Great Dane puppies and dogs in Greenbelt, Maryland

Goose is our most wonderful  3 year old, neutered, Blue Merle Great Dane who weighs in at a solid 120 pounds.  Goose is such a fun loving, happy boy whose favorite pal is a 60 pound, male Labradoodle who loves to wrestle, run and play with him.  We are so proud of how far this boy has come!!!  Sadly, Goose’s life hasn’t always been filled with fun and games. As a young pup who wasn’t properly trained or socialized, he was chained and crated - never allowed to run and play because his owner couldn’t control him.   Fast forward a few years to April, 2023, when he came to live on a farm with his foster mom.   On the farm, living  with no cages or chains to contain him, Goose became a puppy again.  His calluses haven’t all disappeared, but his body has made a total transformation.  His early lack of exercise in his hind end,  gave way to muscles and mind becoming mush.  Now Goose is a different dog with strength in his hind end and a sharp and excited personality that embraces each day with excitement and joy.  Because he wasn’t socialized properly with humans or animals, his life on the farm has also been a gradual transformation as he had to settle down and accept that the space around donkeys, dogs, cats and humans was their space and he was only welcome when he was invited in!  Goose just needs to be reminded  of his manners and that other animals need space.  Goose needs a consistent reminder to be polite and that needs to come from a new owner with a strong alpha presence and understanding of the gentle soul inside that big Great Dane body.  Someone must understand the true Great Dane nature.   Due to his larger size and  need for a lot of exercise, we are requesting that someone have a big backyard with lots of toys to play with and balls to fetch.  This is good dog to consider.   You will have to stay a few steps ahead of him and remind him of his P’s and Q’s.  But he is worth it every step of the way.   Please email us at ccrtennessee@gmail.com   He is in Nashville, Tn and we do transport to the northeast every weekend. PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comNovember 30, 2023, 10:29 pm

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Fill out an Adoption Application BLIZZARD IS LOCATED IN HARRISBURG, PA. Meet Blizzard, AKA “The Blizz”! Blizzard is a three-year-old Great Dane who, along with his brother Thunder, was surrendered to MTM following the unfortunate passing of their owner. Blizzard is currently placed in a foster home in South Central Pennsylvania. Likes: Blizzard loves snacks, which is a good thing, because he probably could stand to gain 10-15 pounds. He loves to play outside in the fenced yard at his foster home, and he also really enjoys his morning walks, and likes to get out early before it gets too warm outside. He also seems to enjoy chew toys like antlers and also large stuffed animals. Dislikes: Blizzard’s current dislikes mostly involve being separated from his people. He does not love his crate, and cries when crated overnight or when he is able to hear people in the house, but is showing daily improvement as he becomes more tolerant of crate time. Personality: (goofy, laid back, playful, etc) Blizzard is WHOLE lot of dog, and he knows it! He frequently uses his size to his advantage. He will jump on your counters, you, and everything you love with reckless abandon. He loves to be petted and have his ears rubbed, and will forcefully shove his face into you every chance he gets to demand pets. If you stop, he will probably slap at you with his paw to try to get your attention again. Temperament: While more or less a pretty mellow and sweet big guy, Blizzard does show some signs of insecurity at times. He is startled relatively easily during walks by passing cars, unexpected noises, etc. He is also unsure of himself when meeting new people, especially when he is meeting them outside his foster home. While it’s possible many of these behaviors may lessen as he becomes more settled in his permanent home, and more familiar with his surroundings, it is still something that a potential adopter should be aware of. Blizz would like potential adopters to know that his foster family is working on this with him, and gradually getting him more comfortable with meeting strangers in a structured environment outside the foster home. Energy level:  Blizz loves to run around like a wild man and play outside…for all of about 10-15 minutes. Then he’s done and will sleep like he’s dead for the next hour or two. Typical Dane - big on energy, short on stamina. He loves walks and gets really excited when he sees his harness and leash come out! He will also be happy to chase a large ball if you throw it! Just don’t expect him to bring it back to you once he’s done chasing it, because that’s where his interest stops. Favorite activities: By far, Blizzard’s favorite pastime involves being loved on and receiving attention, but he has also really enjoys daily walks and playing outside.   Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: While Blizzard lived happily with another dog all his life, a family member of his former owner noted that he had not been around other dogs at all other than the one he lived with. Blizzard can be reactive to other dogs on leash, and this is worsened when the other dog barks or stares at him. When introduced to new dogs, he does get easily overwhelmed and overstimulated. Blizzard could probably adjust to living with another dog, but would also do best with a more laid-back canine sibling, who won’t feed into him when he becomes overstimulated or pushy. Additionally, VERY gradual introductions over time would be of the utmost importance to helping to set Blizzard up for success in living with another dog.  