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Xago really
loves people, and he takes great pleasure in making new friends; his
eyes light up, and his tail wags so much that his entire body shakes
with joy. He also adores every dog he comes across; however, his
enthusiasm can be a bit overwhelming for some. These traits, along
with his energy level, will require his forever home to have plenty of
time to help him work on proper manners and give him the exercise he
needs.
Xago came to GSRNE
after being given up to a shelter because his owners were going
through a divorce and didn’t have time for him anymore. The shelter
did not want to
put him up for
adoption as he had some issues that they felt meant he needed to go to
someone GSD savvy that could work with him. He’s
a beautiful black/red, 3-year-old longcoat male German Shepherd who
just radiates happiness.
His foster home
feels he is quite charismatic and continually doing things that make
you laugh. For instance, trying to anticipate what you are going to
do next and then acting like it was HIS idea to, perhaps, grab the
toy. Xago responds to treats and affection and loves learning new
jobs. His foster family is teaching him to go get a toy before
greeting a visitor, and this is helping him to be more calm during
introductions. They report that he is content to just be near them;
and he is crate-trained, having no trouble enjoying some down time in
his crate.
Xago will do best
in a home where he is the center of attention; but once he has had
time to bond with his new family, he might do well sharing the
spotlight with another canine friend. In his foster home, he does
live with a female GSD; but he can become overly excited when he has
to share the limelight and is not the center of attention. He does
have a sensitive stomach, so his new family will have to be consistent
with his diet, despite his eagerness to consume any and all things
available.
If you have the
time, energy and ability to handle this lovable “Manny Ramirez”
character, this could be the boy for you.
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