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Ginny has been evaluated by a dog behaviorist and we've
determined that emotionally she is actually still a puppy and
trying very hard to figure out how she is supposed to act. The
only problem with that is that she is about 75 pounds of puppy
and that kind of exuberance can sometimes be challenging.
Ginny is thrilled to meet new people and would very much like to
play with other dogs but she'll need some loving but firm
direction to help her get socialized and grow into the great dog
she has the potential to be.
Ginny's foster will be taking her to a basic obedience class
starting April 1. If there is someone interested in adopting
Ginny, they'd be welcome to attend the classes as well to learn
the basics of how to work with her.
 Ginny
has great potential to do any number of doggie jobs (tracking,
search & rescue/air scenting, agility, etc.) and she is smart
and loving as can be. Although her history has probably included
being a breeding dog and probably being tied up a lot, her
future is looking brighter and she's hoping for her the perfect
person/family to play with and love.
Ginny has been happy to meet every new person she has come in
contact with. She has been sweet and very pleased to get a
scratch on her ears, a tummy rub or just companionship (when her
foster mom sits with her and reads, Ginny will lay down with her
head at her foster's feet and take a nap). She has a beautiful
face and seems to be very intelligent, catching on quickly when
shown what to do.
In addition to treats and dinnertime, she enjoys taking
walks. She is a great car rider, and she loves to look out the
window and just keep an eye on her surroundings.
If she is in a home with another dog, it would be best for
her to have a family familiar with GSDs in order to oversee her
introduction. She seems to want to be the dominant dog.
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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