They do not automatically befriend people they don't know. They are inquisitive, and have a want to please and may become a bit sad if they cannot. They appreciate having a purpose and benefit from working.
Shepherds are trustworthy and worthy family pets, and are great in use in guarding. They have a superior sense of scent, advanced intellect, and a mind for protection. The dog was initially bred in Germany, and used as a sheep herder, who shepherded the flock.
German Shepherds do have a need to be socialized, and if owners leave this dog unattended too often, without human interaction, and companionship, or fail to take the leadership role in training the animal, aggression may be the result. German Shepherds are not typically known for aggression. All dogs need to be socialized and trained, and shepherds almost more than any other breed are highly trainable.
Their ability toward scent is also a valued characteristic of this animal. This makes it a great selection for police and military use. These dogs work as police partners in search and rescue. Shepherds also are invaluable in drug task teams.
Some investigators, searching for bodies, or drugs, or even missing criminals, use trusted Shepherds instead of men as their investigative partners to complete the job. They claim their heightened sense of smell, and intelligent ability to follow orders on the first command, 95% of the time, gives police an advantage in solving crimes. German shepherds have been responsible for locating missing persons, finding bodies, and locating large amounts of drugs, which led to the arrest of many people.
The use of guard dogs in search and rescue has meant many more lives have been saved due to their known endurance and their ability to pick up on the scent of skin cells. It is estimated use of one dog in such units is as effective as 20-30 men because cells can be traced to woods, buildings, rivers, floods and the like. It is this acute sense of smell, along with a refusal to give up until the job is done that makes this breed so useful.
During missions at 9/11 at ground zero Shepherds were used. They were also used as envoy dogs during World War II. They have been utilized in many important missions related to catastrophes.
In addition to use as trusted police and military companions they are also used as seeing-eye dogs for the blind. Putting to work their unique shepherding abilities, these dogs are perfect for leading human beings to safety, or being their eyes . They are move fast, are fast thinkers. They have with a advanced energy and a real desire for working, which makes them a perfect guide partner. Guide dogs are usually trained by charitable organizations and donated to the blind. They have also been used to guide the hearing impaired, and for those with other disabilities.
The animal have been utilized as prey dogs, for use in finding bears and other animals. Different laws exist for using dogs to locate animals in hunting from state to state. Some states have regulations limiting using dogs to hunt only certain animals and at specific seasons. Shepherds can track many different animals.
The Black German Shepherd, unlike regular shepherds does not have the common trait of cringing. It also has bigger, and has a straight back. As such, it is thought to be more agile and capable of more physical endurance. They also more closely resemble originally bred shepherds in Germany.
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