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Behavior question for experienced GSD owners
My wife and I took Jameson (16 weeks) out for a walk yesterday, we are trying acclimate him with being around people & noises, we were walking thru a local village with a lot of hustle and bustle.
There were two very loud sirens which passed us, a bunch of strangers (of all sizes) coming up to pet him, numerous encounters with other dogs and we were approached by one shady character who was looking for a few dollars.
The only reaction to the siren was his ear became attentive. He was licking every stranger who would let him.
Even when we are home and he sits at the front door, he has minimal reaction to passerbys. The only time he barks is at obedience school.
I have to admit I am very happy, he shows ZERO aggression toward my other dog (Shepard Mix)
Is this normal behavior for a 16 week old GSD pup? or is he just a subdued pup ?
My wife and I took Jameson (16 weeks) out for a walk yesterday, we are trying acclimate him with being around people & noises, we were walking thru a local village with a lot of hustle and bustle.
There were two very loud sirens which passed us, a bunch of strangers (of all sizes) coming up to pet him, numerous encounters with other dogs and we were approached by one shady character who was looking for a few dollars.
The only reaction to the siren was his ear became attentive. He was licking every stranger who would let him.
Even when we are home and he sits at the front door, he has minimal reaction to passerbys. The only time he barks is at obedience school.
I have to admit I am very happy, he shows ZERO aggression toward my other dog (Shepard Mix)
Is this normal behavior for a 16 week old GSD pup? or is he just a subdued pup ?