Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! If you just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered, I also offer professional consulting by the hour. Both of these great services can be found here: www.kentuckycanine.com Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure!
Great channel I watch from time to time. I live right outside Portland. A woman inside Portland went into her bedroom and yelled at her husband whom she thought was laying on top of clean clothes. All the while her she she foo foo dogs are barking their heads off. Come to find out (yes Im originally from the south) it was a homeless crazy woman who broke into her home in broad daylight, this was the second home this woman broke into. My thoughts are I don't care how high or crazy you are, I dont care how high you are, if you see a big menacing dog you are going to the she she foo foo dog house most people aint that crazy or that high. Big dogs especially if they menacing are better. The looks alone will make someone move along to an easier target, a soft target. My thoughts I could be wrong tho...
Several years ago I had 2 Shitzus and 1 Pom. After dark, in my fenced in yard, I heard growling, barking, and occasional yips. Terrified they had a raccoon cornered, I ran out with a broom, only to discover a man had come into my yard and was attempting to break into my shed. They were tag teaming him with every fiber of their being. Thankfully, none of them were seriously hurt and the man ran and used a lawn chair to clumsily launch himself back over the fence. I am a 59 year-old single female who now is owned by an indoor, 130 lb Great Pyrenees. I would put the heart of the three muffins on par with that of my big floof any day - all beautiful souls.
I’m a 76 yo woman that has a Pyrenees-border collie (70#) and a Malinois-Anatolian mix (82#). I get from old guys at the dog park “what’s someone your age doing w/those big dogs?” I want to say “protecting me from people like you”…..but, I don’t……I hike in bear/cougar country….my dogs go into crowded elevators in 3star hotels….they are w/me all the time! I don’t have a gun….i have guardian dogs. Works for me!!
Will you stop making so much sense! This is UA-cam, don’t you know you have to exaggerate and choke out big dogs to get views? In all seriousness, you are the best! Your calm, sensible and compassionate instruction and advice is a breath of fresh air in this space. Thank you!
Hi Stonnie from Epsom Southwest London England. I'm a 66 year old Grandmother who rescued a 19 week old GS puppy female, Lexi, 3 years ago. Best decision I ever made! First year was a challenge but she walks well on the lead (unless she sees a fox), stays near me off lead in woods and parks, responds well to basic commands, good recall and plays tug and out perfect but won't drop a ball ☺ Thank you for all your training vids, I've watched many over the years and Lexi thanks to you, turned out a good dog, she even cuddles on the sofa laying across me. Most importantly enjoy your dog and have fun together! ❤
@dawnsteisslinger353 Hi there, yes we take out 2 chuckit whistler balls with a ball launcher, Lexi knows she won't get the ball in the launcher thrown unless she drops the one in her mouth, trouble is she drops that one all over the place and won't bring it back to us. 🤦🏻♀️ We now put the launcher in a bag and tell her to go find then fetch the dropped ball, which she now does, best we're going to get it. 😅 Dogs are wonderful ❤️ 🐾
I have always had wonderful big dogs, am a bit older now and have a mini poodle. He was easy to train, does need a bit if exercise (good for me) and is the best little companion who always stays by my side. More of an alarm dog than a guard dog but I love him and know I will be able to manage him as I get older ❤️
I don't think anyone could accuse you of having favourites. I have small dogs for all the reasons you mentioned. At the end of the day they are all dogs with all their small quirks and personalities that we fall in love with. I like to have my dogs on my knee for cuddles I couldn't manage a GS😂
I love GS dogs but at my age of 58, my small, cheerful little dog is just a perfect match for me. I can take her anywhere, she listens well, and loves every single human she meets.
@@stevenpringle7813 people dont realize the risk of large dogs....I know a woman whose Bernese mountain dog took off as she was holding the leash....she hit the ground face first and broke her nose, facial bones.
