5 things to know before getting a German Shepherd

[@jamesfoster5748]

A German Shepard was my first dog, she was with me everyday at work, didn’t regret it at all, she sadly passed away last year aged 12

[@giselemartinez6675]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@samrg94]

rip

[@gennadance3382]

I'm sorry 😔 but at least 12 I wished it was more than 15

[@312streezy8]

Sorry for you lost man, may she rest in paradise🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@leanoramirzayeva5246]

James Foster sorry for ur loss

[@garysanders2872]

I would add a few to this... 1) GSD's are immense shedders twice a year (Spring/Fall) If you don't groom them everything in your house will be covered in hair. Everything. 2) GSD's want to be with you. All the time. No. Really. All the time. Much more than any other breed I have had in my lifetime. They will follow you everywhere. You will not be able to turn around without having to make sure you don't stumble into/over them. If you don't want a dog to be within 3 feet of you at all times... don't get a GSD. 3) They are prone to separation anxiety. They won't bark/shred furniture etc. like other breeds because of it, but they will get stress diarrhea easily and shed massive amounts of hair due to the stress. KNOW THIS. It is imperative to associate someone who will watch the dog when you are gone or familiarize them with a kennel very-very early and often. Otherwise everytime you go somewhere, you will have a sick dog that is super stressed upon your return. GSD's are great dogs. They are smart, loyal, humorous, playful, loving and beyond all else - devoted to you. Not to mention superior guard dogs, you will always feel that bit of security when it is around. BUT - know this is not a dog that you can get and basically ignore. It will not be a "silent companion". GSD's demand attention, activity and play time. If you don't want a dog you have to interact with every day.... DON"T GET A GERMAN SHEPHERD.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Great knowledge

[@garysanders2872]

Thanks, I came across a little harsher than intended. It's just that our GSD is a rescue dog. I have seen many GSD's in shelters because people got them for their beauty and "regalness" not knowing anything about this breed which is very different than other breeds. I just want people to be informed, like you. Cheers!

[@drivernephi2212]

Bit of an exaggeration on the separation anxiety part. That does happen yes, but it's not like it's daily, weekly or even monthly. They also do thrash furniture which is far more common than the stress diarrhea, which I've only seen maybe about dozen times for the 20 years I had GSD's in the house. Although we had three instead of one, so I'm going to guess that the separation anxiety is worse when the dog is completely alone.

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Yup even the car...I hit the highway drop all the windows and wooosh all gooone...no still got to vac. My Kona is a longhair...back combing with a slicker brush every day or two for a month spring and fall is the only way or yup it's everywhere. Think of a place in your home or on yourself...yup it's there👍😎🐺🐾

[@CodeMars9]

Gary Sanders if someone wants a dog they don’t have to interact with every day then they shouldn’t have a dog at all! Get a cat or better yet no pets at al!

[@rafalkruk6930]

Lucy is just sitting there confused to who her owner is talking to.

[@thiggs93]

Lmao!

[@urmom194]

Ye, lol

[@ryanmccarthy8625]

Maybe I should introduce her to the black male German Shepherd across the street from me.

[@jennatheoder8779]

Yes

[@ShashankGupta05]

German Shepherd is a true copy of their owner.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

They sure are

[@nukedbunny8642]

thats kind of bs..

[@slaire7799]

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[@leenashot]

i´m glad that pure breed matches, but only afraid that pure beeds die too young... if you mix something else, you get strong members

[@tank007ist]

😮

[@ragingcamel7356]

5 things to know bout german shepherds: 1. They're awesome 2. They're great 3. They're the best 4. They're the greatest 5. Get one

[@zaye_2373]

I want one but I’m broke

[@mitchlol4158]

Do they love cuddling?🥺

[@Woofnberg]

@@mitchlol4158 My gsd puppy hugs me so yeah they love cuddles

[@user-qo7gj8ph7p]

@@mitchlol4158 yeah but not hug lol

[@RecklessGenesis]

Not if you cant handle them

[@bradhirigoyen3039]

Greman shepherds are the most beautiful and sweet and cute and caring and loving and smart and intelligent and loyal dogs ever and I honestly love them so much

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

They sure are

[@bingkoirekt5057]

and and and and robux

[@urmom194]

Yes best dogs ever

[@53rdcards]

Had one of those karens at a local town dog show when i was a kid, we had a doberman at the time, got our shepherd later, but this lady had a chiwawa who was barking up a storm at our doberman, he was super tolerant of that little ankle biter, kept looking at it, then at us, after he did that about 5 times he finally had enough and gave 1 bark at the small dog, who yelped and ran behind its owners legs, ours just layed down for some belly rubs after that, but the lady gave us a look that very clearly said we were in the wrong, packed her things and moved.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

haha those darn Karen's

[@theenzoferrari458]

I would've punched that Karen in the face for however many times that pitiful shit of dog.

