German Shepherds are the best breed! I have had five GSD in succession and I can't imagine my life without one.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good feedback!

I've owned (actually owned BY) these magnificent creatures for 12 years. I'll never have another dog breed, and I'll never not have at least one around. The only "downside" is that raising one requires the exact same amount of thoughtfulness and effort as raising a human child. However, you get back what you put in.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Well put! A lifetime commitment.

@ritanonmacher126

5 ай бұрын

You are so correct. All dogs are a lifetime commitment, but a German shepherd is so different than any other breed. They require someone that truly has the time to dedicate to them and also wants to be with them.

@BlackStump172

5 ай бұрын

@@ritanonmacher126We now have three plus two other dogs . Luckily , I am retired . We have had six GSDs who passed on . Our males are 44kg and baby boy 43kg , female 36kg .

@curtwalters8328

4 ай бұрын

I also have only had GSD's. Once you get one, you cant get any other breed!

@kizmo2317

4 ай бұрын

@@curtwalters8328 Nope. I wish I'd owned a Great Dane before getting my first GSD. Sadly, that'll never happen now.

I just rescued a severely malnourished year old GSD To help her gain her weight and strength back, she's on a very high-density protein puppy food (Blue Buffalo), and it's fed by hand throughout the day (bonus for training). The vet and I don't know what the starvation damage will be, if any, from being emaciated at such a young age. While she's ‘full grown’ she's obviously a back yard breeder puppy too as she doesn't have perky ears, making her genetics also unknown. She could be a mix, or she could be a badly bred GSD. Either way, she’ll never be starved or homeless again

I have had 4 GSD. 3 were rescues and one I found that was abandoned. Great loyal dogs.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful, thank you for the share and giving four German Shepherd dogs a forever lifetime home.

@paulryan4947

Жыл бұрын

Hi just got a rescue have had 4 other GSD, she is very skittish around men, my daughters and wife she is ok with any advice you can impart

@tbolt5883

Жыл бұрын

@@paulryan4947 The dog was probably abused by a man so that's why she is skittish near men. Don't approach the dog but let the dog get use and come to you. Let the dog sniff you but don't try to pet it yet. If it comes to you try to give it a treat. The man should get the meals for the dog so the dog realizes who is feeding it. Don't make any sudden moves to startle the dog. Don't yell. Talk to the dog in a calm voice. Reward the dog if she does something right, but don't punish the dog if she does something wrong. Just be patient with her. It may take a week or a month for the dog to come around.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

​@@paulryan4947 Hey Paul, without knowing her or her background. Generally speaking it sounds like it could be a socialisation issue or a past bad experience with people. I would recommend to get in touch with a local trainer. Unconditional love, rewards and playtime also helps build trust.

I am with my third German Shepherd, and I haven't had a single problem. My first (Ben), saved my life twice (witnessed0. One Christmas morning, the Police used him to flush out a burglar, in next door. My current one (Jack), is very affectionate with everyone, but he'll still show his protective side if he see's a threat. Whenever we're on trips away, it's always the younger children who want to stroke and fuss him. And he just accepts it. When it's just us two, he' acts like a loony; very playful even at 10 yrs. Kids call him the big black bear, there's never any fear of him. All three made great baby sitters.. They'll always be my first choice. Treat them well with lots of love, and they always give it back, many times over. All three have helped with my disability. My second one (Luci), used to undo my shoe laces,

I have 3 rescues, my german shepherd is the best, she is my life

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

My GSD is the goodest boi ever. He's such a loving pooch.

@rpba

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

Ours was given to us after “failing” Schutzhund school....best dog ever...male, mostly black stands 26” tall and 95 lbs...very intimidating to people but is actually very friendly

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Great could you please share what Schutzhund school is for wider audience?

@Amanda_Rene

2 ай бұрын

One of my GSDs is a dropout from search and rescue training. He doesn't like to work, but he LOVES to play. Best dog ever.

I have been owned by GSD's since age 20, am now nearly 70. I love my kids and actually bought my farm home specifically for my GSD. She ran around the property and got on the porch and howled then laid down and took a short nap. I told the realtor that I would take the house. I now have 2 new GSD's and claim they own me and my job is to pay the mortgage and make their food and treats.

