ROCKET - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). Hello All! My name is Rocket and I am a 67-pound, beautiful, curious, nosey, crazy, sassy, fun, full of energy, almost 9 month old German Shepherd. I am both potty and crate trained and know basic commands. I'm still working on not jumping on the ones I love and the kitchen counters, though, and because I am still in my puppy era, I am still learning not to nip. I enjoy my toys, bones and bully sticks and my bed. I like to play for hours, and I am very food and treat driven. I am good with the littles (5 year old humans) that come over but must be supervised very closely with them because I do get excited and may accidentally knock them over. Not sure how I would do with cats or small dogs since I like to chase squirrels and rabbits. I love playing with my furry friend next door. He is a Golden Retriever and is about my size. Although we have a fence between us, we run up and down the fence and bark and play and have a good ole time. I ring the bell on the back door when I want to go outside. I sleep in my crate all night and go in my crate when my family is not home. I am very vocal when I see things out the window, hear things or need or want something. We learned early on that anything with chicken products does not agree with my tummy, so my foster mom does not buy food or treats with chicken in them. I am very cautious with new people but will warm up once I see they are good. I am with my foster mom all day since she works from home, so I am looking for a family that is home most of the day or another furry friend that is my size to have around to play with after we are introduced slowly. The friend will probably need to put me in my place as I tend to try to be the dominant one I really enjoy going for walks but still working on my leash manners - there is just so much to explore! I cannot be trusted off leash because I like to run off. I also like to chase my foster Dad on the riding lawn mower and bark at him. I require a large fenced in yard that is at least 5 feet tall. I enjoy playing in water and enjoy my little doggie pool, walks in the park, car rides, tennis balls, frisbees, just being outdoors with my people, playing with my neighbor dog friend, or inside playing or chewing on my bones. I am very energetic and need a family that would like to play with me and include me. I would thrive in a good, solid, structured home with continued daily training and a schedule. I am a very busy fun-loving boy who enjoys life to the fullest and I want to enjoy it with a family that loves me as much as I love them. If you think you can offer me my forever home, contact your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at .freedomgermanshepherdrescue. I am being fostered outside of Greensboro, NC.

• Physical Attributes

  Ear Type:	Erect
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Yard Required Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Swim

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No