Is pulling on the leash common in German shepherd dogs because my 10mnth old gsd pulls really badly?

Answer 1

Pulling on a leash is common for any dog that is not properly trained to walk on a leash. With German Shepherds in particular this can be a HUGE problem due to their size once full grown and their protective nature. You can purchase a head collar or a special harness that will prevent your German Shepherd puppy from pulling while training him/her how to properly walk on a leash.

I own two German Shepherds. They don't pull but I still use anti-pull harnesses on them whenever I walk them. There are a lot of people that are flat out afraid of German Shepherds. While they have nothing to fear from my dogs, using the harnesses makes them feel a little bit safer when they're out and about.