo. I also have a very tiny kitten. His big sissy. Rough shape she was half dead when she let me and Moe rescue her. Prey drive yes but he's not mean to her unless I tell her no! Anyways I need all the help I can get I can't work currently and my family are paying for us for everything it's horrible but I am not a great trainer for sure but I have sent two to Westminster and trained Neapolitan mastiffs for two movies. I read something somewhere that we don't always get the dog we want.. we get the dog we need. I don't search for animals when it's time they find me. I can't give up. Any other person would send him to the Pound. They would not fair well from me if that happened. But my arms ... Yikes . He also had hyper growth. He was 45 lbs at 4 months. Approx. I'm typing all this for myself I need to get it out to people who understand. He may be mix half n half but his everything is all German shepherd. But he's my whomper butt shepy Shep Shep detective Ripley. And those around me don't understand there's a difference

[@SaraKellyhiphope]

Hey so I have two 10 week old German Shepherd puppies and I need to put tick medicine and ear mite medicine on them and they bite each other all the time. I can teach them not to chew furniture and it my hands but turn around I leave then they bite each other and play fight. I’m also worried that they will let the medicine ask each other’s ears or neck and get sick. They also have scabs and I don’t know what it’s from because I got them 2 days ago but now I think it’s from biting each other. I saw open scabs on then when I return from my errands. Please help!

[@truecynic1270]

Yikes!!!! They need to be trained separately. You can't train them both together. Why did you get two at once? Even 6 months apart would've been better . Bit I bet they're REALLY adorable

[@eliasps8279]

i make a ferm voice and he keeps biting me and i play with him with toys and he still bites me and he wont stop biting my other fog

[@seleciabrowning3497]

I have a German shepard mix bitting my 3 year old chawa on neck and scares me what ti do?

[@pheonixe1798]

Plz sir my puppy is too aggressive I don't have any access to trainer and the methods shown on net doesn't work to train her

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Thanks for watching! If you have a serious behaviour concern with your dog then we always recommend seeking guidance from a professional who can meet you in person.

[@kimberlywheeler8596]

I'm with you 12 week old male and he is satan.He stays n kill mode since got him at 6 weeks old , biggest mistake ever , he is that mean

[@sincereone3452]

@@kimberlywheeler8596 well back again he is grown out of this on us but we rescued a pit pup same age ans they have taught each other so much koda is now calm I’m so glad I stuck with his training I it 20cent memory water bottle ans shake n say stop when he bit he stoped

[@keiidyy5693]

I have a German Shepard he just turned 1 and he bites me not all the time but sometimes but it is a problem

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hopefully our video has given you some good tips to help stop your GS biting you!

[@lizardo7993]

Where can we buy the hats

[@bradjones801]

how do I teach my 2 year old German Shepherd to quit biting my feet and hands?

[@cindy914]

My baby is a mix. I'm worried. He's 8 months now and for some reason he wants to nip at my 4 & 5 yr old grandsons. I can't even let him, Rowdy, near them without me being right there or completely watching. I don't get it. I don't want to get rid of him, he's sweet to me, he kinda doesn't like men... He's mixed with golden retriever, where's his sweet side with the children? HELP

[@willathertoncaninetraining]

Hey Cindy, thanks for watching! We have a video over on our training channel looking at different ways to help stop your puppy biting you might find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6XQandsnZuWgdE

[@truecynic1270]

The grandsons ALSO need to be calm and NOT screaming, yelling, running wildly around until the dog learns bite inhibition. It's excellent that YOU supervise. Include the grandsons in the training regimen

[@christinaboyd9684]

My 1 year old male barking and biting when someone goes up the stairs but not downstairs not my first German shepherd but he is my first male

[@faris.quandour3907]

My puppy her name IS LEXA and she is biting ME ALOT I dont know if its sth that I do wrong but it is becoming kinda dangerous like she doesnt even Care where she might bite my neck or face.. and you said GIVE them more exercises but when I try to play with her and you know let her play she keeps biting ME ALOT and I feel LIKE YES she need more exercise I just don't know how to do it but I'll make sure I'll follow everything you mentioned thank you for the videoo

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Thanks for watching! Hope our video helps and things start to improve. However, if you have a serious behaviour concern with your dog then we always recommend seeking guidance from a professional who can meet you in person.

[@arwenrosalie3031]

OMG I have a female German Shepherd too and her name is Lexxa! My sister named her.

[@Taxesuck]

I have a male German Shepherd puppy he bites alot his name Is Rocky and he doesn't know much tricks he knows how to sit and spin but also working on lay down

[@tammyortiz9896]

My German Shepard puppy I got for my 3 year old for a service dog she has a bad biting issue

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hey Tammy, thanks for watching. Hopefully our video has given you some good tips on how to deal with this behaviour. However, if you have a serious behaviour concern with your dog we highly recommend looking for a local training that would be able to see the behaviour and give tailored advice to your situation.