This video was just LOVELY! Watch how many times you see that classic head tilt! SO adorable!

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely feedback!

Ive raised 6 pairs. Then one solo. I miss and love them the most even though it was always a steep learning curve about dogs and especially about larger GSDs They were a LOT of dog which I dealt with best I could and did pretty well. After the last went I turned 70 so I got a different breed medium large to raise. Its just different. A lot easier since I have expereince raising ❤GSD. Once they are raised and know the drill they only require exdrcise and lots of brushing. ❤ see that raw bone? Every week a new big knuckle bone especial as pups to help with the excess energy. Some every day….or theyll eat it in less than 4 hours! My new breed is far less aggressive on the raw bone and that pretty much sums up their difference as far as drive energy and determination…..which I LOVE. im just too old now😢 we give up so much as we age. The good side is my new breed has his own things that are growing on me so its ok…..but deep down hes not a GSD. Hes cute. GSD is magestic

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cynthia for sharing your knowledge and experience with German Shepherds.

@angelaratzay9034

3 ай бұрын

In 3 months I'll be 89 year old female. I have a 3 year old male (alsation) german shepherd.he is a handful coming into his own now. missed time training him due to the pandemic one is never too old to have a breed they favor as long as they can take care of him. When we can't walk that day is used to mentally work him. Have had lots of different breeds never been without a shepherd. Love them to bits. What a gift from the creator.

@Amanda_Rene

2 ай бұрын

Mine chomp through their bones super fast too. Especially my younger one, they last minutes. Lol

“Working lines” and “show lines” are two different (generally speaking) temperaments and dogs. Keep in mind nervous GSDs tend to fear bite. Some people think socializing their dogs is taking them to dog parks and letting them run nonstop. Socializing your dog is putting him/her on all kinds of places and situations so they can function in society without overreacting.

@rpba

Ай бұрын

Yes indeed, thanks for sharing!

nothing comes close to owning a German shepherd, they are smarter than most people

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Animals are so intelligent and are often underestimated.

@curtwalters8328

4 ай бұрын

My GSD's were smarter (and more respectful and loyal) than my kids. And one of them is a so called genius.

If you are brushing your GSD only once a week, you are asking for your home, your car and your entire wardrobe to be covered in dog hair. You have two choices with GSD hair - it either comes out with the brush, or it drops everywhere. GSD'S drop hair all the time, but they do have a summer coat and a winter coat, that they shed the summer coat typically around April/ May, and their winter coat around September/ October in the southern hemisphere. The more frequently you brush, the better the dog looks and feels, the more aware you are of any changes on their body, and the less you will have to deal with hair everywhere else. I try to groom daily, or at least every second day. I use a deodoriser / detangler/ conditioner spray, when I use first an undercoat comb, then a slicker brush, then if necessary, the furminator. The "Yours Drooly" Manuka honey with jojoba, or the Coconut oil based spray does wonders keeping their hair feeling soft, looking glossy, and making them nicer to be around. However there are other brands that are also good. As for bathing- if you can tolerate GSD BO so much to only occasionally give your dog a bath, along with the oil and dirt they can get in their coat, your relaxed personal grooming schedule is probably also ensuring that you will never have children, because the opposite sex smells you coming and crosses the street to get away from it Think of it a little bit like having small children - if they are dirty or smell bad, it reflects very poorly on the parent! It does involve some real effort, even with the K9000 hydro washes you see at places like Pet Barn, other pet stores, and occasionally some car washes. With my LSC GSD, using these wonderful machines, she takes about ten minutes to shampoo, condition and rinse, and about half an hour or so, to blow dry properly - and the industrial strength blow dryers these things have are a godsend. You could be there for an hour with most human hair dryers. If you have not been regularly using an undercoat comb, this blow drying is the point where you now experience what it is like to be in the middle of a snowglobe of dog hair. A place where a "furnado" covers every surface, (including you,) within 20 metres, with German Shepherd "magical fibres of love"! Which brings me back to my original point - if you do groom regularly and briefly, and don't make bathing a once in a quarter year event, you prevent a job that is so big and daunting you have to pay a professional groomer a small fortune to tackle the job, You also improve both your dog's and your own quality of life.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great share!

