Jane

Updated on Tuesday, 11/04/2008

Adopted!

Jane is a beautiful, black-tipped sable, energetic adult female GSD, probably of European working lines. She is about 3.5 years old and a big girl at 92 pounds and carries it well. Her owner has terminal cancer and has asked VGSR to help find a new home for Jane. During the last 3 years she has lived in a row house in DC. That environment did not provide for much socialization or training. However, Jane is extremely well-behaved, with the right person. She is very intelligent and has taken well to training. She is a dominant female but has come a long way in responding to commands and getting along with other dogs. She now knows and obeys "Down," "Sit," "Stand," "Stay," "Wait," "Leave it," "Come," and "Let's Go." She is crate-trained, house-trained, and is well behaved in the house. She is a super companion and somewhat protective. She will follow her person all around the house. She will give you a good snuggle and a strong lean but is not a couch dog or kisser. She will greet you with lots of enthusiasm and wagging tail and will stick by your side. She likes cats, but not in a good way. Although much improved on her socialization, Jane still bears watching with people and dogs until her reaction is judged. She has shown some reaction to a few people, some of which could have been considered to present an adversarial posture when approaching or near her. She and another female foster had some issues that they worked out but she has been fine with our 2 male dogs. She is protective, but not aggressive over her food and toys with other dogs, but not with her person. Jane loves to chase toys and likes to tug. She also loves to go for long hikes in the woods, and she sticks very close even when off leash. Jane has a minor skin condition that is controlled by a daily vitamin E plus fish oil capsule. Other than that she is a robustly healthy dog. She enjoys grooming and rough play when petting and scratching. She is agile, athletic, and has a great gait. She is good on leash and really knows what a leash is for, just so you don't forget, she will bring it to you. Jane needs a job and would be best suited for a family with strong GSD experience. Her new home will need to devote the time to continuing her learning to help Jane meet her true potential as a great GSD. Please contact martin.shepherd@att.net or your case worker to learn more about her. VGSR Tag #2076 Adopted: 09/06/08.