German Shepherd Dog Dogs Available for Adoption in Cupertino, California

Akira is a delight through and through: All 80 pounds of her. Her main
goal in life is to be a good companion and attached to her people. She is a puppy at heart; she
gleefully plays ball games and prances around the yard and even plays nicely with some other
pups. Her on- leash work needs some refinement but she listens and verbal corrections are usually
enough. She is a calm, easy going dog who greets people gently and appropriately and is not
reactive with other dogs unless provoked. Akira has moderate prey drive, as observed with
squirrels, birds and rabbits. Given that, any introductions to cats should be staged and
supervised. Good house manners are important especially for big dogs, and she is excellent in
that regard. She alerts to people coming to the door or entering the house and
relaxes once she knows they are familiar. Akira loves a car ride and is calm and quiet. As far
as commands go, she responds reliably to: come (or back), sit, down, off, and place (including a
towel). We are working on ‘go to bed’, ‘find it’, ‘watch me’ and ‘on by’. We did not find
her to be especially food motivated, but praise and ear scratches make her very happy.

Akira is:

Energy Level 3-Your Basic Shepherd: Needs daily exercise and play time. Some walking/hiking/training, and/or fetch will round out their day and allow them to settle in the evening.

Temperament Level 3-Comfortable with most people, may be under-socialized, may have some prey drive, separation anxiety, and/or leash reactivity, and may not be suitable for small children. Takes well to training.

The German Shepherd Dog, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is a popular and highly regarded breed worldwide. This breed excels in various roles such as police work, search and rescue, and assistance for individuals with disabilities. German Shepherd Dogs are strong, agile, and confident with a distinctive double coat that can be straight or wavy. Their character is marked by courage, loyalty, and a strong work ethic, making them ideal companions and protectors for families and professionals alike.

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