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My name is WINCHESTER!

Posted over 6 months ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black
Age
5 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A1323605

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Winchester is a big ol’ goofball! This boy is so tall and lanky and it makes his playbows a fantastic sight to see. Winchester loves toys! He enjoys ball time but his real love is a squeaky toy! When he finds one, he prances around the yard with it or rolls on his back and holds it in his paws. He also loves people and getting pets. He is super treat motivated and knows sit and is learning down. Winchester has participated in one-on-one playgroups with female dogs. He can sometimes be a bit over-exuberant playing with other dogs and needs to be reminded to have some doggie manners. Winchester is also a water dog and can be found playing with the hose spray or checking out the kiddie pool. He enjoys sniffy walks and walks nicely on an easy walk harness. Winchester is sure to put a smile on your face with the big happy smile he always wears!

I love Doggie Day Out! Today was my second time on Doggie Day Out and it’s my favorite. My friend took me out to a nice long trail with lots of smells. We passed people and other dogs. My friend showed me the first time on Doggie Day Out how to pass them politely with treats and we did it again today. I’m a good boy and I LOVE treats. I am eager to learn anything for a treat. I love stretching my long legs and walking with my friend and smelling all the smells. I had a great day and I would love a home to do this more often!

Three Words to Describe Me are:
Goofy, Handsome, Food-Motivated
Notes from My Walker:
Winchester and I had another lovely day together! He’s easy to harness and readily hops into the car. Today, he was a bit more anxious in the car and would bark at things outside the side window, but immediately stopped when I shortened his seat tether to give him space from the side window. Then he enjoyed looking out the front window and playing with the toy I brought him!

I took Winchester to the Coyote Creek Trail starting at Shady Oaks Park and he was such a good boy again! He walks nicely on the front clip easy walk harness with minimal pulling and loves to check out all the smells. He is super food driven and learns quick. He knows sit and down already! We continued building up his good skills on passing other dogs politely by using treats while walking by. This boy is such a smart cookie and quickly caught on to look at me for a treat when passing dogs. Good boy, buddy!
When people pass his kennel at the shelter, they see a barky big dog, but he’s so great outside of his ken
Shelter
San Jose Animal Care Center

Contact info

Pet ID
A1323605
Contact
Email
Address
2750 Monterey Highway, San Jose, CA 95111
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Pet adoptions interviews/lost pet tours end one hour before closing. Shelter Hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stray animal drop-off everyday 7am - 9pm.

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