Any other dog that can get along with a German shepherd dog?

We have a German Shepherd, he barks alot and now he is nearly one year old! We've been keeping him inside lately, and trying to seek for a dog to be his companion, becoz people say another dog will reduce the barking. 1.Is that true?2. What dog will get along well with a GSD3. The dog doesn't need lots of exercise, doesn't need lots of grooming, can get along with children over 12. 4. Doesn't bark much.And if you have any other suggestions please tell me!

1. Not necessarily and not enough reason to get a second dog, though 2 dogs are usually happier than one.2. Any dog can get along with any dog. Or not.3. Many, many breeds fit this. But exercize is already a problem.4. Don't get an Australian Shepherd :)Try exercizing more NOT keeping him inside - you are probably making him stir-crazy!

greyhounds are very placid and never bark and dont need exercise. or a husky or goldren retreiver

The only thing that will control your GSD's barking is you. I recommend put him through some obedience classes. I have two German Shepherds, and when one starts barking, the other joins in right away. My dogs know the commands 'settle' and 'go to bed' the one thing you never want to do when your GSD starts barking is yell at him. Dogs don't understand that yelling means your mad. The dog is going to think you are barking right along with him and get even more excited. Try filling a pop can with pennies and shaking it to get his attention when he is barking. Once he stops barking, put him in a sit and give him a treat or throw him a favorite toy. Another thing you need to start doing is exercising him and giving him something to do. GSD's are an extremely intelligent breed that need a purpose or they get bored and develop unwanted behaviors, such as excessive barking. Getting a 2nd dog will not be a quick fix, and chances are that you will just wind up with two out of control barking dogs. Dogs don't train each other, they look to their pack leader (you) for guidance.

the excersise thing is going to be hard, but many dogs get along with german shepards, definatly not a austrailian shepard, husy, or collie, they need tons of excersise. perhaps a lab might work,

I have a german shepherd and a bulldog. They get alone fine. Just a little harmless play fighting that's all.

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