German Pinscher Breed Magazine - Showsight

THE GERMAN PINSCHER

“One phrase that all German Pinscher owners seem to agree with is, ‘A tired German Pinscher is a good German Pinscher.’ It’s amazing what a day of play outside or a long jog in the park will do for this breed.”

If not properly socialized and desensi- tized early on, these personality character- istics can cause problems for the Pinscher as a household (family) pet. Resource guarding and protective behavior are the two most common troublesome behaviors reported by owners of this breed. Early implementation of a structured training program, coupled with a commitment to consistent training and boundary setting, is imperative for creating a well-mannered German Pinscher. Once the ground rules of accept-able behavior and socialization have been established, the German Pinscher takes great pleasure in accompanying its owner just about anywhere, including car rides or action-packed adventures. For those who enjoy being outdoors, the German Pin- scher makes a wonderful companion. This breed does not require its owner to keep it entertained. While completing yard work or other outdoor tasks, you can count on the German Pinscher to seek out and cre- ate its own fun until it’s time to go inside. It is important to note that due to the strong prey drive present within this breed, allowing a German Pinscher to be “off-leash” outside the boundaries of a fenced area is discouraged. If an owner has a strong desire to train “off-leash etiquette,” this skill will require specialized training. Those who have had success recommend the use of a quality GPS collar. This breed has little regard for verbal commands and can end up in dangerous situations when they are in pursuit of any-thing they con- sider prey. It is often said that the German Pin- scher has two speeds—0 and 100. When not investigating the actions of the neigh- borhood, being in your personal space, trying to persuade you to share a bite of your lunch or begging to accompany you on a quick errand, the German Pinscher can be found napping in a beam of sun- light or somewhere comfy and warm such as a bed or couch. Many owners prefer their dogs to sleep in crates; however, Ger- man Pinschers are most happy when they are under the covers and cuddled up next to their human. One phrase that all German Pinscher owners seem to agree with is, “A tired Ger- man Pinscher is a good German Pinscher.” It’s amazing what a day of play outside or a long jog in the park will do for this breed. While it’s almost impossible to tire these dogs physically, they do tire mentally at a much faster rate. Activities that exercise the mind, such as training classes, teach- ing new tricks, or a day of competition,

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