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The German Shepherd Was Just Checking on the Neighborhood

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Slats of white blind hang in twisted loops around the neck and shoulder of a sable German Shepherd, who looks up with soft brown eyes and an air of complete innocence. The window behind him is half-uncovered, and a plant on the sill leans toward the light. He seems to have been watching the street, as dogs like him do, and then committed a bit too hard to the view.

German Shepherds are intelligent, loyal and watchful, a breed that has long worked in herding and protection roles. Many of them take the job of neighborhood lookout very seriously, which is why windows are a favorite post. They are also energetic, and without enough exercise and mental work, that focus can turn into barrier frustration or mischief. Daily walks, training games and puzzle toys give a shepherd a purpose, and sometimes frosted window film or a closed blind helps a dog who barks at every passerby.

If a dog gets tangled in cords or blind slats, stay calm, untangle slowly and check for scratches. Cords in particular can be a hazard, so keeping them short and out of reach protects pets and children alike.

This fellow, whom we might call Duke, holds still and waits for rescue with great dignity. His expression says the blinds attacked first, and he is simply an innocent bystander.

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