Dogs may assume a busy human is simply idle and may not initiate independent play. A German Shepherd named Roxy wanted to play but could not find a human partner, so she made her own activity. When her mom could not throw a ball, she dropped a tennis ball down a flatbed and then raced to retrieve it before it hit the ground. The task requires skill in judging angles, estimating travel time, and predicting where the ball will land. Roxy stays focused on her routines, and when her mom is inside, she may herd the available “targets,” showing strong instinct and seriousness about her role. German Shepherds are portrayed as highly intelligent and needing enrichment to stay satisfied.
"Whenever her mom is inside and on the couch, she's met with the realization that she has a herding dog and no sheep: That's a big problem because, when you have a herding dog and no sheep, you become the sheep. A dog like Roxy is certainly not going to let anything get by her. German Shepherds take their jobs very seriously!"
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