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German Shepherds are really smart dogs. But they say Border Collies are the smartest.
We had Irish Setters…not conventionally smart, but loyal and affectionate.
Smart in a different kind of way. They really could read our moods and they would be suddenly calm if I was hurt or upset.
 
It makes sense that a Shepherd would be capable of nannying.

They are bred to herd.

Granted, this Shepherd is trained to do specific tasks…but he probably takes it upon himself to keep an eye out for the kid(s).

It’s actually one thing they warn against when it comes to bringing home a herding breed with a very high intelligence level (German Shepherds, Border Collies, Newfies, etc)…if they dog isn’t stimulated enough they’ll get bored and start herding whatever they can find…usually packs of small children.
 
Kelfa28 said:
It makes sense that a Shepherd would be capable of nannying.

They are bred to herd.

Granted, this Shepherd is trained to do specific tasks…but he probably takes it upon himself to keep an eye out for the kid(s).

It’s actually one thing they warn against when it comes to bringing home a herding breed with a very high intelligence level (German Shepherds, Border Collies, Newfies, etc)…if they dog isn’t stimulated enough they’ll get bored and start herding whatever they can find…usually packs of small children.
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I grew up with an Australian Blue Heeler. He definitely herded us kids. He’d nip our ankles all the way from the house to the school bus every morning.
 
Kelfa28 said:
It makes sense that a Shepherd would be capable of nannying.

They are bred to herd.

Granted, this Shepherd is trained to do specific tasks…but he probably takes it upon himself to keep an eye out for the kid(s).

It’s actually one thing they warn against when it comes to bringing home a herding breed with a very high intelligence level (German Shepherds, Border Collies, Newfies, etc)…if they dog isn’t stimulated enough they’ll get bored and start herding whatever they can find…usually packs of small children.
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Really? :hmmm:

I’m not a dog person, but maybe once we hit three kids or thereabouts it may be time to get a nice, bored Shepherd. The efficiency alone…

“Ribsy! Get Susie and Bob and Fred over here! It’s lunch time!”

😃
 
UbiCaritas said:
Really? :hmmm:

I’m not a dog person, but maybe once we hit three kids or thereabouts it may be time to get a nice, bored Shepherd. The efficiency alone…

“Ribsy! Get Susie and Bob and Fred over here! It’s lunch time!”

😃
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I know, right?

Too bad both my oldest and I are ridiculously allergic.
 
Kelfa28 said:
It makes sense that a Shepherd would be capable of nannying.

They are bred to herd.

Granted, this Shepherd is trained to do specific tasks…but he probably takes it upon himself to keep an eye out for the kid(s).

It’s actually one thing they warn against when it comes to bringing home a herding breed with a very high intelligence level (German Shepherds, Border Collies, Newfies, etc)…if they dog isn’t stimulated enough they’ll get bored and start herding whatever they can find…usually packs of small children.
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Border Collies, Poodles and German Shepherds are “problem-solving” smart.
They excel at managing tasks.

It’s not a good idea to get a dog like a Border Collie if you, your spouse and the kids aren’t home for long stretches of time because your dog will find her own entertainment and the chances of coming home to a torn-up house is high.
 
We had a Jack Russell terrier growing up. Beautiful and very smart, and loving, but she wasn’t very useful, except at catching squirrels and chipmunks. She would present the heads to my mother, and then vomit the rest for us to find on the floor later. :rolleyes:

I would love a dog nanny, though. I bet they know not to slobber on stuff when “working.” Do they slobber on puppies when carrying them in their mouths?
 
pensmama87 said:
I would love a dog nanny, though. I bet they know not to slobber on stuff when “working.” Do they slobber on puppies when carrying them in their mouths?
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I have a super, super smart Smooth Collie–the short-coated version of Lassie—who brings me things I point to, and she doesn’t slobber. She also puts things away for me.

