WORKING LINE GERMAN SHEPHERD... SHOULD YOU GET ONE?!

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[@OfficialMixture]

I have an east German working line female with me currently. She's allot of dog to handle but has been great with my kids and family. After a relationship split I moved her into my parents house. One day two men tried to push their way into the house whilst I was at work and my mom was out shopping. My dad was in his seventies and had no way to protect himself against them. They pushed him backwards off the doorstep and luckily he was able to open the door to the living room where my dog went into protection mode naturally and probably saved his life..

[@BevSimmons]

Excellent advice! I’ve had 5 GSD’s and just got my 6th who is my first 100% East German GSD. His father was German military and he is MORE dog on every level… more energy, more intensity, more aggressive, more territorial, more attached, more dominant…. Greatest Dog I’ve ever had but there’s no way I could have handled him without having experience with calmer GSD’s first. These dogs need a consistent, steady hand, clear boundaries and daily mental and physical exercise.They are definitely not for everyone!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Perfect example. Thank you

[@d05wtt]

My first GSD was a backyard bred mix of show lines and working lines. Gorgeous dog, always got compliments. Loved people. Easy to train, raise, etc…. With the exception of his numerous health problems…a perfect dog. I decided the 2nd GSD would be from a “champion” line breeder and since the 1st one was easy, I’ll step it up a notch and get a working line. My intention was to go thru Schutzhund with him. Just like yours was German military lines…mine (DDR/Czech) came from a line of border patrol dogs in the old Czechoslovakia - high drive, high energy, extremely territorial. That first year of owning/raising him…omg it was so hard that I almost returned him to the breeder several times. I tried to do the same training program as my previous GSD but he was too much dog for that program. Then Covid shutdown happened and I never got the chance to do Schutzhund with him. Anyway, he just turned 5. He’s very territorial around a 3-5 block radius of home. The amount of exercise I have to do with him to drain his energy is a lot. He challenges me more than my other one ever did. Even though he’s 20-25 pounds lighter than the previous one, he’s much stronger. Unlike my first one, he’s wary of strangers. Anyway, I can go on and on with the differences. My point is…if anyone is reading this and is deciding if they want a working line shepherd…if you’re a first time dog owner, don’t get one. Last thing our breed needs is more GSDs ending up in rescues because you can’t handle them. It takes an experienced GSD owner who has the time to train and drain its energy everyday. Or else you’re gonna have a very destructive dog. A bored intelligent dog is not a fun dog to own.

[@alfred2715]

Love this response

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

​@d05wtt had working line dogs before and hybrids....though my next dog might be my limit. Working line czech vlcak or czech wolfdog or a lycan shepherd a developing wolf hybrid working breed. Even low to mid content it's gonna be hectic.

[@teresatanasi5143]

Retired firefighter who is a strong, smaller lady, but very fit. I had “hard” herding dogs my entire life. ALL working dogs are much more difficult and different than a “regular” dog. I have temperament tested dogs for many years. I have some aggressive herding dogs( GSDs are herding dogs) and yes, they will bite everyone who comes on my property. I live in a meth infested area. I have a business at my home. I have been robbed. I own a weapon. I don’t have family. I don’t have friends. I don’t socialize my dogs. I have trained dogs for veterans. You cannot food train these dogs. They work hand in hand with people for generations and you can’t train behaviors out of a dog that has been bred into them for generations. This was a great video. Yes, I am a bossy owner. I have never treat trained. Love my dogs. I am the boss.

[@12671868]

Sir you are doing the public a great service in schooling them on the characteristics of many of these "Cool" breeds. As an owner or previous owner of many of these breeds you are dead on with your assessments. Thanks for what you are doing.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you

[@TheBlackRuffles]

I agree 100% with your comment. Thank you Sir! Amazing knowledge and great advises ! Cheers

[@orilion1820]

At almost 40 years old and wanting a dog my whole life and finally I decided to get one. A little back story: I spent years of day dreaming and hands off research in my mid 30's. When I decided that I was actually going to get a dog I settled on what breed and decided what I wanted was German Shepherd specifically a East or West German Shepherd working line. The power and intelligence combined with loyalty and beauty completely infatuated me. I spent two years several hours a week planning and preparing with research on training through videos & books prior to actually getting her. I had the fantastical idea in my head that with all the knowledge I had accumulated and training I had lived vicariously through watching others and learning many dog trainers techniques that my efforts wouldn't be too challenging. LMAO 🤣 Boy was I wrong.... I found a reputable breeder of East German Shepherds with good reviews met the Sire and the Dam they were wonderful and well trained animals with a documented proven lineage. I picked out a female, the only female sable in the litter. Brought her home at 8 weeks old. She threw up on my girlfriend in the car on the ride home 🤣 No amount of pre-planning will prepare you for the actual experience. She is so high energy it's amazing and insane at the same time. She absolutely needs constant attention. Every moment of my life that I am not working, commuting to or from work, or going to the bathroom has HAD to be dedicated to her training and giving her the attention she requires. She needs way more physical and mental exercise, boundaries and attention than I could have ever imagined. I have had some serious challenges and a ton of frustration, but I live alone and raised a son on my own who is now grown so I have had some similar frustrations in the past lol. I am also not the type to give up on what I have set my mind to doing. Owning one of these magnificent dogs is intense and you had better be prepared to put in the work and I mean a lot of work if you want to have your dog be well mannered. Good food, doctor visits, insurance, vitamins and toys are expensive so be prepared for that! After 8 months of sacrificing my time and giving as much attention as possible I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. She will be 1 year old on March 2nd 2023 and she is turning out to be a fine dog. We have a long way to go still and even though she and I have made a ton of progress, we have much more work to be done. It's getting easier but I know now that her training will take years if not continually until she grows into middle age. She and I are working on getting ready to take her AKC Canine Good Citizen test and I have lots of plans for future training as well. With that said, what a fine dog I have. In many ways she is growing into what I day dreamed. My companion and my mutual guardian. She is smart and strong, sweet and loving. She is protective yet cautious. She loves children and other dogs. She is beautiful. She wants to please (most of the time 🤣) and above all she LOVES/CRAVES to work! If you're a newbie and never had a dog before you had better expect to put in the time and work. As I said I'm new at this so take it for what it's worth to you, IMHO If there's anything I have learned about dog behavior, it's that the dog's behavior is a reflection of it's owners efforts and treatment. Good luck and best wishes 👍

