Hardest, most driven German Shepherd I've owned, was a female. She was amazing.
@thejindoman7471
3 жыл бұрын
I generally tend to prefer owning a male dog. However the female dogs I owned and many of the ones I handled were awesome. It comes down to the individual dog - a great dog is a great dog no matter the gender.
@ahoweO7
3 жыл бұрын
That's funny because I think girl dogs are the best! To me boys are "doofy" they're not stupid but sometimes they act like it. The girls are little mamas. I'm a mom the care and protection our girl showed over our family was so maternal and beautiful.
@anthill1982
3 жыл бұрын
@@ahoweO7 I agree my two females were amazing and easy to train once they passed I got a male although he’s a good dog he was definitely more headstrong and harder to train
@23mayadj59
3 жыл бұрын
Female dogs mature faster than male dogs and plus female dogs are easy to train That's why I used to have a female pitbull full blooded And she was perfectly trained by me and By the way Her name was Armada
@11ozzielover
3 жыл бұрын
@@23mayadj59, you should’ve met my dog. She’s perfectly trained right now, but she was extremely headstrong and was not easier to train than the male dogs I’ve trained. Anything but actually
@dmv.paul09
3 жыл бұрын
@@ahoweO7 sexist
@victorpalafox2012
3 жыл бұрын
Been watching this guys videos for months! Really helped me raise my awareness and gain knowledge on how to properly teach and train my male GSD. Thank you !!
@dogsfromthecity
2 жыл бұрын
From what I experience in my day care and my own dogs, personally I love females more. But in a social setting, managing and accomodating males together as a geoup had been easier (and only one female in the mix for that matter). I had multiple females together was kind of a nightmare, although it was mostly an issue of personalities. But even with the males, with different personalities I had, it wasn't as hard to keep them in line. But I really do love my female dog BECAUSE I like how she can put things in order much faster than anyone else. And be equally caring and lovable. If I had to own only a single dog, I would definitely go for a female first.
@keriannedavidson6005
3 жыл бұрын
I've had males all my life untilllllllll the last 6 years, I acquired a female shep/mal/Akita/ (with a sneeze of golden retriever). Most people's reaction "HOLY CRAP, WHY?!" WELL It wasn't by choice BUT SHE IS THE COOLEST DOG I HAVE EVER HAD. YES Sensitive to emotion, attentive, responsive ON POINT. The guys were a lot more laid back, they assessed situations before reacting .... she's more on top of things and game to do whatever. SMART AS A WHIP... It had made working with her, training her SO MUCH FUN. She wants to win, she has so many buttons I'm sure I'll never unlock. Is it the "breeding" or is it because she's female.... IDK but man. It's hard to want anything else. I wish they lived forever.... I'll be hard-pressed to find another. Everyone loves her, ESPECIALLY her vet (which is important, esp being what she is) we always joke that we'll start our own breed, but that would be irresponsible now wouldn't it. LOL
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
I think that you have an exceptional dog, regardless of sex, and you sound like an exceptional person, too. 👍
@sislertx
3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao. Hubby had a femsle.german short.hair that.was like.that.for.him..how she looked at.him.and.worked for him.was rather disturbing. The adoration i saw in her for him.was.weird...she worked for me but she adored him like u would not believe. Never seen that before in a dog...ever. feel.lucky man..fell lucky...they leave us too soon. She died at 20 at beginning of ccp.virus. hardest thing he has ever done. .we pampered her like no other creature Just lost a.VERY VERY well trained yellow lab at 18 that had a thing for little boys..he always wanted a little boy...it.was.weird..LITTLE.GIRLS.WERE COOL but he really.wanted.a little boy.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
You lucked out in getting this great dog, god bless and cherish her. 🐾
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
@@sislertx I hope that I can come back as a German shepherd in my next life!
@kevin_1230
3 жыл бұрын
I have always had female dogs.
@claretlover1
2 жыл бұрын
So nice to see these two playing together. My male GSD is my best friend and although not very affectionate, he guards me and loves me from afar. All dogs are good but the GSD is the best.
@ramertt
3 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining. Just so you know I am a experienced handler so I got a kick when you said “then you wouldn’t be watching this”. I enjoy your training videos and your opinions are alway spot on. Keep up the great work. Completely agree with the same sex fighting!
@Its_Esoteric
3 жыл бұрын
This was a good video man, keep up the great work. Happy New Years!
@enochschizkoske3021
3 жыл бұрын
New Year*
@rdwilander
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and like the setting of you talking and videoing the dogs playing. Would be great to do a video on dog interactions that go "wrong" how to minimize, how to break, etc
@waltertaljaard1488
3 жыл бұрын
Two beautiful dogs having fun outside.
