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German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)  : :  Male (neutered)  : :  Young


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About Major 4747

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: $300.00
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
  • Current Size: 75
  • Current Age: 6 Years (best estimate)
  • Location: NOVA - East Side - 22079
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Fence Required: Yes
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
  • Exercise Needs: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Breed

8/18/2020

I went to a place called doggie daycare today, and I LOVED it!!!!  There were lots of really nice people, and I got to play with a whole bunch of other dogs and sprinklers, and hoses, and pools, and, well, it was AWESOME!  (Major's foster mom here - the folks at daycare said he is an all around sweet boy and just fit right in with the group and was very well mannered)

My mom says I'm something called a counter surfer - I have trained them to keep food well out of my reach.  But what can I say, their food is tasty, especially my dad's turkey sandwiches.  But I'm not food aggressive, and take my offered treats well.

My new nickname is whiner.  Mom says that I probably won't be a good fit for apartments, condos, or townhouses.  I like to make my needs known, and sometimes I whine because I get bored and want to play more.  But I'm really quiet when I get to play with friends!  (Major's foster mom again - he can be quite vocal, but that's because he's a 2 1/2 year old GSD and needs exercise - he does well with adequate play, walks, and other exercise)

7/28/2020

Howdy!  I'm still available, and I'm not sure why.  I know I had a rough start - being a yard dog for the start of life was tough but, believe me, I LOVE being an inside dog!  I like cool floors, occasionally a comfy bed, and my crate is even nice to sleep in.  And I'm starting to find out that I LOVE LOVE LOVE toys!!!  My big brother doesn't always want to share, so we run around the house together.  And I can play ball with myself by dropping them down the stairs.  And then there's this thing called a hose...I LOVE playing in water, too!

My foster mom says that I have these things called heartworms.  To get rid of them, I get monthly treaties called Heartguard.  At my last vet check, the doctor said my heart sounds good and to keep taking my monthly treaties like a good boy.

While I enjoy hanging out with my big brother and sister, my favorite thing is to hang with my people.  I like to lay as close as I can to them while they're working, watching TV, sleeping - pretty much all the time.

Major's foster mom here.  Major is a moderate energy GSD who is very people oriented and very submissive for a GSD.  While he enjoys having his canine companions around (and is learning a lot from them), he would also be OK as an only child.  As long as he can have his human around.  We also don't know how he would be around children, but would likely be OK with older, considerate children.

Major can be somewhat vocal (if you close the bathroom door, he will howl at the door, and when he barks he sounds a little like a seal), but is non-reactive on the leash to pretty much everything (kids, cats, cars, woodland creatures).  He is fully housebroken, and uses his voice to let you know he needs out if he's out of sight.  He takes correction well on a leash and is quickly progressing on his leash manners.  In the two known interactions with cats, he has showed little to no interest in them, so we believe he would do OK with a dog-savvy cat.

One thing to note - on his last visit to the vet, he was not particularly well behaved.  That could be the result of not having his people there and not feeling all that great (he was pretty itchy and miserable).  He will need someone with GSD experience to continue his training and help him build confidence.

Approved adopters, please contact his foster at colleenvgsr@gmail.com

More about Major 4747

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Affectionate, Gentle, Goofy

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