Looking for spayed female companion/guard for 87 yr. old great grandma - Page 1

 Fenced yard, lake in back....

Thanks, JPW

 Joseph,

Your intentions are good, but I will advise that this is the WRONG thing to do. You would be much better off to make sure your relative has someone with her, or an alert button and alarm system, and neighbors looking out for her. If you call your local police department, they too might take a special interest and do more patrol in the area. A large dog will do nothing but lend more chance that your grandmother would be inadvertently injured. And realistically speaking, if someone really wants to hurt her or break in, they would simply kill the dog anyway. If all you want is barking, there are much smaller dogs who will do that.

Now, if you are intent on getting a dog, I can guarantee you that before the day is over you will have so many unscrupulous people trying to sell you a dog your head will spin.

My advice, think about this.

I see Hodie's point, but can't say I agree 100%. A friend of mine owns a house that backs onto the ravine. His house is the only one on the ravine that hasn't been broken into. That's because he's the only one who owns a dog, a sheltie.

Okay, a smaller, easier to handle breed would still do the job, that I agree with. But I also think a well-mannered older female GSD would fill the bill, given that your granny is still quite physically active.

The key is physical active keep that in mind. GSD are active dogs. Watch out for shysters there is a lot of them out there. Good luck.

Hi..  I sent you a PM with a link.    I saw this online from the breeders website... I'm sure they are going to be pretty selective, so have no idea if it would work.  I don't know them, but they seem to be very reputable.

Here's the description:

Beautiful, Healthy Eight year old female with VA and SchH. titles, Spayed We are looking for a outstanding home for her. Must have a fenced yard, no young children or other animals. Must be interviewed.
Please call for more information about this wonderful female.

and of course there is a picture displayed... very nice dog.

Good Luck...

P.S.  As I understood it, this female was for adoption...I believe there was no "fee" involved. 

I agree with Hodie,

Let me add that a high drive, high maintainance dog (working line)would not be a great choice for a companion for your Grandmother.

Any dog might send a burglar to the next house but these home invader's are a different breed and are much more dangerous.    I would suggest spending that much money on iron bar's for window's and door's to make entry less possible.   I've seen a lot of this in the better nieghborhood's it can be attractive and functional.

Maybe teach grandma how to use a gun.   Buy an alarm system.

 Getting knocked down accidentally at her age would likely result in a hip fracture or worse. At her age, that may be a death sentence. A smaller vocal dog would be more appropriate. I see the results of people doing just this, and then the dog ends up in rescue. 

I agree completely w/hodie.  There are so many questions you must ask yourself before getting a dog especially for someone else.  Even though your mom is physically fit can she truly handle the size of a gsd?  What prior experience does she have w/dogs, does she even like them.  How will she handle all the shedding?  Does she have a fenced yard?  How big is it?  I could go on.  Although I understand your concerns there must be a better solution.  I would give this alot of thought and then think again.  I know you are in panic and response mode, stop, breath and think.  I am not an expert I am just a pet gsd loving home.  I only responded because I can see how this could turn into a very bad situation for both your mom and inocent dog.  In the interim get some signs that state " I can make it to the fence in 3 seconds, can you?" with a picture of a large dog.  Get her a life-alert necklace and a buglar alarm.  I am sure that you could also come up with viable alternatives.

Does this woman have grandchildren, do they visit, do the neighbors have dogs, does she have a cat?

Good Question!!