Wondering what it's like owning a german shepherd? My wife and I got a german shepherd nearly two years ago. This is a collection of funny / interesting moments over that time. They are great family pets, with lots of zoomies. Very funny dogs. GSD's make for great hiking companions.
Chapters
0:00 German Shepherd Puppy Footage
0:28 GSD Training Fail
0:47 GSD Water Dog
2:04 GSD Carrying Big Stick
2:17 GSD Eating an Apple
4:15 GSD Hiking in Forest
5:25 GSD Walking in Field
5:50 GSD Meets Cows
7:17 GSD Protects Owners from Cows
7:39 She's a Vegetable Dog
9:03 GSD Jumps in Lake
9:41 What's wrong with your dog?
10:25 GSD Afraid of Colored Patterns
12:45 Is your dog going to make it?
14:58 Dog Stuck in a Hole
16:49 My Dog is an Ecological Disaster
20:25 GSD With Baby
This compilation was impromptu recorded over 2 years. We don't get to hike as much with a baby now, but this footage gives insight into what owning a german shepherd is like. I taught Myszka tons of tricks in the first few weeks: sit, lay-down, nose on the ground, roll over, spin, jump, bang along with many other things like patrol the house, find toys, close doors, go on the couch, get off the cough, kiss my hand, give me paw, stay, wait, be gentle (while grabbing an object), speak, and search for somebody, etc. Most of tricks were learned within a few weeks. These dogs require an incredible amount of work daily, it never ends. Seriously. Prepare yourself for a very active dog.
Highly encourage anyone considering a GSD to take an entire MONTH off when first getting the dog, to properly expose the dog to the world (e.g., random people, new places.) It seems months 3-5 are very critical for forming their habits, behavior and views of other dogs / people outside your family.
I was raised with a German Shepard. She saved our lives when one night a fire broke out in our house around 3 am and we were all dead asleep. Sakie my Shepard, woke us up howling and barking, she was our hero.
Aaaaw! So sweet!
Thats why i love all animals 😙🐾💖❤❤
@@faith5401 me too
Me too. My 2 GSDs raised the alarm when the sun in our conservatory reflected off a mirror onto back of wooden chair, and the wood started burning. Luckily, my partner was home.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. I have two dogs now, and I am an old lady. They help me to find joy and happiness every single day, many times each day. I thank God for them, and you probably thank God for that the dog that saved your lives.
Dont know why Im watching a video about owning a German shepherd when I got one right in front of me staring at me. Gotta go play with my dog!
Same here 😂
Never too much of GS
Same lol. Best breed ever
yep..same!!! lol
Tips and tricks of how to do Stupid Human Tricks to entertain your animal(s), imnsho
We’ve owned 5 German Shepherds over 50 years!! They are fabulous animals!! Our first one went everywhere with my husband when we owned a farm with a woods and fields like you showed. One time, my husband was cutting down a tree, and the tree twisted, and fell on my husband and his truck. Hubby was pinned under part of the trunk of the tree, and Baron our Shepherd, dug him out from under the tree trunk. Hubby cut up the tree, loaded the truck with the dented roof, and brought Baron home, and grilled him his own steak! 🤣. My dog, Zeke and I thoroughly enjoyed your video!! We’ve always enjoyed every one of our beautiful Shepherds!! Enjoy, enjoy!! 💖🥰
Hello👋 How are you doing today Rebecca
That’s awesome great story thanks.
My wife and I had to put our baby girl to sleep because of jawbone cancer. Horrible day 2 years ago. A part of me died that day. We finally adopted a 6 month old female German Shepherd again. I'm glad we did. Not to replace our first one but to ease out broken hearts and to love an animal dearly as they should be loved. Well, it's been another 8 months or so and I'm glad we did. Every now and again I cry and mourn over our first baby, SHEBA. This one we named Mindy. ❤😂
Trashy dog owners
We are dealing with very same medical situation with our boy. He'll be 10 in July if he makes it that far. We are very sad, as sad as you possibly could be.😢
@@dwayneowen6262So sorry to hear. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow that my Darkness was gone. I don't think I can ever have another. He was my everything.
I’m 70 years old now and my 5th German Shepherd is 9. I can’t explain to people who have never been lucky enough to share their lives with one what a complete joy and blessing they are. I can’t imagine my life without my Bucky. I loved each of them totally with my whole heart and soul. I am convinced that all my dogs will be in Heaven with me. I never want to be without a German Shepherd sharing my life. I hope that will be true. I can’t run like I used to but I can throw the stick and I have over 7 acres so I hope that will all be enough. And I still ride my Arabian and she can run 35 miles an hour so I don’t need to be able to run myself. I just need to hang on to her!
You're a great owner! I hope all of your dogs reunite with you in heaven
Is alright old mam in this world we all don’t live long but you got German and she/he will always follow no matter what.
They will all be there playing together while you praise God.
lost my girl 2 months ago, the pain is still raw! yes your right I cant see myself without a GSD in my life. Life is so much more rewarding with them.
LOVE what you posted...yes!!!! I needed this tonight
Makes me miss my girl I had a dream about her last night. She was 13 when she crossed the rainbow bridge, gone but not forgotten
My girl was 13 1/2. I miss her too! So much personality in these dogs.
