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 1/25/08
Update:
Trooper is an incredibly gorgeous, large, four year old sable
German Shepherd with a strong mind and athletic body. He
demonstrates the strengths of the breed such as attentiveness,
independence, confidence and intelligence. He is aloof and
standoffish with strangers but bonds tightly with his handler
once the connection is established through mutual respect and
understanding.
Trooper is looking for a handler that is adept at providing
strong but fair leadership, a consistent obedience routine and
regular mind/body workouts. Only handlers experienced with
strong minded, high drive dogs will be considered as an adoptive
match for Trooper and evaluation and/or additional training by a
trusted AGSDR approved trainer/behaviorist may be required prior
to adoption.
Trooper was an owner surrendered dog who was rescued from an
area shelter along with Gretta (also available separately for
adoption through AGSDR). Both dogs had suffered extreme neglect
of body and mind for a good period of time based on outward
appearances. Both dogs were severely underweight, had serious
hair loss/itching and showed no signs of previous
training/leadership. From all obvious signs they seemed to have
primarily lived a lonely, loveless existence in a backyard.
After several months of good food, medical care and some
leadership training, Trooper has finally re-grown his gorgeous
sable coat and put on the much needed pounds. He has been
started on a routine where he must work for the things he wants
and “nothing in life is free”. Now that he has reached a good
weight he will also begin a jogging routine to provide the
physical workout he needs.
Trooper has settled in nicely with his foster family and we
believe that he would do best as an only dog or possibly with a
more submissive, large breed female. He should not live with
small dogs or cats. Trooper would also prefer a no kid
household/lifestyle. Although he currently has limited “free”
household privileges (due to other male resident dogs and the
family cats), he has never had an accident in his foster home
and is crate trained.
For the handler who loves the challenge of a brilliant, strong
minded dog, Trooper will become the love of your life. He will
however be a work in progress as additional obedience training,
socialization, etc. will be needed. Trooper desires to please
those he respects and therefore will make an excellent pupil.
Please remember that respect is earned and not demanded nor to
be taken for granted… Trooper understands this.
Trooper will begin heartworm treatment on February 6th and will
be ready to go home and begin his new life one month later. An
earlier go home date may be arranged if the adoptive family is
willing and able to maintain the required “30-day quiet period”
for recovery.
If you are interested in learning more and having the
opportunity to meet Trooper personally, please submit your
application, including notes in the comments section about your
experience level working with/training dogs.
These are Trooper's "Before" pictures....
NOTE:
In our experience many German Shepherd Dogs are very good with kids.
In our bios, we may provide information on our experience with a
particular dog and children. However AGSDR discourages ALL
unsupervised animal/child interaction. Children should be supervised at
all times when they interact with ANY animal, whether it is a horse, dog,
cat, bunny, lizard, or any other species. Even loving household pets
can have a grumpy day, or otherwise get tired of a child's attention, so
proper supervision is essential for the well being of any child and any
pet.
 The entire biography of this dog is based
solely upon our volunteers' direct experiences with the dog. The
dog's age is an estimate, and statements about the state of
health, temperament, training, and ability to get along with
other animals, children, cats and other dogs, is estimated
solely based on our volunteer's experiences with this dog. Your
experiences with this dog may be quite different.
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