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Shawn D · 03-09-2010, 03:45 AM

Hello this is my first post but I have been browsing for quite some time as an unregistered member.

Anyways I am moving into a house this summer and want to get a dog. I have grown up with dogs all my life (I have 3 Labs back home), but have always wanted a GSD. I have helped with the raising and training of all 3 Labs, so am not completely new to dog training. I will crate train my dog right from the get go but will usually not be gone for more than 4-6 hours, and there will usually always be someone home. I love to run,hike, and bike here in Utah and would thoroughly enjoy the company. Future housing will not be a problem either if I do move.

How much harder are GSD's to raise than Lab's? Seems like they need much more socialization and mental stimulation.

Also would yall recommend adopting a rescue or a breeder? I am leaning toward buying from a reputable breeder from prior experiences with my Labs.

I am looking for all the advice and knowledge available please!

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Shawn D New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12	GSD For A College Student??? Hello this is my first post but I have been browsing for quite some time as an unregistered member. Anyways I am moving into a house this summer and want to get a dog. I have grown up with dogs all my life (I have 3 Labs back home), but have always wanted a GSD. I have helped with the raising and training of all 3 Labs, so am not completely new to dog training. I will crate train my dog right from the get go but will usually not be gone for more than 4-6 hours, and there will usually always be someone home. I love to run,hike, and bike here in Utah and would thoroughly enjoy the company. Future housing will not be a problem either if I do move. How much harder are GSD's to raise than Lab's? Seems like they need much more socialization and mental stimulation. Also would yall recommend adopting a rescue or a breeder? I am leaning toward buying from a reputable breeder from prior experiences with my Labs. I am looking for all the advice and knowledge available please!