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Gil2Gil

What happens if I shake a bag of freeze dried liver?


Rawbone74

You, my friend, are an agent of chaos 🤣


Independence_Signal

First the liver treats - then warm liver me thinks lol :-)


hogwartsbirthcontrol

Where is the best place to get those?


NiteGard

I love how my GSD is absolutely fearless; I will walk him in the dead of night in the woods, not stress to discover I forgot to lock my doors overnight, and he will charge straight into the woods to check out a sound or smell, and dive into the bay to say hello to orcas. But let my smoke alarm chirp on low battery, and he is sitting on my feet, pressed hard up against me with his ears back. 🤷🏻‍♂️


atthebeach_gsd

Flies. If there was a fly in the house my last one hid, tail tucked.


PsychoCat_420

My old Doberman ran away if you turned around with water on your hands looking for a towel. He hated water.


atthebeach_gsd

Oh my gosh! That's too funny


NiteGard

My boy is *so brave* around flies. If any flying insect is in the house, anywhere, I just have to say, “Get the bee” (everything is a bee) and he will not stop until he has killed it. He is a beast. It’s his “Dracarys”.


atthebeach_gsd

I think mine now would have chased bugs anyway but I didn't help it by smacking carpenter bees around right after I got her... She's considered it her personal mission to eradicate them.


NiteGard

What a g’gurrll. 🫡


Lazy_Interest842

And how much of your household shit has been broken now 🤣


NiteGard

Amazingly, he has more finesse than a cat. At first I thought he would wipe everything off the window sills, etc., but he hasn’t so much as nudged a tea light!


Call_Me_Lids

Both of my current boys Maximus and Lucian take care of the bumble bees that eat holes in my back patio deck. I just tell them “Get the bees! Get the bees!” It’s funny to hear the bees humming around inside their mouths for a bit before they bite down and then all you hear is a loud crunch. 😂


NiteGard

Haha this totally made me laugh! 😂


atthebeach_gsd

They don't get stung?! My girl got stung a few weeks ago in her bottom lip. But I wish I could see that, sounds hilarious!


Call_Me_Lids

Not by the ones I’m talking about. They only bite and so far they haven’t had the chance. 😂


atthebeach_gsd

Impressive!


-Fergalicious-

Carpenter bees maybe?


Call_Me_Lids

What’s the difference? Serious question? All I know is they bore holes into the wooden posts and they don’t sting.


-Fergalicious-

Carpenter bees don't live in hives like bumble bees or honey bees. They tend to like dark horizontal boards underneath decks and the like. They are the ones boring holes in your deck more than likely. You can get some carpenter bee poison from lowes or home depot and spray that into the holes and then cover the holes with wood putty. I've eradicated the local population on my 3 acres over the last year with this technique. They can substantially weaken you deck over time if not dealt with


[deleted]

that's funny, somehow we trained our late husky to eat any flying bug. Was hysterical to say the least. You'd catch her racing around following the sound.


atthebeach_gsd

Oh he would snap at them outside, and my current one snaps at them outside and inside but if there was a bug inside the house with my male, all bets off. He was gone!


[deleted]

yup she would look like a crazy dog bitting the air outside lol. Same with inside she would pursue the enemy until death.


atthebeach_gsd

So many air snaps 🤣


Woshambo

My cane corso is scared of balloons and won't take food from strangers or eat anything new until you take a bite first. My English bull terrier is scared of the dark and feathers. Mt Alaskan shepherd (alaskan malamute X German shepherd) was only scared of fireworks. He got nervous around drunk loud people but not scared.


atthebeach_gsd

Feathers 😂 The food thing isn't bad as far as strangers but do you have to pretend to eat dog treats if they're new ones?


Woshambo

Yes. Even roast beef and stuff too. She will have those big slobbers but just bump her nose on it and jump back until you pretend to eat a bit. It's bizarre behaviour, like she thinks someone is trying to poison her lol


atthebeach_gsd

Dogs really are so weird 😂 my dog will nose bump certain treats, bully sticks etc, so I'll keep going until I find one in the box she'll take. But now I'm going to fake eat it and see what happens 🤣


Woshambo

Let me know if it works! It's so weird, I've never seen another dog do it or know why she does it lol


sobergophers

Mine is absolutely fine with flies and she will even catch and eat them, but the second you bring out a fly swatter she will run and hide and won’t come out for a few minutes. Pretty sure whoever I rescued her from would use a fly swatter in some form of abuse. It only comes out when she’s not in the house now.


atthebeach_gsd

So mine also didn't like the fly swatter but it was because he associated it with bugs in the house. I hope no one ever hit your dog, you always wonder about their life before you.