[@rogue7723]

At least she moved away, I was expecting her to call animal control on your poor buddy. I _hate_ when people vilify big or medium-sized dogs for so much as _barking nonaggressively_ at someone or something yet they allow their purse dogs to bark aggressively, growl, and bite people and other animals and people and either tolerate it or _even worse_ think it's funny or "brave". I have _nothing_ against smaller dog breeds, just when people allow them to exhibit vicious behaviors.

[@anonyme4881]

The thing is the bigger the dog the more serious you have to be when you educate them because otherwise they will be more or less dangerous. With a small dog like a Chihuahua you just have them to be clean because their bite are less dangerous. The only problematic dog I saw when going out with my Husky was mainly small dog. (And one dangerous Labrador without lash)

[@kikisid.]

i have a doberman at home right now and just got a german shepherd puppy! i get in in 2 weeks

[@nameisprivate5429]

My daughter came home with a GSD....it was a police officer who gave it away and then it was passed around to 3 homes. We loved him for almost 10yr and learned SO much. We have two more currently :). My favorite breed ever. So loyal, loving and smart.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

sound amazing

[@davidrusling3578]

I recently got a rescue German Shepherd - your description of the two types of reactions is spot on. I get about one Karen a week...

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Haha those cheeky Karens 😂

[@acali3312]

Beautiful

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

I have the working class Shepherd

[@varughesemathew9904]

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[@Halesburg]

I had a Karen yell at me for having my GSD pull me on a skateboard. My girl would have dragged her on the concrete.

[@MGVK2277]

I found a German Shepherd puppy on the streets and my mum said she can stay for a few days. It's been 6 years Edit: How about you don't go down to the replies. Ehh, does anyone even read this 😒

[@KESTRAL23]

as a sex toy?

[@davahn122]

@@KESTRAL23 welcome to the watchlist

[@rich_potato5906]

😆

[@MGVK2277]

@@KESTRAL23 move your head sometimes. No, not as any toy. Dogs shouldn't be treated like toys, especially sextoys. Maika is a fucking amazing dog, but if you're joking, just delete this reply

[@itsmike6757]

@@MGVK2277 lmao yeah it was a bad joke but are you really that dumb to not realize that is not a joke💀 who the hell is using dogs as a sex toy

[@dhruvamsharma6639]

As a first time dog owner and a male German Shepherd owner I must agree with these facts. I was fortunate enough to be a strong leader but had countered a dog fight while at an off leash park attacked by another female German Shepherd. This breed is not for everyone if you cannot give it the proper guidance. Because of that dog, mine now has trauma from being around another dogs having heavy anxiety. If you are getting one please discipline very well.

[@nihonkokusai]

Please really socialise them very well.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Its great you could handle the situation. Most people would of been afraid too. Hopefully you can see a qualified trainer to help with socialising your pup to help with the anxiety. Thanks so much for sharing

[@nihonkokusai]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd we have a wolfdog at home gsd mix and I can only tell you this sometimes we fight for our rank. Our gsd on the other hand is very laid back

[@garysanders2872]

Ugh, happen to us too. At 4 months Xena was attacked on two occasions. She is now 3.5 years old and is dog aggressive. We have tried everything including a trainer. She simply hates other dogs.

[@dhruvamsharma6639]

Gary Sanders sucks man people don’t know how to handle their dogs and now people like us look like bad owners. What a shame.

[@hamidthedream1217]

I'm a cat owner/person and even though ik that dogs are completely different, I didn't know you guys have this much control over them. In a cat house, the cat leads you, they beg for food, they go out whenever they want, they walk randomly by themselves, they hop on the bed and couch, and meow every 3 seconds

[@MariyaNK]

Over the years we had 3 german shepherds.They are like so smart ,so protective,this dog will love you and protect you always.The best.

[@madisondouglas8303]

Who else is watching this because they want a German Shepard but there parents can’t and it won’t get one for you and your sad.😔

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Thanks for watching

[@Evan-gr3ip]

Exactly

[@rogeliorazo3011]

Just get one. My parents didn’t want one and always complain that they didn’t want dogs at the house but I brought one home and they now love him and play with him all the time

[@andresflorentino8263]

I feel bad. But I’m watching it because I’m getting one

[@pakistanirandomguy7982]

Didn’t exactly get a GSD i got a husky GSD mix and everyone in home just love her your parents don’t love dogs till you don’t bring them home when you do they love and adore your dog

[@cj2842]

I own pitties and a GSD. Both require work and dedicated owners. I get Karen’s almost weekly. Yet- my dogs have better manners than their out of control mini dogs....🙄🙄

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

haha Its always the way hey.