@@stevenpringle7813 no offense intended :) I just mean that I am not in the shape I once was and a smaller dog is easier for me. It's also good for a dog to be matched to a person that is right for its activity level needs.
@@giorfi-n7v for sure. I have seen so many people who can't handle their dogs and it is a danger for them and the dog and possibly other people and animals.
I also opted for a smaller dog this time, for practical reasons. Went from a Bullmastiff to a Whippet. And it's been great, mostly. I will say, that i find myself worrying a lot more about keeping her safe from off leash dogs storming at her, than i did with my big boy. In general, i don't really need a dog to protect me, i can take care of myself, which was also part of the reasoning for going smaller this time. What i hadn't considered was how much extra work it is to protect not just yourself, but a small dog aswell simultaneously. Maybe it's just all the Corona dogs that people got that's made it a lot worse lately, i don't know, but i've started carrying a walking stick with me, so the other dogs can run in to the end of that, instead of my hand or boot
Smaller dogs are a nice alternative for older people who still want companionship but can’t physically manage a bigger dog. My parents are in their 80s: we had mostly black labs in our household with a smattering of other large breeds such as German shepherds growing up. At this point in their lives, there’s no way that they could manage the energy needs or discipline required with a large dog. For myself, as a younger person, I still enjoy the large breeds and their activity levels/ needs. It depends on your current reality and lifestyle.
I had a scottie that easily convinced people to keep their distance. But I could tell him to be nice and he would stop growling. Oddly he was nice to children. Small can be a good guard dog
In my neighborhood I see too many GS who only get walked on leash around the neighborhood 😂😂😂.... Then I see these little old Betty's with their tiny fluffy white dogs walking 10 km in wild areas 😂😂😂....
This was a great video about the advantages of a smaller dog! Too many people have dogs that they can’t control ! Activity levels of different lines / breeds vary greatly!
Big dogs eat more food, shed more hair, need more training, need more exercise and simulation, they're more work to groom, they're harder to find pet sitters for... But! If you've got the time, money, and drive to care for a big dog, they're the best.
It's not about the size German Shepherds know things in my dog's 5 years she saved a child from being attacked at a park by a dog and got an award from the mayor was walking through the parking lot of a mosque alerted to a guy under a tree he ended up being arrested with explosives in his backpack. She was attacked by a 30 year old autistic guy at a mall and he hit her and she did nothing back his father ran up to us and apologized profusely and said she was a great dog the list goes on and on and on no competition ever always German Shepherd hands down they know stuff
I’ve had German Shepherds for 25 years. I’m coming up on 50 and this is my last one. I’m don’t want to pick up a 100 pound dog at 60. That little dog is fine for my grandma. Just keep it out from under my feet. English lab might be next for me😎
Thanks, Stonnie. As a 55 year old with a 50 lb dog (calm, well trained by my learning from you) retriever, my next dog is definitely going to be a cocker bc the same energy but more manageable mass. And they all bark with the same intensity if they love you and know their boundaries.
I love gsd . So I'm good with one. But they are a lot of work. You can't just leave them and think they will behave. Depends on what kind of lifestyle you have. I'm old but I take my dogs with me everywhere. Lots of socializing and keep her busy. She doesn't get bored.
In agree they are wonderful - in the right hands/arms. But in the wrong hands? They can be a total nightmare for the owner and the general public. But that’s not the dogs fault at all
When I was in my 20s I could lift my 70lbs Akita and put him in the car boot and vet table. Now in my late 40s I'm able to do same, but with a 46lbs collie. However I still want a Giant Schnauzer or Airdale Terrier in the future, so I'm now doing resistance training and becoming fitter. Hopefully I'll feel able for a bigger dog when the time comes. Having said that, Poodle and Cavapoo are the best options for families and first time dog owners. They learn fast, are good with other dogs and are small or medium in size. My first dog, at age 12, was a toy Poodle and now I have a Cavapoo and a JRT as well as a collie.
i travel across country in my mini van twice a year .....my two small dogs are perfect for this ......there is room for me to sleep and a mid sized crate for them to sleep together .......the chihuahua mix is very alert and will warn me if any thing is going on when i am sleeping ......been doing this for years now without any trouble ....love it
This just makes sense. I fostered a beagle and he would plop himself down and refuse to budge. was able to just scoop him up easily and carry him. I witnessed this happen to a woman out on a trail with a large dog....there was nothing she could do.