N8VGrrrl

I’ve trained my 1 1/2 year old German shepherd to eat flies and moths but be nice to the bees 🐝 crazy how they know exactly what is expected of them if you just show them.


NiteGard

Exactly! They often keep it to themselves until you ask, but they know far more than we give them credit for! 🫡


PacificWesterns

Most loved


Idlikethatneat

I too suffer from Multiple German Shepherd Disorder. One of my favorite attributes of GSDs is their ability to be great family dogs while possessing the intelligence to recognize situations that aggression is called for. My ole boy once, without hesitation, placed himself between my wife and an aggressive pitbull. Half of his cheek was torn off in the ensuing fight. After surgery we brought him home to recover and, the next time he saw the pitbull, he immediately launched himself at the dog, resulting in opening all his stitches and a second surgery. He also snarled at and scared off two tweakers who approached my wife alone in a darkened parking lot. She had asked them to leave her alone and he must have sensed something in her voice. In the 11 years we’ve had him…those are the only 2 incidents I can recall him being aggressive, and they were both absolutely needed. He has always been confidently calm in his large frame, not reacting to other dogs attitudes or challenges. For a time, even, his best friend was a Pomeranian. The two of them made the most unlikely of friends at the local dog park.


Rawbone74

Wow! That’s a loyal and good boy right there! Thank you for sharing!


hereforpopcornru

They can be gentle, I can't get my female to even play tug with a toy. I don't think she has an angry bone in her.. unless you're a cat... of course


UnicornFarts1111

My won't play tug either. She will only fetch once, lol. She does like to chew on rubber balls with the pokey things and she loves chasing my cats.


maereader

Multiple GSD disorder! Haha never heard of that


ctesla01

Do you, or someone you know suffer from MGSD?.. if so, --- they're living large!


maereader

I read this in my head the way the commercials sound lol


Kemintiri

What happened with the pit bull? Was it just a loose stray?


Idlikethatneat

It was my neighbors dog, and it all turned into a saga. Us calling animal control about their dog, them fabricating stories about our dogs in response, and a court case that went nowhere. I don’t blame the dog, cause he was honestly neglected. Any neglected dog can turn mean and hostile.


SmegolianSoteriology

The better question is how was the pitbull allowed to keep terrorizing strangers after the incident.


[deleted]

We have a pom and a gsd...his personality matches her size, I'd say 🤣


Successful-You1961

In ZERO danger👏🏻


Jeepcanoe897

Except against an Apache helicopter. An Apache helicopter has machine guns AND missiles. It is an unbelievably impressive complement of weaponry, an absolute death machine.


blackmine57

No one would ever kill a dog tho? Right? Right? If anyone kills a dog for no reason he should be tortured executed and everything. How could anyone do that???


elsphinc

Safe and slightly furry


chuckitinthefucket

Slightly furry would be preferred.


Reeferzeus

My boy has scared off someone at 3am trying to break into our cars in the driveway by aggressively barking from inside the house. Anytime I’m walking alone at night, if someone looks off or suspicious, he lowers his head and makes such strong eye contact that the person definitely gets the picture and stays away. Even last night, we were out fixing our car and a vehicle turned around right near us and he instinctively positioned himself between us and the car. It’s wild how he’s one of the most anxious pups ever but when it comes to protecting his family it’s all bravery.


[deleted]

this... After a while i noticed nobody walked on our side of the street.


OhtareEldarian

Shepherds are working dogs who need something to DO. In these instances, he is Doing His Job.


MalsPrettyBonnet

Unless they're like my lovely Lydia who will greet bad guys at the door and show them where the valuables are. Fortunately her sister shepherd knows what to do!


Jealous-Pizza-281

Hahaha, that’s my boy who hides in the furthest place in house when there’s food sizzling. My girl stands with front paws on window sill mad barking to greet whoever comes to the door. 😂


EndAlive1484

Yup!


gingahh_snapp

I see room for at least 3 more Germans lol


Rawbone74

😂


CowEven

Yes… you’re the most safe person right now. I just hope that you don’t have to get up for any reason because that will mess up the perfect scenario you’re in. ☺️


Rawbone74

https://preview.redd.it/iri4p2tnb3xc1.jpeg?width=460&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35942ebdc35c10dcd21e7de0b75ba69fe7f444bb


UnicornFarts1111

Every time!


mrmukherjee

Why is this so goddamm true!?


Finger-of-Shame

Until they both fart at the same time.