[@user-wq5vm4hl5t]

Lmao what it is with 40 yr old women and their barking tiny dogs 😂😂

[@jessehutchings]

Rat dogs.. untrainable, extremely annoying.. 40+ year old women are pretty much the only reason they exist

[@lonelytears2288]

Your German Shepherd is gorgeous

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Thank you so much

[@lovenita4519]

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[@nbramsey6719]

Nicely done. Beautiful girl. We adopted a 6 year old male GSD from family members several years ago. He went from a lazy chunky city boy to a svelte farm dog in months. I wish we had watched your video before... Sadly we lost him to bloat just 10 days ago. We didn't know what was wrong, and he was acting just a little off, but very quickly became weak and distressed. We rushed him to the Vet ER but he died during emergency surgery. Now there's a big hole in our hearts and lives.

[@maxkronader5225]

My wife and I have owned German Shepherds for many years. Your point about being the boss is spot on. All dogs are pack animals to some degree; German Shepherds are pack animals more than most. In a pack there's got to be a pack leader. If you don't fill those shoes, your dog will.

[@pwvincil]

I've had 3 rescued Shepherds now and #1 is the most important by far. They need to know who makes the rules otherwise they will walk all over you. They're very very smart and will take advantage of any weaknesses or inconsistencies they find.

[@relaxmydog]

German Shepherds are absolutely wonderful dogs! They can be seen as scary and aggressive but they are absolute sweethearts!

[@onenerdygremlin]

I've always loved German Shepherds. At one point, I even had one. However, she was my personal dog and was very protective over me. Unfortunately, two people got too close and she was sadly put down because of the law. I miss her to this day.

[@christopherchapman7186]

I’m sorry to hear that! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Monkeydluffythepirateking]

I am so sorry wish that is not the law

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

German Shepherds are the best!

[@prosoccer3453]

indeed

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Yes

[@angrymanwithsillymoustasche]

Yes son

[@shadow-gh1hj]

❤

[@MGVK2277]

I have three. 2 girls and a boy, they are all 6 and i hope to have them for a long time

[@dscma2990]

I have a German shepherd and they're my favourite dogs, they're just so beautiful😌

[@hbhtcr5707]

I’m here bc I’m thinking abt my childhood German Shepard that I lost 2 years ago. I still miss him. He was goofy, protective and such a light in life

[@yerebiz9545]

I have chihuahuas🤣 i yell at them to shut up every 3 seconds, i rlly rlly rlly want a german shepherd

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heisenbergvonhindenburg6134]

😂😂

[@sugarrush1227]

I have chihuahuas too but I’ve trained them to not bark but only when someone at the door so I can know. Trust me it’s possible. Just need a lot of patience with them and constant repetition. You can’t give them different signals or they will go backwards.

[@Nekulturny]

I love that you think Lucy doesn't get on the couch without your permission.... My family raised many German Shepherds when I was growing up, a nanny cam will quickly dispel you of any illusions you have when you're not home.

[@catsrcute5313]

I love how dutifully she is trying to stay awake for the video

[@cpcheung66]

Time flies. My German Shepherd passed away 5 years ago. I raised her from a puopy and we had 12 year great time together. I don't think I needed to act like a boss or something to make her behave. It was pretty much zero effort but with a lot of love would do. Great dog. I still miss her. Thanks for the great video

[@josuemartinez5797]

I am getting a German Shepard soon to take care of the house and this helped man takes a lot

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I'm a UPS man and I absolutely love some German Shepherds I deliver to and some are very bad. I've found that it seems the nicer the owner the nicer the dog. ANY time I first meet one though I treat them with total respect because they can be VERY intimidating dogs. One family I've delivered to has one that absolutely loves to run with me for fun and another one loves to lay down and have me rub its belly. They are incredible dogs when they're raised properly and that's for sure.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joannewheaton41]

Miss having are German shepherd Jess she was so beautiful and loyal. Can't wait to have another one next year.

[@markdp1983]

Good advice mate; Im seriously thinking of getting a German Shepherd. Had them when I was a kid; but not since then..