GSD's do not need alot of exercise, they need a balance of exercise physical and mental stimulation. To much physical exercise can harm them.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Great thanks for sharing with everyone!

@andreabeasley3287

Жыл бұрын

True. They need to use their smarts as much as their muscles

@sophiesmith5922

Жыл бұрын

They do need a good run now and again. But they can also hang out and sleep until you are ready to go. For mine, when we cannot get out in bad weather, mental games indoors can wear them out. We LOVE to practice tricks and other obedience skills indoors, then show off when we get out.

@truegrizzlesfan2292

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't agree with this. It all depends what can of German shepherd you have. If you have a working line dog. You need to work the dog. Maybe a low quality German shepherd.

@walkingwithdogs8547

Жыл бұрын

Sorry my friend what's is a low quality gsd? You have also answered what ive said they need to be worked, you could run a gsd all day long but have they got all the the exercise they need???? Hell no they may be tired but not mentally stimulated, that = a unhappy frustrated GSD.

Good advice. I got my GSD 8 weeks old,from a breeder/trainer in Germany. He came with an EU passport, genetic testing, breeding records, a microchip and was registered with the GKC. He has a straight back and just like the original dog that started the breed. I'm not saying that German GSD's are better but you know what you get. Why take a chance? Some breeders in the USA are ruining the breed here.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! :D

@michelleschweizer9000

Жыл бұрын

The people that are breeding the akc show line GSDs are wrecking the breed. It is disgraceful.

@robertscheinost179

Жыл бұрын

@@michelleschweizer9000 I absolutely agree. Don't take a chance with an AKC GSD. GSD breeding is very strict in Germany. If one wants a GSD, their best bet is to go to the Country where the breed was developed. You need approval to breed the dogs. The dogs are genetically tested for at least 18 genetic deformities. Only then are you given a certificate for THAT dog to breed. You get caught breeding on the sly and you lose your dogs and get fined a large amount for each dog and GSD's have large litters. There no sloped back GSD's in Germany but the majority of GSD's in the AKC are bred to be slope back dogs. They also have a noticeably shorter life expectancy here in the USA vs German bred dogs.

@Amanda_Rene

2 ай бұрын

I have one from Germany as well, fully tested with a straight back. I also have a backyard-bred rescue. I hope his health is as good as his true German brother. You can see the difference in the $5k GSD compared to his backyard bred brother. Both have great personalities, though. The one I rescued just has a food obsession since he went hungry for a while before I found him.

for dog food i talked to a dog breeder that made several recommendations and i bought one that was adequate for my dog and i also fed him what i ate and my lab grew to be 120 lbs which surprised every vet i took him to. good food means a healthy dog with less issues and expense

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Good food and health are directly related!

Good information. Thanks.

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback!

I have a female GSD and a male cane corso. A lot of personalities in this house😂😂😂

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Lovely! Best friends they must be.

I absolutely love my German shepherd guide dog.

@vikingdogmanship

Жыл бұрын

You mean service dog?

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, can I ask what videos would you like to see on our channel?

@maggiethedruid9010

Жыл бұрын

@@vikingdogmanship that is what a guide dog is

@vikingdogmanship

Жыл бұрын

@@maggiethedruid9010 Guide dogs are the guiding eyes for people who are blind or visually impaired. Service dogs are assistance dogs for people with disabilities other than blindness.

I wish my older cat male 6yrs old would not be afraid of my 4yr old female GS, she wants to play with him but he runs away. They're both adorable and beautiful.

"head on your lap"! HA! those bastards are also happy to lie on top of you, if given the chance. And if your girlfriend might be protesting, give it time, just makes them lick her face until she starts laughing, and they know it. Gotta love them.

My German shepherd is my best friend

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Such great companions they are!

@stuartdixon747

Жыл бұрын

My 15 year old West Highland Terrier is my dear friend and incredibly funny companion. He had a great pal GSD called Odin.

