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My name is Rio!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Private owner (Franklin, IN)
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Adoption fee: $25

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8038811

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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 Has special needs
Checkmark in teal circle Crate-trained
Checkmark in teal circle Leash-trained
Checkmark in teal circle Heartworm negative
Checkmark in teal circle Has special dietary needs

My personality

Why I need a new home

Behavioral issues

My story

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


Rio is a GSD that is 1 year old, we got him at 8 weeks old from a family friend who is a breeder of GSDs. We are rehoming him due to behavioral and personality changes that occurred after he starting having seizures. He was diagnosed with epilepsy in October 2025. He is on medication that he takes 2 times a day which control the seizures. After he had the first several seizures his personality changed and he is always in an excited state. We have small young children and no longer trust him around them due to more nipping than normal and he no longer respects boundaries. He has had the 7 week basic command training before his seizures, he still does recall all the commands but requires more attention that we can give now. He is incredibly smart and a would do well with some strict training. We tried more training sessions in Nov 2025 and the trainer said he is trainable but will require time. The trainer also recommended a home with no young children to give him the best chance.

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Private owner (Franklin, IN)

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