8 Things That Emotionally Hurt Your German Shepherd

[@daveoverbey8094]

German shepherds in my book are the best dogs around even though I still love all dogs, but the Shepard is always been my favorite.

[@deborahstone2616]

They are proper dogs. So loving, loyal and kind eyes. Another thing not to do is play dead. They are a very anxious breed and very emotional. Their job is to protect their owners and round up their families to stay together. If the family are separated in other rooms you will usually find they will lay across the doorways. I so absolutely adore these dogs and have always had a close bond with them 🥰

[@SlimeMeretta9]

i played dead and he just sniffed me😂🙄

[@themistermax]

Nailed it. Ours hangs outside the doors of whoever he feels most needs him.

[@steveTGO]

You are absolutely right, my GSD will lay on the landing of the stairs when either my wife or myself are upstairs and the other down. When my wife isn't home, he follows me from room to room!!!

[@keithabdullah9021]

Have had 21 GSD'S The years, often think about getting another breed . But I can't they are all slightly different, but they are simply the best. Loyal loving gentle my best friends.When I die, all I want is to meet them all on the other side and run with my whole pack and, in the rest time's sit down with them and my 3 special cats. Love them all

[@Blueshirts07]

I just had my first GSD, he lived to only 7 and we had to put him down due to seizures, this just happened 2 days ago. Im shattered, my question is how long did you wait until you got another dog

[@BlackStump172]

@@Blueshirts07Get another straight away .

[@alandavies55]

When my late wife died suddenly, it was heart breaking to see our GSD roaming the house looking for her. He settled down after I put some of her old clothes in his bed.

[@chrismaurer2075]

I'm so sorry for your loss .

[@mercedesimler9325]

🥺💙🙏

[@ThisPlace4Now]

I'm can't stand that for Y'all! I have GSD's also.. & I have a Cat that is looking for Her Son (Best Friend) all the time it seems.. I even showed Her His body!! 😢

[@theresalecompte6486]

So sad😢

[@deborahjane68]

❤❤ I Am SO Very Sorry For Your Loss. (((((( HUGS For You An Your GSD))) Wish Was Something Else I Could Do.

[@Edward-tp5nc]

It’s true. I got very sick and my 4 month old GSD puppy was totally lost while I was in the hospital. Thankfully my neighbor took care of him and still helps. When I first got home my puppy knew I was ill. His behavior was so sincere and he did everything he could to comfort me. It’s been hard on him but he’s still in complete adoration of me and I do what I can until I recover. Hard on both of us and my family.

[@jackieholdorf6233]

I had 4 now 3.They get lots of play time and vet visits training and tons of love.They r the Best Breed I think

[@blaze9101]

When I got my male GSD as a puppy. We had a 5 yrs female golden retriever. When she past away a few months ago. He was hurt emotionally. I could see after his walks, he would look for her. His heart took a big hit when we lost her. She played the big sister role. She is truly missed

[@lynnm6413]

it is easier for the living dog to realize the facts of the death when you take the body back home and give them an hour to take it in. I left my male Guinea pig who had died from a seizure in the edge of the tray for half a day... My female sat in that spot for two weeks straight, stopped eating and had I had to inject her glucose, force feed her and then get her teeth shortened when she started eating again... but she survived because I got her another male companion. Dogs are pack animals, same as Guinea pigs. My Malinois Mix died three years ago and I am so so sad still 😢

[@tapasdasgupta5677]

আমার জার্মান শেফার্ড ফিমেল খুবই বাধ্যের কিন্তু ৪/৫বছর বয়স হলেও ওর মিলন করাতে পারিনি থাকার জায়গা কম বলে ।কি করা উচিৎ বুঝতে পারছি না সাহায্য চাইছি।

[@sharonabbott2726]

We've always had Boxers, we bred them and to us they were the perfect dog. As years went by, we decided to do something different. We got our first Belgian Shepard...a Terv...she was so special we got a boy ,her 1/2 brother. They are really special. After our 1st passed we knew our boy needed a companion. We chose a GSD. A female soft coat. She's something else. She loves her brother so much and she epitomizes the description of the GSD here in this article. However, we live on acres and very few people come out. So, I'm so ashamed that she has not been socialized. Now it's time to see the vet. She was there last year and did well. Now, I'm faced with a muzzled baby, and it's my fault. I'm not sure how to handle it. As aggressive as my Boxers were, I never had this issue because we had lots of family and lived in a city neighborhood. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to proceed? She's 2 yrs. Old a little skittish but is so loving loving. We got her a soft muzzle, so far,I don't have the heart to try it.

[@blaze9101]

@@sharonabbott2726we used treats through. The muzzle. It was like a game for him. When he would put his muzzle through he would receive the receive the rest. Repeat the process until you’re able to snap the clip.

