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Atlas
German Shepherd Dog
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Name: Atlas Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Working Type) Sex/DOB: MN 2/22/22 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: None at this time. Bite History: No. Dogs: Confident, calm dogs may be successful. He is a hard dog to match energies with, and gets over-aroused easily. Cats: Dog savvy cats and 110% commitment to training if he is to live with cats. He is very determined/grabby in his play, and prey drive will kick in with target vocalizations. Kids: Patient, working dog savvy teenagers, that can actively participate in his training * may * be okay. However he is very much a ONE PERSON type dog. Owner Experience Level: Advanced/Breed & Behaviour Savvy Ideal home: Sport/working/training focused single person home, that enjoys the working dog lifestyle. Energy Level/Drive: High energy, med-high drive. Settles well if needs are met. Will find things to do if needs not met. He WANTS to work daily! If you don't love daily training sessions, and long nature hikes, this is not the dog for you. Swimmer: Yes! Sports/Activities he'd enjoy: Dock Diving, Disc, Agility, Obedience, Rally, CaniCross, Bikejoring, Sledding, Skijoring, Lure Coursing, Sprinter, Treiball, Freestyle, Tacking, Scentwork and more! I do not recommend him for bitework sports, or team sports such as flyball. All our adoptable dogs are: House trained, Crate Trained, travel well in vehicles, and well started on basic obedience. Please read bio for further individual details. ** NO DOG PARKS ** ________________________________ All Adopters are required to attend post-adoption training. All Adopters are required to obtain, and maintain pet insurance for their newly adopted companion. ________________________________ Atlas is an incredibly talented boy, looking for his perfect match! He is young, eager, and versatile, everything a GSD should be. He enjoys training, learning new skills, and working with his handler. He is always ready to go! Atlas struggles with insecurity, and change. He is very much a one person type dog, and will shine best with a single handler. He is very neutral out and about, and I can take him anywhere. He would much rather flee than confront, but puts on a good show if that option isn't available to him. He does not have a bite history, but could be pushed in the wrong direction with poor management. He is a dog that intimidates a lot of people, and I do not take his placement lightly. But for the right person, he will be everything! He is a dog that I have ZERO trust or handling issues with myself, but it will take time to transfer that relationship over to a new handler. Thus, any successful applicant must be willing to commit to several meetings, before he can move out, to ensure both Atlas, and adopter are successful. Atlas has good drives, that could absolutely be built further. He will try anything I ask of him, and can be a bit more "act before thinking" when overaroused. But he wants to get it right more than anything, and with consistent, but kind guidance, will give you everything. He enjoys a wide variety of toys, and absolutely LOVES the water. He struggles a bit with tug/handler conflict, but this can absolutely be worked through. He has no resource guarding, or redirecting that I have experienced. He will go all day long, and is reasonably tolerant of repetitiveness, and forgiving of handler error. He is very oral, and can get mouthy when hyped up. He is athletic, a good working size, not overdone, and in great health! Atlas is an easy dog to live with, with clear boundaries in place. He is quiet and clean in his crate, travels well, and is always ready to go. He is a vocal/chatty shepherd in his personality, so you will get stories! He can also be 'leaky' when anticipating activities. He is your shadow, and will never take his eyes off you. He is very affectionate with his handler, but absolutely does NOT want interaction from anyone else. It is important that his new person take the "Do not pet" approach seriously. Atlas does well at the vet with his handler present. We muzzle when needed, but for most routine things, myself holding him is all he needs. For any procedures away from his handler, he needs sedation. He would not be suitable to attend a public groomer, so his new owner should be comfortable with nails/bathing/brush outs/blow outs. He is excellent for all of these activities with his person. No issue taking him to a self wash tub etc. Atlas is one of those dogs that will imprint on your heart hard. He is not a dog for everyone, but for the right match, he will be everything, and you will never have another like him. Take him anywhere, do it all, ride or die. If you are ready for a dog that will be your everything, and have the lifestyle and home he needs to succeed, please complete an application today! ________________________________ Adoption includes: - The dog! - All vaccinations & required boosters; DA2PPv, Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Rabies - 4DX Blood Test (Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis) - Age appropriate wellness blood screen - Fecal test - Deworming & Flea/Tick/Heartworm prevention - Spay/Neuter - Microchip - Hip xray for all dogs that undergo anesthesia - All medical needs assessed and concluded. For those that have ongoing medical needs, all bloodwork and tests will be current, and a full refill supply of meds sent with the adopted pet. - Full 30/35lb bag of their current diet - Nylon Leash & Collar set - Training Collar - Biothane Leash, Collar, & Training Line set from MyLeash - Chews Wisely Treat Package - Free facility boarding for the life of the dog - Lifetime support Please complete an application to start the process. Thank you for considering adoption!
Shelter/Rescue Group Inugoya Rehoming and Rehabilitation
Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0
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