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[quote=Anonymous]OP- I'm sorry--and double sorry that you're getting a lot of negativity in such a hard situation. Sometimes it's hard to know what a dog will do until they do it, and no one is perfect.

I also have a dog with some hard-to-solve anxiety issues- the difference is that she's 16 pounds, not a German shepherd- so in practical terms, less of a danger and easier for me to contain and control. I know that's harsh, but your dog is the size to truly traumatize or severely injure or kill a person or another dog in an attack. She is already medicated, and it hasn't changed things.

A vet specialist might encourage you to consider putting the dog down- my experience is that they are pragmatic about aggressive dogs.

*If* you decide to keep the dog, you need to be prepared for containment. Leash and muzzle or crate if anyone but immediate family is in the house. Walks during odd times when fewer people/dogs are out, and a full muzzle and harness that provides you with a lot of gentle control. Significant training to lessen your dog's issues, but not your vigilance over time. No surprises--no unexpected visitors just walking through the door before you have a chance to contain your dog (this is very hard when your kids get older and have neighborhood friends). if you can't do this forever, then you shouldn't keep the dog. [/quote]

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