Blizzard has not been tested with cats at all, but he does show interest in chasing small critters when he sees them in the yard or on walks, so it is likely that at minimum, he would probably chase a cat. Blizzard has been exposed to both younger and older kids. He does best with older, more dog savvy children who are able to give him the space he needs to become comfortable with them. While he is tolerant of younger and less reserved children, he definitely is more nervous and unsure of himself when interacting with them. Not good with: Small critters. Blizzard fixates on small animals when he sees them on walks, and becomes very vocal and pulls to try to chase them. Housetrained: Blizz appears to be fully housebroken and has had zero accidents so far in his foster home. It should be noted, he appears to favor solid surfaces when it’s time to poop. He will choose a sidewalk or road over the grass every time. So if his future family has a yard with a paved surface, they may want to be aware of this. Crate trained: Yes! While it makes him REALLY sad to be away from his people, he is becoming more and more comfortable in his crate every day. He should have no problem with a standard wire crate, as long as it’s a Dane sized one. Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? While he really enjoys playing in the fenced yard at his foster home, Blizzard doesn’t feel he needs a fence to be happy and safe in a home. However, an invisible fence would not be recommended. Blizz will attempt to chase small critters, and it’s unlikely an invisible fence would stop him from leaving the yard to chase a groundhog or squirrel. Walks well on a leash? When it comes to walking on leash, Blizzard has a lot to brag about. He walks BEAUTIFULLY with harness and leash. He only pulls when he sees small critters, or when another dog barks at him, and in both circumstances, he has shown he is highly responsive to verbal correction, and able to be distracted with treats. Challenges: Blizzard does not possess a lot of basic manners, or know many basic commands. He can also be nervous when meeting new people outside the home. Once he warms up, you are in, and good luck stopping him from trying to get into your lap, but he does sometimes need time to get there. Treats, especially hot dog slices, really help speed up the process! Any Medical issues? Blizz could stand to put on a few pounds, as mentioned previously, but otherwise seems to be in great health. What would be the best kind of home? So far, it seems Blizz would benefit most from being adopted by a family who is committed to continuing to provide him with a stable and structured environment, and who will enforce basic training to curb some of his less than gentlemanly habits, as while he is a sweet boy, he is also more than a little pushy. Blizzard would also love to find a family who will continue to work on socialization with him, while also being patient and respectful of his boundaries and not rushing him to do too much too fast. Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include, but are not limited to: pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed. Our rescue policy requires the following: Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina. We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit. Methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior is prohibited. Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner. Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked. All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home. All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home. Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed. Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 30, 2023, 9:03 pm

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Fill out an Adoption Application RAJAH IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, MD. Rajah, The Good, The Bad and The Loving Great Dane! Since coming to MTM, Rajah has been adopted twice, and returned within a month each time. Why? She’s a big, strong, and playful girl, who came into rescue because her owner died, and her owner’s next of kin kept her outside for 2 years before surrendering her to rescue in January 2021. In those 2 years, she had minimal training and human interaction, and she became infected with heartworm. MTM provided heartworm treatment and she is now negative. Rajah’s previous adopters expected too much, too soon. The first adopters allowed their cat in immediate proximity within the first hour, and Rajah chased. Days later, it wasn’t any better. The second adopter had no other pets, and no children at home. Rajah was adjusting well to the routine and the long walks and all the attention. But, when an adult child and dog visited, Rajah got protective, so she was returned. Her perfect home would have a confident and patient owner, no children, no other animals, and a yard that is fenced in with a physical fence.  