I know my sister had a dog when she was alone and it freaked her out sometimes when it chased shadows or noises that weren't there, out of boredom or because it got her attention. With a second dog they'd probably both learn not to react to every little creak and squeek in a house with all the noise they'd make.
Also take this.
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it's far too dangerous to go alone.
Charles: I know, German shepherds are lovely. <3 The reason I chose the Belgian over one of those is because while the German shepherd sheds pretty much all the time, the belgian does it twice a year... And I'm allergic. ^^;
Charles: I know, German shepherds are lovely. <3 The reason I chose the Belgian over one of those is because while the German shepherd sheds pretty much all the time, the belgian does it twice a year... And I'm allergic. ^^;
So it's a dog with hair and not fur?
Is it a type of dog that need to have its hair cut? Or does it stay roughly the same length all the time.
because if it's the former it's classified as a dog with "hair"
the latter is a dog with "fur"
Deathz: Like I said, the dog under the coat is the exact same.What?
Also, DeatZh
Charles: I know, German shepherds are lovely. <3 The reason I chose the Belgian over one of those is because while the German shepherd sheds pretty much all the time, the belgian does it twice a year... And I'm allergic. ^^;Ahh, yes the German Shepherd sheds A LOT! Ours was particularly bad but we originally got her in the far southern state of Tasmania here in Australia and then brought her up to the tropics of Queensland. She was an outdoor dog but we let her become an indoor one after that climate change and she found the perfect spot just in line with the air-con.
I was going on more about specific personality than specific traits, but okay.
The Belgian Tervuren is one of four Belgian Sheepdogs. A very smart and obedient dog, they are serious and watchful with strong protective and territorial instincts. Socialize well to prevent them from becoming shy or sensitive. This breed needs an experienced master who is firm, but not harsh. If you are harsh or overbearing they will become uncooperative. Owners need to display a confident, natural authority over the dog. Consistent rules must be set and made clear. This breed is instinctively protective so it should be trained and socialized very well from an early age. Breeders should socialize puppies right from birth. Good for working and competition obedience. These dogs make excellent police and guard dogs. This type of work is currently their main occupation. They do however, make excellent pets if they have owners who can challenge their minds with an air of leadership. They are ever watchful, alert and loyal. Belgian Tervuren are good with children if socialized well with them. This breed needs to be part of the family and not locked up in a kennel. It does best when given leadership and daily exercise along with ample time, attention, training and companionship. If this breed is ignored, it will find ways to entertain itself, often at the owner's expense. The Belgian Tervuren has a lot of energy and needs a job to do. Working lines can have particularly high drive. It tends to bond strongly with one or two people. Take care when introducing this dog with small non-canine pets. They can be rather dominant toward other dogs and need an owner who can communicate to the dog that dominance is an unwanted behavior. Provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets, they should not present any problems. Belgian Tervuren may instinctively display herding behavior such as chasing and circling, moving effortlessly for hours and nipping at people's heels. They must be taught not to do this to people. This is a very demanding dog. It needs an experienced owner for it can easily be difficult to control unless the owner knows how to handle him. The way the owner handles the dog can produce wide differences in temperament and aggressiveness. Talk to someone experienced with the breed before you buy your dog. These dogs are often impressive; don't base your purchase solely on achievement records and appearances. Only adopt this type of dog if you fully understand what it means to be alpha.I must confess, reading the above temperment guidelines, I'm a little worried about this being the choice of dog for Razzly. Sorry but you just come across as meek and cute rather than dominant and firm. Its got some great guard dog capabilities but are you confident you can handle such a dog?