Do dogs really have a sixth sense to pick up your emotions and the changes in the environment around them? If you are a dog owner, you would probably say yes. With over 300 million smell receptors on the surface area of their nose, dogs are about 1,000 to 10,000 times keener to smell than …
When a German Shepherd growls at you, backing up and staying away seems to be the best bet. And that’s because we tend to interpret growling as a warning and associate it with aggressive behavior. However, do you know there are more than one kind of growl? Growling, like barking or whining, is one of …
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You are out in the woods hiking with your German Shepherd. Your dog suddenly pulls towards the shrubs and you almost trip over. As he starts barking, you know it’s not what he would have reacted with a squirrel or rabbit this time. As you lean in you notice it’s a coyote. While you are …
Our German Shepherd Dogs are our best friends for life, there’s no doubt about it. We often think of them as our trusted partners and lifelong companion, but do you ever wonder how much they love us? How do German Shepherds show signs of affection? The fact is, the cues lie in their body language. …
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Running with your German Shepherd is a perfect way to channel his energy on a regular basis. Before your dog starts to join your marathon training sessions, there are some important details to consider. Being a herding breed, German Shepherds can enjoy any type of running once they reach the age of 18 months when …
Warning: This introduction video between a German Shepherd and a chick may give you a heart attack. Please do not try this at home. In general, German Shepherds have a natural instinct to chase running animals. And GSD will grab, bite, injure, or accidentally kill chickens out of their prey drive. But this behavior can …
This question might sound silly to some people (e.g. GSD owners with cats all live peacefully in the house). Just because it has never happened to you does not mean it won’t happen. It is not uncommon for a German Shepherd Dog to kill cats at home or next door that crosses into the yard, …
German Shepherds are large dogs. Their bite force can be as powerful as 238 PSI (pounds per square inch), which means it’s strong enough to break a bone and cause very serious physical injuries. In extreme cases, it could be fatal. German Shepherd Dogs can literally attack and kill a person with their bites. Data …
