The status of Delta was
last posted on 08/30/24 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Female Dog, German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog / Mixed
Description:
DELTA is one of a litter of 8, to their mother River. The family was Death Row listed at a rural shelter. TEMPERAMENT/BEHAVIORDelta is a sweetheart who love attention and love from her foster parents and her older foster brothers. She is a typical GSD puppy who is curious about the world and thrives when she is given training and boundaries. She plays and learns from the other dogs and is also learning when to give them space when they need it. TRAININGDelta is learning every day! She knows her name 100%, if you say it her head will whip around in your direction, and she's done very well working on her recall in the yard and house. She has been working hard on her potty training and is almost there! She is also working on her jumping. She will be overdramatic at times to “get out” of things like nail trimming. She also does not love car rides. She's been REALLY good about not chewing anything she shouldn't! When she does make a move toward something that is not a dog toy, she moves on quickly when corrected. She's crate trained in that she'll keep her kennel clean while she's in there. She does whine and yelp when she's first put in her kennel and will carry on for 15 minutes or so, then settle. If she can hear you in the house, she'll keep it up for a while longer before settling. She's gotten a lot better at "settling" before the kennel door is opened to let her out. She is also working waiting for her food rather than diving in head-first before the bowl even hits the ground. She does sleep in her kennel in her own room at night and will sleep through the whole night, usually waking up around 6:30. When she goes to bed she doesn't usually whine, bark or yelp. So, if she DOES in the middle of the night, it's because she needs to potty and doesn't want to do it in her kennel. PEOPLEDelta will alert her foster parents to the dangers of the backyard with a little bark, ie. other people coming and going but has met people and warmed right up to them. OTHER ANIMALSShe gets along well with her older foster brothers and seems to understand that they all prefer different levels of interaction. She plays hard with one, chases another tentatively but backs off when she needs to and successfully pushes the third one to play with her more than he originally wanted. STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER! We're picky about our adopters. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD? They're not for everyone. They take a lot of time, effort, training. They shed year round. They're big. They scare lots of people. They "mouth" and herd. They're usually strong-willed and stubborn. You have to have references and a home visit. If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home? We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone. You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone. A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car. Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into. Gates are opened. Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!! What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes? New baby? Divorce? Moving? How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? Will you make a lifetime commitment? It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE. Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment? It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply. Have Questions? Email us at [email protected] Thank you for considering a homeless dog or cat.