@Sly_Wolf_1
3 жыл бұрын
Had german shepherd's for forty years, all intact males. The minimum I had was three and the max seven, never had one fight amongst them, funnily enough it has always been the female springers that were the bossy ones.
@simonjeakings5433
2 жыл бұрын
@Sly Wolf. You must be an exceptional owner. All credit to you.
@Sly_Wolf_1
2 жыл бұрын
@@simonjeakings5433 I don't know if it's me, the dogs or a combination of our relationship and trust of each other. One thing I have always maintained is hierarchy with me as number 1, boss and problem solver then reinforce dog in the pecking order. But thank you for the compliment and vote of confidence.
@luccamartin8197
3 жыл бұрын
We've had 3 German Shepherds (2 females and 1 male who we raised since they were pups to very old age). Our Male was bigger (130 lbs) compared to our female Shepherds (who were both 90 lb). Our male was more aggressive, trainable, sensitive and affectionate than our females (who were more independent, stubborn and easygoing).
@Catabolicmuscle
3 жыл бұрын
What about blood lines, genetics, tempermant testing, show line vs working lines in, different drives, etc.. in specifically malinois and German shepard can you make a video on that please.. love the content
@stevefowler2112
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and spot on with all your points...(a guy who has raised and trained a variety of gun dogs/family pets).
@brileyemmajane
3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to ask this question! Great video!!! 😁
@zefSF
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think you didn’t cover the case of having a dog as a pet without any other dog at home. Male or female? Especially for a first owner. Male or female? Thanks a lot for all these valuable advices. Cheers.
@sarveale
2 жыл бұрын
I personally prefer to have rescues one of each. I have had 2 females and a male before many years ago, the girls had the odd fight, coming up 18 months old, and the odd fight a few years later but I was on hand to separate it. One girl was easy going, fight over its forgotten about, the other girl held a grudge for a few days, and would of started another fight if given the chance, but take them out somewhere different or new and all was forgotten. The male on the other hand was a total softy, cared more about what you were doing than worrying about anything else. The girls would go off together and explore. But he would stay by your side or wouldn't go far. Again I've had a boy and girl and been totally the opposite, my boy goes off doing his own thing, my girl, sadly no longer with us stayed close. It totally depends on the individual dog. Now my boy has totally changed and stays close. So it depends on the individual dog how they have been raised or treated, how many you have, your experience with them, what training you do with them. But you get out what you put in. So for a gsd be ready to work hard if you want your dog to be happy and healthy and respond well. You want that bond, you've got to work at it, just as much as them, put the time in. Once you've got it, you'll never look back or at another dog the same way again.
@al9535
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard males tends to be more goofy and female tends to be more sharp. Seems to contradict what's said in this video though...
@jeremylee6668
3 жыл бұрын
I got a male. I got a friend who has a female and she was incredibly hard to train and work with. But on the other hand I’ve seen it go the other way
@m.935
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have a maybe silly question, but are well-trained German Shepards also good at playing and cuddling with children in the family? I´m planning to get a dog in a year and I think German Shepard is best suited for my character, lifestyle, and what I expect and can provide to a dog. But I also have a 5yo child, and he has this obsession with dogs that lasts since he was a one-year-old ( counts them on the way to home, stops and says hi to each one, talks all day about it, and wants to learn as much as possible about them). My son's character is more suitable for a retriever or labrador, and I´m not sure if GS can be open to a child constantly wanting to play and cuddle with him.
@juanadolfopalmabravo3127
2 жыл бұрын
I got a male GS his a big baby with children but he is a good garde dog at night!!!!! Hi is a big boy ♥️
@SilentViking101
3 жыл бұрын
9:14 How to “accidentally” ignore your dog’s poop 💩 🐶
@logun24x7
3 ай бұрын
I would just add Females for a novice handler can be the harder dog to work in IGP in my opinion. They can be a much more independent dog and the harder dog to build that attentive working relationship with. The self preservation that Haz mentions can be hard to work around as well, they tend to be more environmentally aware and not in the right mindset when dealing with pressure from the helper. I have great respect for Handlers that get an IGP3 on their Females.
@rodrigonrocha
3 жыл бұрын
Very good points but I have a tip that works in my case. I have 2 males gsd and a malinois, so the case of dog aggression is directly associated with the leadership. Dogs are animals of group so if you are not the alpha they will work their way out to be it. So if you are in charge it is easier to control this situation. The part I agree the most: DONT GET A MALINOIS IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!!!!!
