LUNA - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Meet Luna – A Gentle, Loyal Shepherd Mix Looking for Her Next Home Luna is a 5½-year-old German Shepherd mix with striking black fur, a warm brown undercoat, and a loyal disposition. She weighs about 70 pounds and is very loving to the people that she knows and trusts. Luna is a gentle soul who bonds closely with her family. She has been around four children for the last year and a half and has always been patient, loving, and well-mannered with them. While she enjoys being near people, Luna would thrive in a quieter household. Sudden noises, such as doorbells, knocking, doors closing loudly, or quick unexpected movements startle her, causing her to sometimes bark, whine, or pace. A calm environment would help her feel much more at ease and confident. Luna has a strong training foundation and is an easy dog to live with day-to-day. Luna is fully potty trained, maintains a consistent daily routine, including regular morning and evening meals, knows basic commands, prefers furniture over a dog bed or the floor, is very loyal and eager to please and will bark loudly and/or for a prolong period of time to get your attention or to let you know that something is up. She responds best to gentle guidance, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Over the past year, Luna has picked up a habit of counter-surfing when food is left out. This behavior is manageable and already improving, but she will benefit from continued structure and supervision while she relearns boundaries. Luna loves to play fetch but may or may not bring the ball back to you. She also loves car rides. Luna does well with dogs, especially those that are calm, social, and already used to being around other dogs. She enjoys companionship and does well with dogs who have steady, predictable energy. Luna does not do well with cats because she becomes overly fixated on them, and will bark and chase them until they hide. Luna would thrive with: a quiet or moderately calm home, a family or individual who can provide structure and reassurance, continued training support - especially with reactivity to loud noises and counter surfing, no cats, a calm - or no - canine companion, a home with a yard with a, at least, 4 foot high fence so she can run and play, a home where she is not crated for long periods of time and someone who values loyalty, affection, and a dog who bonds deeply. Luna is a loving, devoted dog who wants nothing more than a peaceful, patient home where she can feel safe and continue to grow. She has so much heart to give and will be an incredible companion to the right person or family. Interested in adding Luna to your family? Contact your adoption coordinator. If you do not yet have an adoption coordinator, please complete an adoption application at .freedomgermanshepherdrescue. Luna is being fostered outside of Raleigh, NC.

• Physical Attributes

  Ear Type:	Erect
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Affectionate

• Additional Information

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