The German Shepherd as Companion Dog

Whatever it is you want to do, the German Shepherd Dog wants to do it with you. They only ask that they be allowed to be with you. If chained up in the yard, they become desperate for companionship and frequently become aggressive. If kenneled with little human contact, they can become frantic and destructive. If you want a friend and companion, the GSD is for you. If you simply want a watchdog who will bark and make you feel protected, it is best to buy another breed or get an electronic surveilance system.

Ever since Hanna was a small puppy, she traveled with her family wherever they went. Here they all are on a camping trip.

Hanna, like her sister Flicka, graduated from a 12 week obedience course before she was 10 months old.

German Shepherds are playful and inquisitive. Since they are athletic and agile, they can climb or jump onto or over various objects or barriers. Given a little time, they frequently problem solve tricky situations. Although willing to be obedience trained, they do not follow commands blindly. Here is "Luke" a hefty 120 pound male at 3 years of age who was the runt of the "E" litter.

As with many other animals, German Shepherds love the company of their own kind. If you want to have more than one dog in the family, the easiest is to introduce a young puppy to an older "only" dog home. The next combination would be male/female. Here you see Luke and Gretel (owned by the Gibson's) have made friends even if they were both grown when introduced. A multiple dog household of the same sex is possible, it just takes a little more time and patience.

The German Shepherd will always be a dog with great dignity.

In memory of

Vonderbrink's Etikette/Rose Lee

 

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