Hey guys,

I'm on the look out for an adult dog that will be for a family member. They are partial to GSDs and Rotts but mixes are also an option. They prefer spayed females. They do live in the city (Medford, OR) but are on a flag lot with almost an acre, fully fenced. No other dogs but there are a lot of cats in the neighborhood. They don't want a high energy or highly prey driven dog and there will be children 8+ years old visiting.

They don't want a "guard dog", no bite training. Current OB training isn't much of an issue as I will be doing the training and/or maintenance and all the care for the dog is based on my recommendations (minimal vax) Will be on kibble (EVO, Taste of the Wild, etc) and receive regular exercise of daily walks/ball/training. Indoor/Outdoor dog. Size isn't a big deal - anywhere from 50 to 100 pounds is fine. 1-5 years old.

The basic need here is for a dog that will bark when someone comes up the driveway(long private drive) but not to bark at *everything.* They don't need a dog that will bite, just a dog to be a visual/auditory deterrent in a low crime area.

They are not experienced with high drive dogs and too much energy would be an issue. They are good people, not heavy handed but not afraid or bothered by giving corrections. Only oddity is they prefer dogs that are not overly affectionate (licking, frantic need for attention)

They are not looking for a dog immediately, they will be doing some fence repairs this summer and ideal timing will be for late summer/early fall.

Please PM or e-mail me at TheAnimalTrainer86@hotmail.com

Thanks!

how about looking here

http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/

The humane society is brimming with canadates.

Is this in Oregon?

Joe, I don't think a retired or washout military dog would work in this situation, but a good idea and thank you for the suggestion.

Michelle - you live in Medford or have visited the shelters here? The Humane Society is not "brimming with candidates" and neither is Animal Control. Rescue, for companions, is my first option but we are not looking for an old fat lab or a nervy chaweenie.

Angela yes this is in Oregon. Southern Oregon (Medford)

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Michelle - you live in Medford or have visited the shelters here? The Humane Society is not "brimming with candidates" and neither is Animal Control. Rescue, for companions, is my first option but we are not looking for an old fat lab or a nervy chaweenie.

They need to update their website.

Right now they show 37 adoptable dogs.

Hey Jenn,

Would they take a 2 yo spayed female Pit? Super nice dog, I hear, does bark at strangers but has typical Pit personality otherwise. I think she would be totally free but you'd have to get her there, of course. She's in a class that my friend teaches and her owner is CLUELESS. He's claiming allergies so she may be homeless soon. She's fawn and very sweet. The trainers all do great w/her.

On second thought, a Pit would surely be too affectionate.

Michael, I frequent the local shelters here looking for dogs for clients. AC has a tendency to euth the type of dog we are looking for ( they keep the shy or super friendly dogs ) and the Humane Society is an on approval only for surrenders and tends to have mostly small breeds or low energy low/no drive dogs.

I have checked the breed rescues and did not have a good response when they found out the dog won't be a house pet. I will check again and thank you for the suggestions.