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Posted over 4 years ago
| Updated over 4 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black
Age
7 years 10 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
"Sammy" is a beautiful, approx 60-lb, 3-yo spayed female GSD who is sweet, energetic and eager to please. Sammy is friendly with everyone she meets, but does occasionally jump up on new people out of excitement; this is a fairly easy behavior to curb. Sammy did previously live with young children, but was somewhat mouthy with them. I think Sammy would be great with kids, but her adult people will have to be willing to ensure she doesn't get too excited or mouthy with them. Sammy is not food aggressive and takes treats gently from hand.
Sammy is great with other dogs. She is more submissive than dominant, but does like to "fence fight" (good fun!) with those on the opposite side of a fence. She presently lives with several other dogs in her foster home (Davis) and does well with all of them--both male and female. She sometimes will nip another dog on the back who is acting out; this is not an aggressive behavior but rather an instinctive herding behavior that lots of GSDs display.
Sammy appears NOT to be good with cats.
Sammy is completely housetrained and non-destructive inside--though she has not been tested inside all by herself. She does cry out for a minute or two whenever her foster caretaker leaves the yard, but afterwards she is fine.
Sammy obeys a few basic commands (sit, stay, shake). She does need leash work as she has not likely been walked on leash much. Sammy rides great in a vehicle and is eager to travel.
Sammy's former owner raised her from an 8-wk old pup. He kept her outside exclusively, but now Sammy is a happy indoor/outdoor dog. Her former owner surrendered her to an independent rescuer because he no longer had the time for her and she was too mouthy with his children.
Sammy is located in a foster home in Davis. Her adoption fee is $260.
