The German Shepherd or Alsatian is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz, using various traditional German herding dogs from 1899. It was originally bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep.
I saw a picture of one sitting on a hill overlooking hundreds of sheep in a valley below. He was on the job, watching over his charges. He reminded me of the fact we all have been given an area of responsibility. There are things we need to guard and protect.
1 Peter 5:1-4
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Give it some thought and be on guard.
Gary