[@Realdeal376]

😂GSD are awesome. As a child they were very patient with me. Not only could I play with them but they also allowed me to do all type of things to them. Like playing with their ears, their tail, their teeth, their eyes, etc. GSD are the best for kids.

[@57dlugi]

Love your GSD as much as you love yourself and obey those 8 warnings ,good !!!

[@richardschnedorf5711]

I have a GSD and everything you have said is spot on. My GSD is a cling on.

[@yourconnection9303]

I miss mine. They lived a long, wonderful life with loads of love, affection, comfort, play time, etc.🐾💝

[@troyvanquish8418]

My German Shepherd makes my life complete, as a disabled person she supports me, loves me and knows when I need a lick to cheer me up ❤

[@FlowRXOXOXO]

Excellent video 🐾🐾♥️ thank you!

[@waynecardwell4618]

German Shepherd Dogs are big babies who are smarter than most people

[@cynthiar7350]

Exactly 👍🏻 😊

[@kparkslpnful]

I absolutely love my baby boy Maverick. He is the most important family member

[@RobinPitts-rw5vf]

I recently lost one of my dogs. After dealing with it, I had a turn about. Initiallym I told my husband that when my second passed, I was NEVER getting another dog. Now...over a year later, I have gotten so attached and worried about losing my Medusa, I told him that when her time came, NO MATTER what I said when it happened, bo matter how I told him not to bring another dog in, to just as soon as he can, the very same day, go bring me another one, because it would be the only way I would ever be able survive it. They are as loved as my children. In spite of loving all dogs, GSDs are so much more than any other.

[@maitreloup9081]

That made me tear up... when my first German Shepherd died... it hit me like a truck, I didn't see it coming and I cried for days, months... I got another German Shepherd as soon as I could because I realized how vital it was for me and my family. Every dog is different and they always bring something new. I do my best everyday to make my boy as happy as he makes me.

[@Pet-mu3hw]

I love your sharing .🥰

[@caragare3214]

Thank you

[@dassnathan5643]

Thank you ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 very good tips take care 👍🌹🌷🌹🌷God bless you

[@leslieerdman5220]

Growing up we had a couple German Shepherds (not at same time) and my sister had a black lab. The 1st GS was hit by a car so we got the 2nd one, a retired FBI dog. He was great. He became attached to my father the most so had stability his whole life. Wonderful family dog and guard dog when needed without being dangerous. They are great at rescuing if near drowning and will pull you out by the arm or hand. I think there are some dogs of nearly every breed that might grieve, just depends on the individual dog's dog,' dog's,

[@ruudvanwuyckhuise6519]

There is one other thing I noticed. When your dog is a social animal it will never be agressive but will have selfconfidence. So with both my last two Tervueren Shepar Dogs , I started to walk with them without them being on the leash. I gave them full freedom. Yes they would walk away up to a 100 m or staying behind a 100m. But being social animals I knew whatever they encoutered it would work out fine. It's like granting children freedom after you teach them social behaviour and let them know their environment. This might be more easy in a rural village environment like mine. But still it works. The dogs selfconfidence is high, it's behaviour very social. Walking in the woods my dog might smell a deel or a boar , it will put its nose high in the air. But when we tell the dog not to go after it , it will not do so. And yes when it smelled a wolf ( nowadays thet live again arond our village ) it stood completely still, almost as saying "don't go there, it's dangerous" Dog are the mirrors of our own life when it comes to social behaviour.

[@richgray5327]

Yeah, not a great idea for most dogs and owner. Where I live people are not the most sensible when it comes to responsibility.

[@DJ2130]

Before getting one I had no idea how emotionally attached GS can be. My boy is a big loveable baby. 100lbs and thinks he weighs 25. Cries and cuddles all day. But very protective. Funny how they can do a 180 in seconds to protect their humans.

[@Mtree40]

German shepherds are very adaptable. My working GSD flys all over the country and never has a “home”.

[@newt2010]

Such a beautiful and awesome breed. I have 2 males. One is now 10 and the other 6. I know my younger one will have morn when we lose his best buddy. I will be looking at getting a third when it gets closer to that day. I have had many dogs, and breeds through my 60 years, and GSDs will always be my first choice after buying my first one. All the hair is worth it. CHEERS

[@sabrinamassie5606]

We had 2 females - Sadie and Emma .. Sadie was, like yours, a bit older and pasted away rather suddenly from an aggressive form of cancer. It broke Emma's heart .. She sat at the gate and cried for weeks ... Wouldn't eat, wouldn't play - nothing. We then got a young male, Sammy, and though it took her several months to warm up to him... they're like 2 peas in a pod now. I'm 65 and have had German Shepherds since the early 80s .. Best dogs EVER.

[@richardschnedorf5711]

Very good advice.

