Exercise

The German Shepherd Dog is a large, physically active, energetic working dog and so requires a considerable amount of exercise to keep it both happy and physically fit. Being a highly intelligent dog, it also needs considerable mental stimulation and ideally a ‘job of work’ to do. Remember, the German Shepherd excels at all forms of dog sport, so the more you can challenge it, the happier it will be.

While much of its daily exercise requirements can come from playing in the garden, several good long daily walks with the freedom to run off the lead in a secure area are also a requirement. The German Shepherd Dog is certainly no couch potato, so if you love exercise yourself, the German Shepherd could well be the dog for you!

For further help with the exercise needs of your German Shepherd, we can highly recommend German Shepherd Dog by Andrew Winfrow.