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My name is Ranger!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

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My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
5386931

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

Why I need a new home

Behavioral issues

My story

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

Rehoming 4 year old shepherd. I’ve had him for about 3 months. I had very little information about him when I accepted him. The owner had a stroke and her husband was moving her out of state due to medical needs. Ranger had not been neutered so I suspect that he was used as a stud. I took him to a trainer and based on his behavior she thought he had been physically abused as he seeks to use his crate, has not been properly socialized, cowers when a stranger reaches toward his face to pet him and shows signs of fear aggression. He is not a pack leader. He is house broke and with practice, now walks pretty well on a short leash.
Last month, while on leash, a neighbor reached across Rangers head to pet him and Ranger reacted in a defensive manner biting the neighbors finger and then backing away. The bite broke the skin but did not require medical attention.
He really is a very sweet dog but he is not a good fit for my retired lifestyle.

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