@bbsweeper
3 жыл бұрын
I partially agree.... Training can help, but when you're dealing with more than one dominant dog, things can escalate and become violent very quickly. The pack dynamic doesn't end with the alpha.... Two dominant dogs will never stop biding for the next position in the pack... Even if you are alpha, and a "good alpha" - they will fight for pecking order. So when alpha isn't around, and two dominant dogs get into a "size em up" match - if one doesn't back down, they will fight. That's the case with females AND males (any combination). In many wolf packs, females actually dominate the pack. Regardless if you're alpha or not, there is a pecking order among the rest of the "pack". With two dogs, one must be submissive to the other, or you will always have conflict! In a wolf pack, for instance, the alpha doesn't always step in to regulate such natural tendencies... The strongest/dominant wins. For human alpha vs dog pack, unless alpha is there to regulate 100% of the time, they'll test each other more often for next in line. It's a natural thing in a pack to vie for pecking order. They are animals, and will always act upon their instincts regarding pack dynamics.
@rodrigonrocha
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbsweeper I can only clap! Thank you!!! Living and learning. That is my case here. Seems like there is an order being stablished already. My 6mo mal is already dominating my 1.6yo gsd. Even though they still can have something going on it seems like it’s going to be like that!
@adm6785
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had multiple female shepherds from mostly working lines all my life, but they were spaced apart in age. Got kinda cocky in my ability to train them well, but I’ve been humbled. 😞 I now have two male brothers who are now 16 months old. It was my intention to keep the one who fit best, and place the other but still can’t decide. They both have different strengths that I love and I’d like to keep both if possible. Sire was pure working lines( Vegas 3x) and the bitch mostly show lines. One took after the sire, the other after the dam both in temperament and conformation, but both are great with people if I’m there. I agree with you one million percent about having same sex dogs, especially if you don’t have experience. I’ve trained dogs for over 25 years and yet this has been my biggest challenge. Claiming me is my only issue, but it’s a doozy! I’ve always told people to wait two years between dogs, yet here I am . 🙄 . Luckily, we live in the mountains and have 40 acres fenced so they stay busy. It helps. Is this something that can be overcome with maturity and consistency or no? I’ll do whatever it takes, but unsure what to do except reprimand then refuse to pay attention to either the second it starts. When worked with one on one or together, they’re excellent except for this one issue when they’re not working. I’d be grateful for any suggestions.
@PARoth2011
Жыл бұрын
Audrey, research Sibling Syndrome in dogs. You may find your answer there…I kept 2 male Smooth Collie pups (the “working line” of Collies for perspective) just like you did, was supposed to sell one but hubby didn’t want to. 8 years later..sigh, still that same omg crap. I would NEVER do that again. Either pup you give to a different home will have a better life than with living with its sibling because the weaker of the two will never attain their full personality potential due to the co-dependency they develop.
@nadineboucher3381
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great advice and keep up the good work. . . . I have a german shepherd female and another mixed breed female. . . . they play very well together, must just watch them when it comes to food. . . . My dad taught me that if you wanted a good guard dog then you should opt for a female. . . due to the fact that if there are any other females close by and they go into heat, thats all the males generally concentrate on, whereas the females are not too phased by it. . . . My dad has also owned a couple of german shepherds over the years. . . . I thought it to be good advice. . . what is your take on it?
@briankeenan604
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks great insight. Happy new year.
@WOPMasterG
2 жыл бұрын
So what thoughts do you have on a 5 year old Male French Bulldog and a 8 week old GSD Male puppy? Will raising the puppy with the older dog aide the process of them being more tolerant of each other?
@yeetnama9094
Жыл бұрын
very stupid idea. Especially with French bulldog temperment
@gregsonporteous2734
3 жыл бұрын
Haz, Another informative video! I'm a fairly experienced dog handler with Shutzhund experience. Please, a few questions: 1. What if I want to get both a male and female GSD puppies, which gender do you recommend getting first and why? 2. At what age should the first puppy be, before I get the second puppy? 3. If I don't plan to breed them, which one should be "fixed" and why? Thank you, Greg
@ASolitaryHowl
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a breeder, but mine told me to 'fix' females AFTER they are fully grown. The pros outweigh the cons for spaying a female (eliminates pyometra risk, decreases risk of mammary tumors), whereas there is almost no reason to 'fix' a male because the benefits are negligible.
@kaitlyndudley3635
10 ай бұрын
You should wait until 2-3 years of age with a female so they are fully grown and developed, and with a male I’m not too sure but I’ve never had any of my males fixed. I have a feeling I’ll be breeding my male Mal/GSD once he’s reached maturity but my plan is to not fix him. I have a white female gsd and got her fixed around 3 years old. She’s a few weeks shy of 7 yrs and i introduced my male puppy around 4 months ago. She definitely is more laid back and he brings that puppy energy; they get along quite well after she’s given him a few boundaries and corrections as to how she is to be treated with him
@flowerpower8722
3 жыл бұрын
Poor guy trying not to offend the nutjobs.