[@idetectchange2124]

Congrats on seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I have a Czech working line solid black and we have countless hours in training, not to mention the thousands of dollars invested. She is my world and is very strong willed. They are such good solid dogs when trained properly. I have a commute to and from work as well as a side job on Saturdays but my main focus is to get home to my girl! My youngest daughter purchased her first shepherd but is a mix of show and working lines. Great pup and can be intense but not like my girl. Both dogs passed the CGC test with flying colors and are both great with kids and mostly ignore other dogs. Now my girl is 7yrs old and no signs of slowing down. Good food, supplements, and regular health checks are a must and she is as healthy as they get. I agree wholeheartedly that owning these magnificent creatures is intense, rewarding, and creates a bond like one has never experienced. Great background and recommendations as folks usually have no idea the work and attention these pups need/crave!

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

Give her a job either Shutzhund sport or some pro training so she doesn't become neurotic.

[@musicbobo603]

You the man. Bought a working line GSD, mother from Czech Republic and father from here in Canada. Got in deep, over my head. Learning to live up to the standard. Cheers, top notch stuff brother

[@adamr8628]

Know anyone looking for a top level puppy? Im in ND. I have an incredible German Shepherd from the Eiserne Kreuz line. The top world champions in Schutzhund. He has recently Sired a litter of puppies. His only litter. They will be available in early May of 2023. I am having difficulty getting the word out about these amazing puppies. I would like to find someone that really appreciates their potential. Any ideas to advertise them in the proper channels would be appreciated!

[@yvesgysel9834]

I grew up with Eastern German Sheppards (worklines) since I was a kid. SOCIALISATION is very important. That starts as a puppy. Make no mistake they need mental and physical challenges. Hiking, playing...Love... Training and patience... Since it's a workline, they are very eager to learn. At a very young age, you start with basic training. Put the food on the ground, and he/she has to wait till you give the command or sign to start eating. Playful learn to groom and check his/her teeth/body. Go hiking... Calm energy. No yelling. Reward positive behavior (praise, cuddle...) Correct or ignore bad/unwanted behavior. We did not do guard/attack training... On the contrary, people came all the time over (Socialisation). Other dogs, traffic, public transport... We never locked up any of our dogs into a cage. We never had any issues with our dogs. More experienced training, later on. Our dogs were unbelievably loyal, stable, and disciplined. I have 2 Eastern Germans Sheppards (workline) of my own since they were 8 weeks old. I raised them well. They see me as their parent and leader. I do not need a leash. Sarah stays on my left side and Kenzo on my right side. Both have been socialized since puppy. Never any issue. They love people and other dogs. Are not dominant at all. SOCIALISATION is key. Sorry, man, you do not understand this beautiful breed at all. That's probably because your dogs were not properly socialized. I also know people who only use their GSD as a guard dog and no or bad Socialisation. No hiking... I take my dogs on trips, on holiday...

[@thesoldier8477]

“Police dogs have accidental bites” Yeah that’s me because while chasing after a suspect I didn’t hear the K9 handler yelling he was releasing the dog. Instead of getting the bad guy the dog got me in the ass 😂

[@m.935]

What are you supposed to do when you hear that dog is released?

[@celestemacklin2559]

The amount of working line dogs like mals, gsds, and dobies that I get through my house for behavior mods is through the roof. Thank you for giving people a realistic idea of what these dogs actually are and what they are NOT.

[@DirkJ.]

Takes a LOT of sorting to find someone speaking honestly about what a serious dog will entail. Great two part videos, gave me the healthy respect I need before getting a more intense dog in addition to my gentle border collie.

[@ravallewindowcleaningservi9421]

Great work mate....I've had German Shepherds all my life as my Uncle was a breeder....the results you get make me feel like an amateur....I hope others seeking this advise listen to you because Shepherds are a different challenge to own but so worth the effort....

[@WalterGalindo]

I love that youre educating peple in the difference between a Pet and a worker.

[@normandduval8472]

Wow, so much knowledge/experience/facts/wisdom in 10 1/2 minutes. I felt like I was talking to myself. Thanks for the reminders...Happy trails.

[@Thetailofthetrident]

Man I love your channel and the work that you do. I am a former French Ring Sport decoy, and a dog rescuer. And I have been telling people stuff like this for years. I am hoping that they will listen to you ultimately.

[@lvwest8092]

We rescued a six month GSD and as he has grown, he is definitely built more like a working line. Their look alone is a pretty good deterrent as is, you don't need to try to make them tough. You are so right in establishing that the dog is not the boss of the house. We have two other little 18# terrier mutts, and our oldest at 13 puts Asher in his place all the time. Consistency is key.

[@jenniferroach4153]

I have a male working line gds, and he is gentle with people for the most part. But he will mess someone up over my teenage girls. He’s a good boy and I love him. But I have sense enough to know what he is capable of as I’m sure you do. We are pretty laid back and I think he reads our stress level. And just like you said, they don’t have to be vicious because only a fool who needs his butt checked would walk up on him.

[@billy1673]

Short answer, YES!!! My working line (Sable GSD) is by far, THE greatest dog I’ve ever owned. He is identical to this dog just a little bigger. He is the smartest, scariest, but by far the funniest, goofiest dog I’ve ever known. He has never bitten anyone but has made it clear to everyone that he will protect our family. He is welcoming to EVERYONE who comes into our home and keeps our other two dogs in check.

[@oculasb2752]

I own a DDR German Shepherd. The most important thing you can do is be on top of their training. If you do that, they are amazing dogs. Mine is great with kids, other animals and he investigates and barks when someone is around my property. If I don’t know them and don’t answer the door, he stays on guard, but if it’s someone I know, I give the okay, at that point he becomes curious, but accepts them into the home.

[@markross2426]

Fantastic insight in to the breed, based on real experience. Liked and subscribed. All the best from the UK 👍🏻

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you. More to come

[@willis9421]

Again, a real badass trainer giving valuable insight to a real badass breed. One day, I’d love to work with serious dogs like you.

[@toonahfeesh5851]

DDR GSDs are the absolute BEST! We have a two year old and she's been nothing but the best with our kids - so smart and so protective. We absolutely love working lines! We watched your video before we got our GSD and we spent a lot of money and time training her. Thankfully, she's really smart and training is going so well! Thank you!

[@deshanhewavithana2099]

I heard that DDR GSDs are more defensive than the west German lines. West german lines are more hyper and prey driven rather than defense driven

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Awesome great to hear

[@67jreb]

How are they with friends in house, i am looking to get one now from czech, very experienced dog owner with 3 kids.

[@kabir1557]

@@deshanhewavithana2099 yeah DDR in general are more protective but a bit less hyper than the western lines. I plan on getting a DDR gsd for myself.

[@adamr8628]

We have a DDR, an incredible Shepherd from the Eiserne Kreuz line. The top world champions in Schutzhund. He has recently Sired a litter of puppies. His only litter. They will be available in early May of 2023. I am having difficulty getting the word out about these amazing puppies. I would like to find someone that really appreciates their potential. Any ideas to advertise them in the proper channels would be appreciated!

[@diaryofasummer]

Thanks for making this video. Always on point.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks for watching

[@diaryofasummer]

2:08 ✅

[@chirogirl67550]

Couldn’t agree with you more…that’s why we take your courses and watch your videos, it makes us happy and our DDR happy. Obedience, obedience, obedience and an ecollar. Oh, and we’re proud of this. Our DDR actually eagerly positions herself on her back for my husband to clip her nails and oil her pads…and because of you that is happening.

[@warpdriveby]

This is priceless guidance. I rescued one that was of "companion" temperament and had been dumped at 10 months for not being as into bite work as he wanted. Mine is quite friendly and gentle when with other people, as long as I am not also there. I'm a calm type, which is lucky because escalating emotionally only would add fuel to the fire. I definitely had to radically reset my approach for his benefit. I wasn't lax, neglecting, or letting him run amok, instead I wasn't catching that he needed me to give him much more communication and more frequent check-ins. He had bounced around and finally found a loving home with hours of exercise,vtraining and healthy food, but I had to learn that while I speak both Human German and Dog Retriever, I had to learn Shepherdese too.

[@brotherscoobs]

I got a golden shepard...nice sweet dog.. excellent alarm system which is exactly what i wanted...I am the protector...she's the alarm

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Great video. I'm 62 and I bought a German shepherd from a K9 polican at our city. You have to get shutzhund training if you want a dog to bite and be trained to bite and it's hard to get a dog to bite protect you. I just wanted mine to bark and I have guns. Excellent video. I did give my dog good training for healing, sitting, stay, etc, and he knew I was in charge. It was hard work and I wasn't trying to teach him to bite, but since he was a working dog with Germs. pink papers and I had to exercise him all the time. He needed to be exercised and socialized. Great video.

[@coleackley2241]

something that is a huge pet peeve of mine is when people get a dog and claim it's protecting their home when really the dog is just untrained and insecure and frankly dangerous because of his unstable behavior. people need to realize that if you want a protection dog you have to go through the hours and money of training in order for your dog to be a reliable PPD.

[@freddie3206]

Cole Ackley, Absolutely false. I am on my 6th German Shepherd and were all show line and just had obedience training. All great watch dogs with huge amounts of energy, very smart and also very protective. I was out walking one of my German Shepherds one night when some idiot come up from behind me. What that dog did to him. the man was screaming call him off, call him off. It's a natural instinct for that breed to protect.

[@jessicagislason4855]

@@freddie3206 you clearly did not understand their comment, it was not applicable to you 🤦 he's talking about all the idiots buying puppymill pitbulls, shepherds etc , then chaining them up outside and letting them bark and lunge at people and calling it protection. I have a Boerbol who is a farm dog and I get weirdos asking about owning one all the time, majority of people can't discipline a Yorkie much less train a highly obedient and capable 200+ lb protection dog. My boy is very obedient and sweet, I have no doubt he'd protect me as he's done it before, but I can't think of a single common person I've met who would be able to handle him or even properly train him at pet level.

[@blueflare3848]

Or when people think that their possessive dog is protecting them when in reality it’s resource guarding.

[@mheckman06]

My 4 month old is German/Serbian working line GSD. Thank God I got my experience with my Japanese Akita! My GSD puppy is high drive and just as leary of strangers as my Akita. Im socializing the crap out of her and doing the Puppy training videos from start to finish!

[@curtiscollins2174]

Very Very well done sir.. thank you.

