TEMPERAMENT/BEHAVIOR
Due to a lack of foster homes, young handsome Lugo is currently in a boarding facility. The volunteers that work with him report that he is a sweet and loving boy who really loves people. He has started to come out of his shell, splashing around in the pool and wagging his tail more.

TRAINING
Lugo seems to be housebroken, he keeps his kennel at the boarding facility completely clean and waits to potty until he is outside. He goes on regular walks where he walks perfectly beside you, and is well behaved when volunteer have taken him to visit Home Depot. He has even been to a MOGS event at Bass Pro and did a great job hanging out with his handler on the sidelines. He does not react to other dogs if they do not enter his personal space. If they do, he lets them know he is not comfortable by growling.

PEOPLE
Lugo loves loves people! He will be a lucky family's best friend and companion.

OTHER ANIMALS
Due to his boarding situation Lugo has not had a great chance to be slowly introduced to other dogs in a less hectic household environment. So far in boarding Lugo tries to avoid encounters with other dogs and appears to be a little bit dog selective. He does not want other dogs to get in his face and lets them know by growling. Otherwise, he will ignore other dogs and cats, even when he sees or hears them while he is out and about or on walks. He could probably coexist with another calm dog as long as there was a lengthy introduction period and an experienced strong GSD leader. He would be a very easy addition to an only dog household. Lugo has been cat tested and would do well in a home with cats.

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