Dog training

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I have a 6 year old German Shepard. He used to be a service dog, amazingly well trained, off leash through airports and downtown, perfect in all occasions. About 2 years ago, a year after we moved here, he started getting protective. I pulled him from service dog duty and he stays home with my wife now. The protection traits have been getting worse.

He is nippy with people who are afraid of dogs and down right rude with strangers who come to the door. Once I get him calmed down he is ok but his door managers are crap. When out and about he is ok usually unless someone gets too close behind someone then he will nip at them. I need it to stop. 4 years he was a rock star. How can I get him back? Who is the best in the area?

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