Gone but not so very far way
Did you get a new one?
How was it after?
RIP 🙏 She is probably playing fetch in heaven right now.
My GSD is at the end of her life and I was feeling down so my daughter found this video for me and it's so wonderful remembering back on all the wonderful times we've had together. Your dog is so like mine. We'd hike the woods for hours and she loved swimming in the river. I call her my land porpoise. Thanks for the videos and I wish you many happy years together with your pup.
I share your feelings. The title ought to be "What It's Like BEING OWNED by a German Shepherd". Each day MUST be full of joy till we live: this is what he has taught me-and not too silently, mind you. 13 years have passed with my most recent GS. I lost my younger brother in 2018, and my mother (gracefully from old age), and my sister (damn the Wuhan virus, China) this year (2021). I'm 62 and my GS is 13. HAS HE ALLOWED ME TO CRY OR EVEN SIT IN A DARK ROOM TO CONTEMPLATE ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH? NO SIR. Each day MUST be full of joy till we live: this is what he has taught me-and not too silently, mind you. He makes all kinds of noises the moment he 'thinks' I'm feeling down and takes ME out for a long walk. He would NOT desist or rest until he KNOWS that clouds of the gloom have been dispelled from me by him. .. LOVE FROM INDIA 😍
The vet gave me the book COLD NOSES AT THE PEARLY GATES when my 14 yrs old Germ Shep dog was leaving this world. Book explains in the old testament of bible about our animals are innocent and do not need salvation. They all go the heaven. Amen.
Get another one now so you don't morn too hard.
My heart goes out to you. We said goodbye to our good boy five years ago. We waited a couple of years to get another one. We love her, but we still miss our old boy. I know we’ll see him again in the next life.
We put our shepherd down last June. It was rough as it was my son’s first dog. The dog was 18 months and he was 11 months when we got her, so he’s had a dog for as long as he’s had a memory. The shepherd just turned 11 when we had to let her go. To add insult to injury, our black lab boxer mix had to be put down this February. We will get more dogs because we love them. You will always have a special place in your heart for dogs that pass, but don’t deny another dog a loving home because you’re afraid to love again.
We had a German shepherd. He is our most missed pet. This is truly a magnificent breed to be honest.
Every GSD was born to be a Branch Manager.
I always thought they were smarter.
Can confirm. Even my mix who doesn't even behave like a gsd is a branch manager.
My pup lately started to become a serious branch manager.
@@coldwynn They can be either absolute dummies 😂 or absolute smarties. Or, like my Heidi poo, *both!* Lmao
Love the German Shepherd, I had one, his name was Beauregard Bo for short, wouldn't let anybody near me and very clean in the house
"Do you want to go outside?" EVERY German Shepard answer: YES YES YES
But only if your coming to either play or to watch because they must have undivided attention and they know they are stunning to look at
correction: JA JA JA
I guess originally, German Shepherds were bred & trained to be outdoors all the time.
@@billolsen4360 . Isn’t ALL breed meant to be outdoor ? I’m always shocked by dogs owners who get out once a week (for what ever selfish reasons) ... which they never see as Animal cruelty. Shame on them !
@@nattchi8731 I see what you mean...I'd hate to see my dachshund outside ALL the time, but we do go on walks daily. We had an Akita-German Shepherd mix once who would never use her dog house and hated to come indoors unless just to play with the kids if it was raining or it was just too cold. Even at - 15 degrees F (- 25 C) she insisted on sleeping outside.
We have 2 - male/female litter-mates and bonded since birth. They are THE MOST incredible dogs for our family of 4 - so loving, so loyal, so giving, so protective, so intelligent and SO MUCH JOY. Simple the best ! I thank the Lord daily for the blessings they bring us.
I happened to come across this film when reminiscing about my lost GSD dog. She passed away almost 3 months ago and she was much like your Misha, obsessed with cows and too much large sticks. Her name was Saba, it's a common Polish name for German Shepherds. We've spent together almost 10 years, but cancer took her away. Thanks for the great film:) It's really fun to watch such a bright doggie. Greetings from Poland
Oh, ja mialam Sare, ktora oddalam, jak raz mi uciekla i nie bylo jej w domu 2 dni..ale wrocila. Odchodzilam od zmyslow, bardzo duzy stress dla wlasciciela. Oddalam i teraz z kolei musze z tym zyc, choc sumienie gryzie, bo okazalo sie, ze splodzila wiele pieknych szczeniat dla chciwego czlowieka. Wiem teraz czego chce. Chce zaadoptowac jakiegos owczarka z pobliskiego schroniska, zeby wreszcie poczuc sie lepiej. Sumienie to potezna sila nacisku. Beware!
Just adopted one. And I needed to give up on her. She's 10 years old, having health issues. I would not give up on her, because I really love her, but I live in multifamily building and my fucking neighbors after she relieved herself third time on the public stairs, said, that they going to put complaints to building managers, because they are afraid, they can catch something from my dog. I'm fighting here to get Sabcia back. Pray for me guys.
She's a water dog, river dog, wind dog, and vegetable dog. How versatile.
Haha your comment is one of my favorite comments. Today she was a water dog. Thanks for watching.