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey thanks heaps. Thats so great if you do. Fantastic

[@lindagoentzel6812]

You are WONDERFUL!!! I wish you were my neighbor here in Alaska!!! 😃Thank you & Lucy!!!

[@billydreed1]

This is why i love my GSD.. I love taking bullet into the local store (where they welcome dogs) the cashiers always remember his name but never mine.. im so proud of my goodest of boys!

[@gegalvezge]

They are truly mans best friend. They are loyal till the end . Great video and Beautiful dog.

[@japankofun]

I hate to bring a negative to this, but as someone who has owned 5 of these wonderful dogs during my life, there is one point which I think people should be aware of - unfortunately German Shepherds are very prone to hip dysplasia, so much so that I have lost 3 of those 5 dogs due to it (they had to be put down, which have been the worst moments of my life). Due to this I took what I thought to be extra precautions when choosing the last of those dogs - sought out a reputable breeder, had relevant x-rays done at intervals when he was young, careful with his diet - but still the disease kicked in when he was older and he lost the ability to walk by 9 years old (which is not that old). Maybe I was just unlucky and this isn't to say all GSD's will get it, but it is a reality which you may have to face one day. That said, it's been a few years now but I'm hoping to get another one in the future, I love GSD's so much.

[@pacogermanshepherd7482]

I have mine two german shepherd they are great dogs so proud to have them 😍

[@denisegale4756]

I am definitely the first type of person, I have convinced my husband that German Shepherds are lovely too but I also agree that you need experience to own one! We got a beagle as our first dog instead which has been a challenge for other reasons😂😂😂

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

haha all pups can have there moments. Beagles are amazing tracking dogs and very smart

[@frannn_321]

I have a German shepherd and it’s my first dog and I highly recommend !

[@LuhXa]

I love that Lucy is just sitting there

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

Australian accent very funny and cool for German ears. She is adorable. Total class.

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Lucy's falling asleep...lol A little Karen story for y'all Kona my Shepherd and I are staying at a motel cabin across from another cabin. Every day for a week we are greeted with 2 Chihuahuas running up to their fence Bark!Bark!Bark! non-stop even as we drive way. Meanwhile Karen is tuttutting them and Kona tho aware of them never does a thing other than a few whines always sticking to training. Day 8 we have had enough crap from these yappy rats. I tell Kona to go over to say hello she trots over gives them 3-4 loud sharp barks which shut them up and then comes back. We leave with Karen screeching crap about a vicious dog. On our return Allen, Karen's husband meets us and says my dog tho obviously trained is a danger to others and that it had upset his wife. Also large dogs should not be allowed places like this He insisted I put Kona on a leash. I suggested he should train his rats as dogs and not treat them like babies. I told him all my dog did was teach them some manners. I could see he was getting angry but he stopped and left after Kona let out a low growl. And yes we got a visit from the manager who asked me to leash my dog when outdoors. Happy Ending!We love Lucy! 👍😎🐶🐾

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Haha those Karens and there husbands 🤣🤣🤣!!! Nice work and thanks for sharing. I loved it 😂

[@History45096]

haha, lol. Good for you!!

[@suigeneris2663]

My baby almost got attacked by a Pomeranian once. He actually got attacked by a pit, but managed to outrun him. I was pissed tho. 🤣🤣🤣

[@orbitalobsmusic]

Awesome tips and advice. My wife lets my gs beg for fruit and food all the time. I tell her you have to fix that. My dog has to work for it, some training, commands, and then a small reward. Any time she is out of town, my dog understands the boundaries with me. Watching your video just reinforce my connection with my dog. We humans assume too much. Thank you for sharing. German Shepherds are amazing dogs to have especially as house dogs even though they are working dogs. Connect with them, understand them, and make sure they understand you. There is no need for aggressive training. That negative energy will only be needed in life or death situations.

[@kaiarawson9240]

Look at Lucy so cute and adorable just sitting there for her fans 💛 love ya Lucy

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hehe thanks. Lucy sends kisses

[@erih5483]

This is all so true! My relationship with my GSD has been so rewarding and she makes life so much better!!!!

[@arabella5871]

I think these dogs are awesome and beautiful. There is a GSD that lives in my building, and I never had a problem until one day while walking inside he bit my dog on the face for getting too close. Couldn't really avoid it as we were walking in/out the door at the same time. Now I do give the dog and their owner space when I see them, but it's no hard feelings 🤣 still a gorgeous and well mannered dog. Just not every dog will have good vibes with yours!

[@sus-kuna8573]

We are getting a sheppy in little under 2 months! I can’t wait to get her

[@Duskbreaker1780]

I got a rescue GSD early last month, right about a year old. Great video!