@Calvinmob681
3 жыл бұрын
I'm male but feel like the female working dogs bond with me better. I have a male now.
@hdhdhdhddhkalon
2 жыл бұрын
i wish i had found this video before i bought my first shepherd (malinois x dutch shepherd.) I only had a sbt x apbt at the time who is male. I got another male, riot. I only now realise how much management needs to be put into having two dogs like this of the same gender in the same home. they rarely go out together and when they do it has to be constantly managed. Riots only a puppy and to be fair its alot better then when they first met though i still wouldnt leave them alone for more then a few seconds
@joergvongadderbaum5815
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for Sharing your deep experience. I think about getting a GS here in Germany so your thoughts are worth a lot.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
Germany is the very best place TO get a gsd! You lucky dog. 😁
@bjbumblebee5324
3 жыл бұрын
I helped with 8 gladiator line Dobermans. Had to keep those males separate
@ericaknesek3266
Жыл бұрын
I owned a female GSD never was aggressive, but when the younger/ subdued female came anywhere near where I was she’d attack and shake I had to take her to the vet to get stitches
@thatonedog819
3 жыл бұрын
My male gsd is a sensitive mess lol. He used to pee if you even slightly raised your voice, even to talk to someone in the next room he's much better now
@majdsawan4151
3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the info. Happy new year 🎉
@bisonbeard2121
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, great info, enjoyed watching your dogs play fighting.
@Shannxy
3 жыл бұрын
4:24 "I've had bitches put eachother in the hospital" - Some Pimp
@stewartashling
2 жыл бұрын
I have female super aggressive razors for teeth brindle and a huge black Dutch shepherd. He is super strong and alert 24 /7.i will breed them when ready. What is the best pups to keep. M/f for myself. Thank you.
@CodyTheBmxMan
6 ай бұрын
Should I get a Male or Female German Shepherd?
@philipevans1027
3 жыл бұрын
Jay my 3rd german shepherd all have been female. Jay great with people but very aggressive with anything with 4 legs and fur so I have to be very careful when I let off the leash when exercising her, she's 6 year old now is there anything I can do ?
@sophie9419
3 жыл бұрын
Love to hear your opinions on when to spay/neuter dogs if not planning to breed. Working and pet.
@talyahr3302
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear a video on this too!
@sophie9419
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jan-sb2ql Well, most pet owners dont want to deal with the possibility of accidental breeding and a lot of breeders require you to sign a spay/neuter contract before they'll let you buy a puppy. Doesn't really have anything to do with behavior usually.
@phracture
3 жыл бұрын
Check out his other videos. He did a video on exactly this not too long ago. He, as usual, gives a to the point, thprough, no bs take on spaying and neutering.
@sophie9419
3 жыл бұрын
@@phracture Can you link it? I'm not seeing the video looking back at his catalog
@phracture
3 жыл бұрын
@@sophie9419 sorry my bad, it was 2 years ago. m.kzitem.info/news/bejne/o3mr1oynroZpfG0 As others have said, make sure to really research this. Watch lots of opinions and there were studies done too. Try to cut through the bs and go with the opinions of the ones you trust the most. Good luck, it's a bit of a vortex of differening opinions and reasons haha!
@shadowwolf143
3 жыл бұрын
I have a siberian husky german shepherd female and she is very smart. we have been dealing with TERRIBLE separation anxiety lately and she just made 3. I have never had to crate her until recently. She destroys everything in the house. We have dogs total, one chihuahua and mini pin mix, and the other is black lab and shepherd mix. they are both male. we had a fourth who was black lab and great dane who passed away recently. this behavior has happened since he passed. any recommendations? we try to give her good exercise before we leave but even then and with lots of chews and stuff she goes after wooden furniture and papers.
@jenlvjim
2 жыл бұрын
You have a great setup for your dogs
@maxviking3210
3 жыл бұрын
Ery good video. My experience is mainly from Rhodesian Ridgebacks and it is almost opposite there. The one with most stamina, most energy and so on are the females. A male RR is often more relaxed and doesn’t require as much exercise. Thats my experience:) thanx for the great video!
@doctor_enqu8492
3 жыл бұрын
Finally a pro advice. Thank you for this.
@janisbacon4083
3 жыл бұрын
My vet offered to find her a mate as. She is a sable ddr. Not real common around my state
@oldfogey4679
2 жыл бұрын
It caught my attention those kinds of dogs are a little more forgiving! When uve lived with cats ur used to no forgiving!
@cchelsoi
3 жыл бұрын
What if you already have a male dog but of a small breed like a shihtzu and want to get a male GSD. How is that interaction in between them, I am a novice but the shihtzu only listens to me in the house so I think I could control them.
