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1 year old bundle of energy, who loves to play. As is typical of young GSD's that have not been handled appropriately, he came to us completely clueless about appropriate boundaries and maners, but is working very hard in his foster home to correct this.
Conrad does walk well on leash. He sits and will occasionally shake. He will now go into his kennel most of the time when asked with a treat, though he sometimes still hesitates because he would rather play more. He is working on “Come” and “leave it” and “down," and making good progress with all three commands.
Conrad is a chewer and constantly needs redirection and lots of toys around him. He loves bones, but has not shown possessive behavior with them, He doesn’t have food aggression, and also does not show guarding of other resources. He does fine at bed time and will settle in beside his foster parent's bed for most of the night with his toys. He refuses to use a soft padded dog bed. What a silly dog.
OTHER ANIMALS
Conrad loves, loves, loves to play with other dogs of any size, but with his high puppy energy and undeveloped awareness of his size and strength, he can sometimes be too rough. He will especially need ongoing help to adjust to safe play with smaller dogs.
Conrad has had mixed results with cat testing, ignoring one cat, and showing lots of desire to play with another. He will continue to be assessed regarding his safety with cats and other small animals.
CHILDREN
Conrad has not been tested with young children, but has done well with the older kids in his foster home. Due to his high energy level and under-developed boundaries, he will only be placed in a home with children ages 12+, who are familiar with how to behave around an under-socialized dog.
MEDICAL
Conrad has no known medical issues.
If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Conrad may be your ideal family member!
CONRAD'S ADOPTION FEE: $350
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so on.
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We're picky about our adopters! GSDs are not for everyone. They take a lot of time, effort and training. They shed all year round. They're big and scare lots of people. They "mouth" and are usually strong-willed and stubborn. You have to have references and a home visit. If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time applying.
All MOGS dogs must be inside family pets. We do not adopt to outdoor only homes. When you're not home, you must put your dog indoors (NOT in the yard). One adopted MoGS dog died after the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, someone opened the gate, and she was hit by a car. Privacy fences get broken into, gates are opened, thieves steal dogs. NEVER leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
You're required to make a lifetime commitment. The minute you adopt, it is your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Only you can do that.
Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes? New baby? Divorce? Moving? How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? If you move? If you have a child?
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