[@Kittycat822]

Great advice! One officer on our community was side breeding his working K9. Selling the puppies. My neighbor got one. They showed me and told me where it came from. They know I train my personal dogs GSD’s. I looked at them and I told them they got the wrong dog. They keep him in a kennel and the house rarely take him for proper exercise. I offered to help but nope… he is unhinged around other dogs but ok with people. Thank goodness he likes me and doesn’t react to my dog. That officer should never have another K9. I should have reported him but his k9 died of cancer at 2.

[@ebinom8112]

I had an East German working line dog that was fully trained and lived for about 10 years! She was the best.

[@C_AVATAR]

Thanks for explaining everything.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks for watching

[@brandogarcia5353]

I finally see someone who knows not just about German shepherds but in general the Alfa breeds or the working breeds. You have to let them know that you are in charge. I've had many cases of friends that have very dominant dogs and in not a professional trainer whatsoever but I grew up with a rottweiler and I had to learn how to handle him. And I was always the go to person for my fiends when their dogs were way to aggressive. And when they first saw how I was with them they always say I'm being too mean with them but in reality I was being assertive and confident. Once a dog sees you are a strong confident owner they will be more obedient. After a few months of training and working with them they had a changed dog but some go back to letting them be dominant again and well I've had tk adopt a few of them because of that.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

True. Thank you

[@davebro2351]

Alfa? Nice spelling dude.

[@t.lledsmar6052]

Excellent points.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks!

[@johnolsen7073]

I bought a working GSD four years ago after I retired. He has been a really great dog. Friendly with people, all kids, is fearless, does not go after people walking by my car. He is territorial, asset protective, food and toys, will guard food with me but I can go right in and take his food away, never snapped at anyone taking food from him. Does not roll over on his back for me, but loves a belly rub. I have not done any bite work with him and neutered him at 3 years. He does protect me, found that out in a road rage incident and bears at my summer home. He has the run of the house, does not claim furniture or a bed. He likes children not just my grandkids. Does not like dogs running at me, he will pin them. I asked police dog masters to approach my car with me to get him used to uniforms, no issues with that. I did a lot of socialization with him, training recall etc. He is very intuitive, only reacts to physical aggression directed at me, but not yelling he just gets close and watches, He will not bite if you get in my car, he will latch you up and hold on, you can't resist him or he grips harder, you can leave him in the car, door open he waits there till I get back. He even retrieves grouse for his ball, loves hunting does not react to very loud noises. Great dogs! Your advice on this breed is bang on, mine does test me routinely, training is ongoing daily.

[@darla9343]

I have a 4 yr. old 92 lb. working line GS that looks exactly like the one in the video except a little longer fur. He is very people friendly and very affectionate. Mine does have that make me attitude when you tell him to do something he doesn't want to do. He does mouth when he doesn't want to be touched. This makes it hard to give him treatments. He throws fits by scratching the ground and barking at it at the same time. He mostly does that when my grown son comes home after not seeing him for a few days. My daughter-in-law has a very dominant Yorkie who does bark at visitors and tries to attack their ankles and she has to be crated. Since I've been living with my son my dog is now starting to bark at visitors when they first come in. He is learning this from the Yorkie. She also viciously attacks him in the face for various reasons. The good thing is that he doesn't react when she does that. I don't know if she is dominating him or if he just sees her as being little and not a threat or maybe because we are always scolding him to leave her along. He has a very different reaction with a bigger dog that lives next door or any dog that challenges him. He also accidently bit me when he was fence fighting with the dog because he managed to grab its cheek through the chain link fence, I panicked and was smacking him in the face to let go and he did for a second and tried going for him again and accidently got my hand. He's had 4 trainers and am still looking for once since I moved to Arizona a few months ago. I want to stop the fence fighting and the anxiety and stress he exhibits when my son comes home. He's okay after a day of him being home. We don't know that triggers this behavior.

[@101jir]

1:02 Miami in the 80s? My sympathies! I can only imagine how many friends, human and canine, may have been lost. Brutal. Today sounds super rough too. You and your father have my utmost respect not just as trainers, but as cops in such a dangerous city.

[@tapioportimo2551]

We have a young female working line GS, very sharp, intelligent and gentle animal. Faster than a bolt of lightning. She would be perfect for protection training but that is not what we want or need (in this part of the world). What we do is search and rescue, tracking and collapsed building ruins search work. It seems to come naturally and she absolutely loves it . The first time we went for forest search training she found the 4 persons hiding there in 5 acre area in 4 minutes, and she was just 7 months old. She knew exactly what we wanted from her. We have had 2 show line GS, white Swiss shepherd and a belgian tervuren previously (also collie, papillons etc) , but this work line GS is on another level totally. We wanted a bitch, and the breeder would not give males to families anyway, they all to police and border guard. Keep up the good work.

[@Silk748atgmail]

very good information!

[@Splashstar216]

i don't find it right how ppl buy dogs to protect them. ur the owner, so YOU should definitely be protecting *them.*

[@shibumi5210]

Yep. My working line GSD (Grandfather was World Champion in Nuremberg Germany 2010, Ober von Bad Boll) is a badass. Luckily I am a single adult senior, so not so much an issue- when someone new comes in the house with me, he just really intimidates them the first 15 minutes or so, if they ignore him he just goes on about his business after that. But anyone comes to the fence, or the door- he makes it very plain that he will kill them and violate their cooling corpse then eat them...

[@tee465]

your dog is related to mine!

[@asmrmetalman1061]

So I have decided to get a Czech line gsd for my first gsd, the dog is three years old and has been socialized very well and is very good with people and dogs, will require around 3 hours of exercise each day both physical and mental It’s allot of commitment but I have wanted one since I was 16. I have done my research and am prepared for the work

[@michellgallegos2419]

Good good advice! 💪💪

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you

[@thenotorious.M.a.t.t.]

