Search Results for ‘protection’

Hi everyone, I have a 13 month old 95 lb GSD, Monti. He’s a really sweet boy, very calm and listens well to commands. All my friends and family love him and tell me how well behaved he is. I’m looking for advice on how to manage his new behaviors. As he’s getting older, I’ve noticed some...

Hi everyone! I am planning on getting a GS puppy this coming spring and am looking for breeder recommendations? I am looking for a female GS that is on the larger side and would be good for protection. I found Mittlewest a few weeks ago and really liked what their website has to say, but I have...

( Sorry If I make any mistakes! This is my first time posting ) Hello, due to recent circumstances I have decided to finally look for a protection trainer for my 1 year old GSD Raelon. It has been something I have been thinking about since she was 7 months old. The problem is I am having...

I got a GSD mostly because I wanted a hiking buddy. I figure if a dubious character comes around, my dog will also act as a warning/distraction and bark. I do not expect my dog to physically protect me, particularly since he is only a year old right now and has not been trained. That being...

Hi guys, I’m hoping for so advice as I’m struggling to find answers online. I have a 4 month gsd female, she is as good as gold in every way. Food orientated, easily trained, house trained, crater trained, literally I cannot fault her until... when out on walks with my 3 year old, she will...

I’m new to the protection dog world, but I’ve got myself a really great Czech GSD with the will and drive for protection work. I’m trying to find a good decoy and would LOVE recommendations from anyone they know of in Washington state. Advice on who to avoid is welcome as well. I’m willing to...

Good morning. I am new to the forum and currently searching out prospective breeders for my next dog. I am not new to dog owning, and have trained and cared for many German shepherds, as I have owned 4 dogs and worked at an animal shelter. I would say that my last dog, a German shorthaired...

Just got my new German Shepherd puppy, she is currently 6 weeks old. Without getting into too much detail I want her to be more of a protective dog that I can put my trust in if stuff hits the fan. Where should I begin with this process? Also should I socialize her with other dogs and people a...

Hello everyone! Very happy to be a part of this awesome community... we are Brian & Haley - and currently, we're looking for a GSD pup :) That said, we're more on the 'relaxed' side, and don't want a GSD that will be very destructive, or super high energy. Now, I understand FULLY that GSD...