Excellent video!

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

actually started chuckling when suggested that brushing etc should be done by a professional. what is he/she going to do? put to sleep for the duration? For me and my dog, its fun time.. or if nails need clipping. And yep, breeding is a problem and is the reason why purebred die young. Mine has a bit of malamute in him and I am really hoping that we avoid hip problems, because I have seen 7y olds being put down due to hind legs giving out. I can tell for sure that there is no sadder thing than to watch an otherwise healthy dog crawl on to owners lap because cannot walk.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Thank you

Good advice

@rpba

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback! Means a lot.

A boredGerman Sherpard develope bad habits, such as barking, and destroying furniture. Huskies: Hold my fluff.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Super important to continute to keep them stimulated, go for long walks and lots of positive reinforcement.

I would disagree with talking to most veterinarians about your GSD's nutrition. I say this because most of the time they will be trying to sell you bullcrap kibble from whatever company is sponsoring the clinic because 9x outa 10, they will keep a specific kibble brand and sell you on it with B.S just because they receive funding from that kibble company for the clinic. If you have the patience to research diets from recognized Dog trainers and experienced owners, then you will be able to understand the balanced diet needed for these dogs and the ability to feed raw to your dog. Kibble is a lazy way to provide the bare minimum nutritional needs while also putting your dog at risk for unhealthy weight gain and mortality.

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

❤❤

Funny story about a Great Dane. This a reply to a post. Im not sure he will see this. Im getting old, not sure if the "reply" worked correctly. Haha, whatever. My newlywed and me had just rented a house. As we were moving in, this HUGE beast came flying from across the street and ran as fast as i could. It went by me like lightning, running all through the house, with the female owner trying to stop Him/Her. After my initial shock, she apologized profusely. I just had to laugh! My first introduction to a Great Dane. Im a dog guy, i get it.

@rpba

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

The dog you depict in the beginning is the 1956 expo standardt of Federative Germany .

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback!

@anatolyalperovich9069

Жыл бұрын

@@rpba but you show mostly an American working line . Those are bigger and possess much higher energy, working lines are healthier n general. The undercoat are thicker , hair is not silky , the back straight , not humped

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @@anatolyalperovich9069 hope you are having a wonderful public holiday, the videos are not filmed by us - the videos are there to visually support the educational content.

How do you get a big bone shep

I have had 6 German sheps magnificent dogs luvem

I love the breed but they shed 24/7 350 days a year no amout of brushing will change that or food choice. They are vocal not in a barking way in a whiney groaning kind of a way I think it's adorable but have had people come over and say my god does he do that all the time? I have owned several this one is just extra but he is such a sweet good boy.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Teresa.

Please do your dogs of Australia! Kelpies. And my all time favorite dogs, Australian Cattle Dogs. I have had herding dogs for 60 years.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback we have a video on Kelpies coming soon please stay tuned!

I have one

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Amazing what content what you like to see more of on our channel?

No less than 3 hours of walks and play for my dog

@rpba

9 ай бұрын

Lovely!

I got my girl at 14 weeks. Its been rough. We still have milk teeth and we are biting. Any advice?

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful! We recommend this training method designed specifically for puppies dogooddoggy.com.au/

@julieengel7362

Жыл бұрын

Immediately stop the interaction/play and gasp as if in shock - worked wonders with mine! Offer an alternative for them to chew on... and it's also handy to have a ball or some toy always nearby to distract from your skin.

@aj529

Жыл бұрын

@@rpba Thank you. She is now 8 months and it us better. We are still working on it. I had a male German Shep, he was amazing. Lost him this past year after 11 years. I realize I am in for a battle of will with her, with me being a woman. I am winning. Lol, she is so smart and and will be a great dog. Thank you.

@aj529

Жыл бұрын

@@julieengel7362 absolutley. This is my method. Works well. Thank you.

They were bred as aggressive for a while in the uk. And I’m still wary of them sadly.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

I'm looking for a dog that can run with me while i ride my bike. Does anyone know if a German shepard would be suitable?

