What is a good way to stop a female German Shepard?

Try using a 30 ft web lead. Use something like para-cord which is light- so she doesn't know she's on the leash. Set her up with her triggers, and give her a corretion with the leash when she snaps- with a 'no'. The other thing you could try is an e-collar. They work well for distance training when they don't replicate an action with you present. Use the lowest effective setting though- sometimes they the noise level is effective and you don't have to use any of the other settings. German Shepherds are very sensitive, once she knows the behavior is not desired by you- she'll likely stop quickly. They're such great dogs! Good Luck!!!

Well at one time I was a very avid Dog Whisperer watcher (still am but not as obsessive about it :).

Anyway from what I can remember when your pup is on her leash she knows you're in charge. When off her leash and in the yard she may think she has to defend the "den" (house).

German shep's are known for being guard dogs. I suggest for a few days taking her out into the yard on her leash when you know people will be walking by. Then if she stsrts getting nervous your there and can correct her (calm her down).

I also suggest maybe e-mailing the host of Dog Whisperer and seeing if he has any suggestions.

Also inform any postal workers or UPS people that there is no spraying of your dog allowed.

Good luck with your pup. We had a great German Shep when I was really small (5 or 6). He was the greatest dog. But he went out exploring in the woods during hunting season and never came back :( I'm in my mid 30's now and still remember him. RIP Spike.

I recently watched something on Dogs AND IT COSTS NOTHING!.. Dogs think they are the boss as they are a pack animal with one being a leader.. She is trying to take over and protect you..The tv show showed the problem of a barking dog.. when these people left their home the dog would always bark.. and the way dog busters did to stop it, was to growl at the dog when this happened. Growl loud (they fixed this dog in less than 2 hours) The dog then identifies you as the pack leader and then relaxes and think that you will do all the work.

Give it a try. I am sure it will work.. pitty it does not work on naughty cats tho.

extra; They growled loud with a NO sound..

I have a 4 month old GS. I hope this is not her future lol. Anyway, they make these collars that if your dog barks they get a puff of citronella sprayed at them and it is supposed to calm them down. You can check your local pet supply store like petsmart. Good luck.

Cesar Millan is on TLC ( I think) He has some great ideas on how to make your dog understand that you are in charge without crushing their spirit. We have a Shepherd too and have used many of his suggestions. We have very few problems with her now- but we do spend hours with her a day between walking her, and playing with her in the yard. She is truely a member of our family just like one of the kids. Good Luck- SHEPHERDS RULE!

For future reference, its German Shepherd. Anyone who comes to the fence needs to be the 'candy man' per say. She needs to associate this as a good experience, that no one is going to hurt her and everything will be fine. It will take time for her to stop this behaviour.

And just a note to all 'Dog Whisperer' watchers, be careful of who you advise with the advice you think you can offer. Those are particular cases and do not work on all dogs, no person can have 100% success as he shows, keep this in mind.

just put a "BEWARE OF DOG""DOG WILL BITE"on your fence.the dog has been traumatized.so now is the time to make sure that all shots are up to date.for she might bite .with the signs up where they can be seem ,people will be alittle more cautious about entering the yard. some might not even leave the car.

There is no instant cure for a problem like this one--but you need to make SURE to get the dog confined in a way that she can't get out and hurt anyone. YOU will be legally liable if she does--not to mention the agony of knowing your dog injured or maimed someone.

You need expert help with training--or retraining--your dog as soon as possible! Look in your local Yellowpages for dog trainers. Your problem is urgent--this kind of problem with a dog's temperament almost always escalates and can end in disaster.

maybe when you let her outside you should try to kepp her on a leash, even if it isnt attached to anything

get rid of the dog....it will only cause more problems!