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Amazing and thank you

[@jstan6426]

Best dog in the world! Love them. Look at her just staring into the camera like a human

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

hehe she loves the camera

[@Corneater47]

yes so adorable 😁💕

[@YOLOPUPLA]

Awesome video and so important! When Ryka is being a pain in the a$$ I have to always remind myself to keep calm, cool, and LEAD her to making good choices. Excellent job 👏

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey thanks Lovely ladies. You're such a good dog mum. Ryka is very lucky

[@Erynkirkcaldy]

I found this really helpful! Thank you :D

[@TheRockyCrowe]

Thank you for these tips! My brother recently bought a German shepherd/Husky mix and I’m learning more about both breeds so I can help in rearing the pupper. Also why is nobody talking about how patiently Lucy is just sitting there chilling in the chair the entire time? It’s borderline like she’s actually listening to everything he says. Lol

[@jasonb8497]

I have to argue one point you made. Even the top tier gsd lines won't attack an intruder. They will raise cane until their human comes out but most times they won't do anything else. There is a video out there that shows exactly this. I love your videos and Lucy is a doll.

[@ChiefWKD]

Im definitely learning the hard way my GSD was a rescue and she didnt have another home

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Great job on rescuing her. Don't worry we all learn the hard way at some point. 😅

[@nihonkokusai]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd mine is also a rescue. Thrown away by the last unknown owner and very lovely but, aloof when needed.

[@emmanuelc316]

Lucy sounds like a very smart well trained dog!

[@davediaz5595]

We are adopting 1.5 yrs old German sheperd nxt Saturday. Hopefully il cope with him

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Loads of love and training and you guys will be besties

[@samrg94]

aye, they're loveable dogs, I bet you'll cope.

[@chrisruiz3269]

how did it go?

[@bluepolarbear753]

I just love ur videos there so much information that I didn't even know about Gremen shepherds. So thanks so very much for making them. I have been thinking about getting one for a few months and ur videos r helping me out to know what I should and shouldn't do with the dog. Keep up the great job u put in to ur videos. Tc have a great week

[@claireabbott6112]

Soo true. Have to say Lucy Lane is beautiful and trained to a high level. I watch and think maybe I should have put in the effort to get to gold. Milo my German Shepherd was up to the task - unfortunately I wasn't. Having to adjust his sit by side and movement - well let's just say I am not great on the attention to detail needed. (He is watching me now as if to say he could have been a star - if his mom wasn't such a disappointment). The one thing I do love about the breed - is how versatile they are. Last year we competed locally in freestyle to music and this year we have been doing scent work. Next year maybe something new - we both love learning and trying out new things :)

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey that is amazing and well done with your achievements.

[@claireabbott6112]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd Thank you :)

[@margiesvanmori]

So helpful! I am going to be traveling this year in my van and have been thinking about getting a German shepherd. Great video!

[@Mitsarass]

Tomorrow I am getting a german Shepard puppy and that helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@shadow_matrix7239]

I’m getting my German shepherd puppy at the end of January cause it was bout some time last week

[@aznicog.3072]

@@shadow_matrix7239 lucky :( I will never get a German shepherd not even a dog

[@aznicog.3072]

@@shadow_matrix7239 but congrats

[@sergio.dias08]

I'm getting a German shepherd on Saturday!

[@Raelexx]

We are buying a shepard within the month

[@topdog19945]

My uncle was the first one to get a shepherd he named Klaus and he certainly wasn’t his first dog and has done a pretty good job of training his previous dogs (a Cairn Terrier and a Bull Terrier, both of which crossed the rainbow bridge a few years ago). Anyways with them having such a busy schedule followed by a newborn child, they couldn’t give him the time he deserved so my mom offered to take him. He’s certainly a vocal dog and is still in that velociraptor stage but we love having him around.

[@jamesmanoly9867]

Well, show/explain to us how you trained Lucy, especially for things like not to beg when you eat and not to leave the house when the front door is opened. That will be a popular video and will be much appreciated.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Yes filming this weekend

[@Missuskeefe]

I lost my GSD to GDV. I live 5 hours drive from the nearest vet and there was nothing we could do but be there for him. He suffered and I will always regret that. I will no longer own a GSD because of where I live. So far away from a vet. They are the most amazing dogs. I miss my Skipper so much.