@eileenmcgroarty2463
3 жыл бұрын
All dogs should be properly trained and socialised even small dogs can cause a lot of damage with a bite and are often more defensive. I don't know if it was just a figure of speech when you said you think you could control them. After you have got your dog it is too late to learn you thought wrong.
@wendyodell356
3 жыл бұрын
I've only had female German Shepherd's, even as a kid. Well it was just one growing up, we got her when I was a year old and she passed away when I was 17. She was the best guard dog ever. She fought with a rattlesnake when we were little and didn't know what it was. I had more love for that dog that I had for most every person I knew. She is why I only have females. We got a male not to long after she passed but he didn't have "the drive". He let us know if someone was there but he wasn't protective or commanding. We found out he was diabetic and that's probably why, he just didn't feel well. Since then I've only had my girls. Had some interesting stories through the years about them but no regrets. We got our newest girl 2 years ago and she's a dream. A friend got her for me. Their family was having puppies. This ones an American German Shepherd. She's to smart for her own good. She learned to sit, stay, lie down lie down in one afternoon. All the rest she pretty much taught herself. Love your channel ❤
@irisriebsam8646
2 жыл бұрын
Your childhood story sounds like mine! We had a female her name was Asta, she was protective of me since I was a baby, later, I played with her hid and seek. I could never find her but she sniffed me out in a minute, lol. She hated my sister though not sure why? God I loved that dog. I am wanting another GSD for a long time and I will get a female and will name her Asta!
@Satishkarki341
2 жыл бұрын
Can we keep both male and female together please reply
@bryanbraxton8317
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. The analogies between sexes align well between mammals in general. I have a male now but he is rescue that was neutered.
@munchysdecrunch6698
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Haz, talking about working dog, nowadays often heard of Malinios, German sherpherd, cane corso, Rottweiler ( of course these are great dogs!), but seems like Doberman are lesser to heard of now… In your opinion, what do u think about the dog breed who was once a great protector as well.. why in today dog protection world Doberman is lesser to be heard of now
@maybebaby1112
3 жыл бұрын
My question is what is so “ crazy” about getting a dog fixed young? I have only see it be a benefit it keeps them calm, not bumping everything and not bleeding all over .
@loes6839
3 жыл бұрын
Closing the growing plates early means they can't grow all the way, that can cause many issues. Which is especially bad with working dogs since they need to have a strong and healthy body to be able to work. Skipping puberty can also cause a lot of issues socially. A lot of fixed males will hump and get humped more by other males. For females the sterilisation, once adult, can prevent some types of cancer.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
It inhibits their growth, and research points to it causing cancer, hip dysplasia and other physical problems down the road.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
@@loes6839 and in females, can cause more types of cancer. Check the research on this.
@bickle8931
3 жыл бұрын
Thats false there is no guarantee it will improve behaviors or stop humping that is usually based on excitement
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
@@bickle8931 OMG /!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS! Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾
@jadaj3ss46
3 жыл бұрын
If I have a moderate active living style basic experience with dogs, go on runs and hikes would u recommend a male or female ?
@MaximillianandRubyGrace
2 жыл бұрын
I have a male newf and a female both neither spayed or neutered. I have seen aggressive behavior from male unneutered dogs towards my guy but never any female issues. My brother in law will be visiting soon with his male rottie I’m a weee apprehensive 🤔
@NRGriesert
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Really enjoyed it. What about differences with marking or housebreaking? Anything notable?
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
I have a six year old male intact GSD, who was housebroken as a puppy. He has never marked on anything in the house, although he has been used for stud. However, I think that where this problem comes up is when there is, or has been another male in the house or that he is used fairly extensively for breeding.
@m.935
2 жыл бұрын
Also, shouldn´t this behavior be prevented and addressed through training? I mean, if you go to a dog park where there are other dogs, you want your dog to behave properly and not to cross that line on its own between playing and straight-up fighting with another dogs of the same sex?
@cleolassen6486
2 жыл бұрын
You could just as easily be describing differences between male and female humans!
@theOlLineRebel
2 жыл бұрын
As a pet person only, with minimum experience (GS only), I prefer female. Less stinky! More protective of "theirs", yet also more nurturing and tolerant of others such as new pets and baby pets especially!
@brettjohnson6865
3 жыл бұрын
Great video....at what point do you consider yourself to move on getting a puppy? I have 2 rescue, male and female, different breeds, female Dogo Argentino, male German, but came semi trained. Basics... Looking into the Dogo breed. But still afraid to give myself props of finishing their training and maybe to much of them being intelligent and wanting to please me.... Ya know.... Is it a leap of faith that I say.. I am getting a puppy and what comes of it.... Or will it smack me in the face telling me that I am ready.?
