10 Signs Your German Shepherd Sees You as Their Parent 

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Driving home with our 8 month old adopted GSD, my parents' gift for my 12th birthday, she sat as far away from me on the back bench seat of our car as she could, pressed against the door. Over 30 minutes she slowly inched towards me on the seat, until she rested her head on my lap and went to sleep. For the next 11 years she was always at my side.

I have 2. GSDs are soooo smart and easy to train. They are velcro dogs for sure, but would not change that at all. Yes, all is true and are very much attached to me.

All so true, I have had 6 GSDs over 25 years; 2 at a time. I started when I had a 20 acre ranch; ended up with 2 so they would have company when I worked. Mine are all from German show lines, very healthy, smart, loving and dedicated. I love my Heidi and Charlie so much, especially since my husband died and I am alone. They are my family. They are very friendly to new friends and helpers. But they know when they meet a potential burglars. They can smell something I cannot detect. They have been correct every time. But they need a parent, a handler, to treat them well.

Yes, my boy greets me at the door everyday after work, jumps in his chair and i have to twll him how much i missed him dueing the day while he stares in my eyes. The best breed! IMO

You will have no better friend. Take loving care of them.❤

Oh my god... i have one female GSD and she is the must loving soul i have ever seen. I am in love with her!

We've had GSDs for well over 30 yrs now. I'm also a retired K9 officer and right now we have two young male GSDs. Gunnar is 1.5 yrs old and Blitz is 2. Both fit everything to a tee in the vid even though they are HIGHLY trained protection(Schutzhund) pups. All are imports(of course) and have their pink papers.

I only had a shepherd mix and all of these are true. I was leaving our beach house. I put her on the front porch until I was packed up. She went down the front stairs and back up the back stairs to watch through the door. My brother, she’s not letting you leave without her. And she slept curled up behind my legs in a twin bed. She actually growled when my niece came in the room. She was very attached to me and very protective. Of course I corrected the growl. She was just unsure. I miss her so much. Thank you for the video.

Watched a vid a while back saying how dogs hate it when you hug them. Supposedly makes them feel trapped. My GSD absolutely loved them. He'd lean into them and didnt care how long you'd hold him.

My wife and I have only had this breed for over 32 years. They are the best ever.

I just got my baby Ami, literally so so in love with her can’t wait to share my life with her 😢

Good video even though I disagree with the separation anxiety as a sign of healthy attachment. This is a weakness not a virtue. A strong, sound, and secure German Shepherd would not show separation anxiety or destructive behavior when their parents leave the house. They may sit quietly by the door for an hour or so hoping you will return and get very happy once you come back, but otherwise they don't panic or get anxious.

We just took a sweet White German Shepherd in that needed a new home. She’s seriously the best sweetest dog I’ve ever had. She’ll just flop her head on my chest and just stare at me.

I have 7 of these awesome guys 4 white 3 brown and black

I agree with everything you mentioned. I had my German Sheppard since he was 8 weeks old. He follows me everywhere around the house. Including the bathroom. I made the mistake of letting him sleep in my bed next to me when he was still a small puppy😂. Unfortunately, male "Old German Sheppards" get really big once they get older, so I had to buy a king-size bed. Now he has also his own place in my bedroom, but he prefers to sleep next to me. I do not mind, actually. More washing and more cleaning. He's very sweet and very socially towards other people, children, dogs... I raised him well. When we go hiking into the forrest, he never loses eyecontact. I do not have to use a leash. Where I go, he goes. Amazing bound and unbelievable loyal. I usually work from home in my study room, and from time to time, I have to leave him alone. When I return, he's overjoyed, starting to lick me. He loves hugging. Yep, he definitely sees me as his parent. He loves people in general, but I have no doubt that he would defend me if a stranger attacked me. Nobody in his right mind would do that anyway. Sometimes I go to the city with him (he knows this since he was a puppy, including traffic, public transport...) He's really tall and very black for a German Sheppard. The funniest part, although he loves people, is that most people cross the street when he's with me. In the metro, I always have enough place when he's with me. People who do know him are not afraid and come over to cuttle him, which he enjoys very much. SOCIALISATION is so important.