Don’t forget ice dog
at least she is not a hot dog! *baduuum tsssss* xD
And a wet dog
Don’t forget apple dog
They are doing everything right, (note: plenty of exercise) this GSD is having the best life. She's well cared for and loved. 🧡
Thanks! My wife spoils her with special food and "brushing / petting time" haha.
Looks like a pure bred German shepherd, they better add some exercise for hip dysplasia
@@CoreyOlsonLevi honestly her back/hip look like that classic gsd built. she could get problems with hip dysplasia.. Ask your vet if you haven't done so already.. Lots of Labradors, Retrievers and German shepherds can live long and active life's with HD if you're watching a couple of things and do exercises regularly
Sorry for being a downer btw
@@user-ve7hn2dh8h No worries, she was at the vet in the last 1-2 months and they said her joints and everything sounded great. We do a lot of exercise with her, and in summer months she does a bit of swimming when I take her hiking. She is overall in pretty good health according to the vet :)
GSD’s quite possibly the best dogs ever. Goofy, crazy, and hilarious. Loved your video. Brought back memories of my dog when she was a puppy. She’s six now. The greatest companions.
GSD and Border collies are the best dogs.
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@@giftofthewild6665no there not
@@TiffanySchraedel yes they are
Yes, OUR AJ is a smart and strong dog. I don’t want to own if it is not a GS❤❤❤❤
That's a beautiful dog, my favorite breed. And she is very happy in that outdoor environment, great job on her care! I miss all my GSDs, Sultan, Rex, Max, Marco. Rex was the best dog I ever had. A White German Shepherd. He saved my life 3 times! The most loyal friend I will ever have on this earth. Rest in peace, Rexy, I love you.
The best breed, had four of them, miss every one of them all dearly...
And I'm convinced the Dachshund is a compact emergency back-up GSD.
My Jager was a West German working line Sable. She was an awesome friend. As were all my Shepherds, I have had 4 also. Thinking about getting a puppy😉.
Same here!!! Makes me want another puppy!!!
@@michellelemar1995 It's too painful when they go...
@@joeschlotthauer840 I know!! They are so happy to be wherever you are and doing whatever your doing, the most protective and loyal friend a peron could ask for ❤And maybe im bias, but the best looking and smartest dogs on the planet!!
The most important thing to know is, a GSD is not a pet- it's a family member...
Nailed it 👍🐕👌💯😎
...often smarter than their owners.. 😶😶😶😶
This ^
All my pets, and there have been many, were family
That goes for all dog breeds.
My German Shepherd past away 2 months ago. She was 14 years old. She was the most ferocious dog outside on her walks everyday. Everyone was afraid of her in the neighborhood. She was the biggest baby in her house with her family. She was so warm and friendly with her family and would probably die for us and I would have for her. German Shepherd's are great friends I just wish they could live longer. I would recommend this breed to anyone who needs a great dog. RIP Boo!
My GSD, Saber , ALWAYS barked at cows. One day, she got a little to close and got scared, never barked at one again. She also ate veggies. Her house was under our pear tree, so, naturally, she ate pears. She also picked apples off of the tree in our orchards. GSD’s are the best dogs ever! So smart and goofy and loving!
agreed.....
I took my male German Shepherd down to the country. We came upon a pasture of cows and he started barking until one came up to the truck and he was dashing across the seat crying for help. He was much bigger than my female, but scared of his own shadow. The female was much smaller and seemed fearless of just about anything.
Lmao imagining a dog picking fruits seems so cute
There is nothing like a German Shepherd. I had my Moran for almost 19 years.
Wow… our female died when she was 13 1/2…. still thinking about her 10 years later….
@Roxanne Moore how did you get her to live so long .. !?? Pls do tell ..
It's a miracle- so long life.
@@BEAUTYnIQ All my animals live long. Do not know why. Keep them happy and show lots of love. Maybe that is the answer. But I miss them all.
@@rolandkel7696 I lost my beautiful Sasha just shy of her 7th birthday on March 13th. Heartbreaking..... A congenital defect in her shoulder led to arthritis. Amputation was not an option as she had arthritis in one hind leg as well.
i got my boy at 3 mths old, and he was with me till 14 years old. my best friend , my pal, my confidant. it was the best experience of my life., he died about 10 years ago and just cant be replaced. so intelligent and cuddly and a well trained dog is so trustworthy.
We got our GSD about 4 months ago, he is now 6 months old, and now showing some pretty impressive protective tendencies with our 9 year old grandson. They are best buddies, and we love to watch them play out in the yard. For Christmas, he got a new squeaky toy, and another good bone to spend the evening chewing on. He is a GREAT addition to our family. I raised GSD's years ago, and was raised with GSD's. NOTHING beats a good dog, regardless of breed. A good dog is a good dog, and a life-long companion. They will love you, no matter what. They ALWAYS want your approval, they ALWAYS want to make you happy, and loved. For those that wish dogs harm... it will not go well, if we meet, and the end result will leave you very unhappy. If you give my post a thumb down, please leave a reply, so I can see who you are.
