Dog's Name & Age:
Rocky - 4 years 10 Months
In a Word, My German Shepherd Is…
My Best friend, he knows my routine and I know his. Truly loyal.
Best Characteristics of the Breed
Intelligence, awareness, adaptable, protective
Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed
Intelligence, thinks he can out-think me.
When, Where and How I Got My German Shepherd
July of 2005, My sisters neighbor bred her GSD with a breeder and before hand she had people asking for a puppy, I was told of her intend and since i have been a GSD person all my life he was mine before he was conceived. All were AKC registered.
Finally after six week of age it was time to bring him home, I know it was a bit early but the lady ran into some financial problems so it was now are never.
I actually had chosen the pup weeks earlier and visited him only once, it may seem unbelievable but he remembered me came right to me with 9 other siblings, this was the start of a beautiful friendship.
I'd Describe My Dog As…
A member of my family, is how I see him as I live alone, he has a human type personality he understands so many words and is obedient and keeps me laughing he does things you would not think a dog would do, and when he does something wrong he comes and lays his head on my leg and looks at me with though big brown eyes.
I love him so much did not think it was possible and he treats me the same way so I know he feels the same way.
Advice
- Remember puppies are babies
- Be patient
- Be consistent
- Chose a training method and stick to it
- Bond with the dog
- Also remember they are high energy
- Lot of exercise
- They are happy when they have a job to do
- Plenty of love
- High grade food
- Enjoy your time you have with them!!!