Wow man, I never understood what you meant when you said GSDs are not good family dogs, but this video has a lot of good points and I suppose with your backstory you would definitely know. But I just got an 8 month old GSD I think he’s the working line, still have to do some research but anyway thanks, very informative sir👌

[@WillBlueAnimalTraining]

i have a European gsd named leroy, was unsocialized with people and dogs at 4 months old never left his puppy pen. he started out nervous around any new thing like cars / people / bikes / dogs. nervous means he pulls away and cowers a bit instead of barking. once he became confident around cars / people via our walks on leash he started to get excitable when people would look at him he would start to bark wanting to go say hi.. this is not okay and can look very intimidatign to a child or elderly person.. i make him sit while they walked past then a simple ok to release him back to our walk, this allows him to realise that they meant no harm overtime as no ones ever aproached with out asking. IF and WHEN my boy Leroy ever growl / barks at someone that does not deserve to be kept at a distance i tell him to Leave it in a calm but stern tone, and if he doesnt i follow through with a correction with his prong collar, this works. as of spring this year, he walks beside me in a heel position (as good as a 8 month old is expected) - sits with leash pressure, goes down ANYWHERE ANYTIME via a hand signal and or a verbal Down. i place him in a down if there is a dog off leash and let them walk past before releasing leroy back to our walk, its fine if others want their dog to let loose, this isnt the time or place for my boy to be learning to ignore my commands off leash. disclaimer : i work with exotic animals as a trainer im not a certified dog trainer (yet) i have only got certificates in dog behavior and group management in a daycare setting, which is where my dog gets to "be a dog" and unwind with his friends in a SAFE controlled environment. i personally dont trust every one who owns a dog to be a dog handler, nor have the confidence to buck up if shit hits the fan which is why id rather have a Disciplined dog over a motivated dog.

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

The dog was neurotic because he was never properly socialized or handled just feed and penned up which is non ironically what they do to children in adoption homes in n Russia.

[@intrikatekennels]

This man knows what he's talking about. This is exactly what I tell everyone who's interested in working Germans/Mals.

[@celestemacklin2559]

No kidding. Add corsos to that mix too. Folks want a ‘cool’ looking dog and do zero research.

[@NatureAndBee]

When I grew up my parents always had medium or large sized dogs, so I love big breeds and energetic dogs. I think my 11 weeks Germany shepherd got some genes of both western and eastern working line and malinois. When I saw this puppy and his siblings, I noticed that he looked more like an eastern working line and malinois than other puppies, so I selected him because I always want a high drive dog. I am learning the ways to make him a friendly dog.

[@Beaudene23NZ]

U need to set boundaries for him

[@trobelli]

Thank you for this information and the way you were very real about it. I was looking at a Czech /DDR GSD and I’ve decided I’m not going to get one. Awesome dogs but not for us.

[@ericaknesek3266]

I love my check German Shepherd. She’s a great dog very smart 11 months old and comes from a great Breeder.

[@Nocomment552]

This is such a great video, but I am absolutely distracted by this lovely goofy boy lol.

[@captainprizzle8166]

Great Video. I always loved German Shepherds but never owned 1. This video answers questions I had on the Working Line German Shepherds compared to Showline German Shepherds. Also are the Solid Black German Shepherds bred for/from Working lines?

[@primalcritters]

Thank you for your videos. I particularly love the one about the Malinois talking about how so many of them use for military and police have Dutch in them (a given), but also a touch of pit and working line German Shepherd. I have gotten into debates with people on this platform over this subject with former military people insisting that military mals are pure Malinois. When I told him I had a breeder friend of Malinois here in California that even admit that in Europe they do this, he called my friend a backyard breeder. How come these people are so ignorant? Malinois do not have big cheeks and massive heads? nor do Dutch Shepherds. There are many major breeders breeding bicolor Malinois. Isn't that a dead giveaway that they are mixed? It's not an insult. If it improves the performance of the dog then I think there's no problem with it but people get up in arms about we talkin about it

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you. I've seen the same thing. They get offended so easily. I'll take a Malinois mixed with some other good breeds over a purebreed any day.

[@jfkst1]

For a variety of reasons, KNPV is having a decreasing influence on protection work. It's a dying sport in Europe, alternative options are more cost effective, KNPV dogs can be excessive drive even for LE, demand is too high to be met solely from KNPV, etc. FCI lines, particularly in EE, are producing an increasing volume of protection dogs than ever before. There you can find more pure Mal/Dutchie.

[@julioc918]

At this point, I´m just going to get a Chihuahua from a good breeder and call it a day. I get scared of the breed every time you make a video about it, but it´s good to know the worst that it could happen and how serious is to get one of those breeds, like Cane Corso or Malinois.

[@samanthapeterson1444]

LOL. Those things are demonic. The only reason they still exist as a breed is the fact they are so tiny, so their (regular) attacks aren't medically significant.

[@isakristiansen7977]

Love your videos, they are so educational. Especially for those who are new to working breeds. I am curious, what happens to the dog if it bites an intruder in the us? Here in Norway, dogs have 0 legal protection, so if it bites an intruder, 8/10 times, it will be put down 😳 It’s crazy…..

[@TimRHillard]

''All animals want to be dogs. All dogs want to be Black Labs''. Stonnie Dennis. Just get the Black Lab, train it a little bit, then go have fun. My man here is right, get a gun for home protection. Every dog I have ever had would bark and growl at unknown noises. I imagine my man here is right, probably wouldn't attack an intruder, but that little bit of warning and seconds of delay is all i need to retrieve said firearm.

