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Play-Doh

Play-Doh is a tall, dark, and handsome 3-year-old male, neutered German Shepherd who recently got his freedom ride from a local shelter. He’s looking for his forever home and has a lot to offer! He is currently fostered in the Barrie, ON area.

Play-Doh has moderate to low energy. He can run all day or happily lean back and take a nap. Being a working breed, however, he would do best in a home that can keep his brain entertained and give him a nice mixture of work and rest.

As a German Shepherd and working breed, Play-Doh would do best in a home with breed experience or a home that is prepared and willing to continue providing him with the routine he loves.

He's looking for a home with no cats or young children at this time. He is fostered with another dog and could do well in a home with another dog with an experienced owner. He thrives on having a job to do or a routine to follow, and would benefit from an experienced owner who can provide clear boundaries and expectations to set him up for success.

If you're interested in adopting Play-Doh, apply below.

Here’s what we’ve learned about Play-Doh so far:

  • Amazing Recall: He knows his name and comes when called.

  • Loves Car Rides: He’s a road trip enthusiast.

  • Tail Chaser: He loves chasing his tail and getting belly rubs.

  • Playful: Just starting to enjoy his toys.

  • Leash Lover: Gets super excited when you pick up his leash.

  • House Trained: Can hold his potty for a long time.

  • Crate Trained: He’s comfortable in his crate.

  • Grooming: Has been good to be groomed.

  • Non-Chewer: Hasn’t shown a drive to chew things.

  • Learning Commands: Currently learning “Sit,” “Down,” and “Stay/Wait.”

Here are some things he still needs to work on:

  • Can get overstimulated but calms down if put into a “sit.”

  • Needs leash work, pulls and is vocal towards strangers/other animals (his foster is working on this currently)

  • Needs work with jumping up.

  • Has shown some separation anxiety when you first leave the room.

  • Needs slow introductions to new dogs and people.

  • Has a bit of a prey drive that can be worked on in the right home. Currently learning “leave it.”

NEUTERED MALE

UTD ON VACCINES

APPROX. 3 YEAR

APPROX. 75 LBS

GERMAN SHEPHERD

VERY AFFECTIONATE

CRATE TRAINED

PLAYFUL

OK WITH DOGS

CHASES CATS

WORKING BREED

REQUIRES SLOW INTROS TO DOGS & PEOPLE

THRIVES ON ROUTINE

VERY SMART

LOVES THE CAR

ACTIVE BUT ALSO A COUCH POTATO