German Shepherds are never off duty. These super-loyal dogs always look out for their humans and are never afraid to put themselves in front of danger. It's why they make such great police and guard dogs.
But these enthusiastic canines are so keen to impress that they sometimes confuse worktime with playtime! And that's exactly what happened in this viral dog video.
Never off duty
This short YouTube clip, which has over 700k views, starts with a toddler girl playing with a water sprinkler in the back garden. The girl's parents can be heard in the background, so you know she's safe.
But the family dog, a handsome German Shepherd, still isn't convinced. As far as he's concerned, the jets of water could harm his little sister, and that won't happen on his watch.
Dogs are our friends and protector
So, the brave pooch does what any loyal guardian would: He jumps in front of the sprinkler and takes a jet of water right to the face! He then does it a few more times to show the evil sprinkler who's really in charge.
The dog's family is impressed with this display of loyalty. But they can't help laughing as he continues to battle the sprinkler.
One viewer posted, "Such an adorable video! It shows how German Shepherds will protect their packs against anything!"
