The "GSD Stare" what does it mean?

[msvette2u]

But Anthony is a good guy, or at least presents himself as one here

The problem is, people who don't socialize their GSDs enough so they can figure out who is good and who is "bad", I think.

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by msvette2u

But Anthony is a good guy, or at least presents himself as one here

The problem is, people who don't socialize their GSDs enough so they can figure out who is good and who is "bad", I think.

Thank you. I consider myself a good guy. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

As far as the other dog goes, I just heard she's attacked someone on more than just one occasion.

I think the dog senses that I'm leery of her.


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[Catu]

Originally Posted by onyx'girl

Turid Rugaas also has a great read on it. I would look at her site for more on body language/communication.

Turid Rugaas Calming Signals DVD - YouTube

Do you want to see calming signals? Enter to an elevator and stare at a randmom stranger right in the eyes...

[Justaguy]

Originally Posted by lkellen

Remington does the same thing when she sees someone far off and won't drop her gaze until they're gone. Not even a treat gets her to move her head! She also freaks me out when she walks to me sometimes, she drops her head real low and kind of lurks slowly. It's weird, but all in good fun, as she covers me with kisses when she reaches me!

Thats funny you should say that because last night for the first time my 6 month GSD stood at my gate watching the guy across the street come out of his car and go inside. He just stood their giving him a stare without budging till he was out of site. Then he came galloping to me only to lick me lol. Im guessing its out of fear?

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by Justaguy

Thats funny you should say that because last night for the first time my 6 month GSD stood at my gate watching the guy across the street come out of his car and go inside. He just stood their giving him a stare without budging till he was out of site. Then he came galloping to me only to lick me lol. Im guessing its out of fear?

No, that's not the "stare".

The stare usually occurs within close range. I've seen my dog single out a person in a room of 10 people, and just into a trance for that person.

The other dog I'm referring to, does that to me. Maybe no more than 10 feet away, she'll just lock into me, and won't take her eyes off me. No expression, no movement. ... Just a cold stare.


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[Justaguy]

Originally Posted by Anthony8858

No, that's not the "stare".

The stare usually occurs within close range. I've seen my dog single out a person in a room of 10 people, and just into a trance for that person.

The other dog I'm referring to, does that to me. Maybe no more than 10 feet away, she'll just lock into me, and won't take her eyes off me. No expression, no movement. ... Just a cold stare.


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So what is that just looking out of curiousity?