Do German Shepherds Need Companion Dogs? Solved!
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Hello everyone! Meet Monty, our adorable and gentle German Shepherd of the week!
Monty is 5 years old and hails from Scotland.
"I love all dogs but there is something indescribable and so precious about the bond between the two of us. I’m so blessed to have him in my life."
Thank you so much to Lara for sharing this, all the best to you and Monty!
Dog Owner Tip of The Week
How To Stop Your GSD From Jumping Over Fences
While your GSD's athleticism may be awe-inspiring, it’s less impressive when you're chasing them around the neighborhood.
Although they appear to be having fun, they need to be taught that this behavior is wrong if you want to keep them safe.
The following steps can help keep your German Shepherd in the backyard, so you can stay free from worry.
- Use a training collar attached to a long leash. It should be long enough so that they can move around the yard freely.
- Let your dog walk around the yard. When it gets close to the fence, firmly tell them “no”.
- When the dog moves away, reward them for their good behavior.
- Let them sniff around again, telling them “no” whenever they get too close to the fence, and continue rewarding them when they move away.
- Practice this regularly. If you often spend time in the yard with your dog, this is easy to work into your daily routine.
- Increase the difficulty by having a friend or family member stand on the other side of the fence.
- The dog will naturally want to try to get over the fence to see the friend. Stop their advances immediately and be firm in telling them “no”.
- Reward and praise the dog when it obeys you.
- Repeat until your dog stops trying to jump.
It’s important to be firm with these corrections, but avoid being too harsh.
Shouting at your dog when it jumps only gives them more attention.
When they feel restless, they’ll crave attention, good or bad, and look for ways to engage you. Jumping is a perfect example.
You should also avoid hitting your dog as punishment.
This only teaches them to fear you, when we're trying to foster trust.
During this exercise, keep an eye out for signs that your dog is thinking of jumping.
When you can identify this behavior, it’s easier to stop them when they’re gearing up.
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ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
Best Companion Dogs for German Shepherds
German Shepherds can get along perfectly well with other dogs, but living with another one is a different story.
Although German shepherds generally have sweet personalities, they are known for their territorial behavior.
This can complicate things when wanting to add another dog to your household, and should only be done in certain situations.
Dogs that get along best with GSDs are medium to large breeds that have mellow personalities.
The following are some of the breeds known to get along well with German Shepherds:
- Siberian Huskies
- Labrador Retrievers
- Golden Retrievers
- Border Collies
Click below to find out what other breeds make great companions, and how to properly introduce another dog to your household!
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Featured Video of the Week
The Risk of Catching Worms from Your Dog Sleeping in Your Bed
All of us dog lovers know how tempting it can be to let our furry friends sleep in our bed when they get cold or lonely.
Sleeping with your dog can also feel like a simple solution if your pet gets separation anxiety when left alone for the night.
That being said, this isn’t without its downfalls.
Parasites, bacteria, and fungi can spread from your dog to you, and it can also aggravate allergies.
Watch full video to learn more!
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Cool Fur Story of the Week
German Shepherd Carries Cat Toy Around the House for The New Kitten to Play With
What a sweet surprise!
This is one of the best videos we came across this week.
This German Shepherd always helped Mom around the house, but now she drags toys around so their new kitten will chase her 😂.
Check out this adorable friendship between a cat and a GSD!
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We would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness for www.newbeginningsrescue.com.
This is a rescue charity that does amazing work to raise awareness for the thousands of GSDs needing homes across the USA.
They're a national rescue of 17 years and have a sister rescue in LA that is a GSD rescue as well.
They do need help getting the word out that they're trying to find fosters in all states.
They also need drivers to get these amazing dogs from point A to point B in those areas.
They help countless medical cases and heartworm positive dogs and always need donations from other animal lovers as well.
Please visit their website for more information and to find out how you can help!
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