My girl is 4 she loves me uncdical people have hurt me .she just loves me . Goes every where I do. Love my girl😅😅
I must say this is one of my favorite dog videos on youtube. You capture the simple joys and hilariousness of having a dog, especially a german shepard. I really enjoyed this. It felt realistic and full of your own happiness as well. Never felt like you were staging anything, or filming because you want to monetize your dog, which I am really put off by in many other channels. I loved my GS dog and she has passed away now. Watching your gorgeous dog zoom through the puddles as you laugh, her fear of the laundry basket, took me back to that great experience in my life. Thanks for doing that. If you make more videos, please keep them fresh and chill like this. Thank you for making it.
Thank you for the kind words. These candid videos were taken over 1-2 years and I compiled them for our own sake. I never really expected the video to be this popular. Your comment made my day when I first read it, and it's funny how owning a GSD is like a secret club. When ours was a puppy people in our neighborhood would stop their car to pet her. They would tell us about their GSD, etc. They are quirky, funny and obviously challenging dogs (due to the exercise needed) but it's rewarding once they've settled in a little bit. Anyways, we got our GSD as a family dog; I agree that way too many people on KZhead are trying to monetize their dogs, it's definitely off-putting. Thanks again for your comment.
I have had four German Shepherds. I I’ve never vMy favorite one Zeus is the one in the picture.He just passed away in February from Cancer. He gave me so much love along with all of my family . I miss him so much. ! German Shepherds are such loyal loving dogs and will always stay with their families
I loved all of my dogs ♥️🌹❤️
I so agree with you .......a relaxed, happy, authentic, joyful and loving family. The parents, baby, dog are a joy to watch. One of the best videos I have watched by far. I smiled and laughed with you all through the video. SHINE ON!!!!!!!!!!
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German Shepherd's are the best dog breed in the world. I'm bias my beautiful female rescued German shepherd just turned 3 last week. I have had her since Easter 2020. With a lot of patience she now walks on a loose lead unless she sees some birds or another dog. She is a beautiful dog and I renamed her Rosie as I hope living with me her future will always be Rosy and she knows she is safe and loved in our house.
Haha nice, my dog is just a little over 3 years now. If I were to do it again, I think I would rescue an older GSD because the first few years of nonstop exercise are so crazy. The off-leash thing is difficult when other dogs are around, good luck with all that!
I'm still partial to Goldens, but not as afraid of German Shepard after this ..
My GSD rescue, age 2, got renamed Rosy as well, because that's the kind of future I wanted her to have with me. GSDs are the best!
Nikita, 4 and a half. Rescued her when she was 2. Same thing with my GSD. After months of patience she doesn't pull anymore when walking her.Gets very excited when she sees other dogs and bicycles.
I have had 4 GSD rescues. They have all been great dogs. I have learned so much about dog behavior. All have had their issues and were able to overcome them and be awesome dogs. Love is a powerful thing. The GSD is a fantastic breed. Such love, loyalty and devotion.
Thank you for posting this lovely video! I lost my best girl, Tess, in June at the age of 13 from cancer of the spleen (apparently not uncommon in older GSD). She was euthanized and it broke my heart; she's always in my thoughts and I miss her terribly. I had other breeds whilst growing up but there is something about the loyalty, devotion and intelligence of a GSD that is very special. She was my shadow and best friend, following me everywhere; if I was out of her sight for a few minutes, she'd come looking for me. On the few occasions when I was unwell, she would position herself at the end of my bed, leaving me only to eat, etc. - the longest period was for two weeks when I had the flu. We are so very fortunate to experience that level of unconditional love, devotion and loyalty 💔💔💔
agreed.....
She behaves exactly like my GSD did. Her 2 most favorite things where snow and muddy water. Brought back so many memories. Thanks for posting this.
I have 3 German Shepherds. Mom ,dad and 12 wk old son. They are so much fun and lots of work.❤
Never expected this video to become somewhat popular. Please consider subscribing / leave a comment if you want to see more of my crazy GSD. Hopefully this video puts a smile on your face.
This was an awesome video. I have a female GSD and I love her to death! Your GSD is so funny and beautiful! Post more if you can. Love to watch them.
They are wonderful companions! I am just getting over having to put my 4 yr old down for medical reasons. My 13yr old passed in her sleep 6mo. Ago. It is a tough adjustment. The house has become very quiet. I do see a new puppy in my future! Life is too short not to spend it with such a wonderful breed!
Yes it did, thanks.
Thank you, yes - many smiles!! Xx
Like the video but the C Word, not so much...
I'm 71 and have raised GSD's ever since I was 14. I have loved each and every one. The only (pain in my heart was when they got old enough to say goodbye to.) I swear it's as hard as giving up your child.
Our GSDi is 10. She has been the most wonderful dog ever. My daughter recently got a GSD puppy. Ii don't think I will be able to get anotherone when we lose ours bit I will enjoy my daughter's dog when she visits. It's an honor to have. been owned and loved by her a German Shepherd. The best ever
I'm with you on that, losing your dog is the actual worst feeling ever. It took me months to get over my boy dying last year.
She's a top-quality GSD and is so well cared for by her family. Enjoyable video.
I’ve had mine for 6 years and it’s been the best 6 years ever
Nothing better! Welcome to the GSD club. There is not much better in life than being the proud parents of these incredible animals.
Life is a beautiful movie when you have a German shepherd. Thank you so much for this video. I also have a German shepherd, she’s my world. Can’t describe how lucky and happy I am. Can someone recommend this video to an international short film competition? It’s beautiful, realistic and accurate 100%❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your dog too!