@EnlightenedRogue24

9 ай бұрын

Having a dog run by your side while you pedal on a bike is cruel.

@yasuke1709

9 ай бұрын

@EnlightenedRogue24 As long as you're not pushing your dog beyond their limits, why would it be cruel?

@rpba

Ай бұрын

Good question!

I have 2 a white female and a black male

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful!😃

I love the Belgian Malinois. They are not the dog to start with in the shepard family but a GSD is easier to handle. A Mal is like a GSD Olympian athlete on steroids crack cocain and methamphetamine all at the same time. 3-1/2 to 4 hours per day...every day. Extremely athletic, smart and need a job. They are not the right dog for most people but if you know what you are doing then they can't be beat. Like GSD's they need good food like Inukshuk or Anamaet. Those are the best food for working dogs. The military and most police departments use either of these.

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your experience share Robert.

@cowboy7271

Жыл бұрын

U are correct i have a Mal x hybrid (bailey)she is 7 months old 68 pounds and all go go go all day we work about every 3hrs wlk and train when she was younger it was every 2 but if u don't have time and patience Mal is not da one. Looking forward for pups in about 2yrs old.

there are only 2 species of dog in the world, the German Shepherd, and to a far lesser degree all other dogs

I desperately miss my GSD. Wouldnt want any other breed. Kills me that I can't have another right now with my work hours.

@rpba

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear and great decision.

They are not a Large Breed, they are actually Medium. They were actually bred for Herding, hence ShepHERD. They actually have a Double Coat. I have owned this breed for over 40 years. I feed them as pups on Adult food and Raw. This breed should NOT be fed Dry exclusively. Absolutely no going up and down stairs as young pups. I can answer any questions about this breed.😁

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Great thanks for sharing!

@barbarasmith9825

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am going 2 get 2more magnificent dogs looking forward 2 picking them but only from GOOD BREEDERS

@teresasmith8946

Жыл бұрын

Nothing medium about my male Shepherd tops out at 95 lbs 31 inch at the withers.

@brucewillis4604

9 ай бұрын

Not a large breed? Depends on which line they come from, my boys have always been large. My current GSD is 48 kg and when standing on his hind legs can rest his paws on my shoulders. Hes on the larger side but far from a record breaker for the breed

Good video but please don't advise dry food noooooo it's rubbish quality lacking in any nutritional goodness.. not good advice😔raw or home cooked freshmeat...

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Thanks

@Amanda_Rene

2 ай бұрын

I cook dinner for my 2 GSDs. It require a lot of time and lots of meats, vegetables and berries to get the right nutrients, but I love them like they're my own children. I can't imagine being without my boys so I work super hard to give them the nutrition they need to live a long time.

I love mine

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Such a great companion dog!

My gsd came to me at 6 weeks and he's almost 6

@truegrizzlesfan2292

Жыл бұрын

Nice. My girl is 7 weeks now.

We had three German Shepherds in succession when I was a kid growing up and every one of them eventually had hip dysplasia problems and it is because the kennel clubs have decided that these dogs look better with a sloping rear end even though it causes them endless physical complications and pain. Looking at the dogs in this video it has only increased in this breed over the years because of man’s diabolical arbitrary preferences. It is criminal what is being done to this breed by the breeders.

@iels7346

10 ай бұрын

This is why I'm committed to getting an all black or white shepherd, they're not show lines and typically have straighter backs. It is sick that folks would knowingly bree a defect into a dog just to make the line "desirable" to show folks.

@paintedpony2935

9 ай бұрын

Not true for German breeding. Stay away from American breeders.

Baby german Shepard wants my chicken patty leftovers

@rpba

Жыл бұрын

Watch out for any cooked bones.

THIS IS AMERICA. WE DON'T USE THE METRIC SYSTEM. THUMBS DOWN. THUMBS DOWN.

@rpba

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the feedback, this KZread channel is Australian-based. We use the metric system here, And we do have a US website too but will be doing US educational videos in the future.

@Ravzie

9 ай бұрын

@@rpba And Americans wonder why the rest of the world doesn’t like us….