Do German Shepherds dig? Is grass green? Is the sky blue? For many experienced GSD owners, asking this question isn’t even necessary. They just know it comes with the territory when you choose a German Shepherd for your companion canine. This isn’t to say that every single German Shepherd that […]
Behavior
German Shepherd Head Tilt: Why Does My GSD Do This?
The German Shepherd head tilt is a bonafide trait of this beloved dog breed. But while every German Shepherd owner has seen it and all German Shepherd lovers know it well, what is less clear is why the German Shepherd, in particular, does this. Why do German Shepherds tilt their […]
Why Does My German Shepherd Walk In Front of Me: Understanding This Common GSD Behavior Pattern
German Shepherd dogs are beloved throughout the world for their many stellar qualities. GSDs are known to be brave, affectionate, loving, protective, noble, and very intelligent. These are all great qualities to have in your companion canine! But the specific combination of traits that German Shepherds have can also lead […]
How to Get German Shepherds to Calm Down: What to Do About an Over-Active GSD
German Shepherd dogs are incredibly loyal, brave, and loving. They can also be incredibly active and energetic, however. Sometimes a new German Shepherd owner may feel like their dog will never get enough activity to settle down. Is there anything you can do to get your dog to calm down? […]
Why Do German Shepherds Cry: Understanding this Upsetting GSD Behavior
Whining, crying, whimpering – these are all sounds German Shepherd owners know well. It can be upsetting to both you and your dog to not know what is wrong and how to respond! Why Do German Shepherds Cry? There can be many different reasons, as we will look at here […]
Do German Shepherds Bite Their Owners: How to Safely Enjoy Your GSD’s Company
The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the German Shepherd dog as courageous, loyal, confident, and steady. This sure doesn’t sound like a dog that would bite their owner! And yet the truth is, anything that has a mouth can bite. What this means is that whether a German Shepherd dog […]