Ive had shepherds since i was a baby. She even saved me from being(in her eyes) kidnapped. When i moved out of home i was without shepherds for years. My partner wasnt keen on owning one. It took about 20 years until he came to. Now, we have 3 and he NOW agrees they are the best dogs. I believe that anyone who hasnt had the honour of being in contact with one is missing out on a true treasure. Not only are they the best dogs, they are one of(if not THE) best animal. Loyal, playful, freindly, protective, loving, to those who are too afraid to get close to one due to the stigma around them, get over it. Its so worth it. Having said all that, at the end of the day, its up to their owners to raise them properly. Same as people with their children. You raise them wrong, youll have problems, and its not the dogs fault, its the 'owners' fault. Keep your "Labradoodle" and "Cavoodles" and all other 'designer dogs'(READ MUTTS/MIXED BREEDS/HALF BREEDS etc). Shepherds are perfect and pure. They cant be improved, theyre already perfect as is. Truly awesome in every sense of the word. 🐾🐺♑
I've owned several over the last 50yrs and loved them all; they were always my favorite pet right up there with my cats. My children loved them too as did my cats, and we all loved each other Very much.
Your German Shepard is sooo well behaved and an all around awesome dog. You both obviously put in the work
Thanks for the kind words! Your comment made my day.
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Videos of kids and dogs having fun together always hit close to home for me. I was raised in a house full of German Shepherds and this brings back many happy memories.
Very beautiful montage of your puppy! You both done good, and yet you re correct, German Shepherds require lots of daily running and exercise because they are high energy dogs. I been an owner of German Shepherds for decades, and highly motivated and intelligent! Yes, they need the right training right when you first get your pup. I lived in Minnesota and t the border. They wolves, and bears would come to my house, and is dangerous, because they lure the dog into the woods to kill them. I got lucky twice because she came back quickly. I now live in the Interior Alaska, and moose, and bears are her new predators, which most of us up here carry & have bear spray. We walked up to the base of these mountains and her body language tells you otherwise, and she is on a leash going on the sled dog trails. Every German Shepherds I ever owned been the best gaurd dog, and companion. Thank you for sharing your dogs experiance for those ever thinking on getting one or two!
Best dogs on the planet. Very similar behaviours to mine. Gotta love the GSD.
Haha yeah it's funny watching other GSD's and noticing the similar mannerisms. I can't wait though until she chills out a bit more. She is ~3 years old and man those first few years were TOUGH. So much energy, constantly needs to exercise.
GSD'S are the best ever: trainable, loyal, PROTECTIVE, we've had em for 49 years and seen many come and go. Vitamin C will kill viruses. Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that keep your dog alive longer. Dog are supposed to produce 900 mg of C on their own, but my rescue Elena doesn't. Vitamin C saved her life and I give her C when her appetite wanes. I've seen dog fights, and I nor any dog can knock off her feet. Vitamin E for the heart, coat, nails. Louie Louie lived to 17 with just E. Lena is supposed to be 4 and 1/2 but because of E, she no grey hair like a puppy. Vitamin A for anything non-viral. Vitamin A killed my mom's cancer and my dads incurable infection. My dad had a plaque in his office: Physician, heal thyself! He passed at 90. GS dogs are the best dogs ever.
You guys are great! I love folks who make their pups family instead of pets.
What a beautiful “goof ball” 🤪
Love you Shirley! 😘
Your Hott Shirley 🌹🌹🌹🇦🇺
Thank you! The memories came flooding back. My Annie has been gone since 2011,I miss her each and every day. She truly was my best friend for 13 years. We did everything together. We never were apart for even one day! It was the best 13 years of my life. She knew what I was thinking before I did ! She had more intelligence than most people, I swear! If want a best friend that will protect you your family and property ,get a GSD.I pray we are reunited one day. Until then ,rest in peace my love.
Not only is it cute to see you and your partner have fun, but having your GSD with you and explore is amazing to see
She's sweet, gentile and crazy-crazy when she plays. Great GSD.
There is no more beautiful sound in this world than the sound of a happy, baby giggle. It is just precious.
I know, it's great. And my wife is pregnant now so I'm excited for more :)
I love to see your dog running free so much space for her 😊
This dog has a great life probably a better life than most dogs will ever have. The freedom she has and boundless energy is everything. She is well taken care of for sure. This makes me so happy ❤️🥲
Wow your girl loves water! I love her happy dance. And my male apparently likes her bark, he took my iPad out of my hands as I was watching..
When your girl says, “I’m on a walk with my love” and she means the dog. Lol! What a beautiful Shepherd she is!! Wow!!
The “bang” and walking down the sidewalk with the frisbee was too cute. Love GSDs, have one myself. They love frolicking in the water and woods 💕such a joy to watch them have fun! The cow scene was awesome! I’d just say be careful with heat exhaustion.....sometimes they don’t know when to stop the running around, they play nonstop.
I've had German Shepherds all my adult life and this brought back such memories! Those crazy puppy days when they are all long legs, big noses and ears! I love the amount of time and attention you give her. She will an awesome companion for many years.
