Hughesville, MD - Duke - Blk/Tan M

[Aureal]

93479 - Duke is a black and tan male German Shepherd Dog mix. He is approximately 4 years, 1 month old. He weighs about 75 lbs. He has been neutered. Duke is a big boy who is going to need a lot of room to run around. He seems to get along with some dogs but may not like them all. He did live another female dog. Duke would do better in a home with older children because of his breed and size. Duke is also a people person. He loves being by your side.

Link to Duke

Link to Shelter

Tri-County Animal Shelter
Hughesville, MD
301-932-1713/18009031992

Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4 pm

[KZoppa]

I actually worked with this guy on Saturday. Duke is very sweet. He was given up by his previous owners simply because they didn't want him anymore. He likes to lean and needs to lose a couple pounds. The only command he knows is sit but I worked with him on learning the difference between "up" and "off". He certainly needs a good brushing and a bath. If i had the room, i would have adopted him on the spot, which my husband would not have been happy about lol.

Duke is a big boy. Chart says his weight is about 75lbs. He's actually closer to 85-90lbs. He's a hunk! Likes to smile at you. Doesnt pull all crazy on the leash but also doesnt have leash manners either so would need some work there. After i did some basic handling with him, we just sat and hung out for a bit. He takes treats gently. So gently in fact, he actually sometimes drops them when he feels your fingers. He seems slightly submissive as we walked past the other cages to go outside but recovered quickly and wanted to explore. He does NOT respond to his name so a name change might be beneficial for him.

When I was working with him on "up" and "off" we were out in the Gazebo in the dog meet area. I had him "up" his front feet onto the bench seats and we walked around a bit and then I had him "off" and he got his treats. He wants to please.

Not sure how he is with cats or smaller animals but given his general personality, I dont think he'd be a problem. He did have some trouble understanding what I was asking him to do with teaching "down". He is a jumper but only in the cage. I had no problems with him jumping on me personally. He really just wants to be where you are and if possible, I have no doubt he would try to be in your lap. He sure tried sitting up on the bench next to me when I was sitting down.

Duke has been at the shelter since January 31st. The shelter is full so he is most definitely considered urgent. Someone in charge has a soft spot for shepherds which is probably why he's been there a bit longer than most but he is a large boy and only has so much time. If anyone has any questions, let me know. The shelter is about 20 minutes from me.

ETA: he also had no problems with me messing with his ears, feet or tail and he enjoyed his belly scratches.

[KZoppa]

The above pictures are the only pictures I was able to get of this handsome guy. He was literally right there with me so getting a picture of him was slightly difficult.

If things work out, I am planning to adopt this guy this week but I wont be able to keep him so if anyone is interested in a handsome sweet guy in the area, let me know. Will keep posted on what happens.

[KZoppa]

The shelter is open on saturdays!!!!

[KZoppa]

Bumping. . .

[KZoppa]

bump...

[RebelGSD]

Have you contacted VGSR, MAGSR and ASR about this boy?

[KZoppa]

The shelter staff says they've contacted rescues but we all know how rescues are full. Not too many dogs get pulled to rescue from this shelter.

[Dejavu]

He's gorgeous!

[KZoppa]

Originally Posted by Dejavu

He's gorgeous!

he is such a lover. Nice thick coat that i'm sure will shine after a good brushing and bath! and this boy LOVES to smile. The shelter hasnt broken him down yet.