Four German Shepherd dogs over the years, all totally different personalities, we still talk of their impact on us. Three were totally ruled by tigger ( the cat, who left home every time we got a new pup). I do sometimes think they were better friends then humans. True love. True love.simple as that.

My GSD female puppy is almost a year old and she just went into heat and she follows me everywhere. I love my GSD she is my world.

All smiles thanks for the video. Champion's birthday is tomorrow. He's gone but it still makes me happy.

Every single one we had were and are still in our hearts missed every day and gnats just the shepherds ❤

My GSD does all of this❤ I love him so much🥰🥰

I am blessed to have my GSD buddy Rex as... 🙏

Just got a working line German shepherd a little over a year ago. Love how she always lays next to the bed when I sleep. Always lays under my desk when I work. One of the best connections I have ever had between me and a dog.

Lovely smart German shepherds 😍😘💖💖💖

Great video very true all I have 2 awesome GSD's

When my friend was recovering from back surgery his German Shepherd lay on the couch with him keeping him safe. When his brother came to check on him she started barking and growling even though she had met the brother before. My friend had to reassure her and let her know the brother was okay to come in

My GSD ( almost 18 months old ) is all the above. Super Switched on Fella. My 1st GSD . Very Handsome like his Dad . 👨 😅

Great video, all truth

I brought my girl home at 11 weeks. Yes to everything. She is training to be a service dog. Had to retire my senior service dog to age and cataracts.

Spot on!

So true with the bathroom thing. Mine used to sit or lie down next to the door or hit them so I would let him in 😄 Also they can sense when you're sad or smth's wrong and they'll come to comfort or help you. Extremely intelligent dogs.

Excellent 🎉 it touches on so many great things about GS'S. I have 3 right now. 11 years old 3 years old and 6 months old. I can't get enough love and devotion. They barely shed since I put them on a raw diet. It's been about 6 months now. They are so much healthier, and their fur is as soft as our puppy. We get it from our BUTCHER. Please, try it. ❤❤❤❤❤ 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

true words had german shepherd when i was child hood years .

When my German shepherd brings her toys to me it's because she wants me to chase her. We don't call her the puppet master for nothing 😂

I go to the store and my GSD female goes crazy when i get home and gates when i leave she is glued to my hip. Love NOVA she is the best dog i could have asked for and very protective of me and fanily

All are relatable since I have a GSD name Rio he going to be 1 year old next month sure they grow so fast 😍

My GSD does all of these things. He’s the best!!

I had to go,out of town for 3 months recently and when I got back home our German Shepard was so excited and happy to see us he licked me for almost two days lol. They are amazing animals.

lovely pets

Whatever you told in this video,my doberman does these.thank you.

My GSD does all of this ❤

My GSD brought me a ball as a gift once…upon closer inspection it was a rabbit’s head, he really loved me and I loved him even more!

I have had 5 and they are so loving and intelligent and daft as well l. It’s the way they cock the head as well that makes me love them even more. I miss them all. Skye had to be put to sleep recently due to going into a constant fit sadly. ❤

My German shepherd checks all the boxes that you mentioned in this video. I’m so glad I watched it you made my day. I’m so blessed that my German Shepherd truly loves me as her parents. The only problem I have with her is she won’t walk on a leash. And she’s super strong. She loves just running free and being herself a German Shepherd. I wish I had a big yard where she could just be herself and run free. The only problem I have with her is she’s afraid of other dogs. Because when I first got her and I brought her to the dog park, two dogs knocked her over and ever since then, she’s been frightened of other dogs. So when I take her out, I have to make sure know where the dogs are around so she could play.

