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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
There really is no excuse for letting your dog outside your yard without a leash. I have a buddy who does that, who lets his dog run around his front lawn and the cul-de-sac, and it ticks me off. So you have every right to be concerned.
On the subject of rescue dogs, we've applied for a puppy with a local rescue organization. Went and looked at the litter yesterday and the kids fell in love. Thing is, it's at least half German Shepherd, and that makes me a bit leery.
My wife points out that our last dog (also a rescue, and also raised from 3-months), had rottweiler and shepherd in her (along with who knows what else), and she was a sweetheart. We'll be diligent with training her and everything, but I've always regarded German Shepherds as quite aggressive, and requiring a strong hand. Does anyone here have any experience with raising them as family dogs?
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I've known many shepherds and shepherd crosses. I have never known anyone to have a problem. Same with dobermans, sweetest dogs they will lick you to death.
The only breed that I think has an inclination towards a true genetic behavioural issue is the pit bull.