Great advice so many people just buy a dog for looks or a specific breed to satisfy heir ego. Or get a dog to get them active. Getting a breed that really suits is far harder but much more sensible
Is bigger better? I don't know but a German Shepherd is always better. If I'm out as a woman out walking by myself. I want my 96 lb German Shepherd that is always watching by my side
I've owned many shepherds and farm collies. My favorites. It all depends on your needs and lifestyle. Sometimes, when you get older a smaller dog is the answer. I've seen this with many seniors. My parents had shepherds into their 90s, loved them, but it became alot of work
@@myhounddog mine is fearless. He grabs bees out of the air..lol. he checks men's ID and stares them down like a bad western. He would hurt a man if they came for me.
@tigertalks1567 My female shepherd was a much better protection dog than the males I've had. Just keener all around. Our farm collie was the absolute best....absolutely fearless with dogs, men, coyotes. Had that unique ability to turn it on and off which alot of dogs lack.
@richarddetriquet9642 I agree I had a female Shepard who saved a child at a park from an attack from a dog and got an award from the mayor, accidentally caught a guy with explosives in the parking lot of a mosque the police were called they ran a check on him and he had explosives in his backpack. She saved me at a school one time when I was running there was a guy hiding around the corner she was playing with her ball, then she disappeared which is unheard of with her and I hurt growling I went around the corner and she had him backed up into an alcove. He was at an elementary school at 4:00 p.m. hiding around the corner. She didn't bite him but she refused to let him move she was a highly trained protection dog a CDX TDX UDX Schutzundv3. She regularly outscored male intact Malinois and German Shepherd at trials. She got her title with a score of 783 which is unheard of against 6 intact males she was the highest score. They hated it because she was a female LOL all the tough guys so sometimes when she was competing I would put tiny pink bows on her butt just to piss them off. She had discernment and was extremely gentle with anyone in a wheelchair anyone with any kind of problems she just knew things. But I know dogs like her don't exist even my vet said she was one in a million and that I won the dog lottery. I know there's no possibility of me having another dog like her. As a female she usually would squat when she peed but when she was at competition she was lift her legs just to show those male dogs that she could do both LOL I swear this dog was a genius So now I have my big male and he's quite Brave
I babysit my son's wiener dog the dam thing is always under my feet always have to be careful I don't trip I have a GSD I always knows where he is give me a big dog any day
I lost my beloved Great Pyr this year. She was the guardian dog for my goats. I save $100 a month on food, so haven't replaced her with another. I also have two 17+ year old dachshund mixes who probably won't last much longer, so I've been thinking about what kind of dog to get when they're gone. I grew up with labs, and would love to have another, but I'm 67 years old and petite. We've had mini dachshunds, and I'm leaning toward a dachshund again. They're good alarm dogs, fearless, short haired (never will have another long haired dog!), and small enough that I can handle them easily.
How many people would have think three times more before buying a german shepherd to live with them in an apartment in a urban place? Videos like this serve as a red pill to us. Less fantasy and more reality. Thank you, Stonnie!
5:05 l think most of your points are valid but you said a woman wanted the GSD to protect her. You said the little dog would wake you up and you could protect yourself. But women can’t protect themselves alone in many situations. We don’t feel as comfortable carrying a .38 around with us and whipping it out and blowing someone away. I’ve seen a lot of women with GSD and it does look odd, and sometimes it looks like they don’t have complete control but you only have to have been messed with once to never want to be messed with again. So, if you’re a woman who wants to be safe doing things alone , l can see the logic in owning a German Shepherd. Either that or get a black belt and start strappin’.