[@truecynic1270]

Noooooooooooooooooooo..............NO service PUPPY!!!! If your three year old requires a service dog, GET one suitable from National Service Dogs in your country. Your puppy is going to end up neurotic and hurt and tossed away like garbage. Would you do that to your child????.............

[@nhaenitsch11]

I just subsided to the show. I'm glad I found it, I love all the videos so far. I have an akc german shepherd pup. But one question, are are you the UK twin of HeavyD?

[@bluthechirpingmissile1525]

My uncle's Gsd left a vampire like mark on my hand

[@EdDennison-e2m]

How can I stop my 59yeR oldgSD from biting?

[@katrinaphillips7749]

Ok so my Herman shepherd will be 2 in April, she went thru 6 weeks of training and we keep up with the training as much as possible, she has chewed toys, some she will destroy in 10 min. But the biting still continues especially towards my 24 year old son and when in training she was not able to be trained to stop jumping in windows every time someone comes over. This video was suppose to help with my adult dog but only seems to continue to talk about puppies! Not helpful

[@geoffblakely4553]

I love the videos

[@NSPEnt]

So I have a 5 months old who’s come from an abusive home. She was kicked a beaten before I got her. Even with that she’s still a very loving dog but doesn’t respond well to telling her no. She barks back and begins to have an attitude. How do I fix that?

[@bc_usa]

Bite back...lol

[@NSPEnt]

@@bc_usa I did. One of us didn’t make it 😂

[@maryannwomack532]

How do you handle the exercise when you’re a 71 year old woman with hip problems?

[@bobrewer202]

He tells us that he’s an animal behaviorist 1,000 times. Yet we learn nothing but BS, except stopping biting. Lot’s of filler

[@careykiehn9523]

What if they are 1 year old

[@roshangunoo]

My German shepherd's name is Alpha

[@ryanfriday7923]

My female German shepherd looks scary when I got her, now she's scared of me obeying my orders with little training

[@claireabbott6112]

You mentioned boot camp a few times - is this somewhere both you and the dog can attend? is it just about behaviour issues or fun stuff for you and your dog to take part in?

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hi Claire, thanks for watching! Our course are actually all online so you can do them from the comfort of our own home! Head over to our website for more details: www.fenrircanineleaders.co.uk

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

99% of the dogs that has attacked me (bitten me), has been German Shepherds. The rest Collie.

[@allex25100]

Not a single usable point at 5.53

[@mariaveliz885]

HELP ME PLS MY CHAMPION GERMAN SHEPHERD 3MONTH OLD YES I CAN RELATE THAT COMMENT SHARK IM ALL BIT UP N SCRATCHES N BLACK N BLUES HE'S ATTACKED ME BY LUNGING AT MY FACE HURT MY EYE I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE

[@Makado14]

Look up tom Davis, upstate canine academy . Good luck , don't give up yet!

[@Makado14]

Look up tom Davis, upstate canine academy, good luck , don't give up!

[@helpfulbystander5218]

To much talking not getting to the point. Just keep it to the point on what and how to address puppy biting

[@candijack4]

Just getting ready to comment this. Can’t believe the amount of unhelpful talking there is! On to the next ✌🏻😅

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

All pups bite its not anything to do with gsd's, and very very easy to overcome.

[@chadfilms3]

i'm sorry, all i'm seeing is a long talk without any actions ..... because i'm still struggling to understand what you're saying ... closed caption isn't perfect and i have 8 weeks old german shepherd ... lately he has been nippy .. especially to my ankles ... so frustrating... :(

[@davidguzman4726]

It would be nice to have actual context in the video. There’s so much irrelevant talking.

[@rayjh6938]

12 minutes before heactually gets to the purpose and title of this video !

[@farmlifefab2952]

Lol, my landshark is 2 years old 🤦‍♀️

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

He says getting a gsd for protection, if you want that then go buy a shot gun, no dog is a weapon.

[@kutaykoctekin1717]

poppy

[@jilledwards3904]

Sorry mate you talk too much, I want to see how to stop the biting

[@leealexanderchadwick]

When you go ah ah and then get start to bark at you....... 9 week old?????

[@leealexanderchadwick]

???????

[@peterbuckley7561]

Nice info but nearly all your videos are just talking and little actual dog training shown?

[@willathertongermanshepherd6422]

Hey Peter, thanks so much for watching! We have another channel fully dedicated to training which has more live demonstrations, head over to Fenrir Canine Training for more details: kzbin.info/door/6z0E8nSfCvelwA3bon_phg

[@thomaswilliams5288]

Two minutes in what you’re going to say just get on with it. No one cares about you’re quiz. Hope this is useful feedback