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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Name: Ripley
Breeds: German Shepherd
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Ripley is an adult German Shepherd, about 5-6 years old and 90 lbs. He is a fetch-loving, active dog who also knows how to mind his house manners. He is housetrained, knows basic commands, reliable off leash once attached, and is great with other dogs. He cannot be placed with cats. His favorite thing to do is bring a ball and stare until you throw it...and then do it again and again. If you don't throw it, he'll go off and play by himself too. Once his energy is out, he happily naps right but his person's feet. Ripley has the GSD loyalty unfortunately he takes that loyalty to a fault and needs an owner who will make sure to set firm boundaries. If he is allowed, he will resource guard his person and bark at anyone who approaches. While this is often seen as being "protective" it is not especially when it is directed towards people his person wants around. It is an insecurity behavior that stems from anxiety. Setting the boundary for him that he cannot resource guard his owner calms him down and put him in a far better mindset. Ripley does display separation anxiety when left alone. He settles once his owner has left but needs an owner who will consistently set him up for success by tiring him out prior to leaving, reinforcing calmness leaving and returning, and utilizing a very sturdy crate. He would love a home around more often than not. Ripley is an outstanding dog when he has those boundaries in place. He is excelling in his foster home where he knows exactly what is expected of him. He will be placed in a home with shared walls or in a home with a first time dog owner.
Requirements: experienced home willing to set firm boundaries and be consistent. Would prefer home more often than not.
Adoption Fee: $400 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.
Interested in adopting? Fill out a preadopt application here: https://form.jotform.com/203104540557144
You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions.
