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.
About Hansel. Nka Bodhi
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: $350
Species: Dog
Current Size: 71 Pounds
Current Age: 5 Years 1 Month (best estimate)
Meet Hansel. We call him Hansel the Handsome! He is a dreamboat of a long-haired shepherd who came into rescue as an owner surrender. Hansel’s ideal day would involve hanging out with you and going everywhere with you. He loves to roll in the grass and stretch while you drink your morning coffee and then lounge while he eats breakfast. A couple naps later and he is ready for a walk and to play ball! Ball is his absolute favorite activity and he is a champ at dropping the ball and waiting for you to throw it. Hansel has the foundation to continue being an amazing family dog with routine, boundaries, and guidance. He will follow you everywhere and has some separation anxiety, so his ideal family would either work from home or be home most of the day. Hansel is a very tall boy who is super curious and has the capability to counter surf but listens well when told to get off or go lay down. His current foster parents think he is a total catch of a shepherd for someone who wants a funny, loving, loyal, and beautiful family member. Hansel is good with dogs, cats, and is a sweet, sociable boy friendly with people as well. Hansel is the whole package!
Like all German Shepherds, this sweet boy would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that he needs. Because of that, Hansel's ideal owner will have prior GSD, or similar 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.
Hansel's adoption fee is $350, 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. Learn more about the adoption process and requirements, and apply at: http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption.
More about Hansel. Nka Bodhi
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.
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