Umm if it’s a woman thing. Could always try pepper spray. If camping ( depending where you are) bear spray would be good backup too!!;) When I first started backpacking I had bear spray ( just in case) actually for a bear but could work either way. I know the bears won’t get me now ( or at least where I camp) so having pepper spray makes me feel at least I have something better than nothing.
My 10 pound Havanese and I were charged by an aggressive off leash German Shepherd and a Doberman mix in a park in town a couple weeks ago. Just picked her up quickly as they charged & stood my ground & the 2 large dogs backed off without injuries to anyone. Couldn’t have done that with a large dog.
@StonnieDennis taking a shot at office workers 😂 You make a good point though, I also believe that larger working breeds do a lot better with owners who have the time and energy to mould them into great dogs. We see it too many times… the person who’s too busy to have a dog, get one anyway and the dog ends up turning into a nightmare. Or owners of smaller dogs who never train or socialise them properly and also turn out to be nightmares, but nobody minds because they’re small. In summary, you need time, energy and dedication to have any dog, large or small.
We have a 13 week old GoldenDoodle … she loves water and fetch.. I noticed her paws have a lot of hair on the bottom (which causes her to slide when running in the house) … are we supposed to trim paws hair? I have never heard of such… will she out grow hairy paws? … LOL fun question I know
My GSD Old English cross and I were out walking on leash when an untrained little poodle ran out of its yard and attacked her from behind. My dog finally turned around and went after the little nut case. Fortunately it ran home at that point, but now mine is totally freaked out by small dogs.
And which small breed is like a black Lab. Now I,ve my black Lab girl (14 y 9 m old) and a cocker x Lagotto girl (4 y). I‘m sure that I‘ll get a someday in the future a then 2 nd dog.
Too late, got a Mal puppy 2 months ago. I’m just lucky, he’s not one of the high energy varieties. More energy than my great Pyrenees, but at five months mine’s better. Lol.
I feel safer walking at night with my 46lbs collie than my 24lbs Cavapoo even though the collie wouldn't attack anyone because some people are afraid of bigger dogs.
As someone from Scandinavia it puzzles me why you would want a dog for protection, and it's not like we don't have robbers, bears and wolves. As a smaller dog owner what I am most worried about is honestly big, bad socialized and aggressive dogs (which are rare). Oh, snakes and wasps as well.
@@StonnieDennis Culturally diverse I would say. But yes, high trust, low crime and low poverty. Anyway, thank you for producing great and insightful videos for dog owners all over the world.
I would prefer British cats or love birds over toys dogs still too much work and no fun… cats are better if you want something loving and small and almost no work…
Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! If you just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered, I also offer professional consulting by the hour.
Both of these great services can be found here: www.kentuckycanine.com
Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure!
Great channel I watch from time to time. I live right outside Portland. A woman inside Portland went into her bedroom and yelled at her husband whom she thought was laying on top of clean clothes. All the while her she she foo foo dogs are barking their heads off. Come to find out (yes Im originally from the south) it was a homeless crazy woman who broke into her home in broad daylight, this was the second home this woman broke into. My thoughts are I don't care how high or crazy you are, I dont care how high you are, if you see a big menacing dog you are going to the she she foo foo dog house most people aint that crazy or that high. Big dogs especially if they menacing are better. The looks alone will make someone move along to an easier target, a soft target. My thoughts I could be wrong tho...
Several years ago I had 2 Shitzus and 1 Pom. After dark, in my fenced in yard, I heard growling, barking, and occasional yips. Terrified they had a raccoon cornered, I ran out with a broom, only to discover a man had come into my yard and was attempting to break into my shed. They were tag teaming him with every fiber of their being. Thankfully, none of them were seriously hurt and the man ran and used a lawn chair to clumsily launch himself back over the fence. I am a 59 year-old single female who now is owned by an indoor, 130 lb Great Pyrenees. I would put the heart of the three muffins on par with that of my big floof any day - all beautiful souls.