Rajah could potentially have a K9 brother or sister as long as his/her demeanor was calm and not overly exuberant or aggressive and they were introduced properly, with decompression techniques used. Rajah needs time and consistency to learn her people are trustworthy. She doesn’t have good social skills with dogs. She chases cats and other small animals. She has been with the same fosterer since April 2021. Her fosterer has other dogs, and goats. Rajah is kept separated from the other animals, and her fosterer feels Rajah doesn’t get enough time with her. Her fosterer describes Rajah as a loving, bouncy seven-year-old Great Dane, a 'picture-perfect dog that is just beyond beautiful. Her soul and spirit are truly a rare blessing.' She deserves a home where she can enjoy her own space and her own people. Rajah knows basic obedience, just needs to be reminded. She pulls at times but also knows how to walk at a heel position. She loves her zoomies but then will get excited and will jump up to face greet. Putting her in a sit and giving a calm chest rub will calm her back down. She rides great in the car. She has no issues with people approaching, but she will bark at other dogs. Going to the vet hasn’t been an issue. Grooming; she is fine with nails trims, brushing, etc. She is fine by herself, so she can be left alone while someone works. Likes: Rajah loves having her face petted and leaning in for a Dane hug. She is so attentive and eager to please. She does well in a crate, but she will sing to you if she needs a potty break, a hug or attention. Dislikes: Strangers, dogs barking at her, unpredictable people or activity Personality: Rajah is playful and loving. Her facial expression is so soft. She just wants to get and give love. Energy level: Rajah is able to be calm in a crate, but when loose she is high energy. She loves her zoomies so would do best in a fenced yard. She runs the fence barking at the goats, and the other dogs. Favorite activities: Zoomies and hugs. Good with: Calm, confident and predictable adult humans, and positive training. She likes to please. Not good with: Energetic or loud dogs or cats. She is insecure, so is not trustworthy with children. Housetrained: Yes. Crate trained: Yes. Challenges: Rajah will need to have her obedience training refreshed. She is calmest in a home with a confident owner or she will take control. She does not have good dog-to-dog social skills and she chases cats, so would do best in a home with no other pets. She has done well with calm K9's, so that is a possibility and can be explored in discussion with her current foster. Any Medical issues? Rajah is now heartworm negative! Rajah would thrive in an experienced Great Dane home that understands the importance of ongoing training to build Rajah's confidence. Being an only dog would give her the attention and the time she wants and needs to become a happy-go-lucky Dane. A fenced yard would give her the thrill of the zoomies that she so loves. Rajah may be seven years old, but she isn’t ready to slow down, a typical Dane, she will enjoy going for a walk just as much as a nap. Meeting this girl will bring a joy to your life that only a Great Dane can bring. Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include, but are not limited to: pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed.   Our rescue policy requires the following: Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina. We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit. Methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior is prohibited. Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner. Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked. All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home. All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home. Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed. Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances.Click here to watch a video of Rajah.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 30, 2023, 9:03 pm

Luke is a handsome 3-year-old male, Great Dane mix. He loves being with his people and is very affectionate with them. He is housebroken and knows basic commands, like sit, stay, heel and down. He walks fairly well on leash. He prefers submissive dog friends. He is good with the young children he has been around. He is protective of his home and people and will alert when people and interesting animals come by. He would do best in a home without a lot of traffic. Large breed experience is preferred; he is a great pup who is smart and needs a bit more training. He weighs 120 pounds and is full grown. Adoption fee is waived, but approval process is not. Meet and greets are by appointment only with approved applicants. If you are interested in fostering to adopt, please fill out the online application: https://www.lastchanceanimalrescue.org/adoption-request-form/ If you have been approved within the past 6 months and are interested in Luke, please reply to your approval email. Email dogs@lastchanceanimalrescue.org with questions. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/lcarmd

DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting.  ***** Bruno is 2 years old and weighs 126bs.  He's neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, but is not microchipped.  "Bruno is an extremely loving dog to our immediate family and to two family members who live nearby.  This is very challenging for us because we love and adore Bruno.  But we have to put our humans first.   He knows sit, down, come, and "place"... the last one is used to tell him to get in his crate.  He loves his crate and usually goes in just to nap with the door open.  He has been trained for invisible fence as well as with an e-collar, but behaviorist discourages both."  Bruno is crated when the family is not at home and loves it, as he feels secure and peaceful.  However, Bruno dislikes and/or fears outsiders and doorbells but LOVE car rides.  Bruno is fed Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Stomach Salmon and Rice + probiotic granules. BITE/LUNGE/ATTACK INCIDENTS:  Incidents happend in October 2022 and January 2023.  " Owner's brother (injury, but no medical attention needed), a family friend (no injury), neighbor's elderly dog (no injury).  Account from my brother (my husband and I were away on a business trip and my mom was in charge):  ' Mom, Benjamin, and myself all went into the garage to let him out and I let him sniff me through the crate prior to letting him out.  He seemed cool with me.   I did not know that he was taking trazadone at the time and that he had not received it yet*.  When he came out of the cage he seemed upset and lunged at me and bit me on the forearm.  It was just a quick thing.  He immediately let go.  It could've been a lot worse.  He could've held on and shook but he didn't.  Just a quick warning bite.  I assumed he remembered me and was okay with me.  That obviously  wasn't the case.  I sustained one puncture from his left to canine and bruising from the other three canines.' (no medical attention was sought). *Bruno was on trazadone following his neuter and gastropexy surgery about 12 days prior.  It was meant to keep him stationary during healing.  My husband and I were traveling for his work at the time.  My other two sons were at scouts meeting." Bruno's guardian explains why she made the decision to rehome him:  " We have invested a lot of resources into his health (neuter and gastropexy) as well as obediance training.  Unfortunately for us, we have not been able to rehabilitate him from his fearfulness and the agression toward outsiders that it brings.  After consultation with a very well-respected behaviorist, we have concluded that he could be rehabilitated to interact with outside adults and other dogs, but not with kids outside of our family.   It simply is not safe for us to continue to keep him and have our children's friends in and out of the house.  We have lost trust in his ability to be civil with kids beyond ours.  He would thrive in an environment where he can interact with patient adults, have lots of outdoor space, and be offered training by a reputable behaviorist." Bruno's guardian states the following about children:  Bruno lives with children, ages 15, 12 and 10, but his guardian doesn't recommend his living with children, stating Bruno is " Nervous, fearful, and aggressive.  He should not be rehomed to a place that has children visit." Bruno's guardian states the following about dogs:  Bruno has lived with dogs, but his guardian so she recommends his living with dogs, stating " I do know he originally was surrendered by a family who had a total of 3 Great Danes (his mother and father).  I actually think he'd benefit from living with other dogs who have a healthy social outlook.  A lso, he has a BLAST when he goes to board while we're away.  He makes friends and has a good time.  He also interacts well with the staff (probably because he is not on his territory/our house)." Bruno's guardian states the following about cats:  Bruno lives with a cat but his guardian doesn't recommend his living with cats, stating "He chases our cat.  The cat feels terrorized." Bruno's guardian further describes him as: Couch potato Barks alot Playful Likes to be touched Affectionate Fearful Always at your side Indoor dog Nervous House-Trained Crate-Trained Likes men Likes women Separation anxiety Bruno's guardian describes his ideal future home:  " A home with acreage and a fence that would allow him to run free.  He would be best-suited to a home where children do not visit.  With behavioral rehabilitation, he could be fine with visiting adults and dogs.  We can offer a full report from a renowned behaviorist." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Millersville, MD***** ADOPTION PROCESS  1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE:  ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.  3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email:  rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.   IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner.     November 30, 2023, 9:04 pm

Hi, it’s nice to meet you. I’m River, an Anatolian Shepherd x who is about a year old and 48 lbs. I lived with six other dogs before my human surrendered me and my fur siblings. My previous human was older, and he couldn’t afford to take care of all six of us. At the shelter, I made friends with a couple of people there. One very nice lady at the shelter told me I was one of her “personal favorites.” I guess it’s because I’m sweet and love to get my belly rubbed. At first, I’m a little shy around new people and dogs given all the changes I’ve been through. However, that doesn’t mean I have a mean bone in my body! Once I get to know you or a new dog, you’ll see my silly playful side! In fact, I made a really good friend at the shelter before coming to PAW. We loved playing in the yard. I hope my forever home will shower me with love and treats while being patient with me as I gain confidence. I also hope they will help me perfect my walk on the leash so I can strut my stuff with my new family. PAW places animals in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area only. ##1836418##