Can a German Shepherd ever attack its owner family?

Despite having multiple dogs (including two german shepherds) throughout my life, I can tell you that a German Shepherd can attack its owner family. However, obviously, the answer needs to be elaborated upon. read more

Yes, any dog can attack its owner family. Even though we love them as part of our family, they are still animals who behave on in built instincts. However - this will almost certainly be a reason of poor upkeep and training of our pups. A German Shepherd who knew me pretty well, once snapped at me. read more

Probably the most obvious reason, but thankfully rare, that an adult dog might decide to aggress towards its handler is abuse. While most German Shepherd owners never knowingly hit or hurt their dogs, harsh training methods can also bring out aggressive behavior. read more

The training a German shepherd receives is largely responsible for its behavior. Sadly, some German shepherds are the victims of abusive owners who keep them as attack dogs, train them poorly and encourage dogs to bite any intruders. When these dogs slip their leashes or escape their compounds, they can attack. read more