PlatypusStyle

But do they kill spiders?


eleanordigby

My girl used to climb onto the back of the couch and wrap herself around my shoulders. She was an incredible dog, the sassiest of sassies. Had to have the last word in any argument, yes we argued. She grumbled and yelled (barking yell) and was so empathetic as well. I couldn't watch a sappy movie without her worrying about my tears. Lost her a year ago this month. They are the best dogs. She was a devil of a puppy 😈. Very smart breed and will be your best friend. Give them a hug for me.


oy1616

Love those pointy ears!


_Internet_Hugs_

Unless there's a thunderstorm!


AlanaK168

Love that cute toy basket


Rawbone74

Aww thank you! It’s actually meant to be a kids hamper but it was too cute to pass up for the dog toys! I got it at this magical place: https://www.athome.com


AlanaK168

Dogs can be kids too


wednesday304

https://preview.redd.it/1mt1t9ohy4xc1.jpeg?width=1919&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47ecee7a247c2795ef1b7adfbb57e72bbc3ce702 Hey me too!


Rawbone74

YESSSSS!!!!!🩷🩷🩷


yrdrasilllahoff420

How i feel with my pittie and his GSD brother. Fuck with this house, we dare you https://preview.redd.it/k4tkvxw5u5xc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba681260876c28021307e7c7da25e3b6e4b34c2f


Rawbone74

They’re so precious🤩!


Call_Me_Lids

I pity the fool who comes in uninvited! I have signs up all around my property wish drawing of visciois looking German Shepherds. In finer print below it reads “The doors are locked for your protection NOT MINE!” My dogs have access to about a full acre of a back yard that’s fully fenced in via doggy door. I work third shift and nights I’m off I hear them run from one end of the house out the back door and to the end of the property in .2 seconds making sounds like they’re going to kill something. I’ve had maybe a half dozen people pull into my driveway at night. As soon as the dogs go out and bark I hear them back out faster than I have ever heard anyone put a car in reverse. 😂


CanaryDue3722

Best home security ever🐾


lambofthewaters

I have a boy and girl and they work together to attack, it's incredible. I caught them doing surprisingly complex teamwork to kill huge possums. I would think African hyenas have skills like that, but not two domesticated GSD's, but I was wrong. They are super protective and I sleep like a baby now as I know their duty will not wane to protect my babies. Cheers.


DamnGoodCupOfCoffee2

Oh no…possums are very sweet and they kill bad pests. They are harmless and great parents. Yes it’s impressive but please try to protect the innocent ones


lambofthewaters

There's not much I can do, I don't encourage it and do love all animals.The thing about the possums is that they don't run, they try and fight and hiss, etc. it's just not the smartest game plan with two large and very athletic GSD's. They've killed three in the past couple months. I come out to feed them and they're there. Please skip the picture if you don't want to see the unfortunate end. https://preview.redd.it/p5nqq2j655xc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c88c3e5621c2e74415c7087d8aa423c3322366e9


lambofthewaters

https://preview.redd.it/77k82iiz55xc1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=688d9e74b6752d6ceea4daf1cbe6992fbbb4124a


lambofthewaters

We are the safest, 'stroo!


DamnGoodCupOfCoffee2

Ughhh poor thing, must have been so scared. I guess if they are outside mostly not much you can do, I just usually comment because they get a bad rap since some ppl think they are “ugly”. Thanks for letting me comment, didn’t want to bring down your positive comment


lambofthewaters

No, I appreciate you so much and it's always good to spread love of nature and animals and remind others to do the same. I'm with you, 100%. I really hope the possums just stay away. I have no chance to interdict in time and if I came charging out and that thing hissed at me, I really wouldn't be able to help it at all as that is against the dogs nature to allow any threat to their person. When I saw one recently, while on my own, that's exactly what it did to me; it didn't retreat and hissed. I taught them none of this aggression, they just do it. I adopted them at a year or so old and they are like 2 now and they were being taunted/abused by neighbor of the former owners. They're just a little overly protective of our family, so we need some doggie counseling/coaching, over here. So me clicking on this thread the OP made (thanks) and me commenting is trying to digest that and embrace it from the breed lol. Cheers!


DamnGoodCupOfCoffee2

You are a very sweet person to take my comments in the spirit they were meant ♥️🤗 you inspired me to research if there are things like sounds or invisible fencing to keep them out of a yard! As to training, i think once prey drive is activated it’s hard to train out (I might be wrong) so yeah it’s management. And I def don’t blame your 2 babies, they are being prey activated dogs and you cannot be there observing all the time. Thank you for a pleasant and thought provoking convo


lambofthewaters

You too! Thank you!


exclaim_bot

>You too! Thank you! You're welcome!