I’m a 76 yo woman that has a Pyrenees-border collie (70#) and a Malinois-Anatolian mix (82#). I get from old guys at the dog park “what’s someone your age doing w/those big dogs?” I want to say “protecting me from people like you”…..but, I don’t……I hike in bear/cougar country….my dogs go into crowded elevators in 3star hotels….they are w/me all the time! I don’t have a gun….i have guardian dogs. Works for me!!
I'm 48 and admire you!
i think its more about the person ....i have seen a 6 ft 3 250 lbs man who could not control his chihuahuas
Will you stop making so much sense! This is UA-cam, don’t you know you have to exaggerate and choke out big dogs to get views?
In all seriousness, you are the best! Your calm, sensible and compassionate instruction and advice is a breath of fresh air in this space. Thank you!
His voice of reason is refreshing compared to the usual rubbish we see online
Black labs are just beautiful!
Hi Stonnie from Epsom Southwest London England.
I'm a 66 year old Grandmother who rescued a 19 week old GS puppy female, Lexi, 3 years ago. Best decision I ever made!
First year was a challenge but she walks well on the lead (unless she sees a fox), stays near me off lead in woods and parks, responds well to basic commands, good recall and plays tug and out perfect but won't drop a ball ☺
Thank you for all your training vids, I've watched many over the years and Lexi thanks to you, turned out a good dog, she even cuddles on the sofa laying across me. Most importantly enjoy your dog and have fun together! ❤
I have this problem with my Lab. We just got more balls and use two. He will drop it when he sees the other ball.
@dawnsteisslinger353 Hi there, yes we take out 2 chuckit whistler balls with a ball launcher, Lexi knows she won't get the ball in the launcher thrown unless she drops the one in her mouth, trouble is she drops that one all over the place and won't bring it back to us. 🤦🏻♀️ We now put the launcher in a bag and tell her to go find then fetch the dropped ball, which she now does, best we're going to get it. 😅
Dogs are wonderful ❤️ 🐾
I have always had wonderful big dogs, am a bit older now and have a mini poodle. He was easy to train, does need a bit if exercise (good for me) and is the best little companion who always stays by my side. More of an alarm dog than a guard dog but I love him and know I will be able to manage him as
I get older ❤️
I don't think anyone could accuse you of having favourites. I have small dogs for all the reasons you mentioned. At the end of the day they are all dogs with all their small quirks and personalities that we fall in love with. I like to have my dogs on my knee for cuddles I couldn't manage a GS😂
Stonnie doesn't have favorites, as long as they all want to be black labs. 😂😛
I love GS dogs but at my age of 58, my small, cheerful little dog is just a perfect match for me. I can take her anywhere, she listens well, and loves every single human she meets.
58 is young.
@@stevenpringle7813 people dont realize the risk of large dogs....I know a woman whose Bernese mountain dog took off as she was holding the leash....she hit the ground face first and broke her nose, facial bones.
@@giorfi-n7v I am just saying it's young because that's my age. LOL
@@stevenpringle7813 no offense intended :) I just mean that I am not in the shape I once was and a smaller dog is easier for me. It's also good for a dog to be matched to a person that is right for its activity level needs.
@@giorfi-n7v for sure. I have seen so many people who can't handle their dogs and it is a danger for them and the dog and possibly other people and animals.
The two of them are gorgeous I will have them both
I also opted for a smaller dog this time, for practical reasons. Went from a Bullmastiff to a Whippet. And it's been great, mostly. I will say, that i find myself worrying a lot more about keeping her safe from off leash dogs storming at her, than i did with my big boy. In general, i don't really need a dog to protect me, i can take care of myself, which was also part of the reasoning for going smaller this time. What i hadn't considered was how much extra work it is to protect not just yourself, but a small dog aswell simultaneously. Maybe it's just all the Corona dogs that people got that's made it a lot worse lately, i don't know, but i've started carrying a walking stick with me, so the other dogs can run in to the end of that, instead of my hand or boot
Smaller dogs are a nice alternative for older people who still want companionship but can’t physically manage a bigger dog. My parents are in their 80s: we had mostly black labs in our household with a smattering of other large breeds such as German shepherds growing up. At this point in their lives, there’s no way that they could manage the energy needs or discipline required with a large dog.
