Tanner's second job: Daycare/Elementary school Watchdog

Jessiewessie99 · 06-02-2010, 11:46 PM

I have noticed something lately, never really thought about it or realized it before. But I think Tanner is also protective of the kids who are across the street at the daycare/ elementary school.

I live across the street from a Daycare, for kids 2-4 years old , it is also an After school care place for the elementary schools and it also has an elementary school.

We mostly have view of the little kids daycare & after school care. Well anyways, I noticed something.Every time the kids across the street are outside playing in the little playground Tanner goes and lays by the front door and watches them and then when they go back in he leaves.

Its as if he is their watch dog.lol.I don't mind it, we never trained him to do this or anything. He has always done, but I have never really thought that much about it. Also when the elementary school gets out for the day, Tanner will go to the front door and watch the kids and then once all the kids are gone he will leave and go on about his business. But he will not leave the front door until all the kids are safe inside or all the kids are taken home or with their parents.

Recently there was a creepy old van parked across the street form the school. I was walking Tanner and we were about to cross onto our block. The school had just let out and some got out of the van and started following these little kids. Tanner lets out a huge bark, and growls loudly the guy jumps, turns around and sees Tanner barked again and growls and the guy then jumps into his van and leaves. Then Tanner gives me the "Ok its safe now look"continues to watch the kids and parents and we continue on our way home.

I have a feeling Tanner thinks its his duty to not only protect me and my family, but also these kids. He has a second job.lol.

I don't what it is, but I guess Tanner feels the need to watch these kids even though they aren't in our pack/family.He is their protector also.No one asked him to do it he just does it. Tanner loves kids, and kids always ask to pet him when they see me walking him, he loves the attention.lol.

I thought this cool and thought I'd share it with you. Anyone else have similar experiences?

janisinsc · 06-03-2010, 08:51 AM

How wonderful! Gustav is always protecting children, must be an instinct, thinks of them as his "sheep" lol. If we are walking all 4 dogs and we stop to let children pet them (we do this alot because we don't have children who don't have four legs and we want them socialized well) I tell the parents, when he growls after a few minutes, its not at you, its at his buddies. Goose is a lot of loud! Sure enough, after a few minutes, he tells everyone "ok its enough, these guys are under my protestion now".

Asche-zu-Staub · 06-03-2010, 09:10 AM

tanner is a hero dog! janisinsc made a great reference with the sheep. That's what they were originally bread for, to watch after the flock! I have noticed with the shepherds i've owned that they seem to sense bad intentions...or maybe pick up on my fears when i see someone i feel is sketchy. Either way, great job tanner! THe fact that the guy ran just proves his intentions were the worst.

Jessiewessie99 · 06-03-2010, 06:32 PM

The kids across the street are at recess and Tanner is by the door watching them.lol.

He is on duty I better leave him alone.

DJEtzel · 06-03-2010, 08:05 PM

How cute!

My pitbull does something a little less cool, but similar. He always sleeps right outside my bedroom door to make sure he knows when I come and go.

JazzNScout · 06-03-2010, 10:03 PM

I love this! My Morgan (died 3 years ago) would not tolerate many things or people, but she felt protective of EVERYONE who went near the water, no matter who they were.

doggiedad · 06-04-2010, 12:25 AM

did you report the guy in the
van to the police. did you tell
anyone on the staff at the school
about the guy in the van?

a guy in a van, gets out of van,
follows school kids, returns to van
after your dog barked. that's shady.

Jessiewessie99 · 06-04-2010, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiedad

did you report the guy in the
van to the police. did you tell
anyone on the staff at the school
about the guy in the van?

a guy in a van, gets out of van,
follows school kids, returns to van
after your dog barked. that's shady.

We did, and the van has never returned.

06-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Tanner's second job: Daycare/Elementary school Watchdog I have noticed something lately, never really thought about it or realized it before. But I think Tanner is also protective of the kids who are across the street at the daycare/ elementary school. I live across the street from a Daycare, for kids 2-4 years old , it is also an After school care place for the elementary schools and it also has an elementary school. We mostly have view of the little kids daycare & after school care. Well anyways, I noticed something.Every time the kids across the street are outside playing in the little playground Tanner goes and lays by the front door and watches them and then when they go back in he leaves. Its as if he is their watch dog.lol.I don't mind it, we never trained him to do this or anything. He has always done, but I have never really thought that much about it. Also when the elementary school gets out for the day, Tanner will go to the front door and watch the kids and then once all the kids are gone he will leave and go on about his business. But he will not leave the front door until all the kids are safe inside or all the kids are taken home or with their parents. Recently there was a creepy old van parked across the street form the school. I was walking Tanner and we were about to cross onto our block. The school had just let out and some got out of the van and started following these little kids. Tanner lets out a huge bark, and growls loudly the guy jumps, turns around and sees Tanner barked again and growls and the guy then jumps into his van and leaves. Then Tanner gives me the "Ok its safe now look"continues to watch the kids and parents and we continue on our way home. I have a feeling Tanner thinks its his duty to not only protect me and my family, but also these kids. He has a second job.lol. I don't what it is, but I guess Tanner feels the need to watch these kids even though they aren't in our pack/family.He is their protector also.No one asked him to do it he just does it. Tanner loves kids, and kids always ask to pet him when they see me walking him, he loves the attention.lol. I thought this cool and thought I'd share it with you. Anyone else have similar experiences? __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

06-03-2010, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	The kids across the street are at recess and Tanner is by the door watching them.lol. He is on duty I better leave him alone. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

06-03-2010, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,932	How cute! My pitbull does something a little less cool, but similar. He always sleeps right outside my bedroom door to make sure he knows when I come and go. __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

06-03-2010, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
JazzNScout Master Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Land of the Chupacabra Posts: 665	I love this! My Morgan (died 3 years ago) would not tolerate many things or people, but she felt protective of EVERYONE who went near the water, no matter who they were. __________________ Spending more than a few hours a day in a forum is unhealthy and makes people mean

06-04-2010, 12:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	did you report the guy in the van to the police. did you tell anyone on the staff at the school about the guy in the van? a guy in a van, gets out of van, follows school kids, returns to van after your dog barked. that's shady. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

06-03-2010, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
janisinsc Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 92	How wonderful! Gustav is always protecting children, must be an instinct, thinks of them as his "sheep" lol. If we are walking all 4 dogs and we stop to let children pet them (we do this alot because we don't have children who don't have four legs and we want them socialized well) I tell the parents, when he growls after a few minutes, its not at you, its at his buddies. Goose is a lot of loud! Sure enough, after a few minutes, he tells everyone "ok its enough, these guys are under my protestion now".

06-03-2010, 09:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Asche-zu-Staub Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 347	tanner is a hero dog! janisinsc made a great reference with the sheep. That's what they were originally bread for, to watch after the flock! I have noticed with the shepherds i've owned that they seem to sense bad intentions...or maybe pick up on my fears when i see someone i feel is sketchy. Either way, great job tanner! THe fact that the guy ran just proves his intentions were the worst.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
German Shepherd Advertisement