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.

Aspen is a 3.5 month-old funny, playful, and very energetic puppy! She loves attention, food, other dogs, and playing with her toys. 

Aspen loves her people, likes to follow them around the house like a little shadow, and also really enjoys playing with the other dogs in the household! She is extremely smart and she is working on the basics. She takes cues from her humans and the other dogs. She is doing well with potty-training, and like all puppies, needs good supervision and guidance as she learns proper doggy etiquette and manners (including sharing toys). Aspen loves her kennel and cuddling up next to her humans. She is a super fun, lovable, sassy puppy, and we think she is going to be a big girl!

Aspen is absolutely adorable. Like all GSD puppies, she requires constant direct supervision. Aspen's ideal home will be an experienced household with strong leadership skills and structure. Aspen is very young and does need the proper socialization, training, and guidance to become a well-rounded adult. She is strong and mighty and requires patience, positive reinforcement and redirection to channel her energy in appropriate ways.

Like all German Shepherd dogs and mixes, Aspen will need training, consistency, boundaries, and lots of structured activity and socialization, in order to become a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. 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 provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.

Aspen's adoption fee is $395, all of which goes back into offsetting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs.  Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (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.