Sensitive Young Gsd X Looking For An Experienced Home

[Loreley]

Hi Guys,

My daughter has this lovely boy in care and he is in need of a forever home. If you know of someone that would fit the bill Please give me a shout.

Many thanks

Cindy

Deisel is a kind, sensitive young man of roughly 12 months, who is still learning what life is all about. He will not survive being an outdoor only “dog” as he needs to feel included in the family. He loves nothing better than sleeping inside and preferably on your bed, your lounge, your lap anything just to be close to you. He is a cuddle bug and a leaner and will do so at any opportunity he sees.

He loves to play with other dogs and does so respectifully given his age, and definitely will need the support of a doggy companion to help him feel more secure. We are unsure about how he is with cats but he ignored my sister’s one when they were introduced.

He loves any human attention and just adores children, he very gentle with lots of snuggles and kisses and knows how to “tone down” his energy levels when they are around which is unusual for a lad of this age.

He knows very basic commands, comes when called (sometimes), sits, drops, waits and is learning how to shake and is in the process of being trained to walk on a lead (it appears he had never seen one before coming into care) so this is a definite work in progress. He has a lot of energy and will need to be walked at least once a day (more if you’re able) and loves nothing better than a romp at the off lead dog park.

He is learning about the joys of toys and balls, though the thing he has found most enjoyable is pulling the stuffing out of them. Still being a pup basically he does get bored and tends to like digging as a distraction, so a sandpit or appropriate area where he is allowed to dig would be a good idea. He is a very excitable pup and he does jump a lot but is slowly learning that he doesn’t need to to get the attention he craves. Once he has settled around you though, his “jump” is just onto his back legs to lean against you for a cuddle and belly rub.

He is a little Houdini so will need to make sure all fences are secure, though he loves the car, so if he ever got loose, jump in the car and call his name. He will be on your lap within seconds.

He is a challenge to walk at the moment as he still hasn’t worked out that pulling on lead isn’t necessary to get him where he wants to go, but we’re actively working on this.

Deisel needs a committed loving family to make him feel safe and continue his ongoing education on how to be a good puppy citizen, in return you will get unending love from this wonderful young man.

Edited September 30, 2013 by Loreley

[Loreley]

[Her Majesty Dogmad]

Do you know what makes him escape? Is it to get to his foster carer when they go out, or another dog for company or does he just test the boundaries to see if he can get out?

[Loreley]

he only escaped initially through shear panic to be honest. but yes the rest of the time it is boundary testing. he's a smart boy which is good and bad. he needs someone who is experienced in dogs in general and sensitive/anxious ones in particular.

[Burkes]

Hopefully your daughter's rescue group has access to a good behaviourist or trainer. SOunds like something that needs to be seen in person.

[Loreley]

I messaged the lady that created the Controlled Unleashed over in America not really expecting to get very far, she replied that there are people here in Canberra and is getting contact numbers wohoo :)