Meet puppy OTTER, 6 month old German Shepherd Mix
Otter was rescued from an overcrowded central valley shelter along with her two sisters. We are committed to finding her a forever home that has the time & experience (or research) to properly raise a German shepherd puppy.
This consists of willingness & preparation for continued puppy training, tons of exercise, and a commitment to "forever".
She is extremely eager to learn new commands, very smart, and very loyal. All typical Shepherd characteristics! She knows to heel on a leash, potty-trained, and crate trained. She is in a foster home with multiple other dogs, and cats.
*IN VISTA, San Diego, CA
Ideal home will:
Have the time to commit to all things puppy! Please note puppies do not do well left alone long hours and need to be let out every 2-3 hours for potty. Long work schedule where the puppy would be left alone for 7+ hours can be difficult on most puppies and young dogs.
Solid plans for puppy socialization, positive exposure and continued training + relationship building -- commitment not just to puppyhood but to a lifetime of love, care, companionship and vetting. HFP advocates for Positive Reinforcement only for young puppies and training that focuses less on "obedience" and more on confidence building, relationship building and consent training.
Preference to homes w/ friendly & well-trained dog role models (preference, NOT required)
Preference to homes w/ yards (preferred, NOT required) Why? Puppies cannot go in public until they are 4 month old and complete their puppy shot series. Having a yard during this time greatly helps with play, potty training, and providing an outlet for your puppy to get outside. There are ways to work around this if you do live in an apartment setting but it takes some extra work and planning!
$500 tax deductible adoption donation includes: Spay, DHPP, Bordetella, Lepto, and Rabies vaccines, dewormer, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention.