My chained German Shepherd barks. Is he safe from other dogs?

German Shepherd Dogs are one of the guarding breeds, but Bruno should only go into protection mode when there is an actual threat to you. A benign stranger passing by is most likely not a threat. He needs some training in leash walking and ignoring non-threats. I would enroll him in a good obedience class as soon as possible. I would not recommend your getting another puppy until you have Bruno under control.

If you are seeking a dog specifically to bark at strangers, your best bet would be not to introduce him to others outside of your immediate family. If you allow him to mingle with lots of other animals and people, he will likely become a well adjusted dog that gets along with most people. German Shepherds are definitely known for their protectiveness, especially towards their family and property. Unfortunately they are also known for their neurotic behavior and destructiveness when not given an appropriate job. Because of their high level of intelligence, German Shepherds tend to do better when they have a purpose. Oscar might benefit from some training in some type of dog related activity. German Shepherds are known for their acumen in Schutzhund. I would suggest you watch some videos online about this, and see if it is something you are interested in pursuing with your dog.

Simba indeed looks like there is a German Shepherd parent. It is quite normal for him to bark in the kennel because he probably does not want to be in the kennel. It is nice when he is mellow and not barking so much...Your neighbors will thank you! Congratulations to your new family member!

Sounds like he is attempting to herd the children. That is normal for this breed but yes, this can progress to aggression. GSDs are bred to be herding dogs and they need a lot to do. You need to get him some training now before this gets out of hand. I would recommend a professional in-home dog trainer like BarkBusters. They have a trainer in your area and they do a free consult. You need to be very diligent with training this breed or you are going to end up with a lot of problems. ( https://www.barkbusters.com/dog-training-eggharbor-voorhees )

The key to giving a dog confidence is good basic training. Get her used to the concept that you are the boss and make her listen to you when you meet strangers. Take her lots of places that she can socialise but ignore her when she is barking and interact with her and the strangers when she is settled. If you are having trouble with socialization I would recommend puppy classes or a dog trainer.

He may be barking because he is bored, excited or stimulated by noises/sights. Excessive baring may be difficult to control. Here are some links with some information you may not have read about: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-stop-excessive-barking-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/excessive-barking-a-common-behavior-problem/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/10-ways-to-stimulate-your-dog-s-brain/ I hope this helps.

It sounds like Noble is not very comfortable interacting with strangers at this stage, so I would stop allowing people to pet him. Instead, you can stand at a distance and just observe people - praise and reward with a treat every time he sees someone walk by. This way, he can learn to associate good things with seeing people, and will also learn that he won't be forced to interact if he doesn't want to. Later on, as he gets more comfortable, he can say hello to certain people if he offers to approach them himself.