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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp
How much exercise does he get each day? I don't mean him walking around the yard, I mean actual exercise for his body AND mind.
Because if you're not training him actively for 2-3 hours every day, he is going to go nuts and start barking like that.
GSDs are worker dogs. They need constant stimulation to be happy. This type of breed isn't for everyone. If you can't spend 20 hours a week working and playing with him, you should have gotten a pug.
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he gets his walk which is a few km long.
hes non stop running around with the other dog.
for mental exercise, i train him in little 5 minute windows all throughout the day to prevent him from getting bored.
the gf's mom is a retired trainer and breeder. she was the one who suggested e collars for corrective behaviour, ex., i can watch the dog from inside the house, and if hes outside trying to fish for koi in my pond or starts digging a hole, he can be corrected without any use of words.