German shepherds have a bad reputation for being an aggressive, scary breed. A lot of people are afraid to leave their babies around German shepherds, even if the dog has been in the family for a while. It’s unfair, if you ask me. It’s hard to shake off a bad reputation; it’s even harder if you’re a dog. People need to understand that German shepherds make great pets because they are very protective of the people in the family. That includes babies. I’m going to stop rambling now because this video pretty much says it all! Take a look: