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.

Sienna is a very loving and playful gal. She loves everyone she meets and likes to make new friends whether it be humans, dogs, or cats. She likes to keep an eye on where her people are at all times and likes to be in the mix of it all. She is working on her manners a bit, as she doesn't know the concept of personal space very well yet. She is fully potty trained and hasn't had any accidents and prefers to potty in her own yard as she thinks walks are just for investigating the world. She is also working on her leash skills, she does really well until she sees a squirrel. She wants to chase every squirrel or small animal she sees and wants to check out every tree to see what is up there. She loves treats and her toys. However no toy is safe, she can shred a tennis ball in less than 2 minutes and even the ballistic fabric toys succumb quickly. Her antler and buffalo horn are the only things that can stand up to her strong chewing skills, but thankfully she knows which toys are hers and hasn't needed much correction there. She has settled into her foster home very well and is very spoiled already. She lets her foster family know when she needs her belly rubbed or just needs some loves. She will go to her kennel for a nap when she is worn down. Sienna came to us heartworm positive, but completed her treatment and is now ready for her forever home. 

Sienna's adoption fee is $275, all of which goes back into offsetting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (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.