[@gsdbear6123]

Haha loved this, spot on! The Karen magnet is too true 🤣

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Haha we have all experienced

[@sophie331]

my family’s first dog was a german shepherd (my dad grew up with them because his uncle was a gsd breeder) and i wouldn’t get any other dog they are truly amazing

[@Mewtwo12810]

This is soooo true. I had one lady kick my dog because her 3 “teacup” French bulldogs (off leash) ran up to my dog (in focused heel) and were basically hanging off his face with their teeth. Then she has the audacity to tell me her dogs are in training and MY dog should be on leash. Small dog privilege is real.

[@Zzz-wu5df]

Hi im thinking of getting a GSD and just want to know your opinion on wether i should, i own a cockapoo who isn’t overly friendly but never gets aggressive apart from barking at certain dogs from a distance from what i guess is fear, she is quite jealous especially of my cat and will go out of her way to steal a spot from my cat to lay on. Its hard to put together but i have the time and want to put all the effort i can into properly training a GSD but im just not sure if going for a more easy family dog like a lab would be better

[@Mewtwo12810]

@@Zzz-wu5df do you leave home a lot?? German Shepherds have a hard time leaving their masters. They are busybodies that want to know what you are doing all the time so they can help out. If you are unsure, I also have a lab mix and I would say he is equally as rewarding. He honestly is the “best” dog I’ve ever had and convinced me that labs are by far the most people pleasing and easygoing. Labs still need a lot of exercise, about 1-2 hours a day but they need less enrichment as they don’t have as much of a need to achieve goals as most GSD need. A lab/golden would be a good step into the sporting/hunting dog personality as they require exercise and training, but have a little bit less of an edge brain-wise.

[@Zzz-wu5df]

@@Mewtwo12810 thanks for the reply and atm i have no real commitments that will pull me away from a GSD for long as well as i dont live alone so it would be rare for her to be completely alone. I actually put a deposit down on a gsd puppy last night :) im sure i can give her the best possible life and all the attention and exercise they require. I guess im just more so worried about how they are with older dogs in the home and cats but i guess that’s different for all of them. Im rambling a lot lol but any advice on raising a gsd puppy would be appreciated !

[@camerachica73]

When I was 12 I had a part time job dog-walking two GSD's that were owned by my mum's friend who owned an antique shop. The dogs were trained, but not specifically as guard dogs. One day I was walking the white GSD who was quite old and we went on our usual walk past my school, where a classmate joined me. I wouldn't really call her a friend, but a few minutes into our walk I said something that made her laugh and she pushed me away. A millisecond later the dog leaped and flung her against a Volvo and gripped her arm. Not enough to break the skin, but he stood up on his rear legs, snarling and growling. He obeyed when I told him to leave, but I was really surprised to see he had a protective streak in him considering I'd only walked him for a couple of months and he was already about 9 years old. Girl was fine if a bit shaken up, but it really showed me how you can't mess around with those dogs especially with a stranger. I felt a lot safer walking through quiet country lanes after that!

[@lanitaalzino3157]

oh wow! That’s so cool!!! And cutee!!

[@palmsofdestin1]

Wouldn't think Lucy's at risk for GDV at this point. It's usually overweight, older dogs, And it's not just food intake either. It can definitely be from gulping too much water after exercise. You can do a prophylactic gastropexy to keep this from happening.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey thats great information. I wasn't sure if gulping water can contribute as well. Thanks for your great comment. You sound very knowledgeable.

[@kotrynaserpenskaite5408]

When I started to watch your channel I got hooked on German shepherds and how intelligent they are thx so much for the information 🙂

[@basselm804]

Lucy is obscenely cute. The expression on her face when you clapped at 9:46 lmaoooo

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

hahah thanks

[@rayecheverria890]

Love my 10-month-old shepherd best dog ever

[@robmunro3750]

Another great video, thanks again for the effort guys. My new GSD pup arrives in 6.5 weeks, first and foremost she will be a family member and mate. She’s coming from good working lines, if I can juggle other commitments my intention is to train her / us in IGP. Keep up the good work flying the flag for responsible GSD ownership.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey thanks heaps. How exciting is that. I'm super excited for you guys.

[@michelewright5355]

Thank you sooooo sooooo much for continuing to make these darling vedios! You will never know the impact they have made on my life & so many others during Covid-19. It sounds silly right? Everything has opened up,but do to your skilled hand & your beautiful dogs & your tailored directing of your channel it increased & continued our pleasure of your viewers! Everything that you put into each vedio: the funny sound effects, cool hip music & subject matter all of those things make each "show" unique and different from any other things found on KZbin. I have to wait to purchase my Western GSD. Watching your dogs helps me to be patient & enjoy your dogs in the meantime lol. Thank you very much 4 all your time & effort. Good luck on your up coming move. May you & your husband be deeply & richly blessed!

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Beautiful dog!

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

You are so kind

[@jakeandrews8393]

The way to work out if your german shepperd can walk/ eat is: wait 30 minutes after a walk to eat, and wait 1hr after food to walk. A good way to remember this is that a heavy stomach is less likely to correct itself on its own. If your GSD has eaten, let them rest and digest all that food so that when their stomach flips over, it can flip back easily (cuz their stomach is empty). After they walk, it is best to wait for some time after the walk to let the stomach right itself - its probably fine, but 30 minutes just gives it that extra time to let the stomach right itself.

[@Riptionator]

Love how she stares at the camera the whole time

[@angelaluna7532]

Love this. Sasha our Black and Tan was a lot like Lucy but Samson our sable German Shepherd was very sassy and always would bark no matter how much we tried. We just realized he likes to talk :)

[@julialuminasalsa]

Great video! I think this should be applied to all dogs. Ofcourse especially dogs like german sheppards but still. Hate seeing unbehaved, biting chiuaua’s

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Yes so true

[@tubecoatue]

I've had two German Shepherds and you are so correct, If you don't assume the alpha position, the dog will. This is true with any breed, however if you do it right from day one with a GSD, the return on investment is tremendous. It's not the dog that needs to be trained initially, it's the human that does; a human that's willing to learn the wolf-pack mentality and be willing to make the necessary commitment. By the way, German Shepherds are not, I repeat NOT inherently aggressive. They are incredibly intelligent, loving and loyal and will do anything you train them to do. I hate so-called "attack" training. It's just not necessary and runs the risk of making tragically necrotic perhaps greatest breed of all time.

[@drsquatchman6685]

Hey I’m a new GSD owner. It’s been a hard but awesome 3 days with Prince. He’s a working class , 9 weeks male. I was wondering if you can make a video on the basics of training and what to do with your puppy and what not to do. Also tips and information on the breed would help so much ! Thanks !

[@dtbroad5862]

These are points not just for the German Shepard, but all dogs

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Very true

[@gawangaa]

My mother is the one who would run in the other direction 😀

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hahaha

[@serenamiller1582]

Thanks so much for helpful info! I grew up with mixed breed dogs but Shepards are it for me 😍❤

[@MaligatorMom]

So true about the “two types of people” lol

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Haha thought a few of us could reinstate with that 😅

[@lamppuu1]

German shepherd sounds exactly the type of dog i want! 😍

[@luffy123z70]

And Lucy’s not allowed to breath without permission

[@theburgenator8957]

😂

[@rafalkruk6930]

lmfao

[@sagarverma1489]

Omg i can’t stop looking at her. I know it might be obvious for some people, but Lucy looks exactly like my GSD Kelly, who sadly passed away earlier this Wednesday. She was 4 and super fit. An infection then damaged her brain and no amount of medical intervention was enough. May God bless your child!

[@LameTurmeric]

I would LOVE a video of how you taught her to only bark once and growl when someone shows up!! (Sorry if you made a video already, I’m mew to your channel! Haha)

[@hyunity8215]

I’m happy I watched this I’ve always wanted a German Shepard although my mom likes smaller dogs while I love big dogs so you can see how that can be a problem I’ve been asking for one for Christmas which i hope I get one I do things around the house etc as a way to show I’m mature enough and put in effort to show i really do want this dog I have two other dogs but they aren’t technically mine but as I said I’ve done research and im happy I saw this bc I had no idea that could happen to their stomach I really do love these dogs im still in school but I also workout so it’s no biggie for me to walk my Shepard around for 90 minutes bc I need that walk myself too LOL and I absolutely love teaching dogs tricks these are by far the most amazing animals I will do literally anything to get one and I will update this around Christmas to see if I got one and Ik all abt the shedding but the two other dogs I mentioned aren’t small and they are more medium sized but still on the larger side but if I pet them I can literally see hair flying off them as I pet them and I’m no stranger to dog hair being on the floor or on literally anything they touch as well as the fact that I want a dog that wants to be around me 24/7 i do not want personal space when it comes to my pets but I do know that I should try to not be around them all the time bc it could result I separation anxiety and obviously I’ll be around them a lot bc they require lots of attention etc but I cannot be that person who literally takes my dog every where and can’t even leave it by itself for 5 minutes separation anxiety isn’t always horrible it could be mild but I’ve seen very bad separation anxiety in a dog before and it’s really hard to deal with especially let’s say you want to go somewhere and you don’t the dog out so you put them in the kennel and they start screaming bc your not there I’ve seen it get so bad to the point the dog learned how to open unlocked doors bc they couldn’t stay out in a room alone without their owner

[@MrSkillns]

A dog is a very simple creature; they are at their best when they have a strict and consistent set of rules to follow. This goes double for GSD's

[@Shibaboidoggo]

This was very useful thanks! Since I will be getting a German shepherd soon!

