Wes 0260 - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption

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ess you mean “fun-sized Anatolian Shepherd” Wes is a wonderful little guy. Tipping the scales at about 27lbs, he likely won’t get much bigger in stature, although as he matures he may fill out some. Wes is so cuddly, and loves to sit and watch TV with foster mom and dad. He asks for attention by gently using his paw if they don't notice him right away. Even though he loves to be there, he will wait for permission/to be invited up on to the couch or bed. He's a mellow little guy, and not vocal. He is not high energy; after about a half hour of play, he’s ready for a nap. Wes would check no under “Fan of the crate?” question, but is almost completely housetrained. During unsupervised times, if he’s confined to a room, the foster feels that he would do fine. At night, if he is given the opportunity to fully eliminate, he will sleep through the night. On the occasion when he did not fully eliminate prior to bedtime, he removes himself from the bedroom to go to a “designated” area to use a puppy pad that was put down for him in the family laundry room, he didn’t have an accident in the room. He's learned to share his toys with other dogs, and will share food (in treat form).. but is still uncomfortable with another animal approaching his bowl. He's fine with the foster taking the bowl away, and does not exhibit food guarding with humans. Having to have scrounged for food when he was young makes him wary of other animals around the food he knows is “his”. His reaction to cats are unknown at this time. One of Wes’ foster siblings is a very small dog that Wes largely ignores. He is currently also living with another foster that is about his age, although bigger, and there doesn’t seem to be any negative reactions there. With other (new) dogs, he's fine as long as they approach him appropriately. He has given a small warning growl when approached by a dog that made him feel a little anxious at an adoption event, but no negative reaction past that. He's still a puppy, so he will occasionally chew on something inappropriate, but responds very well to correction and redirection. Due to his young age, and rough early start, he'll likely need some activities to help build his confidence. Socializing and consistency with expectations of him will go a long way. He is very eager to please. Please review our adoption process, www.shenandoahrescue.org/adoption-process if interested Donations can be made at shenandoahrescue.org or on PayPal to info@shenandoahrescue.org

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