[@mrmodernwarfare2446]

hi i really liked the video just one question. can you guys do a video on choke chain and how their used. i wanted to chose a prong or choker for my czech shepherd

[@FaarookeHill]

I have a 11 week old kvnp Dutch shepherd and at that age she's a lot of work

[@jfkst1]

After a decade plus in the Army and LE with working dogs, I've seen more friendly fire bites than intended bites. IME, these dogs are amazing at chasing down and stopping fleeing bad guys. But the notion of getting a legit protection dog as a "family guardian" is flawed for the reasons mentioned in the video. A dog that will naturally engage home intruders will also bite everyone that visits and be a massive liability. Or the dog will bite no one and provide no real protection other than early warning barks. If you don't enjoy the process of dog protection training, I strongly advise against getting a protection dog. That said, dog protection training is fun as hell.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

I have a video that covers exactly what you said.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

This video I think kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJKtoZuQp9ybhcU

[@wanderingdrifter3163]

My DDR has been one of the most fun dogs I’ve ever owned. They take extra care and attention but the willingness to learn is mind blowing. Definitely the most intelligent dog I’ve had.

[@jfkst1]

@@wanderingdrifter3163 I've handled and trained with hundreds of GSD. I do find GSD to be the most intelligent out of the working dogs I deal with (Labs, Pointers, Mal/Dutch, herderX, etc.). That said, I personally do not care for GSD. I don't recommend them in most working roles outside of some private security or PPDs. Especially for scent detection. Athleticism and work commitment are subpar. Almost a guarantee the first dog to cheat in training will be a GSD.

[@jfkst1]

@Jessica You don't have to believe me. You are the one using anecdotal experience with an irrelevantly small sample compared to what SMEs on the topic experienced. Michael Ellis, Ivan Balabanov, Haz Othman, Richard Heinz, etc. Lots of YT content out there explaining why you are wrong. They'll all say the same thing. Very few dogs will engage without training. And those same dogs with quality training will be far superior in an engagement.

[@farmersplanet]

Doing great job

[@rauldelgado910]

Great job

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you sir

[@BrandNewGrower420]

I’m so conflicted most people I talk to say that the working lines can be just fine it’s all about how you train them. I don’t want a sloped back gsd

[@aussiegrace]

They can be perfectly fine. We have two. One is a pussy cat the other is high drive.

[@bencebuda4599]

My dad has a working line GSD x Malinois mix. He's definitely high af drive, but is generally a good boy. He had another one too but sorrowfully that dog didn't get along with our other dogs so he's been rehomed. His new owner is not a sporty guy at all but the dog still adores him and they get along very well. I don't doubt that there are some too-hyper-for-hobbyist GSDs as well.

[@Importdan1]

I'm on my second working line gsd. She is great with everyone and everything... except squirrels. Lol. We train twice a day for 30 minutes each session. No bite work. She is nice to everybody. I don't think she'd attack a robber.

[@aussiegrace]

Mine is absolutely great as well.

[@rafaelborrego36]

I Got WLGSD 2017, since Puppy, socializing is the key, since puppy, and let him know everything it was and still is trough me, and me only, food, play, sleep, bathroom. It is Better to get a rough start with a puppy and let him you are the boss. Now, Drago has 6 Yo, and is the al love Dog at home, nice with visitors, but aware with strangers. ALWAYS has to be supervised if he is outside the Kennel. If he works everyday, fisicaly and mentally , it will be fine. My whole family enjoys his presence and feels secure with him. Even relatives that come often home-.

[@BraggingRite]

Right on the head- Strong personality Even if this dog is the sweetest, most humble, obedient creatures, you're not doing it any favors by stowing it as a pet. The DNA in this animal is thoroughbred. It will rot if you can't provide it with an adequate regiment, which a shame on another level If you are a layabout outside of work, fuggetaboutit. You don't buy a gun and keep it on top of the dresser collecting lint. That weapon needs to be a part of your code, your family needs to understand that you own and operate a gun, standing behind you. You need consistent refinement on the firing range. Clean after every use and invest in high quality casings that you can then access efficiently in the dead of night And thats the orientation of this breed. In a certain respect you aren't just getting a dog, but an employee. That's how our ancestors handled them, hunting assets

[@michelleschweizer9000]

A much needed PSA. I blame the breeders too. These dogs are not for the week and unprepared.

[@wawaw1194]

It’s doesn’t cost no where near them prices

[@aussiegrace]

Absolutely agree. This dude is obviously only focused on paying expensive trainers to do the work and assuming that everyone wants them train for bite work.

[@ernestomejia8837]

That dog Thor might be the most beautiful GSD I have ever seen.

[@Michael-Humphrey]

Never knew about accidental bites even with police dogs makes sense I was always confused on how the dog would know who to go for crazy great information saving people from some bad decisions!!

[@simonescelsa]

I enjoy camping in bear country and am interested in getting a dog that can alert me and potentially intimidate a curious bear wandering near my tent at night. I’ve been considering getting a working-line German Shepherd puppy. I grew up with show-line German Shepherds and some of my fondest memories are with these dogs. However, I found the show-line dogs to be too delicate. Do you have any advice, aside from not camping in the forest?

[@DoggyDoula]

What a gorgeous dog. And wow this guy knows his stuff,ive got an amazing shepherd who is working line. And yessss,get a gun for protection not a dog!