[@innerbug3695]

If I’ve owned dogs since i was born and have been training multiple dogs for 9 years... does that make me experienced. I’ve made a great Swiss mountain dog who doesn’t listen to her owners heal with no tools in 10 minutes. I’m a 14 year old girl, 15 next March

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Good video Zac. When I feed Rosie her cooked chicken breast food dinner I pull it apart and give it to her in 3 individual servings usual with some cooked pumpkin and or carrots mashed in with the chicken, so she doesn't guts it down in one go. I totally aware of the bloating stomache issues. I let her be a dog and sniff everything in the open land we walk on lead but when we get to the road I tell her it's time to walk together and she walks by my left side. I think it's easier to obedience training and socialise your dog from a puppy. My first German shepherd Max who I got as a puppy in 1991 was very sociable with people and dogs and very well behaved. My rescue dog Rosie who I own now and is the same age as Lucy is totally different, barks at people and other dogs always on guard duty at home, so she is a work in progress as she was abused then neglected by her previous owner. She may never like other dogs which some dogs are like that, but she has been trained that she cannot bark at people on our walks and just turns back a few times once we pass them to check they are still walking away. This is part of a dog's protective instinct especially in German Shepherds to look after their pack which includes all family members. I have owned Rosie now since just after Easter but it's a long journey to deal with the trauma she suffered as a puppy and the first two years of her life. Rosie is a beautiful dog, intelligent, kind and loving with me, she licks my face for no reason as her tail wags at a million miles an hour and I get the same result when I tell her its time for a walk. People like the Karen's in this world look at a German shepherd and think vicious dog without knowing or considering the history of the dog and why it might bark. I wonder how the Karen's of this world would reacted if were tortured like my Rosie by another human and abused for two years and then dropped off at a busy shopping centre with total strangers, would they think all humans at the shopping centre mean her harm, would that be her perception? Just like humans there is a reason why dogs reacted the way they do. Abuse or poor obedience training seem to be the main reasons in my opinion.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey Pete great comment. You are doing an amazing job with Rosie, its not easy but your experience, patients and leadership is why she gets a second chance. I'd love to get my hands on the person who harmed her as I am sure you would too. Keep doing great things with Rosie, I enjoy you telling us about her.

[@Peter-vn8ue]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd Me to Zac would love them to get a taste of their own medicine for the next 2 years of their life via a baseball bat. She is such a beautiful dog it baffles me how anyone could harm her.

[@nihonkokusai]

Our adoption gsd female is pretty soft, lovely and really a beginners dog. we have her now a few years now and pretty lovely. Really this depends on the dogs temprament. I will tell you gsd need structure and stable owner. Some rehomers need to be relearned. 2-3h a day total should be fine.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Your girl sound lovely

[@nihonkokusai]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd check out pixy gsd on yt/insta

[@stenandersson6704]

Very good information here, i've been grown up with german shepherds, they were like brothers to me and the family. I can't see a better animal by my side.

[@hasanmalik2787]

Zack did you observed that when you are saying about German shepherd died ...Lucy get depressed !!!! At that moment

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Hey i know hey. Its like she could understand 😥

[@fabianjoy2472]

Well my dad had a German Shepherd as a beginner he was 10 when I was born he left 3 years ago 😢 and well he lived lived 15 beautiful years I have not had a dog since I might get one on December I am excited 😀😀

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

so good

[@fabianjoy2472]

@@Lucythegermanshepherd thank you 😀

[@jimmybuckets8743]

One time I was walking my dog some lady with another dog came up she told me she was so cute even though it was a he. Then she started petting it without my permission my dog didn’t bite though.

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Yes people will do that

[@DripChip_]

Had a German shepherd since I was born up to about 7 yrs ago. Have live in a household with cats ever since and trying my best to get another gsd, only I wasn't old enough to understand how to take care of my dog when he was alive so I had no idea what I was doing. Thanks for giving me a chance

[@KierenLefevre]

Wow Zac! Love it! How long did it take to establish firmly your Rules for Lucy in the house?

[@Lucythegermanshepherd]

Haha bro it never ends. Shes always trying to fight for top dog. You give her an inch and she will take a mile.