My 1-year-old GSD is terrified of people after a truck accident.

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How do you teach a highly socialized 12 month old GSD to not be skittish around people? She isn't abused but it all started when she fell out of a truck. Her leash came loose, only doing 20 mph. Shes been through puppy training, people are at our house all the time, camping and such. She is deathly afraid of people. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 1 year old | 66 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

GSD are already very high strung and skittish dogs so you really need to get a handle on this before it gets worse. Most often GSDs will resort to fear biting if they are uncomfortable around people. You need to get a trainer to work with you at your house, in her environment. Behavior issues are not a quick fix - they take a lot of time, training and dedication. There is nothing magical I can tell you over the internet to fix this. With a GSD you need professional intervention with a trainer in your home so they can see how she interacts with people, what her triggers are, etc. Here is a trainer in your area. I am not endorsing her as I do not know her in any way. I suggest you contact her and see if she can help you. If not, maybe she can refer you to someone who can. https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/Debi_Buchholz Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My 1-year-old GSD is terrified of people after a truck accident.

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