German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. 

If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.

Bain is a CUDDLE BUG! He loves being right next to his humans “helping” them work or watching a movie. When not cuddled up sleeping, you can find him playing or trying to play with the other dogs. He is a typical clumsy puppy, so be prepared to laugh as he flips around doing “parkour” or as he “face plants” trying to take two stairs at once! While he provides hours of entertainment for you, he can also entertain himself by tossing a toy around and fetching it. Bain  has his bursts of energy but he is pretty chill for a puppy. Potential adopters beware, it will be puppy love at first sight. He is NEVER in trouble, especially when he gives you the puppy dog eyes. He is food-motivated and loves attention! He is working on basic commands: sit, down, drop, and leave it. He is also working on potty-training. He kennels well at night and has been good about keeping his crate clean at night and during the day.

The adoption fee for Bain is $395, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. 

Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply. Like any of our dogs and puppies, Bain would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs. Because of that, his ideal owner will have prior GSD or other herding breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.