I love this video. I have 2 Czech GSD's and owned one back 30 years ago and every thing she says in this video is totally true. Likewise, I myself after trying many dog breeds won't own any other dog breed but the GSD's they are just a perfect fit for me and my lifestyle except for a standard poodle they are great dogs too and make extant watch dogs, but they won't protect you where a GSD will. As far as shedding I bought a Roomba IRobot vacuum cleaner the one that cleans the corners too and in my opinion if you own a GSD you really need one of these things. I run mine every night and don't have any problems with dog hair at all since this thing picks it up but pushing a button one time a night is such hard work lol Great video keep up the good work

This is true of all the various breeds of dogs we ever had in my 75 years. I’m including the AKC breeds and mongrels. All followed me around the house, into the bathroom, standing between me and strangers, sleeping in my room to the point they would rise and walk to the side of my bed making sure I was okay, then lying back down in their bed. My friends, don’t invest $ in a Shepherd unless you have land and the willingness to train it, and walk that baby daily! I guess this holds true for Yorkies as well, only they don’t need tons of land to roam.😂

Absolutely agree. Great video. My 3 year old sable Sheppard Ozzy Laying three feet from me on the floor staring at me now. ❤️

The best breed ever

Ці розумні очі неймовірні!

Truth!

I love mine and she loves me❤

My GSD has imprinted on me big!! My 1st girl did too, but not like this girl! My ❤!!!

My two non shepherds did most of these items more so with our mixed breed Roxy (part heeler) who seemed to to more of these

My daughter is my GSD❤️ I love her so much but failed to socialize her because she had a sister.

I had no idea holding eye contact with a dog was a good thing, especially with a GSD. I always assumed holding eye contact would be taken as a form of intimidation or threat. Can someone share their thoughts on this?

If you are looking for a GSD , fall in love with the rear end FIRST before you fall in love with the face ( can't resist ) THIS WILL WEED OUT BAD BREEDERS AND SAVE YOU AND YOUR GSD , PAIN , MONEY , HEART BREAKS ,

I have all those signs, but in 100 times the magnitude! my DDR GSD is too attached to me, i got him at 8 weeks, and he just turned 2 years old

As I write this, Ajax my GSD, is sitting at my side. He's constantly at my side. When I sleep his head usually starts on my shoulder. He does have some separation anxiety when I have to leave him alone and does celebrate when I get home. Great dog and a great buddy!!!

When my Female had pups? I delivered him first (vet tech then) he imprinted on me❤. Bruiser. RIP 🙏🏻😇Bigga the Boo Boo. See you eventually ❤

When I was a 6 month old baby I rejected my mother in favour of my father's GSD best Mum you could ever have.

🥹😭 I missed my boy (Max)..... I haven't seen him about 2 yrs.

my husky needs my to cut up his food like a childs before he'll eat it.

Prongcollars and e collars agreat training tools if you know how to use them resposibly

My Val gal is a GSD x Dutchie. She’s got the size of a full grown GSD (she’s not even 2 yet) and a GSD’s temperament, but the look of HUGE Dutchie. Anyway, she’s like a really big child. She loves me so damn much and takes every chance she can to sit in my lap or press her body against my legs, or she will bring me her teddies and stuffies and play a gentle game of keep away. She’s a special soul❤️

Definitely Number 6

ЛУЧШЕ НЕТ И БЫТЬ НЕ МОЖЕТ. ПОРОДА КЛАССИКА.

My GSD protects me by sitting in my lap. All 105 pound!!

My done ready look at me so his parents .he follow me every wher I walk in my apt

I've had GSDs for 40 years

My GS should be able to cook. Always watching every move.

Athena used to do all that when I had to leave her in the house apart from the warm greeting when I returned. She used to be sat on the stairs giving me a disappointing look and sad face!

