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Remember me? Well my black shepherd has calmed down and does not growl at everyone in the street, unless they look suspicious and then it is only a warning growl as in "keep away". I dont mind that!...

Remember me? Well my black shepherd has calmed down and does not growl at everyone in the street, unless they look suspicious and then it is only a warning growl as in "keep away". I dont mind that!...

Ryan

Thanks so much for your strategies. I am looking forward to implementing them. Right now we are going through a heat wave so might wait until the weather calms down abit.

Ryan

Thanks so much for your strategies. I am looking forward to implementing them. Right now we are going through a heat wave so might wait until the weather calms down abit.

Hi Steve and Sarabi (sorry about the spelling "Sarabi", at least I did not spell it with a "Z")-

If you have found this post, it means that you finally found this bulletin board that I rave on...

I agree with Carrie on this one. I believe leaning is a sign of control and dominance, not necessarily aggression. The first time I noticed my black shepherd leaning was at dog obedience. It...

I agree with Carrie on this one. I believe leaning is a sign of control and dominance, not necessarily aggression. The first time I noticed my black shepherd leaning was at dog obedience. It...

1 Girl and her Dog-

My black shepherd is very similar in nature, although he was not hurt. He is protective, would growl and "go for people". In just 4 weeks he has improved alot. You need someone...

1 Girl and her Dog-

My black shepherd is very similar in nature, although he was not hurt. He is protective, would growl and "go for people". In just 4 weeks he has improved alot. You need someone...

Your dog is probably learning to interact and nipping and biting is one form of interacting. My dog also did this but it has died down. I used Carrie's suggestion and would give him his ball, it was...

Your dog is probably learning to interact and nipping and biting is one form of interacting. My dog also did this but it has died down. I used Carrie's suggestion and would give him his ball, it was...

DogNCatLuvr

Dogs would not have a chance if it wasnt for the owners giving them a chance to develop into "social beings". Dogs would be stray, hungry, vicious, and ferral. Dogs have a limited...

Dont know what to say? Very touching stories and I am sure we all feel the same way reading them. Our dogs are probably in Doggie Heavan now talking about their owners!!!! Ok....maybe not, but you...

Last night (and yes, Karen, it was dark :-) )
I took Zorro to the beach with a friend and his GSD. Zorro did not growl once, though he sniffed someone's bottom and they were frightened. It might be...

Last night (and yes, Karen, it was dark :-) )
I took Zorro to the beach with a friend and his GSD. Zorro did not growl once, though he sniffed someone's bottom and they were frightened. It might be...

My dad named my dog Zorro because it was the only name we could all agree on. He is a black shepherd so hence the name. HOWEVER, I usually end up giving extra pet names and I call him from a distance...

Sorry to hear about your losses also. We all wish that we could have prevented our dog's death but we know it isnt possible.I do remember Moutro being a little flat that weekend. It was Easter...

Thanks for your encouragement all!!! And yes I do adore Zorro :-). Carrie, your suggestion interested me. But can you just clarify this point:
"Get them to say hi to you and without any eye contact...

Thanks for your encouragement all!!! And yes I do adore Zorro :-). Carrie, your suggestion interested me. But can you just clarify this point:
"Get them to say hi to you and without any eye contact...

i think that is absolutely gorgeous. how did u teach your dog this game?