The epitome of authentic playfulness and love, this dog. She's very lucky to have pack-leaders who provide all that a do should have. Watching her adventures was enjoyable; thank you. I hope that Misha, your young one, and you're both well.
Seeing dogs grow up is amazing - from these cute little potatoes over the "clumsy teenager" state to a majestic grown up potato. Love it.
agreed.....
It is more than 20 years ago i Lost my Charlie. Looking at these videos are bitter sweet, makes me miss him a lot. He was like a little brother who happily volunteered to any mischief I could come up with.
I LOVE this breed. I have a 3 year old GSD. They are high maintenance dogs. Once you get through the first 3 years with training, they are the best dogs.
I love German Shepards, they are my very favourite dog breed. Sadly my circumstances aren’t such that I can own one. You take such good care of Misha, she’s a wonderful dog and I so enjoyed watching her. Thank you for sharing! 💗😊
Gorgeous GSD my friend. I have owned this breed for years; I wouldn't have any other breed. They are amazing dogs. I don't mean to be "that guy", but I will ask you to really consider properly securing your beautiful pup when you are in your car. My brother-in-law was an EMT and he straightened me out. Some of the stories he told me about car accident scenes he's seen would give you nightmares. Not trying to preach or wave a judgemental finger, just wanted to ask you to give car safety a serious thought. (NOTE: this advice is for the owner of this pup. I don't really care if YOU disagree. "Trolls be gone!") 😉✌️
Totally agree. I always see dogs hanging out of car Windows, when I walk my two on the footpath.
Agreed! Even a fender-bender can turn an unsecured dog into a canine missile. Not worth the chance.
You are right. Happened to my brother and the dog ran away after the accident. The poor thing got so scared. We did find him though, but still.
Best dogs on the planet. My wife and I made the mistake of getting two sisters from the same litter. Having one is like having one. Having two is like having five. Soooo much work. So rewarding. They have changed our lives for the better.
Wow, thanks for this. This has been the first time in my 35yo life that I haven’t had a GSD. Even since before I was born, we’ve had GSDs. So many memories came back. Each dog is unique, but each GSD shares mannerisms. She’ll make a wonderful sister and baby sitter. 🤗
I know I'm late to the party but we once had 4. They only ask to go outside 178 times a day...60 times during the night....most of the time just to stand on the proch😂....throw ball 400 times a day...pets 92 times.....go to barn to check on horses......24/7......love these dogs.
You are sooooo right!!!! I thought my GSD was weird but I see he’s just like yours!
Thanks for posting! We just put down our boy a few months ago. He was 13 and lived the best life a dog could have. He was our first GSD. My husband's heart is so broken that he says he can never have another. Your video brought back many memories that I enjoyed. And I watched it w/o crying!
My heart also was breaking so hard while i was reading ur com, god bless u♥️♥️♥️
@@misheelschannel895 You are very kind & big-hearted to have have empathy for a stranger. Thank you. I'm guessing you have loved & lost pets in your life. It is hard but it is the price we must pay to have pets. Totally worth it!
@SA spinks Tell your husband it'll be ok and that he WILL get to a point where he can do it again. I lost my first GSD when he was 16 years old. I raised him from 8 weeks old. He was the best friend I ever had and I cried like a baby the day we had to put him down. Heartbroken doesn't even scratch the surface. He was just 6 months older than my daughter and when I lost him, it was like what I would imagine losing a child is like. I felt exactly the same as your husband. It took almost four years before I could bring myself to have another dog. She isn't a Shepherd, but she's been with us for 12 years and I love her dearly. Well, she's getting on in years now and it's been near 17 years since my first GSD left me. This past August, I finally got another Shepherd. It was a long time in coming, but I was finally ready and it was so worth the wait as I've been blessed with a beautiful female GSD who's just 9 months old now. I didn't go looking for her, she just sorta fell into my lap. It's almost like she found me. She never leaves my side. She comes to work with me in the morning, sleeps next to my side of the bed at night, and I just love her to death. Now, I went into this knowing what's coming down the road, as I'm in the "been there, done that" club, but every day she reminds me of just how great life is with a GSD and I wouldn't trade her for anything! So just let your husband know that it will get easier as time goes on. The pain will subside and he'll just be left with his own wonderful memories that will one day, when he's ready and the time is right, let him dare get close to another GSD. All the best!!
@@Jeffhew812 Awww Jeff thank you for taking the time to respond and share that about yourself. I will definitely have him read your comment for moral support. There IS life after the first GSD. I hope he is as fortunate as you and his next love will find him because I know he'll never go looking. I agree with you - life with a GSD is grand! Thanks again - i hope you and your girl enjoy many many years together :)
I have a 12 week old GSD, Zuko, and this video saved me tonight. He has been teething like crazy, I found this video, turns out he loves watching his own kind. He watched from the beginning to the end, calmly. Hopefully he learned a thing or two from your beautiful and obedient girl Mischa!:)
You're in the velociraptor stage :) It'll last about a year - a year and a half then one day they wake up like "ok im done".
It is an amazing and a very rewarding experience having A German Shephard as a family member....they are fiercely protective and unbelievably loyal to thier human family...I had one in my mid teens thru my mid 20s and there is not a day that goes by that I do not miss him....
