Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet Odin: a high-octane, brainiac shepherd who came into this world ready to outsmart his humans, unlock any door, and possibly file his own taxes if given a laptop and five minutes alone. This guy is brilliant, driven, food-motivated, and endlessly trainable. Basically, he’s the kind of dog that Shepherd people brag about — but only if they’ve got the experience, structure, and energy to keep up. He thrives with confident leadership and clear boundaries. Without that? You’re basically giving a toddler espresso and a crowbar. Odin gets along well with female dogs and has done fine with cats. Some male dogs are cool too, as long as introductions are done right (think slow dance, not mosh pit). He’s been around kids, but due to his energy and sheer Odin-ness, we’re only considering homes with older teens — and even that’s a case-by-case call. He’s goofy, playful, and still acts like a supersized puppy. Want a running buddy? Done. Need a shadow to follow you around the house, offering unsolicited opinions and chaotic energy? He’s your guy. Now let’s talk crates. Odin is, shall we say, “creatively determined.” He’s escaped wire crates, plastic crates, and even pulled a full Houdini out of an Alcatraz-style fortress. (We’re still not sure how.) Thankfully, he’s now fully crate trained and actually likes his crate — as long as it’s an escape-proof, heavy-duty model like the Impact crate he currently uses. He eats his meals in there and finds comfort in the structure — because even mini dinosaurs need a cave. Odin plays hard, matches energy with a little too much enthusiasm, and needs someone who can channel all that intensity into good choices. He knows his basics, learns fast, and with consistency, will become the kind of dog that turns heads for all the right reasons. But let’s be clear — this boy is not a starter shepherd. If you're ready for a walking, tail-wagging challenge with a heart of gold and a brain that never sleeps, Odin just might be your perfect match. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you. Odin is from a local owner surrender. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 7, 2025, 10:02 pm