[@sunilmohandas912]

I had one, after he died it was so painful, that i dont have the strength to get another one.

[@daveoverbey8094]

Still, another dog like the one that died might just need your love & home so please reconsider & yeah i understand the pain but so worth it to get another GSD

[@clonejones7955]

When my first Shepherd died I couldn't get of bed for days.I loved that dog more than any person in my life ever.I did get another one but it was not the same.He was my heart dog there will never be another one like him.I totally know how you feel.

[@mollybailes5161]

Nothing will fill that big empty hole in your heart except another dog. 😢 These dogs need homes and alot of love. So sorry for your loss.

[@robertandjulie]

Would love to have one one day. Thanks for sharing this.

[@steveTGO]

I highly recommend it, German Shepherd's are absolutely awesome!!!!

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

I love my boy. He smiles during walks. He is emotional.

[@Nancy-bh9rf]

My GSD showed depression when I bought him a malanois sister. Very sad to see for both dogs. The Mal has a new beautiful family and MR Spoiled GSD has his mum all to himself again. He is very social and loves other dogs and humans so interesting that he did not like sharing his mum or house with ms Mal.

[@steveTGO]

This video is spot on, I have to exercise my GSD at least once per day. If I do not exercise him, he huffs, puffs and can't rest comfortably!!!

[@jt3d867]

Beautifully written, a Psychiatrist , A Good Parenting Counsellor, I am sure would say , PERFECT! “ just don’t through a ‘fetch stick’ for a human, unless they expressly ask you.

[@tammietaylor5870]

We have literally followed and subscribe to all the behaviours and actions described in this video, we have a beautifully balanced confident and social GSD. She is so attuned and devoted that she does not require a leash as she has great recall and stays by my husband or my side until given the go ahead to explore or to play, she is the most brilliant and sweet of all the many dogs we have raised over the years, and GSD are amazing family pets if properly treated as described by this video. Thanks for the great content.

[@holyangel6492]

thx

[@ThisPlace4Now]

True That! Also.. They are So Cute.. & The Young Lady👀

[@1GoodDag]

Gsd raised me! Ty Gretchen i still hear your chain❤.

[@1GoodDag]

She still brings a tear to my eye and a lump.... Oh I cried when I lost that chain in a move.... Kept in a box so her smell stayed on it! 👃👂🙏

[@warningsigns4526]

researching now- can't wait to add to our beautiful family

[@ruudvanwuyckhuise6519]

Well I totally agree with you . But this applies to all human beings ( children f.e. ) and animals. The stronger family ties are the more of all you said is true. Our Belgian shepperd dogs behave the same. They feed on the same positive feedback. And they reward you in the same way. As Tervueren Sheppard Dogs ( TSD) have a naturally kind and intelligent nature they will will respond the same way the GSD does. Our first TSD was taken away from his alcoholic owner at the age of 2 yrs. My wife being a vet, take the dog home to us for the weekend. It never left. Nor she nor we wanted that. Later when we would raise our own TSD we saw the difference between a troubled childhood and a healthu one. Our first TSD was always suspicious with new pwersons. Our selfraised TSD always expect other humens to be ok. And yes when they have a bad feeling about them they will warn us at once. lovely dogs.

[@apar1560]

Beautiful, Informative & intresting video THANKS 😊 ...Alan in 🇨🇱 Please 🙏 's ... have a 6mnth old Malionis X. Love her, she's FAMILY !

[@plannedperfectlygh.5440]

thanks for the info. but my 3 month GSD puppy doesn't bark at all and isn't aggressive though he plays a lot and is active. please what may be the problem?

[@thecagdot]

Possibly nothing.. He’s still a puppy and needs time.. You can also introduce selective socialization, and let him know through training how he’s supposed to interact with strangers.

[@pulent105]

Feel like aussies get emotional much faster 😂 great video 💯💪

[@kiahmadison8541]

Do you mean Alsatian, Australians or Australian Shepherd s? What do you mean by aussies?

[@shimmerofdarkness330]

​@@kiahmadison8541 Australian Sheperds (the ones that might be similar to Border collies) are usually called Aussies

[@annvong1579]

I will never hurt my gsd or any other dogs. Especially the gsd is a very sensitive one. She knows if you go out with her when you put on your jacket. She is a smart cookie.

[@williamrickerby9149]

Exactly

[@philstall6262]

And lovable and loyal I'm gonna open someday I'm been looking at them

[@shirleydykes6525]

A GSD is one of the most intelligent dogs known. She is also a working dog. You probably noticed that "training" was used repeatedly in this video. Anything you can imagine, your GSD will do. All you have to do is show her what you want done! Key commands, sit, stay, and down must be taught from puppyhood. An immediate "down" has saved one of my dogs from a speeding car and an intruder from a well-deserved attack. (The cops were glad they didn't have to take the fella to the hospital.)

