I need a few GPs. It is the gold standard and every farm I visit that has them eyes me wearily but they have not been aggressive and if the owner is around they usually ignore you or stop staring at you. From an outside opinion the good ones know who/what is a threat to their flock and I would be more worried about things that threaten your children. Also, they can't be spoiled but I can't imagine not having some human social interaction with your dog.