[@MaxPleaseBeAGoodBoi]

I won’t ever train my gsd to attack, THEY WILL DO THAT NATURALLY! In fact every effort is made to keep my dog as friendly as possible, He is people-friendly but bad other dog reactive, So off to trainer this month

[@fredsanford604]

they are a need a little extra care.put more time with other gs.but worth it

[@scg4201]

I got a female working like gsd at 13 trained it all by myself it attacks on command and whenever anyone approaches me friendly or not she has to smell them first Before they approach me or she will attack instantly and she’s not a human aggressive dog she’s a human friendly dog she’s just protective but she is animal aggressive

[@asmrmetalman1061]

making me wonder if I should get a mixed line to start with? (50% wl 50% sl)

[@kevinwilcox1835]

Most people don't need a "killing machine" to protect their property. One of my dogs was a bundle of muscle, 52kg Athletic-type American Bulldog - gentle, placid. Vets said when he died they wanted to do a necropsy (an autopsy); my dog was peak physical fitness. Dad said to me "I don't care where you go. I don't care what time you go out. No-one is coming near you with a dog like that". Walking my dog along the boardwalk Park Rangers told me I'm not supposed to go around scaring people. I said, "He's on a leash, well-behaved, under control." One day someone tried to steal my car - they didn't see my dog on the back seat. I've never seen anyone move so quickly. I never saw any aggression in the dog. Intimidating definitely. If you're going to have problems with an American Bulldog, it's usually the Johnston, and usually a female. When the dog arrived (as puppy) Dad asked when are going to start training, to which I replied "Now, he's working us out. We'll work him out."

[@kabir1557]

So you mean to say that Scott Am Bulldog is better than the Johnson one?

[@Nutmeg142]

I love GSDs but have come to the conclusion that I’m ok with the show lines. I don’t recommend a GSD/chow mix either. Haha

[@conflict7269]

I got blessed with mine, but yes anyone getting a working line gsd better be ready and do your homework and at least take him to a school for basic training, at least please unless you have trained them before, watch where you buy them also

[@alexargyros7186]

Do you find that there are general differences of temperament, trainability, tendency to be aggressive, etc. between male and female German Shepherds?

[@triggahwhodayenvy7621]

Any advice to know the difference , I have a rescue gsd

[@chidambar1989]

Hi Sir, My 4 months old German Shephard puppy is too scared of everything. Dogs barking, some vessel falling down, door knocks. How can I fix him? I got him considering he can be a protector of the house, but it looks like its turning other way around

[@scottfeuer7686]

My WL GSD has a look and presence that makes him a serious deterrent. 98% of people would look at him and not want to take the risk.

[@AngeleaniaNicole-co9tk]

I have a female also but she's part red wolf and is so dominant that times I want to let her go but I love her too much and worry so bad how will others treat her she's great with kids girls not to good with guys and well other animals are a big problem but she's very hard to control

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

Hi Garret, how long do you train your puppies and what is the sequence? For example from their crate to potty, to train then play. Back to the create?

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Good day. I'm not sure on your question. It's very broad. Every puppy is different. We can train from 3 minutes to 30 minutes per session (typically 15-20 min). We focus training around their feeding time. Training is feeding, feeding is training. However, the dog is learning constantly. So, they're constantly under a watchful eye that is "training" them right from wrong. And, when they can't be under a watchful eye they are resting in their crate.

[@LawEnforcementTodaycom]

@@AmericanStandardK9 thank you . . .

[@terrychamberlain6336]

“99% of dogs won’t bite a bad guy even if they are trained”?? How is that correct? I agree most untrained dogs will not bite a bad guy…. However if you have put the time in with the right training then of course they will.

[@daleweller5193]

My GSD is a sweet hart . She is 14 years old, and unfortunately I don’t think she’s going to be with me much longer. I’m thinking about adopting a retired service dog. I’m 79 years old. Would that be a good idea?

[@thehassanhashemi]

Where is the link for the part two?

[@lilladybug137]

Cool intro

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thank you

[@user-kx3do1fi7x]

What the best way to train my g what's the best way to train my German Shepherd to be a protection

[@debbiebolek2117]

I bought a gsd 28 mos. ago Hes registered. I bought him locally. Hes very energetic and does not like little dogs. How can I find out if he is a working dog?

[@NalyoGaming]

Hey, another great video! I wanted to ask you about the Raised Bed/Training tool you use for the Place command etc... I checked your Amazon affiliates store page & please correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like in some of your videos, you are using a different one of these raised beds than the one from your Amazon Store Page for the Place Command, etc... After what showed up at the house today, I am hoping this is the case. I am hoping to learn which brands of these Raised Beds you have used previously & which you feel will hold up to a bit of wear n tear? I ended up getting the VeeHoo Raised Dog Bed today that you have listed on your Amazon Store page, but in the large size, & it is not at all what I expected. The product that showed up is super flimsy & the plastic used on the leg bottoms is just easily torn up within seconds of my 11-week old pup teeth testing one of them (This is one of the things I will have to work on with him asap). My pup is an American Pit Ter. so he won't be huge. I figure a medium Sz. bed will be a much better plus from whatever brand I go with for this next purchase since I am sending the Lg. one back tomorrow. I just need one that is sturdy and figured you may have tested some over the years & have an impression on which is worth the money so I don't have to get a new one in two weeks? Thanks for your time, any info. will be helpful! On another note... I am still deciding on the E Collar but I am leaning toward making the purchase next month, I just hope that won't be too late to start with him using it. I'm really looking forward to the E Collar Training Classes you mentioned you may film as a Series or Playlist. If you do go forward with these E Collar How To Videos as a series, one Idea I wanted to suggest is to consider turning On Channel Memberships here on YT if they are available to your channel and have the E Collar Course videos be One of the main perks for Channel members so they can get the Episodes a week or so earlier than public. Just an idea and if you have any questions I would be happy to help.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Hello. First off thank you for watching our videos and being a subscriber. Yes the Vehoo is actually my favorite. They hold up great for me other than the plastic/rubber feet do get worn out quickly. After they wear out we buy extra rubber feet off Amazon that are a little tougher. We only use the rubber feet because we have wood floors that scratch easily. I like the material of the Vehoo the best. Some videos even though posted recently may have been filmed over a year ago and you may see older products on there. I definitely like the idea of a members page, or a Patreon membership etc like you are mentioning. I have thought about it recently and I agree and appreciate your suggestion. I definitely have something in the works along those lines and will start to promote it when we have it up. The e-collar video series will be finished filming this weekend finally. I hope it will be up and available within the next month or so. There is no rush to teach e-collar. You have to master hand commands, voice commands, and leash pressure commands before you start e-collar. That's the recommended progression anyways. After you have that you can start to use e-collar. I would definitely wait for the video series because e-collar is a powerful tool that can easily be screwed up if you don't know exactly what you're doing. Thanks again for watching and your suggestions. I need to hire an assistant who is savvy with the internet etc to help me set some of these things up. otherwise they'll never get done