For myself, as a younger person, I still enjoy the large breeds and their activity levels/ needs. It depends on your current reality and lifestyle.
Depends on what you want out of your dog and how much room they have to live
I had a scottie that easily convinced people to keep their distance. But I could tell him to be nice and he would stop growling. Oddly he was nice to children. Small can be a good guard dog
In my neighborhood I see too many GS who only get walked on leash around the neighborhood 😂😂😂.... Then I see these little old Betty's with their tiny fluffy white dogs walking 10 km in wild areas 😂😂😂....
My goldendoodle mini is 1,5 years old I’m so happy with her :) ❤
This was a great video about the advantages of a smaller dog! Too many people have dogs that they can’t control ! Activity levels of different lines / breeds vary greatly!
Everything that Stonie said about the disadvantages of the shepherd applies to ALL large breeds. Including fat black labs.
The variation in lab size is astonishing really, my girl is only 55lbs but you see them 100lb+ ones that aren’t even fat as well!
Big dogs eat more food, shed more hair, need more training, need more exercise and simulation, they're more work to groom, they're harder to find pet sitters for...
But! If you've got the time, money, and drive to care for a big dog, they're the best.
You forgot the ginormous piles of poop😉
Ruger hands down better looking smarter and if there's an emergency you want a German Shepherd
It's not about the size German Shepherds know things in my dog's 5 years she saved a child from being attacked at a park by a dog and got an award from the mayor was walking through the parking lot of a mosque alerted to a guy under a tree he ended up being arrested with explosives in his backpack. She was attacked by a 30 year old autistic guy at a mall and he hit her and she did nothing back his father ran up to us and apologized profusely and said she was a great dog the list goes on and on and on no competition ever always German Shepherd hands down they know stuff
Uncle Stonnie what brand or type of treats do you use?
I’ve had German Shepherds for 25 years. I’m coming up on 50 and this is my last one. I’m don’t want to pick up a 100 pound dog at 60. That little dog is fine for my grandma. Just keep it out from under my feet. English lab might be next for me😎
Thanks, Stonnie. As a 55 year old with a 50 lb dog (calm, well trained by my learning from you) retriever, my next dog is definitely going to be a cocker bc the same energy but more manageable mass. And they all bark with the same intensity if they love you and know their boundaries.
I love gsd . So I'm good with one. But they are a lot of work. You can't just leave them and think they will behave. Depends on what kind of lifestyle you have. I'm old but I take my dogs with me everywhere. Lots of socializing and keep her busy. She doesn't get bored.
In agree they are wonderful - in the right hands/arms. But in the wrong hands? They can be a total nightmare for the owner and the general public. But that’s not the dogs fault at all
@@beastinblack4055 I agree with you. My neighbor has one that drags him around and is a total menace to the other dogs. Not to mention the people.
When I was in my 20s I could lift my 70lbs Akita and put him in the car boot and vet table. Now in my late 40s I'm able to do same, but with a 46lbs collie. However I still want a Giant Schnauzer or Airdale Terrier in the future, so I'm now doing resistance training and becoming fitter. Hopefully I'll feel able for a bigger dog when the time comes. Having said that, Poodle and Cavapoo are the best options for families and first time dog owners. They learn fast, are good with other dogs and are small or medium in size. My first dog, at age 12, was a toy Poodle and now I have a Cavapoo and a JRT as well as a collie.
i travel across country in my mini van twice a year .....my two small dogs are perfect for this ......there is room for me to sleep and a mid sized crate for them to sleep together .......the chihuahua mix is very alert and will warn me if any thing is going on when i am sleeping ......been doing this for years now without any trouble ....love it
An excellent lesson! And you were in a fantastic mood. Thank you!❤
I'm picking up my 5 month old Catahoula this Friday.
