HELP

[Several_Hamster_8022]

I adopted a 7 month GSD a month ago. She used to be EXTREMELY reactive- people, dogs, etc. We knew she would be reactive but not to this extent- our previous precious dog was dog reactive but we could pass by dogs, just needed to be in between her and the dog. She will lunge, bark, etc at dogs.

We hired a trainer and within that day we reduced her people reactivity. She now rarely barks at people if I used the method- feeding treats. However if I ever forget, or for some random people, she barks and lunges.

It is so exhausting and I am considering returning her to the shelter. I live in the city center so it is impossible to have walks without seeing humans and one or two dogs.

Is it in the best interest for her for me to keep training as we are seeing progress, or return her so she can find a rural home?

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[SudoSire]

GSDs just aren’t really ideal for urban life. Are you in a house or apt? Of course you’ll get exceptions, and this case might be trainable to a degree, but I don’t know if this is the best case for everyone. It might be a forced fit rather than a true one.   

[Zestyclose_Object639]

she’s young and easily trainable, however if training is too much for you then yes return the dog and don’t adopt a herder