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German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation.

If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) "Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?" for additional information.

About Harlow PENDING
Status: Available for Adoption (adoption pending) (adoption info) Adoption Fee: $425 Species: Dog Color: Black Current Size: 67 Pounds Current Age: 1 Year 4 Months (best estimate)

Harlow is a stunning young girl, a purebred long-coated black German Shepherd born in June of 2024. As often happens with the breed, this young pup was "too much" for her previous owner who was facing personal and health issues of her own. Harlow is a true beauty, whose grace hasn’t quite come yet. She's ready to blossom in the right environment with owners who can spend quality time with her, provide the attention, stimulation, and guidance that every young Shepherd needs. Having spent most of her first year either crated or outside alone, Harlow came to us with no skills under her belt, and she is understandably a little overstimulated and confused. She’s working hard on a couple of minor things like counter surfing, busting through doors, and is coming along nicely.

She is a friendly girl with a great temperament, and we can tell that she has bright future ahead of her! Harlow is a fast learner. She is playful and very sweet. She loves other dogs and is working on not being so dramatic about it! Harlow plays well with other dogs. She likes to cuddle and follow her people around. She’s new to walks and is thoroughly entranced by the sights and sounds. She kennels very nicely and is quiet. She is well potty-trained. She loves everyone she meets. She rides nicely in the car. She’s working hard on the counter surfing, busting through doors, and is coming along nicely.

Harlow's adoption fee is $425, all of which goes back into offseting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs. We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age- appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.

Like all GSDs, and other herding breeds that we have in rescue, Harlow will need training, consistency, boundaries, and lots of activity and socialization, in order to be a well-balanced, well-behaved dog. This gorgeous girl would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that she needs. Because of that, Harlows ideal owner will have prior GSD, or other similar breed experience. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills and manners.

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Please review the information in the "About Us", "Important Considerations" and "Adopt" sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.

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