What are the profiles of owners suited to this wonderful companion?
The German Shepherd isn't just for professionals. But it's not for everyone either. It's perfect for active, dedicated people who enjoy spending time with their dog, training it, and sharing activities: hiking, canicross, tracking, obedience, etc.
Yannick Le Gallou and his partner O'Gun du Chateau de Werde (stallion used by Des Crocs Véritables)
It is also a wonderful companion dog as long as it is given the opportunity to fully develop: movement, connection, a mission.
And are there suitable profiles for families who need a guard dog?
In a world where theinsecurity increases, more and more families are looking for a dog capable of protecting their home, especially if they live in an isolated house. The German Shepherd can perfectly fulfill this role. But one should not confuse guard instinct with poorly channeled aggression. A good guard dog is a stable, lucid dog, capable of deterring without being dangerous to those around him.
Reliability towards the family, vigilance and deterrence, 3 essential qualities for a guard dog
In this register, if we must talk about the profiles of owners, we must also talk about the profiles of dogs! For it to be able to guard effectively, the dog must have a strong bond with its family, know its territory, and have been first selected and then guided in this function. This cannot be improvised.
The same dog must be uncompromising towards strangers and totally harmless with his family
The suitable master profiles are then families living in houses with a large plot of land, particularly if it is isolated.
Furthermore, we recommend that families seeking truly effective guarding consider adopting two dogs, one male and one female. This duo is often more complementary, more balanced: they stand guard together, take turns, and train each other without excessive rivalry. The female is often more responsive, the male more dissuasive, and their spontaneous cooperation makes it a natural and effective solution for guarding an estate.
Of course, this requires a little more organization and resources, but for those who need a real warning and deterrence system, it is an option to seriously consider.
(for more information on this topic also read the section Education/Childcare And Selection/Guard)
The dog as a member of the family