Tan male with brindle on the legs.
Amber eyed male.
This just makes sense. I fostered a beagle and he would plop himself down and refuse to budge. was able to just scoop him up easily and carry him. I witnessed this happen to a woman out on a trail with a large dog....there was nothing she could do.
Dogs are like husbands, you get what you get😂😂😂😂😂
Great advice so many people just buy a dog for looks or a specific breed to satisfy heir ego. Or get a dog to get them active. Getting a breed that really suits is far harder but much more sensible
Is bigger better? I don't know but a German Shepherd is always better. If I'm out as a woman out walking by myself. I want my 96 lb German Shepherd that is always watching by my side
I've owned many shepherds and farm collies. My favorites. It all depends on your needs and lifestyle. Sometimes, when you get older a smaller dog is the answer. I've seen this with many seniors. My parents had shepherds into their 90s, loved them, but it became alot of work
😂 that was my theory to but all my big dogs were chicken's and would have traded me to the bad guy for snacks 😂😂😂😂.
@@myhounddog mine is fearless. He grabs bees out of the air..lol. he checks men's ID and stares them down like a bad western. He would hurt a man if they came for me.
@tigertalks1567 My female shepherd was a much better protection dog than the males I've had. Just keener all around. Our farm collie was the absolute best....absolutely fearless with dogs, men, coyotes. Had that unique ability to turn it on and off which alot of dogs lack.
@richarddetriquet9642 I agree I had a female Shepard who saved a child at a park from an attack from a dog and got an award from the mayor, accidentally caught a guy with explosives in the parking lot of a mosque the police were called they ran a check on him and he had explosives in his backpack. She saved me at a school one time when I was running there was a guy hiding around the corner she was playing with her ball, then she disappeared which is unheard of with her and I hurt growling I went around the corner and she had him backed up into an alcove. He was at an elementary school at 4:00 p.m. hiding around the corner. She didn't bite him but she refused to let him move she was a highly trained protection dog a CDX TDX UDX Schutzundv3. She regularly outscored male intact Malinois and German Shepherd at trials. She got her title with a score of 783 which is unheard of against 6 intact males she was the highest score. They hated it because she was a female LOL all the tough guys so sometimes when she was competing I would put tiny pink bows on her butt just to piss them off. She had discernment and was extremely gentle with anyone in a wheelchair anyone with any kind of problems she just knew things. But I know dogs like her don't exist even my vet said she was one in a million and that I won the dog lottery. I know there's no possibility of me having another dog like her. As a female she usually would squat when she peed but when she was at competition she was lift her legs just to show those male dogs that she could do both LOL I swear this dog was a genius So now I have my big male and he's quite Brave
I babysit my son's wiener dog the dam thing is always under my feet always have to be careful I don't trip I have a GSD I always knows where he is give me a big dog any day
You have given me some things to think about for sure. 👍
I lost my beloved Great Pyr this year. She was the guardian dog for my goats. I save $100 a month on food, so haven't replaced her with another. I also have two 17+ year old dachshund mixes who probably won't last much longer, so I've been thinking about what kind of dog to get when they're gone. I grew up with labs, and would love to have another, but I'm 67 years old and petite. We've had mini dachshunds, and I'm leaning toward a dachshund again. They're good alarm dogs, fearless, short haired (never will have another long haired dog!), and small enough that I can handle them easily.
Come here nerd
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Still choosing Ruger, hes a good boi.
There is no “one size fits all”
How many people would have think three times more before buying a german shepherd to live with them in an apartment in a urban place? Videos like this serve as a red pill to us. Less fantasy and more reality. Thank you, Stonnie!
