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.
About Frank
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $350
Species: Dog
Current Age: 3 Years 4 Months (best estimate)
Frank is a young male Belgian Malinois that was left behind at someone's acreage where dogs are routinely dumped, where a Good Samaritan has been feeding him and keeping an eye out for him. This poor boy is sweet but so scared. He has fleas and ticks, some fresh scabs, and old scars. He has been living under the house, following the kids around, and is great with the kids, the other 4 household dogs, and cats. He doesn’t bother the finder's goats or chickens. And he loves playing in the waterhose . We are very full, but could not say no to helping poor Frank.
When Frank arrived, he was terrified. He is now doing great in his foster home, and loves living indoors, exploring (and using his nose to discover things), and playing chase with the household dogs. Everything is new, and sometimes things can be a little scary (getting in and out of cars, tile flooring, new noises, etc...). But he learns and adjusts quickly with a little patience and encouragement. He is a very smart boy, just a little shy and cautious. But he definitely wants to please. He just needs a patient, loving owner who will not rush him, and who will continue to gently socialize him. He loves other dogs. And while a little shy, he likes people. He's a very sweet boy.
Like any of our dogs, this handsome boy would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that this breed needs. Because of that, Frank's ideal owner will have prior Belgian Malinois, 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.
Frank's adoption fee is $350, 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.
More about Frank
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats
Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.
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