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Rum
German Shepherd Dog
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Name: Rum Breed: German Shepherd Dog x Farm Dog Mix Sex: Male (Will be neutered by rescue) DOB/Age: Dec 22, 2023 Weight/Height: Known Health Issues: Bilateral hip dysplasia. Double hip replacement covered with adoption. Bite History: None Dogs: Rum is happy solo, but gets along with most female dogs. Can be an instigator with male dogs. Cats: With proper training, he should be fine with cats. Kids: Patient kids, with boundaries, are welcome. He can be sharp, and is not tolerant of inappropriate handling. Owner Experience Level: Not recommended for first time owner, but could be considered with training/dog behaviour enthusiasm. Ideal home: An active, adventure home, that will enjoy building up a soft dog, and has an interest in regular training activities. Energy Level/Drive: High energy, and medium drive. He enjoys learning, and has engagement that could be built further. Sports/Activities he’d enjoy: Hiking, swimming, camping, running, canicross, joring, agility, dock diving. Potentially obedience/rally activities with the right partner. He’s very capable! Swimmer: Yes! 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. ________________________________ MEET RUM! Rum is a cocky, pushy adolescent, who loves to be front and center! He can be an instigator, and loves to push buttons, but then throws you a handsome smile in hopes of forgiveness. If you enjoy a bit of a challenge, and thinking outside the box, Rum could be your guy! Rum knows what he likes, and isn’t shy about pursuing it. He loves to explore, play with his toys, and control his situation. However he is a softer, genetically more insecure dog, which causes friction, and sometimes poor choices in his methods. For all his chaos, he has a solid dose of good humour, and I enjoy the challenges he gives me. He is a very capable dog, with good problem solving skills, though can loose interest without the right motivation. He is absolutely the wildcard hero that could save you in your final hour….or push you off the cliff and laugh. Rum loves the water, and has recently started to swim. He had the opportunity to check out the pool this year, and we had a good first session. With further lessons he absolutely could be an enthusiastic dock diver! He is very competitive, so tapping into his motivators will be key to his success. He enjoys his toys, especially his ball, and that drive could absolutely be increased further. Rum has successfully completed one hip replacement, which has fully healed. He’s doing fantastic! The second hip will also be replaced, and I would love to see him settled in his new home before that surgery starts. This is fully covered with his adoption. Once the second hip is replaced, he will live a long, pain free life, with no physical restrictions! Rum would be best solo, or with a well matched female companion. He can, and will fight with other males if given the opportunity. He also likes to pick on certain dogs, so it’s important his new family be knowledgeable reading canine body language, and intervening when needed to prevent issues. He is neutral out on walks, as long as boundaries are respected. Cats should be okay, with proper training. I do not recommend young children/children who do not understand boundaries and proper dog handling skills. He has grown up without children, and is sharp/quick to react if something upsets him. This is often a poor combination, and we want everyone in the home to be set up for success. Children that can actively participate in his training, I am happy to discuss. Rum is honestly an incredible dog, and very bonded to his person. He makes me laugh, hikes with me endlessly, and is incredibly dear to my heart. For all his extras, he is worth every effort, and I enjoy him immensely. If you like a challenge, a dog that will keep you on your toes, and love you endlessly, then Rum looks forward to receiving your application! ________________________________ 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 – 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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