If you do opt to train your german shepherd to sleep on its own be consistent.
German shepherd sleeping in bed.
German shepherd likes sleeping in my bed its herding instincts.
German shepherds have very strong protective instincts.
Since you are part of.
Anything german shepherd team.
You re the master and you set the rules.
Our nine month old german shepherd likes to lay in bed with us and cuddle and play for maybe half hour and then he goes in his crate which has the door open all the time.
German shepherd sleep next to their flock this is a natural instinct.