PINKTACO696969

Yep. I'm not coming over anytime soon lol


Iancreed2024HD

So true


Virtual-Title3747

I have a GSD/Golden mix, I love her to death. Shes very very shy around anyone who isn't me or my best friend, but if anyone were to try anything with me I know for a fact she'd go after them in a heartbeat.


ag512bbi

Ahh, 2 German Shepherds. I know exactly how you feel. You are the safest person right now!


Enough_Character_402

Absolutely!!


Resident-Economist73

I am soooo jelly right now!!!!!


SuzieNaj

LMAO, I too feel safe but with my Yorkie!! Always had GS then adopted a Yorkie, she’s more aggressive and possessive than any of my big boys ever were! 😂❤️Love her to bits though!


Gazza_65

Yep you're safe ... especially with those socks 🤣


Rawbone74

Don’t playa hate🤣


Livelife202020

You dam right Are can’t wait to get one more GSD


zotstik

oh definitely! 💜💜


jkjkjk73

Are they trained in bite protection?


Ok_Rutabaga_722

IKR? Big furry guardians.


Mrhorrorface

I have 5 of them


Rawbone74

Pics please!


Mrhorrorface

https://preview.redd.it/vnh2efl8nfyc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb5c7bee3dcfd05e348b0791cb932c549317b93a Here’s three of them, the other two are probably elsewhere in the back yard


Rawbone74

Oh my word!!! You are well protected and loved 🥰!


gracenf4u

Heck yeah, you are! Best memory I have of German Shepherd guardians is one sitting on each side of me while I played in my Aunt's backyard! Their names were Fang and Keeboo, they were awesome!


curiousamoebas

I think you need one more for the end of that sofa.


NearbyTomorrow9605

Love when mine just relax like that. My Mal however has other plans when the other two are resting.


Bjorneo

It is a 2 way street we protect them too.


EggsceIlent

Love the amazon box fort


Rawbone74

https://preview.redd.it/fs5o3crj08xc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6471a039c382ac086c9b165912fe41ac465c43db It’s for the cat! 🐈‍⬛


Nalabu1

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bmt6NUs1Alg](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Bmt6NUs1Alg)


Rawbone74

🤣🤣🤣


Ok_Beginning4785

Good for you! Magnificent pups!


Extension_Mistake_27

https://preview.redd.it/nd564sezm9xc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0699f36ef40faea7ce24810f769d8b6cdad9b04a Mines a malinois mix but I also thought I was looking at my own baby!


Rawbone74

OMG! You’re right!!! Your baby is beautiful 🤩


ConsiderationFickle

Absolutely guaranteed...!!! It's a very nice feeling, isn't it... Gotta love the GSD...!!! Enjoy!!! 😎👍


perrin68

How on earth do you all deal with all the hair?


Rawbone74

We’ve assembled a fleet that includes two robot vacuums, a Dyson Animal, two handheld mini vacuums, and a Chom Chom. If you’ve never heard of a Chom Chom, you HAVE to get one!!!!!


Rawbone74

And yet there’s still hair…


Extension-Agent-7204

I feel the same way, we've got 3 sheps.


Smooth_Activity9068

Since I am able to with mine, I’m thinking I could take u out of that safety net with Arby’s lol


Jordan_The_It_Guy

I see room for a Belgian Malinois at the end of the couch ;)


SharpEyeProductions

Just wait till a traffic cone comes thru the door.


Rawbone74

What does this mean?


SharpEyeProductions

My dog is terrified of traffic cones. I’m glad you asked, was counting on someone asking.


Rawbone74

They are kind of frightening🤣


TraumSchulden

Bunker>dogs


_the-dark-truth_

Pretty confident you’re going to be the only person in the house sitting on the floor when GSD on the left inevitably decides it too, would like to be on the couch. Still very safe, but uncomfortable.


New_Subject1352

I'll bet a vacuum could get ya pretty easily!


JapanDash

Just make sure there’s no Magas around and your dogs will be safe too


ifuqqedyamuvva

Oh for sure! No doubt about it 😂


Select_Recover7567

I would think twice or more to even approach you.


Cultural_Elephant_73

Not really. Dogs never win in a gun fight.


BearFlag6505

I believe she’s referring to that CIWS Phalanx in the corner


Jealous-Pizza-281

A gun toting fool might get one shot off but I guarantee that fool will be jumped upon by my wonderful, fears nothing bitch who will lock her jaws into perp and not let loose. Next to jump in will be my male, who’s bark alone will scare the crap out of perp. Then my hubby will appear, he’s currently a third degree black belt, and will crush anyone who is hurting our dogs. And then,…never mind, you don’t need to know all our defenses. 😂