Opinions/advice please?

Before I start can I just say that I don't want any nasty comments as I've posted on another dog site in the past and got nothing but horrible comments from people that seem to know it all.

The reason I'm posting here is because I don't know what else to do. I have a female German Shepherd cross, she's 2 and I can't cope with her anymore.

She has alot of aggression towards other dogs (which I take full responsibility for) I know it's my fault for not properly socialising her, she can't be let out into the garden because she jumps over the fence and she also can't be left at home as she just barks the full time.

I suffer really badly with anxiety and depression and the only thing that gets me out is going for walks with the dogs as I'm unable to work at the moment due to panic attacks etc. As my dog is very aggressive towards other dogs it got to the point where I couldn't walk her at all as the anxiety was so bad and I have this constant fear that she'll get into a fight with another dog and I was having panic attacks whilst out on walks. I got to my lowest point in October last year and decided to rehome her as I couldn't cope anymore. I found what I thought was her forever home until 2 weeks later she was brought back. The new owners had left her every day for 8 hours whilst both of them were at work and brought her back as she got destructive. (No surprise as she was left for all that time alone and bored).

So I have her back now, been trying to train her since and I'm getting nowhere. I'm back to feeling like im trapped in the house and feeling very low.

I don't know where to turn. I love her alot but my mental health is really suffering. I know there is the option to get in contact with a rescue centre but I don't want her locked in a kennel and possibly not finding a home for months.

You could try walking her in a basket muzzle and a head collar.
The fence shouldn't be a problem, just make it taller and have trellis on top of that.
You probably need help with her training to control herself, so a few 1 to 1 sessions with a reputable trainer or a behaviorist.
If she's really bad then rehoming isn't really an option as the problem is just being passed on. Unless you inform the new owners of her issues and are fully satisfied that they could cope, and remember people lie. Maybe go through breed specific rescues.
Seriously separate the issues and take them one at a time and give serious thought to how you could remedy each one, try not to let it overwhelm you.

I agree with everything Shirley said, but I also think, that with your anxiety and her aggression issues, you will be feeding off each other, there are solution's that can help as Shirley said, higher fencing, muzzles , headcollars , these can all help but if you are honest with yourself and are not the person to help her, then I think you only have one option.

Have you been intouch with breed rescue or a trainer who deals with aggression issues (aggression is usually caused by anxiety in a dog ) to help you , the rescue may be able to put you intouch with an experienced GSD owners /trainers, who will 1) help 2) find a suitable home for her.

Good luck I sympathize, I have owned a dog aggressive dog and its not fun for all concerned.

I agree with this. You are not doing each other any favours struggling on as you are.
When you attempted to rehome her, you said she was left all day and every day but surely you questioned and vetted those people before you let her go?
Your dog is young, strong, intrained, and full of energy because it sounds as if she has no where near enough to do to wear her out both mentally and physically. She is also a cross between two working dog breeds so needs things to do and off lead exercise to occupy, and tire her.

If you do decide to rehome her, it might be better to let a good breed-specific rescue do it, rather than do it yourself again.

I hope you find a solution soon, for both your sakes.

Dear K Ann Try U K GSD RESCUE They have a group page on [a social network] also there is a Group page called GSD HELPLINE They have a list of aticles that may be of help to you Good luck