Can a fully trained GSD kept in door ? - Page 1

I think it would be fine to keep the dog inside. I wouldn't leave the dog unsupervised though. If the dog is trained well then the dog shouldn't bite or go after anyone unless told to. When you have a bunch of people coming over I would just put him in a crate or in a room.

Do you already own this dog?  If so, did you raise it from a pup and did you train it yourself?  Or are you planning on purchasing this dog already titled?  There are a lot of things to take into consideration and it depends on how well you know the dog and how well the dog knows you and the kids, maid and guests.  I myself keep my dog indoors.  She only goes out when someone can go with her.  I've had her since she was 8wks old and we have no kids but the neighbor kids often come by to socialize.  I think a properly trained dog can be kept indoors, absolutely.  I don't know how young your children are but it is never a good idea to leave kids and dogs alone unless they are very familiar with each other and they trust each other.  Your maid may quit you however.  I don't care how often you brush a GSD there is going to be hair...a LOT of hair everywhere. 
Deb

I not yet have the dog, but is planing to purchase one from the dog breeder, my kids is 5 and 6 years old. eemmh.. So is mean that, the trick is "how well do you bond with the dog" right ?

 Your maid may quit you however. I don't care how often you brush a GSD there is going to be hair...a LOT of hair everywhere.

LOL! and very true. 

GSD's prefer to be with you, so keeping him indoors is no problem.  I would crate him until he learns the routine.
Can you post the pedigree of this dog,( I assume you are wanting or have just bought)?   

 The best person to ask about how this dog will be with children or home life would be the seller. 

All the best!

Yes, and it won't be overnight.  You need to establish up front with the dog that you are the alpha and what you say goes.  Once he knows that you and the children are above him in the pack and he understands his place you should be fine.  Ummm, is this going to be your first GSD?  What other breeds have you owned?  A GSD that does not have a strong owner will end up being the pack leader...and you won't like where he leads you.  Does the breeder offer any training/classes for you and the dog?  I would strongly recommend you work with this dog for several sessions before bringing him home.  When I say a strong owner I don't mean that you strong-arm him, I mean that when he hesitates to respond to a command that you are quick to recognize a challenge and swift to correct him. 

Can you define what you mean by 'keep indoors'? Would he/she be walked etc outdoors and how much? Why do you want this dog? Just for protection? Do you have any experience fo training/owing a GSD? What do you mean by 'sleeping' with the dog? This could be very confusing for the dog in terms of establishing your role in the pack. Without further information your questions are, are first glance, quite worrying to me.

PS 'how well you bond with our dog' is not the trick at all! I'm worried.............

It also depends on how clear headed and mentally sound the dog is.  MANY police dogs are kept at home with their handlers, and retire to become full time pets... still others are too quick on the bite (as in your kids playing with the neighbors kids and mistaking horseplay for your kids being in danger... ) and would require 24/7 supervision even if they liked kids.

i have several titled dogs that live in my house.  granted  we  raised and trained them ourself,  so they know the rules.   would i bring in a new dog and allow them free roam?  not untill i know that i can trust them.

2 cents spent
john