TYSON is a 5-year old, gorgeous, black German Shepherd, who was surrendered to a local shelter by his new owner within three hours of being rehomed by his original owner. This poor boy wasn’t socialized and it manifests itself in a cautious approach to life. Fortunately, he has a loving foster family who is helping him work through his fears.

Temperament

Tyson is a high energy dog with the wonderful trait of settling down quickly once in the house. He loves to hang out in his kennel even if the door is open. When meeting new people in his home, he hangs out in his kennel until calm, then does a quick sniff-greeting after being released, and goes about his business without any further ado. During the day, this gorgeous pup does well and can free roam in the house without getting into trouble while his foster family is at work.

This boy does take a little bit of time to warm up but is showing his foster family the sweet side of his personality. He is still working through the results of being unsocialized and will bark at new people, places, and things. If he encounters something new when out for a walk, he puts on the breaks and sits down! He is mastering Wait, Place, Sit, Down, Here, and Kennel.  He does well on walks if he knows his human is overseeing the walk and knows which way to go.

Other Animals

Tyson has a very high ball drive and will actively ignore other dogs if he is in the middle of a ball game. When a ball isn’t involved, he enjoys playing with his foster sibling in the yard. While he can live with small dogs (currently lives with a small dog in his foster home), he would not do well in a home with cats. 

Children

Due to his large size and high energy we recommend a family with children over 7 years old. He wouldn’t intend to hurt anyone but may accidentally knock smaller children over. Tyson needs a confident leader who he can depend on for guidance and continued training.

DOGS: Does well with large and small dogs (currently lives with a large and a small dog)
CATS:   No
KIDS:  No small children due to his large size and high energy.
IDEAL FAMILY:  An active family with good canine leadership abilities.

If you're looking for a gorgeous, young, trainable German Shepherd
who will love you forever,
Tyson may be your ideal family member!

STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

1. We're picky about our adopters. 
2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
   
3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
   
5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
   
6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.

Have Questions? Email us at mogsrescue@gmail.com