[@dieterbarkhoff1328]

Would this also apply to Swiss White Shepherds?

[@shimmerofdarkness330]

Probably yeah. Swiss White Shepherds are actually a ' german shepherds but white ' with only few differences

[@waynecardwell4618]

@@shimmerofdarkness330 my aunt had a white German Shepard and that was one of the most protective dogs I've over seen

[@daveoverbey8094]

Of course, it would apply to the white Swiss Shepard I had a white Lobo Shepard, the best of the best & he lived a good life till he died of cancer I had him put down so as not to suffer as he did for a little while, I knew it was time to put him down with an injection without any pain as would be if you have them gassed' because it's not a sleep gas as it is they suck the oxygen out of a tank & collapse their lungs & this my friend is cruel.. Stay with your dog to be sure they do it right as I watched him peacefully pass into sleep with no pain. & or suffering for it was merciful, yet heartbreaking, I cried like a baby but I knew I did it right. After a short while, I got another GSD

[@dieterbarkhoff1328]

@@daveoverbey8094 Same happened when our cat died last year: tears were flowing...

[@clonejones7955]

​@@daveoverbey8094 I stayed with my boy when he was euthanized.Full on bawled my eyes out after he passed,snot running down my face but I am glad I stayed and glad that you did as well.❤

[@leslieerdman5220]

I've had cats that suffered emotionally with separation anxiety after vacations do I think it just depends on the individual personality of the animal.

[@violetferguson7431]

I am 66 years old and I am unable to walk my dog due to his pulling I developed a hernia and so therefore, I am not able to walk him anymore, but he does have a yard that he can run around and play in. I believe that this is a problem for him because he is a loving, caring dog, but I do pay lots of attention to him. Does this make a difference and he does go for lots of car rides.

[@northwards2218]

My GSD is much more solid than this. I have not experienced any significant emotional expression from working line (DSH) sheps. Loud noises??? Lol, none have been gun shy or had issues with storms. Truth in this is on socialization, exercise/stimulation and vet.

[@vaden706]

My gsd has zero fear of anything it seems, loud noises like gunshots don’t even make him blink. With my boy he gets sad when I’m not around, he’ll sit at the door all day waiting for me to come home

[@daxc1972]

I have a working GSD and I yelled at him once in anger and I swore he almost started crying. I felt bad and never did it again.

[@vaden706]

@@daxc1972 my gsd too! When I reprimand him he shows instant regret.. they truly live to please.

[@vaden706]

My gsd every time I go anywhere without him 😂

[@daninusa5297]

mine takes a poop in the living room then pees in the kitchen, which emotionally hurts me

[@thecagdot]

😂😂😂

[@reneeborjas1877]

Train him not to...

[@reneeborjas1877]

@@thecagdot she is talking about being hurt by this. What is so funny about that?

[@CiscoPalomino-i1z]

Why does my GSP bark all the time and how do I stop that ?please help

[@moragdonaldson4120]

My Shepherd never ate and still goes round looking for my Husband who died suddenly

[@afolabiakiyode4976]

Do GSD recognizes a loved one in pictures or video when shown after a disappearance?

[@thecagdot]

They should. Most dogs or cats rarely forget.

[@kabeerbaloch4406]

they never forget their first parent and loved one no what matter after years of disappearance they will move on but never forgot them

[@junebyrne4491]

I don’t think they see video pictures. They see different colors.

[@playinatlife5778]

They may not see a picture as we do, but they absolutely will recognize the person's voice if the person is speaking in the video.

[@jaideep4657]

By mistake I shaved my GSD 6 months old when he get hair back

[@NatureEllaJ]

🤗🥰🌷💫✨

[@johnpinkston8918]

❤

[@jizznapkin1750]

Sucks for my dog then lmao he is trained and still chooses to fuck up in my home so after 3 years he’s now an outside dog. And doesn’t get no attention from me , then again I never pet him anyways he just stinks way to much no matter how much he is groomed

[@TEENA35-017]

That’s why u guys cage ur pets 😂

[@wilmothutson1140]

This video, kind of depressed me because I had to give away my German Shepherd away. I hope he didn’t go through the anxiety and depression mentioned in this video.😕😢😢😩

[@j.r9606]

My girl is emmi 4 yrs d.got her at 3months evevry thing i do she has to be their she waits fir me to theel her what to do. I tell her.lets go chase the fluffy white butts .dear she jumps in my truck lets go dad.if she could cook.i would get rid of.my wife😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@realfinalProphet]

Emotional Damage , hence proved German Shepherds are ASIAN

[@thesolersystemofgames841]

WHAT DA HAIL back in my day, all dogs played piano, unlike that failure steven.

[@reneeborjas1877]

??????????

[@realfinalProphet]

@@reneeborjas1877 try buying Beijing Corn