[@NalyoGaming]

@@AmericanStandardK9 Hey thanks for replying to my comment. I returned the Large VeeHoo raised bed today & I got the VeeHoo Aluminum Frame Chew Proof one instead-but in the Medium size which I think will work for me just fine. I truly appreciate your feedback on the product, rather than abandoning the brand, it got me thinking so I looked at their other products & found the Aluminum frame bed which looks much more like what I was hoping to find. In regards to the news about the E Collar Training videos, this is wonderful news. I can't wait to learn more about how to properly use one and the timing seems like it will work out great for my pup and me. I look forward to gaining this knowledge. About KZbin, I have spent too many hours to count looking into all the different ways to monetize on KZbin through the partner program, memberships, outside brand deals etc... and I have done pretty decent for a gaming channel with only a little over 7k Subscribers these past few years so if you have any questions at all don't hesitate to ask, I would gladly assist you any way I can. In my opinion you have something really awesome with what you are doing, you have some awesome content that serves a true purpose and I think that is really special so keep up the great work!

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Email me and let's setup a phone conversation if you have time. I'm interested to hear your suggestions. Thanks. [e-mail]

[@NalyoGaming]

@@AmericanStandardK9 sounds good!

[@NalyoGaming]

@Jessica 🤣🤣🤣

[@ericaknesek3266]

Thank goodness that you obtain that dog people do not understand what they’re getting themselves into with a working breed and working bloodlines

[@agentsmith1573]

@American Standard Dog Training - bro you look super familiar, were you ever in the US Army? Particularly 10th Mountain Division? I swear I know you from somewhere :D

[@m.935]

I love hod dog looks so innocent 😅😇 when he speaks about how he would maul you.

[@zepp3793]

Are czech gsd usually more thinner? Like athletic built wise? I’ve seen some working line gsd smaller stature compared to the show breed

[@jessicagislason4855]

They probably keep them working weight and don't overfeed them, you have to do the same in falconry and with racing pigeons, keep them lean and hungry makes them more responsive, determined and faster more agile in the field.

[@Padoinky]

Have had 6 GS (domestic non-working variant), over 50 yrs… what are the real distinguishing differences between the working and non-working variants? If one is just looking for family pet/companion, how do you determine which to adopt?

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

Working line and show lines have very different conformation. Show lines have what's called a "roach back" to varying degrees and it allows them to have the perfect gait and stance while showing. But it also makes it so they're completely unable to perform basic agility movements, like jumping up in a truck. A working line shepherd is more high energy and because of that may not be a good fit as a family pet, but if your family is also high energy then a working line might suit very well. Working line shepherds usually have more slender bodies and straighter backs.

[@josemoreno-dv9jf]

What’s honestly better today. Western work line like or ddr eastern work line?

[@themutantbirds9198]

There is no better. Depends on personal preference and the pedigree of the individual dog.

[@TheHamadanners]

I adopted a working line and she is off the charts i can tell who ever had her before let her walk all over them. Shes 4 not one ounce of training besides okay on the leash. She get in the trash pees on the floor gets on the counter and doesnt listen.

[@black84z28camaro]

Mine just wants to play

[@brendanperry6429]

There are actually 3 "strains" of working dogs; Czech, DDR & German. DDR are more known to be guard dogs than the Czech & German types.

[@maziamini9604]

Can Czech Shepard be trained to retrieve birds and not chew them? I hunt chukar, and I dream every time about having one of these dogs by my side, My friends tell me you should get a pointer or a retriever but I don't need a dog to tell me where the birds are and I can use their help for finding and retrieving them, I kove Shepherds specialy Czech Shepards, I want one for my house life and outdoor hobby and I am planning on having children so I want this dog fit for family and life, Could this happen!? Thanks

[@jezuz4385]

This may be off topic but have you made any videos about dog diets gsd in particular? If not would you ever make one ?

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Good suggestion. I have not really hit that topic but we are very well versed on raw diet as we fed it for 10 years. Other than that the trick is usually to go grain free and find a quality brand with great reviews and consistency. Meaning some big brands out there have had major issues with quality control. I like the idea of your topic though. Thank you. We will shoot something in the near future covering that based on your recommendation. Please feel free to list some topics of discussion or questions you would like to see answered. Thanks for watching

[@jezuz4385]

@@AmericanStandardK9 Thanks for replying and that sounds good I’ve seen other videos on diets but everyone is different I just know that you have experience with the breed which makes you are a more reliable source I went from taste of the wild to Victors due to budgeting but I would really love to hear your take on the subject I’m sure you have a lot more information on the topic thanks for your help keep doing what you do channel is awesome

[@kouvang8169]

What’s the difference between a Malinois and a working German Sheperd? Are they pretty much the same or would a working line German Sheperd be more calmer than a Malinois?

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Malinois still much more energy. Working line shepherds just can be very dominant and naturally aggressive. Yes they can be a little more energetic but nothing outrageous.

[@g.bangura]

Look at the Western Shepherds ftom Capel Canine