i would like a german shepherd, but im in school so i wont be able to spend too much time with each. my mum is home all day,, so she could do all that, but the dog wont have that connection with me, than what it would have with mum
so what should i do. should i put off getting a dog?
You should wait.
My husband got a dog for his 21st b’day. When we moved in together to pay for the house he had to work heaps. After a few months she was more my dog because I was the one walking and training. Also he would play with her a different way because he missed her while at work and it sort of brought him down to her level in the pack and he would have to say commands a few times before she listened. All i had to do was say her name and give her a look.
Even the dog now my husband lets on the couch and bed every now and then. All I have to do is walk in the room and he gets off. Be it very slowly with head down and tail down but he gets off. He’s use to small dogs I’m use to big dogs that should have that extra control. But my husband is really just a big softy when it comes to the dogs. The cats he hates.
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HEY BILLY, LOOK UP A PET SSSTORE ON GOOGLE MAPS!!!!yourwelcome!!!!!!!!??
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Google petfinders.com and type in what your looking for in your part of Georgia – I’m sure they will have rescue groups and will list the costs.
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google german sheperds for sale in georGIA
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What do you want your German Shepherd Dog to do? German Shepherd Dogs are a working breed and truly happiest with a job. Depending on what you want your GSD to do, would really drive where you’d start your search. You may consider starting with a search on any of the GSD sites or the AKC boards.
I have a working line GSD that I intended to do Schutzhund with so I went to a breeder that was also involved in Schutzhund and who breeds dogs with a temperament to do that kind of work. We’ve worked hard on socialization with him for this so we can also take him out and about with his. He’s very different than our lab, who is really a big teddy bear.
For a good working dog from a strong line, you can pay expect to pay $1,500 or more. Some dogs that come already trained in protection cost nearly $50,000.
GSDs are strong, smart and beautiful dogs with a strong need for mental and physical stimulation. This means that you will need to spend several hours per day with your dog in order for it to be happy and fulfilled. It isn’t a lap dog type breed.
You didn’t say why you’ve decided on a GSD but I always encourage anyone to find a dog that suits their current lifestyle.
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http://www.akc.org
http://www.germanshepherddog.com/
http://www.gsdca.org/
http://gashepherd.org/cgi-bin/p/awtp-home.cgi?d=german-shepherd-dog-rescue-group-of-ga
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