@donaldgavigan9376
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, but I would say from my experience feales tend to explore more. And get lost. Males tend to stay home more. I had one female that seemed to get out and run around. I would finally leave a short line on her. So I could send her pup to find her and bring her home. He was better at dealing with traffic also.
@libertyoutdooradventures208
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 intact males and never have an issue with fights. If it starts to get a little too rough I correct then and they chill.
@elisemuller7329
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, really like the video! I'm studying vetmed in Germany and I noticed the hyperextension in the carpaljoints of the male is quite strong and also a little bit in the female. I'm obviously not a pro, but I was curious if it got checked and if they live perfectly fine with it or if it got fixed to a certain extent. Does this decrease the value? I really love shepherds, had one german and 2 Berger Blanc Suisse so far and I'm familiar with stronger hyperextension cause my old suisse lady got it back in the days due to her age of 13 :). Hope you can answer the question, maybe they just do it because of the snow, but the medical eye never rests haha. Best wishes!
@soezcake
3 жыл бұрын
What advice would you give for short novice people (5”3’) who dream to have a powerful dog, such as a German Shepherd? Thank you. :)
@meenanair6029
3 жыл бұрын
Your size doesn't matter. Even though you need to be physically fit :) What matters is don't get a working line GSD. They are a lot of work and for a novice, maybe too much to handle. 30 minute walks in the mornings and evenings isn't going to cut it. Look for a reputable breeder of show line GSD. Next find a balanced trainer who really knows what they are doing. It maybe a good idea to let your dog go to a board and train when he/she is about 6 or 7 month old. When the dog comes back, take obedience lessons with the trainer. I hope it helps.
@Ashw1115
2 жыл бұрын
Female dogs are independent but have a lot of compassion. If they see you having a bad day, they’ll come up slowly to you and sit right beside you.
@damoncheetham6237
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned/trained 3 females I’m keeping my first male !
@amandamiltimore4523
3 жыл бұрын
My husband and I want to get a protection dog for our family we have a young daughter and another on the way would gender affect that or is it usually just temperament and training?
@lindseymosby-davis7418
Жыл бұрын
The whole boys holding their pee to be able to distribute it amongst everything outside they want to claim is both ridiculous and time-consuming! 😂
@joshuabaxter2863
3 жыл бұрын
I have a male pitbull and a female blue tick. What sex of German Shepard would be best
@saifalmaghrabi4226
3 жыл бұрын
I have a question my friend, dose size mattress in GSD, in there bite work or protection?
@bbsweeper
3 жыл бұрын
My female is between 52-56 lbs lean. She has a wicked grip in her jaws (professionally evaluated)... But physics is physics... Smaller the dog, the less TAKE DOWN POWER they will have, depending on the size of their target. However, her bite is enough to make someone rethink their life, enough to not need to take them down - in general situations. She's agile and fast - so when she jumps, she leaps like a wonder dog (I should get her a cape) and puts every bit of her body weight and momentum into her attack. That's enough for most situations, but I wonder if she ever came across an inebriated person with their adrenaline running hot - could she actually take them DOWN to the ground and keep them pinned with her small size.... When a person is "not in their right mind" and adrenaline is high, the bite doesn't phase them nearly as much as a person with their pain faculties intact. Like men being shot with multiple 9mm bullets and still not going down. I pray I never have to find out what her actual potential is on that note!! She has only gone through basics of protection training, but she has high prey drive, and loves the activity of biting the suit. She's for personal protection and family pet. She really comes to life when she goes into protection mode - like a different dog all together. Her stance, her bark and her focus "switches on" like a light bulb. It's amazing to watch her change from sweet, goofy girl to full on "protect mom at all costs" mode. She looks harmless - but if you approach me - uninvited - within 10 feet, you quickly realize she's not "just" a pet. lol
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
Not in a German shepherd, even a smaller female can stop an attacker.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbsweeper they will go down when they bleed to death 😁😂🤣
@nactrell4894
2 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on the dog because I have 4 dogs in my family 6 year old male XL bully 10 month female pit/lab 7 month male pocket bully and a 6 month female Malinois And my females tend to be more clingy while the boys like to do their own thing
@benjamintoth3513
3 жыл бұрын
Do you think fixing a male dog is a bad idea? Or its only a bad idea while they are too young?
@kallalily1508
3 жыл бұрын
Please go into detail about which is better to have with small kids in the home
@skyforgerpack3645
3 жыл бұрын
Probably a female, as they can generally be less intense. Not saying that females can't be more intense, but in general they're not. Haz goes into it at about 8:00 If you have small kids in the home, maybe also avoid a high drive working dog until they're old enough to not be knocked over easily by a dog.
