Dec 24 Update
Holiday reps holiday report on Sadie.
It been nearly a year since Sadie was last on holiday with us and what an improvement with her!!! Ok she is not perfect but who is? The GSRElite volunteers at Notts and Cheshire have done a great job with her.
Sadie is a very clever dog and is receptive to kind but firm training.
Sadie:
The negative reaction to cars has almost gone, only occasionally she needs to be checked.
The spotlights and shadow reactions. Although Sadie still reacts to lights and shadows she certainly doesn’t react as much as she used to, Sadie can now be distracted either by voice or an air Pet Corrector. Since Sadie has been with us this time there has been an improvement in this area. It is possible she was teased with a laser pen or chased lights to keep herself amused when she was left alone. This is something that we are sure can be further improved and resolved by consistent training.
Pulling on the lead. Again there has been a massive improvement. Although Sadie does pull slightly it’s usually to follow a scent and is nowhere near as bad as she used to be. There is no pulling with a dogmatic, Halti, etc.
Sadie has started to mouth a little bit. She means no malice, and stops when she is challenged and told no! A lot of her vices are as a result of her being very clever and getting bored. She needs activities to challenge her. She loves a Kong wobbler and puzzles containing treats which keep her entertained. She would be great at any activity involving scent trailing, possibly agility or canicross.
Sadie is a great dog with lots of energy and likes to be active, but loves her long snooze’s. She is really affectionate and loves tummy rubs, ears rubbed and being close to people, she is quite happy to curl up next to your feet.
Sadie would need someone who is experience with German Shepherds and kind but firm as she can take advantage and be a bit mischievous (with no malice). She knows sit, lie down and paw – which she will do easily if food/treats are involved! She needs a bit more work on her recall – sometimes she refuses to come back if she’s having too much fun (rustle a packet though and she will do it!)
She is crate trained, house trained and sleeps overnight downstairs. She loves people and is fine walking with other dogs outside the home. Sadie will make a great addition to an active person or couple. She would be better as the only dog in the home. Probably a no to cats/small furries.
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Sadie has been in her adopted home for the last 7 month but they do not feel she is accepting other dogs as they need her to so sadly she is looking for another home.
This is what her present home had to say about her:
Beautiful Girl Chipped, Spayed and fully vaccinated.
Had a difficult start as was tied up outside for 5 months.
She is very intelligent and loving. Loves chasing the ball and chew toys.
Excellent with adults but will mouth (this behaviour is nearly cured now).
Is reactive to traffic but again is getting better, has not been cat tested, older children only.
She knows a few commands, sits fine (especially if you have a ball), recall is not good but she will learn. Does stay again with the ball as an incentive.
Would take to any training very well, she learns very quickly and has plenty of speed and stamina.
Can pull strongly especially if she knows she is going for a play session. We use a Gencon lead and she walks perfectly on this.
Apply to adopt
- Location:
- Cheshire- KENNELS
- Sex:
- Female
- Age:
- DOB 3.3.22
- Neutered:
- Yes
- Good with children:
- Yes - Older Only
- Good with other dogs:
- No
- Good with cats:
- No
