8 Things That Emotionally Hurt Your German Shepherd

I love my boy. He smiles during walks. He is emotional.

The origins of this breed were not so sensitive and emotionally fragile. Poor breeding practices have filled animal shelters with Shepherds.

Have had 21 GSD'S The years, often think about getting another breed . But I can't they are all slightly different, but they are simply the best. Loyal loving gentle my best friends.When I die, all I want is to meet them all on the other side and run with my whole pack and, in the rest time's sit down with them and my 3 special cats. Love them all

Would love to have one one day. Thanks for sharing this.

I've had cats that suffered emotionally with separation anxiety after vacations do I think it just depends on the individual personality of the animal.

Growing up we had a couple German Shepherds (not at same time) and my sister had a black lab. The 1st GS was hit by a car so we got the 2nd one, a retired FBI dog. He was great. He became attached to my father the most so had stability his whole life. Wonderful family dog and guard dog when needed without being dangerous. They are great at rescuing if near drowning and will pull you out by the arm or hand. I think there are some dogs of nearly every breed that might grieve, just depends on the individual dog's dog,' dog's,

I absolutely love my baby boy Maverick. He is the most important family member

Why does my GSP bark all the time and how do I stop that ?please help

When I got my male GSD as a puppy. We had a 5 yrs female golden retriever. When she past away a few months ago. He was hurt emotionally. I could see after his walks, he would look for her. His heart took a big hit when we lost her. She played the big sister role. She is truly missed

My Shepherd never ate and still goes round looking for my Husband who died suddenly

Before getting one I had no idea how emotionally attached GS can be. My boy is a big loveable baby. 100lbs and thinks he weighs 25. Cries and cuddles all day. But very protective. Funny how they can do a 180 in seconds to protect their humans.

There is one other thing I noticed. When your dog is a social animal it will never be agressive but will have selfconfidence. So with both my last two Tervueren Shepar Dogs , I started to walk with them without them being on the leash. I gave them full freedom. Yes they would walk away up to a 100 m or staying behind a 100m. But being social animals I knew whatever they encoutered it would work out fine. It's like granting children freedom after you teach them social behaviour and let them know their environment. This might be more easy in a rural village environment like mine. But still it works. The dogs selfconfidence is high, it's behaviour very social.
Walking in the woods my dog might smell a deel or a boar , it will put its nose high in the air. But when we tell the dog not to go after it , it will not do so.
And yes when it smelled a wolf ( nowadays thet live again arond our village ) it stood completely still, almost as saying "don't go there, it's dangerous"
Dog are the mirrors of our own life when it comes to social behaviour.

Well I totally agree with you .
But this applies to all human beings ( children f.e. ) and animals.
The stronger family ties are the more of all you said is true.
Our Belgian shepperd dogs behave the same. They feed on the same positive feedback.
And they reward you in the same way. As Tervueren Sheppard Dogs ( TSD) have a naturally kind and intelligent nature they will will respond the same way the GSD does.
Our first TSD was taken away from his alcoholic owner at the age of 2 yrs. My wife being a vet, take the dog home to us for the weekend. It never left. Nor she nor we wanted that.
Later when we would raise our own TSD we saw the difference between a troubled childhood and a healthu one. Our first TSD was always suspicious with new pwersons. Our selfraised TSD always expect other humens to be ok. And yes when they have a bad feeling about them they will warn us at once.
lovely dogs.

This video, kind of depressed me because I had to give away my German Shepherd away. I hope he didn’t go through the anxiety and depression mentioned in this video.😕😢😢😩

I miss mine. They lived a long, wonderful life with loads of love, affection, comfort, play time, etc.🐾💝

German shepherds are very adaptable. My working GSD flys all over the country and never has a “home”.

😂GSD are awesome. As a child they were very patient with me. Not only could I play with them but they also allowed me to do all type of things to them. Like playing with their ears, their tail, their teeth, their eyes, etc. GSD are the best for kids.

