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Posted: 10/24/2006 9:38:36 AM EDT

Here's a short video of my GSD performing his latest trick. As the clip states, it took about 20 minutes for him to learn.

Sorry about the lousy filming. It was hard capturing all the components in one screen. I think next time I will set the camera up on the deck and film the action in the yard.

Anyhow, Magnum turns 2 in November. He's real protective inside the house. He's my first GSD and he's a blast.

Recently I've also taught him to jump into the back of my 95 Z71 without lowering the tailgate. That's a pretty high jump!

Hope you enjoy the clip.

BTW, the clip is work safe but other links on the site may not be.

my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=169721

Posted: 10/24/2006 10:21:10 AM EDT

[#1]

I'd say that's an "okay" start.

When he opens it for you, then I'll be impressed.

Posted: 10/24/2006 10:23:11 AM EDT

[#2]

Impressive.

Posted: 10/24/2006 10:33:48 AM EDT

[#3]

wtf is gsd?

Posted: 10/24/2006 10:37:23 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
wtf is gsd?

German shepard

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:27:34 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I'd say that's an "okay" start.

When he opens it for you, then I'll be impressed.

I haven't filmed him lighting a cigarette yet.

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:36:15 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
wtf is gsd?

German shepard

Nope. It's "German Shepard Dog". Everyone and their dog knows what a German Shepard is. But GSD owners seem to need to put dog at the end for some reason.

I love my girlfriend woman
I like steak meat.
I post on ar15.com website
I hate GSD Acronym

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:44:58 PM EDT

[#7]

That is cool.

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:50:27 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
wtf is gsd?

German shepard

Nope. It's "German Shepard Dog". Everyone and their dog knows what a German Shepard is. But GSD owners seem to need to put dog at the end for some reason.

I love my girlfriend woman
I like steak meat.
I post on ar15.com website
I hate GSD Acronym

Actually, according to these guys it's "German Shepherd Dog" or "German Shepherd", also known as the Alsatian...

ETA:

From the above link:

It seemed that the very qualities that made the German Shepherd such an exceptional sheepdog could well be put to good use by government departments. .... Servicemen from the USA, UK, and the Commonwealth would see first hand the dog�s bravery, intelligence, and steadfastness, ... In 1977, following numerous campaigns by breeders the name of the breed was changed back to the German Shepherd Dog by which it is known in the USA, Australia, and most other countries.....With the breed arriving in Britain mainly on the strength of its reputation as a war dog, its sterling qualities as a sheepdog were largely overlooked.

"Shepherd" is a contraction of sheep herd, as in the dog's original intended employment.

This is a Shepard, and he's not German:

Note to self: If I'm ever about to throw a hissy fit about something trivial like this, I should at least think about spelling it correctly.

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:53:43 PM EDT

[#9]

nice.

Posted: 10/24/2006 3:55:33 PM EDT

[#10]

That is a talented pup.

Stud him out...men WILL pay for that!!!!!

Posted: 10/24/2006 5:44:34 PM EDT

[#11]

Thanks for all the kind comments, and even for the hyper-anal-retentive one.

He also fetches the paper, sits, stays, speaks (woof), catches a treat off the end of his nose, etc..

He's lots of fun.

Posted: 10/24/2006 5:51:10 PM EDT

[#12]

good 1

Posted: 10/24/2006 5:57:19 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
wtf is gsd?

German shepard

Nope. It's "German Shepard Dog". Everyone and their dog knows what a German Shepard is. But GSD owners seem to need to put dog at the end for some reason.

I love my girlfriend woman
I like steak meat.
I post on ar15.com website
I hate GSD Acronym

Apparently it is as apposed to "GSB" German Shepherd Bitch

I have never called my German Shorthaired Pointer a "GSP" am I supposed to?

Posted: 10/24/2006 6:00:50 PM EDT

[#14]

I can't see the video but am I correct in imagining he is grabbing you a nice cold one outta the fridge?

Posted: 10/24/2006 6:07:48 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I can't see the video but am I correct in imagining he is grabbing you a nice cold one outta the fridge?

