ADOPTED ON 10-03-15 – What does Odie Mean? Odie is an Old English name that means inspiration or to inspire. Odie was sentenced to die, as his time was up at the local pound in Louisiana. Fortunately for him; he was pulled and has a second lease on life. His foster tells us it is as if we he “knew” his time was up, and has become eternally grateful. Odie is a 9 month old male GSD mix and weighs in at around 32 lbs.
Odie is very young so he likes to investigate and see what everything is all about. In his foster home he enjoys “talking” to the animals in his yard including squirrels and chipmunks. We are not sure about his behavior with cats, as there are no cats in his current foster home. He enjoys playing chase and keep away with the other dogs in his foster home, he is excellent with dogs of all sizes and walks great on leash. However, he needs a little help with house training. This should be no problem as he is a very young dog, and just getting used to not being confined to the city pens, he will tolerate being crated. He would prefer this be as minimal as possible. He loves riding in the car and he would make an excellent companion for children over seven.
This dog cannot be adopted to Massachusetts residents due to new laws regarding rescue dogs being prohibited from adoption. Please contact Patricia Cabral at: 617-626-1786 or Mike Cahill at: 617-626-1794 for questions regarding what dogs you are allowed to adopt.
The ideal home for Odie would include a fenced in yard where he could romp and play. Odie has a moderate to high activity level and will require daily runs, walks, hiking and play, etc. Odie is extremely smart and watches everything his human does. We are confident that these behaviors would help him excel at basic obedience class. This would also set the foundation for many other dog/ human bonding activities such as agility, or fly ball. Odie is a bit too much for an elderly person, but he would make a great companion for an active singe person or a family with kids over the age of seven. If Odie seems like the right match for you, please fill out and adoption application.
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ABOUT THE BREED
The German Shepherd Dog is one of America’s most popular dog breeds — for good reason. He’s an intelligent and capable working dog. His devotion and courage are unmatched. And he’s amazingly versatile, excelling at most anything he’s trained to do: guide and assistance work for the handicapped, police and military service, herding, search and rescue, drug detection, competitive obedience and, last but not least, faithful companion.
DOG FRIENDLY
Friendliness toward dogs and friendliness toward humans are two completely different things. Some dogs may attack or try to dominate other dogs even if they’re love-bugs with people; others would rather play than fight; and some will turn tail and run. Breed isn’t the only factor; dogs who lived with their littermates and mother until at least 6 to 8 weeks of age, and who spent lots of time playing with other dogs during puppyhood, are more likely to have good canine social skills.
CHILDREN
Being gentle with children, sturdy enough to handle the heavy-handed pets and hugs they can dish out, and having a blasé attitude toward running, screaming children are all traits that make a kid-friendly dog. You may be surprised by who’s on that list: Fierce-looking Boxers are considered good with children, as are American Staffordshire Terriers (aka pit bulls). Small, delicate, and potentially snappy dogs such as Chihuahuas aren’t so family-friendly.**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they’re not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances. Young children and dogs of any breed should always be supervised by an adult and never left alone together, period.
TEMPERAMENT
This dog breed is known for its intelligence (currently ranked #3) and the ability to retain training is legendary. The desire to learn and work gives them the trait to be purposeful in what they do. Very loyal, the bond is very tight between it and their owner, usually just 1 individual. Other characteristics of this breed are its courage, alertness, territorial, and athleticism
PERSONALITY
Loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness, to name a few—come from careful obedience training and authority. Everyone in the household must be prepared to show “authority” and earn the dog’s respect with a firm but loving touch. They do not respond to negativity or anger. Once achieved, this respect may need to be earned again and again.
WHAT THE ADOPTION FEE PAYS FOR
| Worm Puppies Every 2 Weeks Till 12 Weeks | Worm Every Month Till Six Months | Pregnant & nursing momma’s wormed more | After That Dogs should be wormed every three months |
| 1ST DHPP | Giardia Snap Test | BloodTests | Office Visit Fee – at least five Visits |
| 2ND DHPP | Heart Worm Snap Test | Antibiotics | Health Certificate |
| 3RD DHPP | Parvo Snap Test | Ear & Eye Medication | Skin Scraping |
| Bordetalla | Fecal Test | Flea & Tick Medication | Transport |
| Rabies | Ear Test | X-Rays | Spay / Neuter |
| Kennel Cough Booster | Eye Test | Dewormer | Collars |
| Leptospirosis | Corona Booster | HW Pills | Head Cones |
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- Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs
- Always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children to prevent any biting or ear or tail pulling on the part of either party.
- Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog, no matter how friendly, should ever be left unsupervised with a child.
- Children need to be taught how to how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs and young children.
- No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child because often-young children don’t understand that a cute little dog, or any dog, might not want “love and kisses.”
- Never let young children pick up a puppy or small dog. Instead, make them sit on the floor with the dog in their lap. Pay attention to the dog’s body language, and put him safely in his crate if he appears to be unhappy or uncomfortable with the child’s attention.
- Always teach children how to approach and touch dogs, and always supervise any interactions between dogs.
- Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s eating or sleeping or to try to take the dog’s food away. No dog should ever be left unsupervised with a child.
- Be prepared dogs will protect themselves
- Most important, it is your responsibility to make sure that your children and the dog are supervised at all times and safe. You cannot leave it up to the dog, the dog is an animal and will behave like an animal. They rely on us to guide and protect them, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- THIS IS YOUR JOB, NOT THE DOG
DISCLAIMER: THE BREED POSTED ON OUR DOGS’ BIOGRAPHIES ARE OUR BEST GUESS BASED ON SEVERAL YEARS OF DOG RESCUE. ADOPTERS WHO NEED TO KNOW THE EXACT BREED OF A PARTICULAR DOG MUST HAVE THE DOG TESTED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
Application instructions: click the link below to apply for adoption of this dog.
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German Shepherd Quick Facts
- weight:75 to 95 lbs
- height:22 – 26 inches
- Life Span: 10 to 14 years
- Color(s)
- Solid black or tan or gold with a black saddle
- Black nose,
- Grey with lighter or brown markings (sables)
- Whites, livers, and blues not recognized
Ideal Human Companions
- Energetic people
- Active families
- Disciplinarians
- A-Type Personalities
Trademark Traits
- Handsome and well-built
- Intelligent and eager
- Loyal
- Hard-working
- Strong-willed and fearless
- Obedient and protective
- Handy
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- Reading A Dog Signals
- Cesar’s House Rules
- Back to Basics
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