My Shetland Sheepdog mix is my cooking assistant. I’m terrible about forgetting that I’m cooking something in the oven, but when the food starts to smell good just before it’s done, he comes to get me where ever I am in the house, even if I’m working in the basement. He’s saved many a meal (partially to his own profit, of course, unless it’s something dogs can’t have). He also runs to get me when the phone rings, then herds me to the phone.
 
AbideWithMe said:
I have a super, super smart Smooth Collie–the short-coated version of Lassie—who brings me things I point to, and she doesn’t slobber. She also puts things away for me.

My Shetland Sheepdog mix is my cooking assistant. I’m terrible about forgetting that I’m cooking something in the oven, but when the food starts to smell good just before it’s done, he comes to get me where ever I am in the house, even if I’m working in the basement. He’s saved many a meal (partially to his own profit, of course, unless it’s something dogs can’t have). He also runs to get me when the phone rings, then herds me to the phone.
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That’s adorable!
 
AWW! :love: LOVE this thread! ❤️

I love all happy things dog related! 😃

When I first read this I though you were talking about your dog needing a nanny. They actually call dog-sitters “dog nannies” now. :o
 
I love doggies. I have a pitbul boxer mix named Monster. He is a diabetic alert dog.
 
pensmama87 said:
We had a Jack Russell terrier growing up. Beautiful and very smart, and loving, but she wasn’t very useful, except at catching squirrels and chipmunks. She would present the heads to my mother, and then vomit the rest for us to find on the floor later. :rolleyes:

I would love a dog nanny, though. I bet they know not to slobber on stuff when “working.” Do they slobber on puppies when carrying them in their mouths?
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I knew a woman who had a little Jack Russell. Supposedly no creature could enter the yard or the dog would go on the attack.

One day he had an encounter with a raccoon who initiated the fight by pulling the dog under some covered lawn furniture. After a few moments, the little dog came out covered in blood. They rushed him to the vet, and after a full examination, the little guy had no cuts or bites on him. The blood was the raccoon’s.

:eek:

Supposedly lots of people liked this breed after seeing “Frasier” and “Wishbone”, but they don’t do well in homes without much running space, they do well when they can get lots of exercise and stimulation.
 
AbideWithMe said:
I have a super, super smart Smooth Collie–the short-coated version of Lassie—who brings me things I point to, and she doesn’t slobber. She also puts things away for me.

My Shetland Sheepdog mix is my cooking assistant. I’m terrible about forgetting that I’m cooking something in the oven, but when the food starts to smell good just before it’s done, he comes to get me where ever I am in the house, even if I’m working in the basement. He’s saved many a meal (partially to his own profit, of course, unless it’s something dogs can’t have). He also runs to get me when the phone rings, then herds me to the phone.
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I’ve seen these dogs. They look like Lassie, but with a crew cut! Very cute.
 
German shepherds.are very smart so they can be easily trained to do this. They are working dogs so.this is right along their nature.

Now my daughter watched a.video of a Golden Retriever who would retrieve all toys from.a kids room and.was trained to clean children’s room. This is also something that I think.is very easy for a Golden Retriever as their nature is to retrieve things. The video.was.Also super cute and funny to see the dog picking.up everything and putting it away on the right places. The only problem is that After my daughter watched that she decided she wants to get a golder retriever and has been driving us crazy because she needs the Golden Retriever urgently so the dog can clean her room for her :eek::eek:
 
Mary_Gail_36 said:
I knew a woman who had a little Jack Russell. Supposedly no creature could enter the yard or the dog would go on the attack.

One day he had an encounter with a raccoon who initiated the fight by pulling the dog under some covered lawn furniture. After a few moments, the little dog came out covered in blood. They rushed him to the vet, and after a full examination, the little guy had no cuts or bites on him. The blood was the raccoon’s.

:eek:

Supposedly lots of people liked this breed after seeing “Frasier” and “Wishbone”, but they don’t do well in homes without much running space, they do well when they can get lots of exercise and stimulation.
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Sounds about right. They’re little, but they’re fierce - definitely not lapdogs.
 
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