Well said Stonie.
5:05 l think most of your points are valid but you said a woman wanted the GSD to protect her. You said the little dog would wake you up and you could protect yourself. But women can’t protect themselves alone in many situations. We don’t feel as comfortable carrying a .38 around with us and whipping it out and blowing someone away.
I’ve seen a lot of women with GSD and it does look odd, and sometimes it looks like they don’t have complete control but you only have to have been messed with once to never want to be messed with again.
So, if you’re a woman who wants to be safe doing things alone , l can see the logic in owning a German Shepherd. Either that or get a black belt and start strappin’.
Umm if it’s a woman thing. Could always try pepper spray.
If camping ( depending where you are) bear spray would be good backup too!!;)
When I first started backpacking I had bear spray ( just in case) actually for a bear but could work either way.
I know the bears won’t get me now ( or at least where I camp) so having pepper spray makes me feel at least I have something better than nothing.
and now I want both . . . thanks lol
My 10 pound Havanese and I were charged by an aggressive off leash German Shepherd and a Doberman mix in a park in town a couple weeks ago. Just picked her up quickly as they charged & stood my ground & the 2 large dogs backed off without injuries to anyone. Couldn’t have done that with a large dog.
@StonnieDennis taking a shot at office workers 😂
You make a good point though, I also believe that larger working breeds do a lot better with owners who have the time and energy to mould them into great dogs. We see it too many times… the person who’s too busy to have a dog, get one anyway and the dog ends up turning into a nightmare.
Or owners of smaller dogs who never train or socialise them properly and also turn out to be nightmares, but nobody minds because they’re small.
In summary, you need time, energy and dedication to have any dog, large or small.
I’m here for the cute little dog Baker 😂
We have a 13 week old GoldenDoodle … she loves water and fetch.. I noticed her paws have a lot of hair on the bottom (which causes her to slide when running in the house) … are we supposed to trim paws hair? I have never heard of such… will she out grow hairy paws? … LOL fun question I know
3:20. What happened to “because I said so?”
My GSD Old English cross and I were out walking on leash when an untrained little poodle ran out of its yard and attacked her from behind. My dog finally turned around and went after the little nut case. Fortunately it ran home at that point, but now mine is totally freaked out by small dogs.
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And which small breed is like a black Lab. Now I,ve my black Lab girl (14 y 9 m old) and a cocker x Lagotto girl (4 y). I‘m sure that I‘ll get a someday in the future a then 2 nd dog.
Too late, got a Mal puppy 2 months ago. I’m just lucky, he’s not one of the high energy varieties. More energy than my great Pyrenees, but at five months mine’s better. Lol.
Shorter and longer is actually even better. #dachshund
A 55lb black lab is the sweet spot! Still able to pick her up, but she’s no toy dog lol Medium all the way!!
Many can't handle certain bigger more powerful breeds..
Ya but the GSD is so much cooler. LOL
I feel safer walking at night with my 46lbs collie than my 24lbs Cavapoo even though the collie wouldn't attack anyone because some people are afraid of bigger dogs.
As someone from Scandinavia it puzzles me why you would want a dog for protection, and it's not like we don't have robbers, bears and wolves. As a smaller dog owner what I am most worried about is honestly big, bad socialized and aggressive dogs (which are rare). Oh, snakes and wasps as well.
Well, you live in a high trust, low crime, culturally homogenous society, no?
@@StonnieDennis Culturally diverse I would say. But yes, high trust, low crime and low poverty.
Anyway, thank you for producing great and insightful videos for dog owners all over the world.
In this comparison, big is better than a toy.
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Tell you client to look at manchester terriers They act like big dogs but weigh far far less
Im here to tell you that BIGGER dogs is BETTER😉
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I would prefer British cats or love birds over toys dogs still too much work and no fun… cats are better if you want something loving and small and almost no work…
That’s freaking awesome, dude. What a wicked sweet life. 🐶🦮