German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. 

If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.

Harri is a handsome, very sweet, and cuddly young boy. Harri is just 1 year old, rides well in the car, and is very well-behaved in public. Harri is young and has lots of energy, but he's so gentle and sweet! He is working on not jumping up when excited. He loves to go for walks, go on adventures, and he also loves to spend quality time cuddling! Harry is in a foster home with other dogs and cats and gets along great with everyone.

Harri can be just a little bashful at first, but he warms up quickly. As soon as he does, he will show you his playful side! He is smart, fun, and loves to hang out with the humans and other dogs in his foster home. Harri is potty-trained, crate-trained, and has nice house manners. He is a delight to take along on outings! Harri likes every human and dog that he meets, and walks beautifully on a leash. He has a wonderful temperament and will make an outstanding, active companion for a very lucky adopter.

Harri's adoption fee is $275, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs.  We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.

Harri is a wonderful boy who will be the delight of an active owner. Like all Border Collie, Aussie, German Shepherds and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Harri will need training (positive reinforcement training), consistency, boundaries, and lots of activity and socialization. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. Our dogs make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation.