r/germanshepherds

Hi everyone,

I recently noticed a small lump on my dog's snout, and I'm a bit concerned. It doesn't seem to be causing him any pain, and he's behaving completely normally—eating, drinking, and playing as usual.

Has anyone seen something similar before or have any idea what it could be?

Thank you!

Back in May I saved this girl from the euth list and she was completely defeated, covered in poop and pee, skinny, and her heart was just broken. Fast forward to now she is healthy, happy, and ready for her furever home!

Gaia is approximately 2 years old, spayed, chipped, uptd on shots, fully vetted. She is social and plays well with my two male dogs, does well with most dogs she meets (intros are a little awkward at first but she is submissive by nature). She is good with kids, all humans she meets, I haven’t cat tested her yet however she tried to make friends with a bunny at one point so with some redirecting and training I feel she would be fine.

She is kennel/crate trained, potty trained, walks well on leash with her training collar, loves to snuggle and give kisses, she’s goofy and silly very puppyish by nature, loves riding in the car, well behaved in public, she honestly would be a great service dog candidate as well!

She is treat motivated, enjoys playing with toys like the ball and chewing her bones, medium drive, her only bad habit is her internal alarm clock wakes me up at 7:15 am every day to go out and go potty but I’ll take that over potty in the house lol.

She would do well in a home with another dog to play with, she’s environmentally sound, fireworks and storms she’s not bothered by either, and she enjoys cooling off in her baby pool in my yard.

Zero aggression but also not a push over with other dogs over toys and will stick up for herself but genuinely doesn’t want a fight, I can handle her and touch her all over, pick her up, she takes treats nicely, and is in general a very good girl! If you have room in your home for this beautiful girl please let me know!

We are located in central Texas but I am willing to meet and travel to you with her to make sure it’s a good fit. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask! Please share her with your friends/family to help her find the perfect home!

She would do best in an active family home with another dog to play with. German shepherd savvy people preferred with experience. Fenced in yard is a must.

She is still working on obedience training and would need continued training with her new family as well. Someone willing to commit to her.

I am also willing to offer free sessions as well to her new family to help acclimate her and help her and you succeed if you’re local to me. 🙏🏻💜🐾

https://sunnisanimalmissions.com/

I have a 2 month old GSD! We have so many toys and different stimulation toys/games, but he doesn’t seem to be interested in many of them. He loves his feeding mat but that’s about it😭 anyone have recommendations for mental stimulation toys your dog loves??

LA / 1.5y
ENERGETIC CUDDLE BUG!💖🥰

This is Lilo, he is 2y old and LOVES plushies, to the point I learned to sew just to necromance the dead plushies back into use, but the fillings get old and gross. And it's way too expensive to keep buying them.

He enjoys his training, kongs and natural chew toys, but nothing brings him the level of joy of destroying a plushie.

Help

I believe my Harley-Darling has been "wetting-the-bed" sporadically lately.. but its very clear, and doesn't smell like pee. She is just as active and playful as always, great appetite no warning signs. But 3x in the last month now we discovered a very saturated wet spot on the bed or a puddle under the bed and her side completely wet too..

She's aggressive with strangers and hates the vet (rescued as a pup just before covid so lacked socialization for the first few years) so we have to make an appointment to get prescription drugs to knock her out before a vet will see her, so visit is like 3 weeks out since its not emergent) but I am very worried. She's my baby, and only 7yr this November, no previous medical or physical issues. Im hoping the veteran GS owners here might have some experiential insight.

This is my shepherd mix baby that I am obsessed with. She’s now 13 months old and just the best, I love who she’s growing into.

That being said, this girl has been frustrating at meal times lately. She’s just not that into her kibble. I’ve done some freeze dried salmon on top to peak her interest, but she’s just not that into it. She’ll still eat eventually and she’s heathy, but I’d like to give her something she likes.

I’m trying to do all the right things and it would be SO much easier if I felt good about feeding her grain free. We need gluten free food (celiac in the house) and she has a suspected chicken sensitivity. Finding gluten free and chicken free is like impossible.

She’s currently on Purina pro plan sport 30/20 beef.

Any advice would be so appreciated. She’s so loved.

Just wanted to share her success! I raised Bean to be okay around large and loud equipment and sudden noises, her first 4th she slept the entire time. This 4th we went for a quick walk before sunset, people were doing the little towers in their driveways. With treats and our usual training she was able to focus and desensitize to it. When we got home she got puzzles. a bully stick, and frozen kong- but accosting me to play with her slimy stuffed duck was the highlight for her.

I’m just so proud of her. (,: If you’re in the throes of training right now, never stop, guide them, support them, and advocate for them. You’ll gain a dog that trusts and loves you more than anything.

Happy post 4th day!

Recently I adopted this girl off the euthanasia list to save her life. I literally cried when I met her she was so defeated, covered in poop and pee, had bite marks on her, and super skinny. She nuzzled her face into my lap as if to say-please save my life.

I’m still working on getting her healthy and working on some basic training with her.

She ultimately will need a furever home though and I wanted to put some feelers out for anyone who may be interested in her.

She’s about 2 yrs old, spayed, vaccinated, has the sweetest personality and is just a gentle yet goofy puppy in spirit.

She gets along with dogs, kids, I haven’t tested her with cats yet. I haven’t seen any outright Aggresive behavior at all from her.

I can pick her up, touch her all over, she’s just wiggly, I can touch her food and she takes treats gently, she’s playful with my two male dogs, and she deserves someone who will show her the life she deserves.

I would keep her myself but to be honest it’s a lot for me financially with let alone two dogs but three now. I am doing my best and I just genuinely didn’t want her to die and wanted to help her.

If you’re interested please let me know. I can answer your questions too and or give you any more info I have that’s not listed if I know the answer to it.

We are located in central Texas. I am willing to help transport her to you and or meet you to also make sure she goes to a good home.

If you have the space and a place in your heart for her please let me know. She’s a good girl and she didn’t deserve the life she’s already had, she deserves better. Thank you 🙏🏻 💜🐾

Since I adopted him, one of his ears has been hanging down constantly and isn’t pointed like the other one. Is this something I should be concerned about?

You’ll never be lonely with a GSD that’s for sure. Eeeven in places you’d like privacy…like the bathroom 🤣 Have to keep it open or she’ll barge her way in lol

In honor of rescuing Apollo a year ago, I wanted to share some of our favorite photos with you all!

She’s got a couple gabapentin in her and we’ve got some white noise going, but the booms are going strong. Happy 4th and sorry to all the scared doogs.