Dog Health Questions: What dog is better/easier for a first time dog owner a german shepherd or a black lab or recomend any others.?

i'm a first time dog owner and also could you please try to put a link for a dog training or how to train ur dog. or teach him stuff... please thanks

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I love my black lab!!! She is crazy-hyper, but very sweet and loving.

I have GSD neighbors and they are idiot dogs. They bark every time the wind blows. Sure, they may not be trained, but I am scarred for life by this breed.

Labs are my favorite, but they take longer to mature, and can be very hyper to start with. A German Shepherd is much calmer.They are both intelligent and loyal animals.

a lab would be the best to have first, I would recomend having a adult since they need less feeding and attention at first, they also adapt better. You should only get a dog if you are able to take care of them, Labs need alot of effection and care, they especially need alot of excercise.

Pappilon,Golden Retriever,Lhaso Apso, Labrador Retriever, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, West Highland Terrier,Irish Setter,Schnauzer, and Bichon Frise. Hope i helped!!! GOOD LUCK!

This is just an opinion but I would say a German Shepherd, especially if you plan on doing alot of training. I have heard that they are much more calm. I have several friends with black or chocolate labs that couldn't handle them after even a few weeks because some of them can be very hyper and hard to deal with if you don't have alot of patience.

I have trained German Shepherds and a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix (BTW color doesn't matter because two yellow dogs could have a black puppy). From this experience I am confident that Labs are better for first time owners. All the GSDs I've known and handled (males and females) tended to be dominant dogs. The Lab/GSD mix (male) was deffinately submissive while still being alert and protective when he perceived a threat (thought the cats in the kitchen was a person). Both breeds are easy to train but, in my oppinion, and inexperienced owner would probably find a Lab easier to handle. You should read "Ceasar's Way" by Ceaser Milan. It has information on both training and dog psychology. It is very interesting.

german shepherd becuz their humble and labs r too active n will knock u over n break stuf

Ok, let me frank with you, if you are a first time dog owner, as in you have never ever owned a dog, neithe r a lab nor a German Shepherd would be good for you. Here is the thing, these are two completely different breeds. Labs are extremely high energy dogs. They would need at least a 90 minutes walk and an 60 minute walk each day. They were bred to go go go. Now German Shepherds are high energy also, however, they were bred to be able to go all day long, or just chill and relax. However, German Shepherds are very dominate dogs. If you are not the leader, they will be, and trust me, you don't want a German Shepherd being the leader. I would highly recommend you finding another breed of dog or even better yet see if you can't find a mix breed. Maybe try a lab German Shepherd mix, or something. Honestly, I would say for your first dog, you should probably stick to something like a Pug or Boston Terrier. These two dogs are not very high maintenace, nor are they very dominate. Hope this info helps'

I have to agree that labrador puppies can be especially rambunctious. As they get older they continue to be pretty active and chew alot so the owner would have to be very patient at first and have an active lifestyle to keep up with one. Labradors are also very obedient and easy to train .German Shepherds are also very energetic maybe even more than the labrador . They require alot of excercise and like to spend alot of time with their family. German Sheperds are bit hard to handle for a first time dog owner . The owner would have be a firm handler and really know what its like dealing with active , large breed dogs and have some experience with the breed. They also require alot of attention to training.
Between the two I would say the Labrador Retriever would be the best choice.
Start out with housetraining when you first bring the dog home , that is, if you plan for the dog to live indoors with you. Then you can start with basic obedience training like come, sit, stay and lie down.

Lab, Boxer. Schnauzer's, Irish setters, and Bichon Frise shed WAY TOO MUCH!!!!You prob wanna get a puppy. Like 7 months. You can go onto
www.phsspca.org/training/dogs

My opinion is you have to like the dog before the breed and go from there. I have a blood hound mixed with pit-bull and i love her she is my heart! when I first saw those green eyes and how aggressive she was I knew I had a winner and at that time I didn't know what she was.

Lab! We had a black lab for 12 years and she was great. But on the flip side we had a chocolate lab who was quite rambuncious and big! We ended up giving him to a friend who lived on a hugh piece of land. He loved to run. They are lovable, smart, great with kids, and pretty easy to train. Take your time to find the right one. Good luck...:) As for training watch the "Dog Whisperer" on tv. We have 4 dogs and some of his ideas work really well. Or better yet invest in a good trainer to train both you and the dog. Well worth the money.

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