Hey everyone
I’m sure there is some advice in other posts but I was hoping for some comments tailored to me.
It’s been some time since my families previous dog passed away and we’re starting to toy with the idea of bringing a new friend into the family. I’ve always loved the idea of a German Shepherd and I would just like to hear from Reddit, some objective opinions for how to move forward based on my needs below.
First off I am a father of 2 boys 6 yr old and 3 yr old. I am a pilot and I work nights. Sometimes I’m back at 3 in the morning the following night after I left and sometimes I’m gone for 3-5 days at a time. We have an alarm system but it in no way compares to the peace of mind of a living, breathing companion that is there for obviously a mutually beneficial deal of love but also loyalty and protection skewed slightly in our favour.
Now as for my lifestyle. I plan to take about 4 weeks vacation around the time the breeder (not currently found) is ready for us to bring home the bundle of fury joy, so that I can be fully involved in the training.
Soo for the most part I’m gone for 24-30 hours with a return back home around 2-4am with the occasional trips taking me away for 3-5 days.
When I’m home it’s generally for a block of 5 days or more and I have plenty of downtime. Due to airline regulation I’m limited to the amount of nights I can work in a row etc.
So I guess my point being is I will have the time and effort to put into the training of a working line.
My questions are;
Do I need or should I get a working line or show line?
Both kids will be in school during the day and there would be enough time for multiple walks in the day. Proper training and so on.
But will I get what I need out of a showline? The loyalty as well as the protection for my family while I’m gone?
Anyways thanks for your help in advanced.
I’m sure there is some advice in other posts but I was hoping for some comments tailored to me.
It’s been some time since my families previous dog passed away and we’re starting to toy with the idea of bringing a new friend into the family. I’ve always loved the idea of a German Shepherd and I would just like to hear from Reddit, some objective opinions for how to move forward based on my needs below.
First off I am a father of 2 boys 6 yr old and 3 yr old. I am a pilot and I work nights. Sometimes I’m back at 3 in the morning the following night after I left and sometimes I’m gone for 3-5 days at a time. We have an alarm system but it in no way compares to the peace of mind of a living, breathing companion that is there for obviously a mutually beneficial deal of love but also loyalty and protection skewed slightly in our favour.
Now as for my lifestyle. I plan to take about 4 weeks vacation around the time the breeder (not currently found) is ready for us to bring home the bundle of fury joy, so that I can be fully involved in the training.
Soo for the most part I’m gone for 24-30 hours with a return back home around 2-4am with the occasional trips taking me away for 3-5 days.
When I’m home it’s generally for a block of 5 days or more and I have plenty of downtime. Due to airline regulation I’m limited to the amount of nights I can work in a row etc.
So I guess my point being is I will have the time and effort to put into the training of a working line.
My questions are;
Do I need or should I get a working line or show line?
Both kids will be in school during the day and there would be enough time for multiple walks in the day. Proper training and so on.
But will I get what I need out of a showline? The loyalty as well as the protection for my family while I’m gone?
Anyways thanks for your help in advanced.