The Benefits of Playing With Your German Shepherd Not only will these activities help the two of you develop a good bond with each other—they’ll be great for both of your physical health and will promote longevity.

How to keep your German Shepherd entertained

1. Walk it. Before you even consider how to keep your German Shepherd entertained you should make sure that it is getting a sufficient amount of exercise.
2. Play fetch.
3. Teach it to swim.
4. Give it toys.
5. Give it lots of training.
6. Give it puzzles.
7. Play tug of war with it.
8. Use a dog walker.

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• JW Pet Company Tanzanian Mountain Ball.
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In outside play, GSDs will often be “cheerleaders” while other dogs play, i.e. – they play the role of “play police” and will jump into the fray when they feel the need to do so (perhaps feeling that something is getting a bit out of hand).

It is absolutely possible to have two male German Shepherds living in the same household. Even two male GSDs meeting at a dog park can get along. It’s all about early intervention, training, socialization, and a mindful, present human influence.

Can German Shepherds love other dogs? In general German Shepherds love their family (people) more than they ever will a strange dog that doesn’t belong to their pack. German Shepherds most often do great with other dogs in their household when introduced as a puppy to the other dog(s).

The following are some of the breeds known to get along well with German Shepherds: Siberian Huskies, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Border Collies. These dogs are medium to large, ensuring better compatibility.

Excitement. German Shepherds are can sometimes be very excitable. When they become excited it is common for them to nibble (and lick) especially on your hands. This means that you may want to remain slightly calmer when interacting with the German Shepherd in order to reduce its emotional response.

So, do German Shepherds need a lot of attention? Yes, German Shepherds need a lot of attention compared to other breeds. They need a lot of exercise to be properly stimulated and vets will normally recommend that they get at least 1 hour of exercise per day.