The video is still working for me. Yeah, he's grabbing a beer, but out of a cooler. I thought about teaching him to get one out of the fridge but I didn't want him opening the fridge and getting to the food in it!

Posted: 10/24/2006 7:34:19 PM EDT

[#16]

Get him a doggie wallet and teach him to go to the liquor store for restock.

Posted: 10/24/2006 7:42:45 PM EDT

[#17]

very cool trick. I'm impressed. Mine will only get the kids out of bed.......by their hair if they try to hide from him.....

it usually ends badly.
The kids are getting trained, though. All I have to say is, "Gus, get'em up", and kids come flying out of the covers.

Posted: 10/24/2006 7:46:07 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
wtf is gsd?

German shepard

Nope. It's "German Shepard Dog". Everyone and their dog knows what a German Shepard is. But GSD owners seem to need to put dog at the end for some reason.

I love my girlfriend woman
I like steak meat.
I post on ar15.com website
I hate GSD Acronym

Apparently it is as apposed to "GSB" German Shepherd Bitch

I have never called my German Shorthaired Pointer a "GSP" am I supposed to?

ahem... a german shepherd is a teutonic human who oversees a herd of sheep. A german shepherd DOG is said human's valuable tool to help control the wooly beasties. DUH!

Posted: 10/25/2006 4:15:04 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Get him a doggie wallet and teach him to go to the liquor store for restock.

He'de end up spending it all on the bitches on the corner.

Posted: 10/25/2006 4:15:37 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
very cool trick. I'm impressed. Mine will only get the kids out of bed.......by their hair if they try to hide from him.....

it usually ends badly.
The kids are getting trained, though. All I have to say is, "Gus, get'em up", and kids come flying out of the covers.

That's pretty good!

Posted: 10/25/2006 4:23:25 AM EDT

[#21]

My dog knows how to roll onto her back for a belly rub, and how to stare at me with an 'injured/starving/depressed' look on her face, so I feel bad and give her some steak off of my plate.

That's about it.

Posted: 4/16/2007 10:05:00 AM EDT

[#22]

[This spot saved for upcoming new video]

Posted: 4/16/2007 10:16:19 AM EDT

[#23]

He doesn't open the can?

Posted: 4/16/2007 10:32:12 AM EDT

[#24]

My APBT (That is American Pit Bull Terrier) loves to go down the slide. He has been doing that since he was about 3 months old. It only took 5 minutes to teach him to run around, climb the steps and do it again. But he does hate those corkscrew type slides. He prefers the straight ones.

Posted: 4/16/2007 11:24:41 AM EDT

[#25]

German Shepherd Dog is the Official name of the breed.
The only one to have 'Dog' in its title.

Posted: 4/18/2007 4:46:11 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
German Shepherd Dog is the Official name of the breed.
The only one to have 'Dog' in its title.

Some some snooty dog breeder a brazillion years ago came up with the name and so everyone is being "official" in saying it. Big deal. It still sounds stupid. But at least I'm glad I don't think you all are talking about a man named Adolf who really likes sheep.

Posted: 4/18/2007 4:52:01 AM EDT

[#27]

That is a cool trick. I think you have posted this before right?

Posted: 4/19/2007 11:49:06 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:
That is a cool trick. I think you have posted this before right?

Nah, I just bumped the thread up because I hated to see it go away.

I've been meaning to post another video of some of his other tricks but have been wrapped up with work lately.

Posted: 4/19/2007 11:56:31 AM EDT

[#29]

So how does dog slobber taste?

Posted: 4/19/2007 12:03:06 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
My APBT (That is American Pit Bull Terrier) loves to go down the slide. He has been doing that since he was about 3 months old. It only took 5 minutes to teach him to run around, climb the steps and do it again. But he does hate those corkscrew type slides. He prefers the straight ones.

I had an APBT (Colby variety) that climbed a tree after a cat he was chasing. I've got a Polaroid picture of it.

Posted: 4/19/2007 12:06:05 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
So how does dog slobber taste?

Seeing as how he grabs the can from the side, I wouldn't know.

It probably tastes like dog food and gnat butter if I had to guess.

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