HEIDI 111321 - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Meet Heidi! **GSD BREED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** Breed: German Shepherd Dog Estimated DOB: 12/1/2020 Sex: Female - Spayed Weight: 68 lbs Things to know about Heidi: - Originally rescued from Mississippi after being bounced around from home to home and before her owner could put her up for free online - Due to her reactivity to new people, Heidi requires a confident and experienced adopter who understands her need for gradual introductions. - Her protective nature, typical of German Shepherds, means she's often wary of strangers, especially in her own space. - Significant progress has been made with her people reactivity, but ongoing work with a professional trainer or behaviorist is essential - The Vet Behaviorist at Metropolitan Vet advises that Heidi's ideal home would be in a suburban or rural setting without young children, where her behaviors can be consistently managed. - Heidi shines in a household where she can have a dog companion, benefiting from the company and interaction with other canines - Once Heidi knows you, she is the absolute sweetest, most affectionate girl - Once comfortable, Heidi reveals her incredibly sweet, affectionate side. She's a lovable girl with a big heart. - She possesses a joyful, playful personality and loves to bond closely with her person - Heidi is intelligent, food motivated, and eager to please, making her highly trainable. - She already knows commands like sit, down, stay, heel, and more - Her medium energy level is perfectly balanced - playful and young at heart, yet also content to relax and snuggle. - Heidi enjoys outdoor activities, including walks, and is great at self-entertainment with toys and bones - She's a pro in the car, (hops right in!) ready for any adventure that comes her way - Fully housebroken - Heidi is also crate trained, settling into her crate easily and quietly - She's dog-friendly and currently lives harmoniously with multiple dogs of various ages and sizes - Loves to play with any and all dogs; She rolls on the ground, tumbles and chases - Heidi's playful nature extends to her interactions with cats, though she may try to engage them in play - Her adopter should be ready to embrace her quirks and commit to continuing her training and socialization Ready to embrace Heidi's wonderful spirit? Learn how to adopt her at TLCrescuePA/adopt. Thinking about fostering? Join our 100% foster-based team! Apply today at .tlcrescuepa/foster. #AdoptDontShop #GermanShepherd #LoyalCompanion #TLCRescuePA

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations