A reader wonders whether her aggressive dog could have been saved.

Recently, we had to make a very difficult decision concerning our two-year-old German Shepherd, Shadow. He was diagnosed by an animal behaviorist as “territorial aggressive,” and we were advised that he would become more aggressive as time passed. We were also told that there is no method or medication that can be given to control this behavior – it is in the genetics.

Also, since our decision, several people have advised us that all German Shepherds are unpredictable and may turn at some point in their lives. Is this true?

It is not common for German Shepherds to exhibit inappropriate aggressive behavior. Their frequent use in both protection and police work is a sign of superior self-control.

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