Konrad

Reference Number: 36673
Background: Stray

Breed: German Shepherd
Gender: Male
DOB: 14/2/2024
Size: Large
Weight: 30kg
Desexed: Yes

Adoption Fee: $401

Requirements:
Experienced owners
Breed experience
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (8-10yrs+)
Open to meet other dogs
Must meet all dogs in the home
 

Commands I know:
Sit
Drop
Shake - learning

Meet Konrad,

Konrad is a handsome boy with a big heart and an even bigger love for life! Konrad is best suited to experienced owners or those familiar with German Shepherds, as he thrives with someone who understands his smart and spirited nature. He’d be happiest in a calm and quiet home, though he’s also ready to keep up with an active family who enjoys walks and adventures - he’s not just great on the lead, he’s an absolute delight to walk.

While Konrad can be a little sensitive when meeting new people, it doesn’t take long for his friendly, affectionate side to shine through. Once he warms up, you’ll see just how happy, curious, and social he really is. He loves to play, explore, and engage with the people around him, and his eagerness to be part of the fun makes him an all-around wonderful dog. Konrad is excited about everything life has to offer, and he can’t wait to share it all with his new family.

Ideal Home: Konrad is fine to live in either a standalone home or on a farm/acerage, with a medium to large yard and high, secure fencing.

Family: Konrad is open to meet kids from 8-10 years of age. Reason for this is because Konrad is a sensitive soul, who has moments of timidity, especially around loud noises and big, sudden movements.

Konrad is fine to live with people who work full-time hours as he shows no signs of separation anxiety. He is independent and able to spend time in the yard on his own, but would also love to be inside with his new family too. 

As we cannot test in this environment, we are unsure how Konrad would go living with, or meeting, cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of his new owners.

Training & Development: Konrad would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience.

Although rare, Konrad may jump on you when he gets excited during play time.

Konrad is still learning his name, but he knows commands such as sit and drop and he is also learning how to shake. He is a smart boy and very trainable and is trying to learn more.

He is food motivated too - so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea as he is very responsive to them. He is gentle when taking treats from you.

We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.

Play: Konrad has mid-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise, play, or walks from 30-60mins a day to keep him healthy and happy. Konrad isn't too interested in playing with toys but he likes to go for walks and loves personal play with his handlers.

Konrad walks well on lead with minimal pulling. He is fine to be walked on either a harness or collar.

The 3-3-3 Rule of Adopting a Dog

Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.