Please dont make ur dog do your "hops" with the tennis ball. It is extremely hard on the middle of their backs/spine. Not great for their hips. We've had 9 GSD's and all the vets said no to that activity. Please heed this suggestion.
Good advice! Our GSD had both knees replaced at UCDavis Vet School. $12,000 and a lot of unnecessary pain! We learned the hard way….. 😢
@@terrimills8609 i didn't know UCDavis Vet School did that. my neighbor worked there a few years back and now works at Meuller VCA in Sacramento. we're both blessed to have 1/2 acre yards so our big dogs can run and get plenty of exercise. $12,000? man, YOU are awesome and your dogs are "The Lucky Ones."
As a first time GSD owner i am officially obsessed ❤
I had my first German Shepherd "Raider" at age 5. He showed me everything I needed to know about life and to survive. I've been blessed with several GSD's since. The outpouring of love, devotion, intelligence and what the breed adds to your day to day quality of life is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing so that others can see first hand the everyday miracle of owning a German Shepherd. ***Choosing this breed comes with great responsibility. Please do your research before making a decision.
Thank you, for this video! My 9 years old GSD Herman passed away 3 months ago and I miss him very much. He was exactly like Misha by look, character and behaviour. We got him when we were dating and then our son was born. Very similar to your story. Thank you. It felt like I looked back on our life together.
Ah, this makes me miss my old pups. Had two, a mother and her son, and they were just precious bundles of love and energy. The boy, this big blonde ball of fluff and love, used to sit on my lap whenever I sat down on the ground, and the mom was always super cautious and loving to us all. I miss them both even years after losing them
You can tell that the owner loves Misha soooooo much!
I have PTSD from certain events and worked with these animals alot. thank you for posting this. Its saved me a few times....remembering what it was like to work with GS's and spending time with them. I miss mine ever so.
Beautiful. So like our ‘Bonnie’ . We lost her two years ago, now looking for our next GSD.
I love my GSD Beyond explanation. If I dare to do it over again the first thing I would do is prioritize socialization consistently. GSDs, are smart, want to be ALPHA, should be taught to know when it’s time to be friendly, and know when to back off and to be protective, They must consistently obey commands immediately, and know when to help. GSDs love attention, love learning new complex commands and mostly human praise and loving contact from there pact. GSDs need to learn gentleness when they are playing because they are powerful strong dogs and can unintentionally hurt their playmates. I’ve seen my male when playing, give one playful push, causing 2 large powerful, bigger dogs to roll 3 times on the one push to both dogs. Not good! This could have caused grave injury if this were a child or an adult. GSDs can be very stubborn and try to get away with any commands taught them but consistence is the key. My dog knows I’m Alpha but I do not instill fear in him to make him obey. You don’t need to be feared by them to obey, because I have found ignoring bad behavior by taking away my attention and placing them away from reacting with the pact is a much more powerful and useful tool to keeping them in line. Other things I would do may sound stupid but I hate stepping in shit so I would teach them to poop in one area. Another thing that is extremely important is grooming them when they are very young. A dog is a dog and will fight and protect themselves even from their owners which is a great thing with all the abuse going on out there. When they are puppies wether they need grooming or not they are at a ripe age to learn to accept gentle grooming as normal. If they need their nails cut or any other grooming it is much easier to teach a small puppy you are not out to hurt them. When they are a small 10 pound puppy and not a 100 pound super strong adolescent the danger is negligible, in comparison. Grooming them should create a calming, luxury, and no danger to you. Also routine is important to these highly intelligent GSDs. It gives them a feeling of safety, comfort, and calm in their world. I am old but have a sixth sense about the GSD, but I also know each dog has his own personality and I may or may not be compatible. My education and their education must be based on compatibility, love, patience and a lot of forgiveness on both sides. They must respect the pact and be respected by the pact. The GSD is a definite gift from our Glorious King and if we want, and can physically handle, we should accept and give as much help we can handle. I have fulfilled the many gaps in my life with these companions and I have have willingly created a more powerful role, and purposely peaceful life. Thank you and God bless
This was lovely to watch. I smiled all the way through. Such great loving caring owners instilling good discipline for Misha. Your son is beautiful, you must be so proud to have such a lovely family.
Just added another baby to the mix, it's been a lot of fun. Thank you. :)
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Aww that's really great news! Would be great to see a similar update like this one with your newest arrival. I know you must be very busy though lol. Those days are gone for me but oh do I remember them haha. Keeps you fit though, well fit but knackered at the same time 😄. Hope Misha is ok and is still daft as a brush! Thanks so much for replying, I didn't expect it. Much love ❤.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Hello! I love how German Shepards know when its a time to play and a time to be soft to babies!
I had a German Shepherd called Sasha. She was a Velcro dog and we adored her heart and soul. They are loyal, loving, goofballs. The best. These days I have small dogs, but I'll never forget my Sasha.
Beautiful family. Beautiful life. Enjoy the moments together ❤
We need more. She does bring a smile to my face. ❤️ I’m unable to take care of one due to my health. I had one as a child and she was so sweet and gentle.
Now this is a dog hat loves to get to the woods and visit all. Great to see the whole family getting wet and just having fun.
Pure heaven, with unconditional, love,loyalty, and utter devotion, simple
Omg she’s just soo precious, sweet and smart! ❤️
When you watch this baked and shed a tear remembering your old best friend who passed 2 years ago. Love you Apollo, see you one day!
