Hi, I've been attending a local training group that trains more protection training that anything else. There is this one particular dog (female GSD approximately 1yr old) who I believe is a fear biter.
Basically what she does is lunges unpredictably, without any warning or reason. The owner purchased the dog from a local breeder. This dog lunged at one of his daughters and at the trainer the other day.
I personally witnessed the attack on the trainer. She was just sitting there, ears tilted almost back, and all of the sudden she just attacked. She always has somewhat of a confused or scared look to her. And most of the time barks when anyone approaches her. Is this a fear biter? If so what can he do to try and correct this behavior?
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Javier Vazquez
Hi, I've been attending a local training group that trains more protection training that anything else. There is this one particular dog (female GSD approximately 1yr old) who I believe is a fear biter.
Basically what she does is lunges unpredictably, without any warning or reason. The owner purchased the dog from a local breeder. This dog lunged at one of his daughters and at the trainer the other day.
I personally witnessed the attack on the trainer. She was just sitting there, ears tilted almost back, and all of the sudden she just attacked. She always has somewhat of a confused or scared look to her. And most of the time barks when anyone approaches her. Is this a fear biter? If so what can he do to try and correct this behavior?
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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I'm wondering why in the world would the training director ( or whoever is in charge in this training group ) would allow bite training on what sounds like an unpredictable dog with a poor temperament?
This shows bad judgment on multiple people's part, by both the owner and the group trainer. This is not a dog that should be out on a training field, especially not to receive bite training.
If I went out to a new club and saw something like this happening, it'd be my last visit there.
I'm wondering why in the world would the training director ( or whoever is in charge in this training group ) would allow bite training on what sounds like an unpredictable dog with a poor temperament?
I agree totally. What you will end up with is a dog that learns that it is okay to bite, but is still unpredictable in when it happens. Then as the dog gets older, it gets cocky or more confident and then you have a bigger problem.
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