@RiRyn27
3 жыл бұрын
Probably either. But you will need to establish with the puppy that you AND THE CHILDREN are at the top of the pack hierarchy.
@boatrightssyzurp2871
11 ай бұрын
I brought a female akita to my male gsd first time meeting they got in a real fight at 7 months old😂😂
@stewartashling
2 жыл бұрын
Great info. I had 2 bitches shepherd and malinois one would rip the other ear off regularly.
@OnlyTruths18
3 жыл бұрын
Funny how this doesn't apply to humans with all these social justice warriors 🙄
@2doohhead
3 жыл бұрын
u good?
@Ellie333jmtqkl
3 жыл бұрын
I've only had female dogs, but my next dog I really want a male
@chrisbotsis7658
3 жыл бұрын
what about the time of the month i really dont want to deal with that
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
If you can't deal with it until she is at least two, and prevent her from getting pregnant, don't get a female.
@chrisbotsis7658
3 жыл бұрын
For how long
@blancadogs2487
3 жыл бұрын
And for a obedience dog what should i get?
@flytec
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! On Dec 21, I had to put down my beloved rottweiler/dobermann-mix. Male, intact, 12,5 yrs. Getting a new one this year. He was truly exeptional, off-leash 99% of the time (se my videos). Never a problem with other dogs. Not soft on other dogs, but never started trouble. Question: Do you think same-sex agression can be controlled? I have this teory, that same sex agression often develops if we LET it. And often it stems from the (male) dog's expectations of sex. I did all sorts of small stuff to LOWER my dog's expectations of sex, fex by NOT letting him pee/mark wherever he wanted, not letting him sniffing/licking on a bitch-in-heat-pee spot forever. In other words, I tried communicate to my dog that it was MY desition if he was allowed to access "the goods". Do you think this sounds logical, or am I way off target here? Happy new year from an ex-military doghandler in Norway
@eileenmcgroarty2463
3 жыл бұрын
I would agree with most of what you say. I had two males and two female GSDs for nearly thirteen years with absolutely no trouble. I believe as owners we should learn to read our dogs body language and step in to diffuse any situations if they seem likely to escalate. My dogs always seemed happy to leave it to me .
@janetmccusker9185
2 жыл бұрын
My dog Sadie was the best dog I ever owned she was a German Shepherd I had her for 18 years and she put every dog down that came up against her she put them down male-female didn't matter if they were coming towards me and aggressive way she put them down
@TRUMPmyOSHI
3 жыл бұрын
Male and female are pretty apparent in various species, yet you have people arguing that gender doesn’t exist in humans. 🤷🏽♀️
@bleedingbellybutton9403
3 жыл бұрын
Trump is your _what?_
@larryg5698
3 жыл бұрын
@@bleedingbellybutton9403 I was wondering the same thing.
@BaconNDCheese
3 жыл бұрын
can you make a video discussing ways to possibly keep untouched males from getting at each other? Mine is untouched and sometimes these walks are wild.
@daikelescalona6941
3 жыл бұрын
Train him.
@daikelescalona6941
3 жыл бұрын
Heel is a good way to get your dog to calm down and listen to you well around other dogs, and rewarding good behavior when the dog stays calm near other dogs. At least that works for me
@BaconNDCheese
3 жыл бұрын
@@daikelescalona6941 he's actually been through obedience training already. Just wondered if there were other tips. Thanks for the sarcasm without any help though :D always appreciated
@tapioportimo2551
Жыл бұрын
Getting a dog for work? Here you seem to equate work with protection, but there are other fields also where a female GSD is better suited like search and rescue. There the dog has to be able to function in various situations among both humans and other dogs without being or appearing threatening. We are now training a lovely 16 month old workline bitch for tracking, search and rescue and she feels just about perfect for the job. Extremely agile and sharp both mentally and physically, perfect size also at 30 kg. She can jump and climb to check places other similar sized breeds can not. And boy she is fast. 4 persons found in 4:30 minutes from 6 acre thick forest. The handler can not keep up with her.
@Jeremyho439
2 жыл бұрын
You want 120% loyalty? Female.
@shootmovecommunicate3322
3 жыл бұрын
Solid Info
@stephanieblaise6631
3 жыл бұрын
I want to have a pp gsd in the future soo I guess im going to be a novice since it will be my first working dog. I have 2 terrier mixes right now so I was raised with smaller breeds.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
You are going to have a lot of problems.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
Do more research, please, for the sake of the dog, especially a GSD.
@stephanieblaise6631
3 жыл бұрын
@@Makado14 I have done my research and talked to many people who own working breed dogs. I fully know what I will be getting into and I am fully prepared to put in the time and work for this dog.
