Low Energy GSD

cowgirlteach · 08-24-2012, 11:22 PM

So I was wondering if anyone else has low energy GSDs? I requested a medium energy pup from my breeder, but definitely have a low energy pup.

He's been checked by the vet and goes again in a week for last round of shots. He is a cuddler and loves his bed.

I love my boy but was not expecting him to be so mellow!

selzer · 08-24-2012, 11:29 PM

Are you looking to make a trade?

Lucy Dog · 08-24-2012, 11:42 PM

He still might come out of his shell and get more active as he matures.

What lines is he?

Bear L · 08-25-2012, 12:20 AM

Do you want to borrow mine for couple days and I borrow your's? I can use a break...

Elaine · 08-25-2012, 02:05 AM

The low energy dog makes a much better pet as they aren't as demanding of your time as a high energy dog. Enjoy him.

cliffson1 · 08-25-2012, 07:46 AM

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-25-2012, 08:04 AM

it looks like he's only 4 months old? I guess he'll be what he'll be.

If he's ok medically, well maybe as he ages he'll pick up the pace?

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I have had 1 couch potatoe, but then again, it was my husbands dog so they were a perfect match

jae · 08-25-2012, 02:19 PM

Ever since I had my 6mo, he's for the most part totally fine and mellow in the house, and even if we skip walks or exercise in general. It's sort of like he realizes the house isn't anywhere to get his energy out, and I've reinforced that... I take him out at least once in the morning and or evening to do what ever. As long as he is out once every 24 hours, he does fine and doesn't get hyper.

Though, I do always substitute obedience in place of a skipped session.

He makes a lot of people jealous, it makes you realize that low energy is a really good thing. He gets it going when it matters.

carmspack · 08-25-2012, 02:28 PM

what does this puppy do to make you think it is low energy. Is is lethargic , depressed, or just not interested in engaging .

Freestep · 08-25-2012, 02:33 PM

What Carmspack said. Does he like to go for walks or chase a ball, or do these things not interest him? Is he eating well? Growing well? How is his attitude... does he seem friendly and happy, just mellow? Or does he seem indifferent to people and things around him? Does he ever get scared? When he moves, does he move in a loose, relaxed fashion, or does he walk stiffly?

08-24-2012, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
cowgirlteach Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Walden, CO Posts: 147	Low Energy GSD So I was wondering if anyone else has low energy GSDs? I requested a medium energy pup from my breeder, but definitely have a low energy pup. He's been checked by the vet and goes again in a week for last round of shots. He is a cuddler and loves his bed. I love my boy but was not expecting him to be so mellow! __________________ _____________________________________________ Diane Ruger ~ 4/20/2012 Kiah ~ 4/23/2009 ~ Australian cattle dog

08-24-2012, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-25-2012, 02:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,832	The low energy dog makes a much better pet as they aren't as demanding of your time as a high energy dog. Enjoy him. __________________ Elaine and the herd

08-25-2012, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,739	it looks like he's only 4 months old? I guess he'll be what he'll be. If he's ok medically, well maybe as he ages he'll pick up the pace?) I have had 1 couch potatoe, but then again, it was my husbands dog so they were a perfect match __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

08-24-2012, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,017	He still might come out of his shell and get more active as he matures. What lines is he?

08-25-2012, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bear L Master Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA, US Posts: 719	Do you want to borrow mine for couple days and I borrow your's? I can use a break...

08-25-2012, 07:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
cliffson1 Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,944

08-25-2012, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
jae Master Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chi Posts: 668	Ever since I had my 6mo, he's for the most part totally fine and mellow in the house, and even if we skip walks or exercise in general. It's sort of like he realizes the house isn't anywhere to get his energy out, and I've reinforced that... I take him out at least once in the morning and or evening to do what ever. As long as he is out once every 24 hours, he does fine and doesn't get hyper. Though, I do always substitute obedience in place of a skipped session. He makes a lot of people jealous, it makes you realize that low energy is a really good thing. He gets it going when it matters.

08-25-2012, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,762	what does this puppy do to make you think it is low energy. Is is lethargic , depressed, or just not interested in engaging .

08-25-2012, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,201	What Carmspack said. Does he like to go for walks or chase a ball, or do these things not interest him? Is he eating well? Growing well? How is his attitude... does he seem friendly and happy, just mellow? Or does he seem indifferent to people and things around him? Does he ever get scared? When he moves, does he move in a loose, relaxed fashion, or does he walk stiffly?

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