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.

Kevin is an active and playful puppy. He loves toys for chewing and other dogs to chase and wrestle. He’s good with other dogs of all sizes, but like many puppies, is still learning the signals other dogs give when they are done playing or don’t want to share toys. Kevin is an active boy and loves to romp, sniff, chew, and roll his way around your yard. A natural born bug hunter, his butt wiggles and pounces will entertain you! A family that loves to spend time outdoors would be ideal for him. Kevin loves his food and still needs some help learning patience at meal times (he’s very vocal when it’s time to eat!). He is playful, but well-behaved in the house, and a very good pup about being in his crate at night and often goes into it on his own to rest. Short training sessions with food for positive reinforcement give this active little guy the structure he needs and he thrives on a little one-on-one time with you. Bright-eyed and silly, smart and social. Everyone needs a puppy like Klein!

The adoption fee for Kevin is $425, 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. Like any of our dogs, Kevin would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs. Because of that, his ideal owners will have prior GSD, or other herding breed experience. 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.