Such a beautiful and awesome breed. I have 2 males. One is now 10 and the other 6. I know my younger one will have morn when we lose his best buddy. I will be looking at getting a third when it gets closer to that day. I have had many dogs, and breeds through my 60 years, and GSDs will always be my first choice after buying my first one. All the hair is worth it. CHEERS

Gsd raised me! Ty Gretchen i still hear your chain❤.

My GSD showed depression when I bought him a malanois sister. Very sad to see for both dogs. The Mal has a new beautiful family and MR Spoiled GSD has his mum all to himself again. He is very social and loves other dogs and humans so interesting that he did not like sharing his mum or house with ms Mal.

Exactly

researching now- can't wait to add to our beautiful family

I recently lost one of my dogs. After dealing with it, I had a turn about. Initiallym I told my husband that when my second passed, I was NEVER getting another dog. Now...over a year later, I have gotten so attached and worried about losing my Medusa, I told him that when her time came, NO MATTER what I said when it happened, bo matter how I told him not to bring another dog in, to just as soon as he can, the very same day, go bring me another one, because it would be the only way I would ever be able survive it. They are as loved as my children. In spite of loving all dogs, GSDs are so much more than any other.

Beautiful, Informative & intresting video THANKS 😊 ...Alan in 🇨🇱 Please 🙏 's ... have a 6mnth old Malionis X. Love her, she's FAMILY !

We have literally followed and subscribe to all the behaviours and actions described in this video, we have a beautifully balanced confident and social GSD. She is so attuned and devoted that she does not require a leash as she has great recall and stays by my husband or my side until given the go ahead to explore or to play, she is the most brilliant and sweet of all the many dogs we have raised over the years, and GSD are amazing family pets if properly treated as described by this video. Thanks for the great content.

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mine takes a poop in the living room then pees in the kitchen, which emotionally hurts me

German shepherds in my book are the best dogs around even though I still love all dogs, but the Shepard is always been my favorite.

I had one, after he died it was so painful, that i dont have the strength to get another one.

My gsd every time I go anywhere without him 😂

I have a GSD and everything you have said is spot on. My GSD is a cling on.

My GSD is much more solid than this. I have not experienced any significant emotional expression from working line (DSH) sheps. Loud noises??? Lol, none have been gun shy or had issues with storms. Truth in this is on socialization, exercise/stimulation and vet.

Very good advice.

Thank you ma'am 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 very good tips take care 👍🌹🌷🌹🌷God bless you

They are proper dogs. So loving, loyal and kind eyes. Another thing not to do is play dead. They are a very anxious breed and very emotional. Their job is to protect their owners and round up their families to stay together. If the family are separated in other rooms you will usually find they will lay across the doorways. I so absolutely adore these dogs and have always had a close bond with them 🥰

I had 4 now 3.They get lots of play time and vet visits training and tons of love.They r the Best Breed I think

German Shepherd Dogs are big babies who are smarter than most people

Excellent video 🐾🐾♥️ thank you!

True That! Also.. They are So Cute.. & The Young Lady👀

Would this also apply to Swiss White Shepherds?

Emotional Damage , hence proved German Shepherds are ASIAN

Beautifully written, a Psychiatrist , A Good Parenting Counsellor, I am sure would say , PERFECT! “ just don’t through a ‘fetch stick’ for a human, unless they expressly ask you.

When my late wife died suddenly, it was heart breaking to see our GSD roaming the house looking for her. He settled down after I put some of her old clothes in his bed.

Do GSD recognizes a loved one in pictures or video when shown after a disappearance?

They're assholes 😅, all dogs need medical treatment.

My young pup scared off a possible road rage attack. The driver ran a red light and almost side swiped me! The driver gave me the finger! When we were stopped at a light she got out of the car with a vengeance for violence. I had my GSD PUT HER FACE in the window and the water ran back to her car! Thank God for GSD!

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And lovable and loyal I'm gonna open someday I'm been looking at them

I love your sharing .🥰