@Makado14
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephanieblaise6631 that's fantastic, I couldn't gather that from your comments. Good luck and welcome to the club! 👍
@lauralara3007
3 жыл бұрын
is there any real advantages to get a working line gsd for a pet?? there’s this guy in my gsd owners club thingy that’s always bragging about it but i don’t really see how that’s much better
@guestuser1671
3 жыл бұрын
The only advantage may be health issues since some show lines breed for extremely sloping backs which almost always causes weak hips and hind legs. But when it comes to drive and temperament and commitment, a working line GSD is simply too much for most "normal" people (aka people who want a pet and a companion, not a working dog).
@skyforgerpack3645
3 жыл бұрын
Working line dogs are usually healthier and can be easier to train if you're willing to put in the work for it. I have 4 working dogs (two GSD and two Czech wolfdogs). They're all our pets, but we do a lot of training and give them a lot of exercise throughout the day. Probably around 5 hours total of exercise everyday. Two are part wolf, so they have a lot of energy. Nice thing is, working line dogs can do both. Can be good loyal dogs for doing something you want them to do, and then can lounge around the house with you if they're satisfied. The difference lies within the time and energy you want to put into it. Working GSD are going to need a lot of exercise and direction. If you can't give that to them, just get another breed like a Lab or Basset hound.
@stayathomecichlidmom3579
3 жыл бұрын
My sister bought a working line GSD, at 14 months, she had to face the fact that, Max needed a job and that being a family dog was never going to happen. The breeder happily took him back.
@michaelstallone4197
2 жыл бұрын
With 2 females will a mother be more tolerant of her grown female daughter, I'm taking banddogs?
@OriginalWhiteDevil
3 жыл бұрын
2 males will get along better than 2 females.
@bigbean7273
2 жыл бұрын
I dont know what im doing here i just wanted to name my pet in a videogame
@michaelmueller9635
3 жыл бұрын
I got an question to the energy level comparing the genders: I meet females that outrun 3 males by their energy level. It kind of surprises me ...is this normal or common?
@bbsweeper
3 жыл бұрын
Females are smaller, in general. Less weight to carry, so that could be one factor. Also, my female was imported with 3 males, and evaluated together. One male was younger and a bit smaller than her - he beat her out on the field running, but she beat the other two. Weight is a factor, energy level is a factor - even their prey drive can make a difference in how much energy they put into running after something. Lower prey drive = less interest and focus. My female evaluated as high prey drive, along with two of the males, but the one male didn't have as high energy chasing after things, so he lagged behind quite a bit. I've seen females so focused on prey and/or in their agility runs that they beat out many other males - however, I've also seen males do the same thing. The breeder I got my GSD from, her females DOMINATE in agility almost from birth. Agility is high drive, and I swear some of her females literally FLY, not just jump through the air. But she also has some males that can compete directly, but they tend to be on the smaller side.
@michaelsubi
3 жыл бұрын
I have no problems with my females , the males especially after 18 months big problems, I've got to be real carful with them as fights start instantly .. I run American Pitbull Terriers and male female siblings works best in yard .
@carncrusher3921
3 жыл бұрын
Curiously, what’s your opinion with same sex (females) with a large age difference, say eight years?
@jimbobgaming1076
3 жыл бұрын
Could u get 2 male puppies at the same time and be ok?
@skyforgerpack3645
3 жыл бұрын
You could. You would need to be advised of littermate syndrome and what that is. Essentially if that's something you plan to do, make sure to give them each one-on-one time so they don't become co-dependent on each other. This can lead to fights or unwanted stresses as they want to be away from each other, but don't know how to do that.
@privacyprivacy8708
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like that woman got some testosterone
@sofiyazhukova6005
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely that you represent old and conservative school and philosophy of handling working dogs. My question - could you recommend to obtain GSD puppy from the Wendelin Farms . I am not novice with dogs. My most concern is genetically healthy breed line. Thanks in advance
@DougHinVA
3 жыл бұрын
a dog handling 'novice' will fail in nearly every case if he gets a working breed of dog (big and strong and need a skilled handler... (GSD, Malinois, Boerbel, Rottie, etc.). People get a dog based on their own desires and as an ego prop... not realizing a dog is a creature that needs a skilled handler in some cases.
@burninbarrelz1079
2 жыл бұрын
I have two neutered males (one Dutch shepherd and a Chesapeake bay retriever / Mastiff mix) and am bringing a new puppy into the mix. This third dog is going to be my demo dog for my upcoming training business. I'm currently looking for a Malinois due to the size and drive. On one hand I worry about bringing a male in and having them constantly fight for dominance, on the other hand I'm concerned about them being possessive over a female. I'm currently attending a training school in which I will be raising this dog from 8-12 weeks until about 6 months and will be introducing it into my home from there.
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