Interesting. Our Shepard stay by us in the house. But outside, it's like she doesn't know who we are - when she goes out, all she wants to do is track and hunt. If we ever took her off her leash outside, we would never see her again.

need help to train my 6 months German shepherd

Я Овчярист 30 лет. Нидня не пожалела. АНГЕЛЫ. ДА АНГЕЛЫ ЧТО ОСТАЛИСЬ НА ЗЕМЛЕ. СПАСИБО ШТЕФЕРНЕЦУ. ВОСТОЧКИ ХОРОШИ. НО ЭТО НЕ ТО. СОВЕРШЕННО. МАЛИНУА БРЭНД. НЕМЕЦ НАВСЕГДА.. ГОРЖУСЬ ИМИ. УМ СОВЕРШЕНСТВО ВО ВСЕМ. А САМОЕ ГЛАВНОЕ ДУША.

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My Labrador and Shepherd are both doing the same. Except my shepherd priorities me over balls!

I think Dogs see Human as parents. They simply consider Humans as PACK. Either Human Dominant or Dog.

For a second, I totally thought it said "Signs your god imprinted on you" lol 😂

Is it true it’s better to have 2? I have pretty flexible schedule and play a lot with my baby girl, but would she be happier with another dog similar size? Either another GSD or golden?

Best dog by far is a Mali GSD dog

My German shepherd walks and runs next to me she won’t let anyone else touch me except herself 😅

I hit my first one from my friend who is a K9 officer she didn’t pass her final test for police - he went to rescue got her he wanted work with her but he decided he didn’t have time he asked us if we wanted her because I loved his partner dog the first two weeks she hid under the bed I tried coax her out every day he taught me a lot and reassured me I was doing everything right she finally came out after 2 weeks around all of us she turned out to attach to me she turned out be my dog she set the bar very high for all the others I owned!

Agree with this but I think the enthusiastic greeting when coming home showing a guy with an arm guard during attack training isn’t quite right lol

Meanwhile I noticed a Massive loophole in our *Dog breed Register* On a National level. Pure breeds included. However I digress.

My German Shepard bites me, A LOT, well I couldn't train him so yea it's my fault, also he's not even 1 years old, he's around 10 months old, any suggestion what should I do so he stops being aggressive?

👈 He has it in his head that if he hides my boots, I can’t go to work/leave

Hmm, pretty sure you're anthropomorphizing your dogs behaviour. My GSD stares at me when he wants something. He's definitely not a loving dog but he has trained me to his needs. He is my buddy though.

I love this GS but I also want them to enjoy their life and run around the land not just the house, so I don’t think it’s going to be good to own them as a pet

They are the only dog I’ve had I think you should have 2 of them get the first one wait a couple years then get the second one now if you can get sisters get them what a team , mine were 7 years apart both from puppies, both bitches awesome pair for living in the country,just put one down hip issues and she was 14 the 7 year old has stepped up to plate probably will get another one this summer 🙏🏼🇺🇸👮‍♀️🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Why does my dog put her tail between her legs when I pet her? I never abused her or anything. Idk if she was before I got her @ 4 months. But always showed love any opinions?

Funny how cagdot can be rearranged to spell catdog

Mine growls at my wife and kids when i fall asleep on my chair im told he'll lay by my feet and growl

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You seem to be mistaking pack leader for parent. Speaking as someone who has owned numerous GSD's over 40 odd years, a Shepherd (males in particular) will challenge you in their adolescent years with behaviour that seeks to find their place in the pack. Once this has been established then you couldn't want for a more loving and loyal dog. But they see (or at least they should if they've been brought up well) their owner as their pack leader, not a parent.

My dog does not love me😢

Surely the dog sees you as pack leader rather than parent.

насчет игрушек я не согласна. Немец приносит игрушки, чтоб с ним играли, а не просто так.

Yes, and if you want your wonderful GSD to stay wonderful, loving and calm, NEVER use a prong or shock collar. Never punish or scream and yell or FRIGHTEN your GSD. Teach your GSD. Praise your GSD . Talk to your GSD. Yes, socialize and train basic obedience using rewards. I LOVED my past GSD and I LOVE the GSD who lives with me now. I am So, SO lucky to know GDS!

They see you as their pack leader. They have no concept of your being a parent!

Dogs are pack animals. You’re not seen as a parent but as an alpha or beta in the pack on the basis of you enhancing survival by being a source of food, water and shelter.