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The moment a puppy decides to bark for the first time is a huge milestone. When it will happen depends on the puppy: my youngest Boston Terrier’s first-ever bark was literally at me, the second I walked in to pick her up. We get along great…
One German Shepherd puppy has been holding in his big boy bark. He was waiting for just the right moment, and just a few days ago, he managed to find it. The reason is really something special:
Creed the German Shepherd is just like me. I also start barking when I see someone littering on the ground! He saw the litter on a walk, and he couldn’t believe it. He was so upset that someone would do that that he finally broke his vow of silence.
The best part is that barking at it wasn’t enough: he ended up going over to it and making sure to tear it up. His mom took it away pretty quickly, but not before he got the last word! That bag will never come around again!
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Creed is about 10 weeks old. He typically doesn’t bark: when he needs to vocalize, it’s mostly whining and crying. He’s a good boy, but he’s a little bit of a crybaby. Such can be said about 99% of German Shepherds!
When he’s not barking at litter or whining about something else, you’ll usually find him running around the house. He’s even got a GoPro attached to his collar, and it’s the funniest think you’ll see all day:
It makes him look like a little alligator. I think I need to do this to my dogs, too!
German Shepherds Love Barking
German Shepherds are not the kind of dog you should get if you like peace and quiet. They’re very smart, and you can train them to refrain from barking, but there will still be times when they can’t help themselves.
Adult German Shepherd barking.Image via Shutterstock / CrystalBphotos
(Image via Shutterstock / CrystalBphotos)
German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, but they’re also one of the most difficult, in part because they’re so loud. A German Shepherd might bark or otherwise “mouth off” when they’re:
If you want your German Shepherd to be quiet, one of the best ways to do that is to make sure they get enough enrichment and exercise throughout the day. A bored German Shepherd is a loud one, and a German Shepherd who sees some litter is even louder!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.