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German Shepherd Dogs Require a Fenced Yard
Do German Shepherd dogs require a fenced yard. My homebuyer finally found their forever house. Problem is the house is in South Barrington, Illinois where all homes are in subdivisions. Subdivision HOAs ban fences on all homes. Homes have a one acre minimum. My buyers put a deposit on two German Shepherd dogs wanted to put a fence for them. Their late Old English Mastiff never needed a fence. What are your thoughts on German Shepherd dogs. Are German Shepherd dogs runners in nature like hunting dogs or can they be trained to stay on your property without a fence.
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German Shepherd dogs are not runners. I have owned many German Shepherds and not a single German Shepherd dog were runners. However, it takes time for you to train your German Shepherd dog to stay within your yard’s boundaries. You should always accompany your German Shepherd dog whenever you go out on a yard without a fence. You need to understand that a young pup will tend to chase after squirrels, other dogs, or birds. As your German Shepherd matures, your German Shepherd can be left alone outside without supervision. You may also try to get an electronic fence until your dog is fully trained to stay within the boundaries of your home.
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You make some good points about the typical behavior and training needs of German Shepherd dogs when it comes to staying within boundaries: You’re correct that German Shepherds are generally not known as “runner” dogs that will instinctively roam far from home if allowed off-leash. However, as with many breeds, puppies and young German Shepherds can have a tendency to give chase to small animals/distractions if not properly trained yet. German Shepherd dogs are one of the most intelligent dogs in this planet. They do not need formal training and normally pick things up just observing you. You talk to your German Shepherd dog, he will tilt his head from left to right and right to left because he is trying to comprehend what the hell you are talking about. German Shepherd dogs are hands down smarter than most people I know and definitely smarter than most kids. They listen and will learn anything with little repetition. Since they are so smart, German Shepherd dogs will try to play you. For example, my German Shepherd dog knows when I grab the keys and jacket that means I am going for a ride. He is ready to go along with me. I tell him no and he does a bronco and will not let me out the service door. He manages to sneak out the house and I call him back in. Chase, my German Shepherd dog will sit and not move when I grab him by the collar. He then rolls over like a turtle so I cannot get him in back to the house. I then give up and say, let’s go you can come with me, Chase. He then stands right up and runs to the rear door of my SUV. I give in and let him in the truck so he wins. Little shit like this he pulls. He wins because he is so cute the way he thinks and he thinks he is so smart. Close supervision and training from a young age is important to reinforce staying within the yard boundaries for a German Shepherd. As they mature, most German Shepherds can be trusted to stay within the yard unsupervised once they have learned the rules and boundaries. Using tools like electronic/invisible fences can assist with training boundaries until the dog is fully trained to respect the yard perimeters. The key is being diligent about training and not assuming a German Shepherd will automatically know to stay within your property lines from the start. With proper reinforcement of the rules, most German Shepherds can become very reliable about not wandering once they understand the expected boundaries. But you make a fair point that they are not a breed specifically bred as non-roaming or “velcro” dogs. Consistent training is important, especially in the puppy stages.
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German Shepherd dogs do not need a fenced yard from my experience with my German Shepherd dogs. Like everything else you need to work with them. My German Shepherd dog Chase can probably never be a protection trained or guard dog because he was grown up with little toy dogs and cats. He is very gentle, kind, and always wants to play. He loves playing with his red ball and brings his ball several times a day wanting me to take him out.
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Here’s Chase fetching the ball
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Another video clip of Chase
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