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by LisaGSDLvr on 26 June 2006 - 18:06

Can anyone tell me why my GSd will not bark at strangers who come to the house unless I'm right there?Is this a dog with poor confidence or protective but not territorial or is it another issue?This is making me crazy.I cannot count on her to ever let me know when someone comes to the house.She is crated in the garage with view to the entire front yard and many people have came in unannounced and she never barks until I am there in front of her.I am really starting to detest this dog and would'nt keep her if it was'nt for my DH likes her.

by indismum on 26 June 2006 - 19:06

you detest the dog? nice lady.

by soothersmaylive on 26 June 2006 - 19:06

Maybe she's barking at you

the Ol'Line Rebel

by the Ol'Line Rebel on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

Don't detest the dog, unless she's a vicious liability. My GS is deficient in this regard too - she was a coward as a baby (not of people, whom she loves [too much], but of "ghosts" - things moving "by themselves", including shadows). She's gradually gotten more confident and rarely spooks at anything now. Fact, I can't remember when last she did. But specifically, Tara has the "guarding" problem too. She's just turned 4 and is finally getting to be a better guardian. However, she still often doesn't know anything is up until we tell her (she doesn't even seem to hear!), and often she still literally looks to me for affirmation - "WOOF?!", as if she's not sure she should bark! Have you tried encouraging her - getting her excited when a stranger comes on the lawn, "barking", etc? She may, unfortunately, need to learn to guard. I guess not all dogs have it in them! My old GS was a guardian from her babyhood (and not scared, either!). But this 1 just isn't, but showing her what to do, and not to be scared, has helped! BTW, how old is this dog (note mine is now 4)?

by snapdragon on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

how old is your dog? Many dogs dont get their territorial instinct until a year orlater. It is a shame you dont like her which she may also realise.

by LisaGSDLvr on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

Wow lots of rude replies here,but appreciate the input.This dog is 4 so she has no excuse.I just would expect any GSD to have it in them to bark at strangers in their territory.

by Talia on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

People usually blame the dog for lacking this or that, when generally the problem lies with us. Have you tried TEACHING her what you EXPECT from her?....and how old is she?

by LisaGSDLvr on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

My neighbors might call for the people who bring the white jackets if I have to bark for my dog,lol.

by snapdragon on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

Lisa i didnt mean to be rude. You can teach her to bark using her favourite toy or food. When she does bark use a command such as speak and praise her for it and progress from there. One of my girls only barks at people she knows. Good luck and hope the men in white jackets dont find you before you teach her to bark. Joking

by DKiah on 26 June 2006 - 20:06

I don't mean to be rude either, but your post makes me sad to read... Not all dogs are guardians, not all dogs are brave.. but you have what you have and you chose her, not the other way around. You sound as if you have no connection or affection for this dog.. so if what you really want is a barking machine (which I can tell you - you won't want either once it's there).... contact the breeder or a good friend who might be able to help you place the dog in an appropriate home for her age, temperament and energy levels You either need an already trained guard dog (which I think is the wrong thing to do on sooo many levels - have kids??, not a good choice) or one of those driveway thingies that sounds a buzzer when someone drives in and then youwill always know when someone is coming instead of placing that huge responsibility on an animal who you can't even share your space with...





 


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