And there in lies your problem... forget "pack leader"

I would watch your dad and see what he does, sounds like she thinks she is expected to behave in a certain way when you take her out. Be more like your dad.

no touch, no talk, no eye contact... sorry, couldn't resist!

i agree with the others, forget the pack leader stuff and have some fun with your dog.

This could be part of the problem, she assoiates men with outdoors & perhaps something on your first walk has clicked her mind into this state. Just start again encouraging fun on a really short walk I'm sure she'll get over this.

Hi,

Forget all the "pack-leader" stuff. If she's obedient then she sees you as the boss anyway otherwise she wouldn't do as asked. although I do thknk you have a way to go to build that trust and respect you need for her to know she can "be herself" on a walk.

When your Dad takes her out, do you go along too? If not, maybe you should just to see what it is that he's doing differently to you.

If on the walk is the only time she's subdued, then have you tried to think of what you're doing differently. Are you speaking to her differently, handling her differently? etc My dogs go loopy when they know it's walkies time but I make sure the walks are fun. We may do a few minutes training ona walk but not any more than that. Walks are for sniffing out new smells, playing with a ball, chasing squirrels in the park etc.

GSDs are the most loving and gentle dogs I've ever known - even those I've had as rescue dogs who are aggressive to begin with. Once you get over this one obstacle, you'll have a great tim with her and she'll enjoy her walks more.

Laura xx