What It's Like Owning a German Shepherd
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Published 2020-02-23
Chapters
0:00 German Shepherd Puppy Footage
0:28 GSD Training Fail
0:47 GSD Water Dog
2:04 GSD Carrying Big Stick
2:17 GSD Eating an Apple
4:15 GSD Hiking in Forest
5:25 GSD Walking in Field
5:50 GSD Meets Cows
7:17 GSD Protects Owners from Cows
7:39 She's a Vegetable Dog
9:03 GSD Jumps in Lake
9:41 What's wrong with your dog?
10:25 GSD Afraid of Colored Patterns
12:45 Is your dog going to make it?
14:58 Dog Stuck in a Hole
16:49 My Dog is an Ecological Disaster
20:25 GSD With Baby
This compilation was impromptu recorded over 2 years. We don't get to hike as much with a baby now, but this footage gives insight into what owning a german shepherd is like. I taught Myszka tons of tricks in the first few weeks: sit, lay-down, nose on the ground, roll over, spin, jump, bang along with many other things like patrol the house, find toys, close doors, go on the couch, get off the cough, kiss my hand, give me paw, stay, wait, be gentle (while grabbing an object), speak, and search for somebody, etc. Most of tricks were learned within a few weeks. These dogs require an incredible amount of work daily, it never ends. Seriously. Prepare yourself for a very active dog.
Highly encourage anyone considering a GSD to take an entire MONTH off when first getting the dog, to properly expose the dog to the world (e.g., random people, new places.) It seems months 3-5 are very critical for forming their habits, behavior and views of other dogs / people outside your family.
All Comments (21)
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I was raised with a German Shepard. She saved our lives when one night a fire broke out in our house around 3 am and we were all dead asleep. Sakie my Shepard, woke us up howling and barking, she was our hero.
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Dont know why Im watching a video about owning a German shepherd when I got one right in front of me staring at me. Gotta go play with my dog!
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We’ve owned 5 German Shepherds over 50 years!! They are fabulous animals!! Our first one went everywhere with my husband when we owned a farm with a woods and fields like you showed. One time, my husband was cutting down a tree, and the tree twisted, and fell on my husband and his truck. Hubby was pinned under part of the trunk of the tree, and Baron our Shepherd, dug him out from under the tree trunk. Hubby cut up the tree, loaded the truck with the dented roof, and brought Baron home, and grilled him his own steak! 🤣. My dog, Zeke and I thoroughly enjoyed your video!! We’ve always enjoyed every one of our beautiful Shepherds!! Enjoy, enjoy!! 💖🥰
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My GSD is at the end of her life and I was feeling down so my daughter found this video for me and it's so wonderful remembering back on all the wonderful times we've had together. Your dog is so like mine. We'd hike the woods for hours and she loved swimming in the river. I call her my land porpoise. Thanks for the videos and I wish you many happy years together with your pup.
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I’m 70 years old now and my 5th German Shepherd is 9. I can’t explain to people who have never been lucky enough to share their lives with one what a complete joy and blessing they are. I can’t imagine my life without my Bucky. I loved each of them totally with my whole heart and soul. I am convinced that all my dogs will be in Heaven with me. I never want to be without a German Shepherd sharing my life. I hope that will be true. I can’t run like I used to but I can throw the stick and I have over 7 acres so I hope that will all be enough. And I still ride my Arabian and she can run 35 miles an hour so I don’t need to be able to run myself. I just need to hang on to her!
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Every GSD was born to be a Branch Manager.
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We had a German shepherd. He is our most missed pet. This is truly a magnificent breed to be honest.
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My wife and I had to put our baby girl to sleep because of jawbone cancer. Horrible day 2 years ago. A part of me died that day. We finally adopted a 6 month old female German Shepherd again. I'm glad we did. Not to replace our first one but to ease out broken hearts and to love an animal dearly as they should be loved. Well, it's been another 8 months or so and I'm glad we did. Every now and again I cry and mourn over our first baby, SHEBA. This one we named Mindy. ❤😂
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"Do you want to go outside?" EVERY German Shepard answer: YES YES YES
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She's a water dog, river dog, wind dog, and vegetable dog. How versatile.
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That's a beautiful dog, my favorite breed. And she is very happy in that outdoor environment, great job on her care! I miss all my GSDs, Sultan, Rex, Max, Marco. Rex was the best dog I ever had. A White German Shepherd. He saved my life 3 times! The most loyal friend I will ever have on this earth. Rest in peace, Rexy, I love you.
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I happened to come across this film when reminiscing about my lost GSD dog. She passed away almost 3 months ago and she was much like your Misha, obsessed with cows and too much large sticks. Her name was Saba, it's a common Polish name for German Shepherds. We've spent together almost 10 years, but cancer took her away. Thanks for the great film:) It's really fun to watch such a bright doggie. Greetings from Poland
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Makes me miss my girl I had a dream about her last night. She was 13 when she crossed the rainbow bridge, gone but not forgotten
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They are doing everything right, (note: plenty of exercise) this GSD is having the best life. She's well cared for and loved. 🧡
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We have 2 - male/female litter-mates and bonded since birth. They are THE MOST incredible dogs for our family of 4 - so loving, so loyal, so giving, so protective, so intelligent and SO MUCH JOY. Simple the best ! I thank the Lord daily for the blessings they bring us.
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GSD’s quite possibly the best dogs ever. Goofy, crazy, and hilarious. Loved your video. Brought back memories of my dog when she was a puppy. She’s six now. The greatest companions.
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The most important thing to know is, a GSD is not a pet- it's a family member...
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The best breed, had four of them, miss every one of them all dearly...
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i got my boy at 3 mths old, and he was with me till 14 years old. my best friend , my pal, my confidant. it was the best experience of my life., he died about 10 years ago and just cant be replaced. so intelligent and cuddly and a well trained dog is so trustworthy.
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My German Shepherd past away 2 months ago. She was 14 years old. She was the most ferocious dog outside on her walks everyday. Everyone was afraid of her in the neighborhood. She was the biggest baby in her house with her family. She was so warm and friendly with her family and would probably die for us and I would have for her. German Shepherd's are great friends I just wish they could live longer. I would recommend this breed to anyone who needs a great dog. RIP Boo!
