Gorgeous GSD to good home, male

stella415 · 08-17-2011, 04:26 PM

I had a beautiful GSD that I rescued, treated for heartworm, anemia, and had him neutered and all shots. Unfortunately he is a fence jumper and we cannot keep him contained. He is smart and very loving to our family. We live in Florida just south of Tampa. He gets along great with other dogs, cats....not so much. I am afraid he will get out and get in, or cause an accident. Please call:
941/729-6518. Pics available on request

Girth · 08-17-2011, 04:32 PM

We have three but my wife works for the Sheriff's Office so I'll see if any of her deputies might be interested.

Jessiewessie99 · 08-17-2011, 04:57 PM

Have you tried training him NOT to jump the fence? Does he get enough exercise? Have you thought about making your containment more secure?

I think some things can be fixed here so you don't have to rehome the dog.

sagelfn · 08-17-2011, 05:22 PM

Did you get him from a rescue or a person? If it was a rescue then they should have a contract making you return the dog if you cannot keep it.

Is he an outside dog or inside dog?

If he is inside dog then you should stop leaving him unattended in the yard. If he is an outside dog have you built him a kennel to keep him properly contained?

Ingrid · 08-17-2011, 11:48 PM

Both Jessica and Brandi have excellent suggestions. Are you sure this dog needs to be rehomed or could some of their ideas be put in place?

Germanshepherdlova · 08-18-2011, 12:24 AM

Sounds like you have been very responsible with him. Because you describe him as very loving with your family, he must feel very much a part of your pack. It is sad when a rescue dog has to be taken away from his family….again. It will break his heart. That is why you are being asked if there is anyway you can work this out.

@Jessie, you asked if she had trained him not to jump the fence. Can you share with her a technique that she could try to teach him not to do this?

Jessiewessie99 · 08-18-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanshepherdlova

Sounds like you have been very responsible with him. Because you describe him as very loving with your family, he must feel very much a part of your pack. It is sad when a rescue dog has to be taken away from his family….again. It will break his heart. That is why you are being asked if there is anyway you can work this out.

@Jessie, you asked if she had trained him not to jump the fence. Can you share with her a technique that she could try to teach him not to do this?

No I don't as I have never had this issue with my dogs, but it doesn't mean this behavior can't be corrected. I would suggest the OP find a trainer who has helped people with this issue, and also getting better containment will help also it maybe an exercise thing. The dog may not be getting enough exercise. GSDs can clear fences up to 6ft(maybe higher). My girl easily can, just we don't give her the idea or allow her too.But if it were to happen we would seek a trainer to help us.

sagelfn · 08-18-2011, 12:52 AM

Most GSDs could jump a 6ft fence easy. Mine could but he doesn't know the fence is something to jump, he respects the barrier but..he's also not left out alone to get any bad ideas. Once they learn they can get out you have a problem - there are many many threads here on the issue. It depends on if the OP is willing to work out the issues rather than rehome the dog.

Hopefully they check back on this thread

Germanshepherdlova · 08-18-2011, 12:57 AM

The easiest solution if you want to try and keep your dog is simply to watch him whenever he is in the yard. At first I was resistant to do this because I thought it would be too time consuming (my dog isn't a fence jumper) but for other reasons I need to go outside and watch him when he is in the backyard. I have been doing it for about a month now and have even come to enjoy it. I got out with him and he does his thing and then I play frisbee or ball with him for a little bit and then back inside. Our problem was solved.

Or, if you can afford to-hire the dog trainer that Jessie suggested.

If not, I hope that you can find your dog a forever home this time.

JennaMae · 08-20-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sagelfn

Most GSDs could jump a 6ft fence easy. Mine could but he doesn't know the fence is something to jump, he respects the barrier but..he's also not left out alone to get any bad ideas. Once they learn they can get out you have a problem - there are many many threads here on the issue. It depends on if the OP is willing to work out the issues rather than rehome the dog.

Hopefully they check back on this thread

yep, my girl can jump my 6 foot fence. She jumps it and them comes to the front porch and looks at me through the window. She just loves me that much. Do you leave your dog outside for long periods of time? GS need their humans.

Also you can buy a collar with a band that goes around their legs so they can not jump.

08-17-2011, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
stella415 New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Gorgeous GSD to good home, male I had a beautiful GSD that I rescued, treated for heartworm, anemia, and had him neutered and all shots. Unfortunately he is a fence jumper and we cannot keep him contained. He is smart and very loving to our family. We live in Florida just south of Tampa. He gets along great with other dogs, cats....not so much. I am afraid he will get out and get in, or cause an accident. Please call: 941/729-6518. Pics available on request

08-17-2011, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Have you tried training him NOT to jump the fence? Does he get enough exercise? Have you thought about making your containment more secure? I think some things can be fixed here so you don't have to rehome the dog. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

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sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Did you get him from a rescue or a person? If it was a rescue then they should have a contract making you return the dog if you cannot keep it. Is he an outside dog or inside dog? If he is inside dog then you should stop leaving him unattended in the yard. If he is an outside dog have you built him a kennel to keep him properly contained? __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

08-18-2011, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	Sounds like you have been very responsible with him. Because you describe him as very loving with your family, he must feel very much a part of your pack. It is sad when a rescue dog has to be taken away from his family….again. It will break his heart. That is why you are being asked if there is anyway you can work this out. @Jessie, you asked if she had trained him not to jump the fence. Can you share with her a technique that she could try to teach him not to do this? __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

08-17-2011, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ingrid Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 650	Both Jessica and Brandi have excellent suggestions. Are you sure this dog needs to be rehomed or could some of their ideas be put in place?

08-18-2011, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Most GSDs could jump a 6ft fence easy. Mine could but he doesn't know the fence is something to jump, he respects the barrier but..he's also not left out alone to get any bad ideas. Once they learn they can get out you have a problem - there are many many threads here on the issue. It depends on if the OP is willing to work out the issues rather than rehome the dog. Hopefully they check back on this thread __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

08-18-2011, 12:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	The easiest solution if you want to try and keep your dog is simply to watch him whenever he is in the yard. At first I was resistant to do this because I thought it would be too time consuming (my dog isn't a fence jumper) but for other reasons I need to go outside and watch him when he is in the backyard. I have been doing it for about a month now and have even come to enjoy it. I got out with him and he does his thing and then I play frisbee or ball with him for a little bit and then back inside. Our problem was solved. Or, if you can afford to-hire the dog trainer that Jessie suggested. If not, I hope that you can find your dog a forever home this time. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

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