German shepards?

United States
July 24, 2008 10:55am CST
Hey,I have a full blood german shepard.But she's only 5 months old. She's very,very smart.But she has a natural instint to bit at somebodies arm. I wonder why this is. Does anybody know why they instinctivy go for somebody's arm when they're fighting with somebody,or trying to take somebody down.
3 responses
• Philippines
25 Jul 08
Well, be a parent to him. If he bit, I think its not bad to spank him a lil. Just like parents teaching their children not to that because its bad.:)
• United States
25 Jul 08
Yeah I know.Dont worry I do discipline her.=D,Oh and also she's a girl.Thanks for your responce.
• United States
24 Jul 08
Dogs dont have hands so use their mouths to grab for things. If someone has hit her or mistreated her using their hand sh will automatically use her mouth to defend herself. You must stop that ridht away. Use a chocker collar and when she goes for someones arm yank very hard and sharp with the leash attaced to the collar and yell if a very loud angry voice no. She will associate her acction with the choke on the collar and your angry voice and the word no. It may take a few times. When she sits back and listens give her lots of praise and rubbing in a very happy voice. Do not reward with treats. You want her to respond to the tones in her voice.
• United States
25 Jul 08
Well...thanks,but she bits,because we play.....Also she does use her hands to steady things.like bones.She puts them between her two paws.
• United States
24 Jul 08
Wow, where did you get your German Shepherd? I've only heard of police-trained canines doing that sort of thing. That aside, German Shepherds are herding animals, and they can get nippy when they're trying to herd you if you get difficult. Though usually it's nipping at the ankles, not at an arm.
• United States
25 Jul 08
Well I have a personal friend who raises German shepards,and yorkies.I got them for a little discount.Thanks,but she really does go for arms,dunno why,but only if she can reach them.