Dogs may assume a busy human is available for play and may not entertain independent play. A German Shepherd named Roxy solves the problem by making her own game when her owner cannot throw a ball. She drops a tennis ball down a flatbed, then runs to retrieve it before it hits the ground. The task requires timing, angle awareness, and knowledge of where the ball will land. When her owner is inside, Roxy herds the available “sheep,” turning the couch situation into a job. German Shepherds are described as extremely intelligent and require experienced handling and multiple forms of satisfaction, including exercise, daily walks, and enrichment activities.
"Basically, she takes her tennis ball and drops it down the flatbed. Then, she races to get it before it hits the ground. That requires some serious skill! She has to know her angles, how long it takes to get there, and where it drops. Just mastering it would keep her busy for hours."
"Whenever her mom is inside and on the couch, she's met with the realization that she has a herding dog and no sheep: That's a big problem because, when you have a herding dog and no sheep, you become the sheep. A dog like Roxy is certainly not going to let anything get by her. German Shepherds take their jobs very seriously!"
"German Shepherds are nearly too smart for their own good; they're so smart. Though they're super popular, this is not the kind of dog you want to mess with, especially if you're inexperienced with dogs. If you're planning on getting a German Shepherd, you'll need a multi-pronged approach to keeping them satisfied and happy."
"That will include: Lots of exercise. Daily walks. Enrichment activities, like with treat dispensers or little &"
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