Are German Shepherds aggressive to their owners?
Are German Shepherds aggressive to their owners? The breed is naturally protective of its owners. If the German Shepherd is not properly socialized, it can become too aggressive with strangers. However, German Shepherds are a very popular breed, so the number of attacks is not disproportionate to the number of German Shepherds in the United States. Why did my German Shepherd attack me? One common cause of dogs biting or acting aggressively towards their owners is resource guarding, which means the dog growls or bites if someone comes near or tries to take the dog's food or toys, or tries...