My mellow German Shepherd mix puppy barks only in his kennel. Is that normal?

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.

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Just like people, some puppies tend to be more friendly than others. So it sounds like good news that Oscar is a social and happy puppy! Best of luck to you and Oscar!

A dog will loll his tongue when he is hot as this helps cool him down. If he is not hot he will not stick out his tongue. Some dogs will only bark when there is something to bark about. Puppies do not bark.

You did the right thing by remaining calm, and that's likely why Slash remained calm as well. You should never allow a confrontation between dogs, even if your dog can defend himself because he could get serious hurt. If you are in that situation again, I would do the same thing, stay calm and avoid confrontation. Slash is likely barking when he's chained up because he's bored and wants attention. Dogs are very social animals, and GSDs especially need lots of attention and mental stimulation. To reduce the barking, I would bring him inside with you if possible to give him attention, and make an effort to play with him more :-)

It's normal for puppies this age to be friendly and not bark - if she were barking at people at this young age, I would be very concerned that she would grow up to be fearful and anxious around strangers. She should start to alert bark when she's older, usually around 10-12 months of age.

Roxy looks like a very sweet, normal and healthy pup! I would not worry about the shivering--puppies can make strange noises and do odd behaviors right before sleeping and then as they wake up from a nap, and this is all part of normal behavior. As long as she eats and drinks well, and has no vomiting or diarrhea, then she's doing great!

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.