Whats it like to own a German shepherd priceless Jackie
What a wonderful tree pole collector, big sister and water shepherd. 💕😊 German Sheperds can be a handful, but they can also melt stones with their playfulness and charming personality.
@evangelinewandering9547, I've never had a GS but my goodness some of them seem so tempermental and yet playful and silly! @1:22, it was hilarious charging out of the water, I imagined that guy that does the "pet voice-overs" of saying "HELLLP MAMA, THAT FISH BIT MY TONGUE!!"🤣I'm glad this family is having so much fun together with their fur-babies & Aaron is a cute lil guy! ^_^
@@zenithperigee7442The temperament is PURELY because people don't realize that genetics matter. GSDs are working dogs by nature, and pair that with a working line shepherd, you will definitely have problems if you are wanting on as a "family pet". Simply speaking, they are not good for families IF you are not working them. They need a job, and are not a golden retriever. Everyone thinks that dogs are the exact same, except for looks. GSDs were bred for herding and protecting. That behavior she shows with cows is the herding instinct, without the proper training to preform correctly.
We had this EXACT GSD when I was 7 or 8 yrs old, literally almost a carbon copy. Her name was Ursula, she had 9 puppies, we kept 3 of them (2 boys and a girl). Ursula didn’t like the girl and almost killed her so we gave the female pup to family friends. We kept the 2 sons, Hercules (Curly) and Alexander (Alex). They passed away when I was in college 20+ yrs ago. They still visit me in my dreams…
Our family dog was almost completely worn out after 14 years, growing up with our 2 daughters. When Misha starts to get older and needs to slow down you will have beautiful videos of her as a frisky young dog. The time goes by so fast. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. It brings back memories...🍃🍂
11:56 night vision on! Anyway with her seeing those cattle, her shepherd herding instincts kicked in. …this video definitely shows how intelligent and aware German shepherds are!
it's easy to see that this dog is happy and well educated (compliments after executing an order, games, little treats). Makes me wish to have a GSD
My siblings and I grew up with German shepherd. They are so loyal and playful. I have the fondest memories of our dog.
What a beautiful girl! I can see that she is well-loved. 🥰 Hands down, GSDs are the best breed in the entire world. You'll never find a more amazingly loyal & loving companion. Even though you'll miss bathroom privacy 😂, savor every moment. We lost our 13 yr old GSD in November 2019 and not one day has gone by that I don't think of him. (RIP, my sweet Anakin! 💖) Still, we're blessed beyond measure with our 4-year-old male and the recent addition of a solid black female puppy! Jealous that your Myszka loves the water. Our male won't go near it, but we're going to work with our female. Thanks for sharing!
I love Germans, one of my favorite dog breeds, but they require a great deal of training, loads of exercise and a firm leadership.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful time period. GSD’s are the best dogs ever. Aaron is going to have a great companion. Our grandson had his best friend too. His name was Hector and was the most loving and protective GSD. If you wanted to find our grandson, you just had to look for Hector. He was always at his side. Hector’s been gone 5 years and even though we got another GSD, Raven, we still miss him every day.
We lost our beautiful German Shepherd Koda on October 11th of this year. He was only eight years old but are so grateful to have had him in our lives for those eight years. Watching Mischa with all her energy and her gentle ways reminded me so much of Koda. German Shepherds are the best. They have a way of communicating with us that other breeds can't do.
I’ve never had a shepherd myself, but my Mama and Papa had one that saved my life. I was about 4 and started drowning in the swimming pool at their house, so Lady (the shepherd) dove into the water and pulled me to safety. Great dog.
Our GSD (Klaus) is the most beautiful boy. I have grown up with German Shepherds and we had 11 of them at one point. Klausy (I call him the Hooligan) is now 8 years old and he loves hugs and welcomes our pool maintenance man (who bribes him with snacks). Super intelligent, super affectionate, super in need of experienced owners who know how to be relaxed, calm and in tune with their dog.
So nice to see a family totally embracing their dog as a member of their pack, and enjoying this beautifully spirited gurl, Mischa!!!
I watched this video over the summer when I was contemplating getting a GSD. I ended up getting one and the experience with him has been exactly like this video. Just about every goofy thing from the video he's already done too. Thanks for helping me make the decision.
So refreshing to hear about how you socialized her from day one. She's really exceptional - High-energy, high play-drive, has a beautiful temperament, and could probably track, search & rescue. I'm glad at my age that my current furry roommates are low-energy GSDs! Four ball tosses and they're ready to watch some TV. Congrats on raising baby and puppy to be pals! She'll be Aaron's guardian for the rest of her life.
This was one of the most wholesome videos I've seen in a long time!!! It was wonderful!!!
Have had Duke, my male GSD rescue, since mid-July ‘23. He’s 15 months old & 100 lbs, tall & long. He’s smart & just the sweetest, soft ❤ dog. Has his Lamb Chop softie that he carries around like a baby doll. They are the best dogs!
THANK YOU for this glorious video. I kept a big smile the whole video! I've had 2 German Shepherds and one Austrian Shepherd. I lost mine in 2019 to old age. This video brings back fond memories !!!