Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Anouk

Female · Adult · 5 years

Anouk is our beautiful livestock guardian dog who knows how to use her charm very effectively. Anouk behaves exactly as this breed is intended to. She does not like strangers and shows this clearly. She also has territorial aggression behavior, which is typical of her breed. Once you have built a relationship with her, Anouk will go through thick and thin with her humans. However, you have to be careful: Anouk shows significant socially motivated aggression behavior. If you allow her too much closeness and set too few boundaries, the princess will quickly claim her person for herself. She then tries to shield "her" person from the dog and human with all means. When Anouk's arousal level is too high, she tends to redirect her aggression; either her cuddly blanket is affected or, in the case of dog encounters, sometimes the human. If Anouk is given clear leadership in training and the certainty that the human will reliably accompany her on a leash through uncomfortable situations, she will accept this very well. However, this requires an attentive eye for her body language and the environment during the walk. She is not suitable for leisurely city walks; this would overwhelm her. For Anouk, we are looking for a home with a garden where she can live out a healthy mix of independence and cooperation with humans. She currently lives with an intact male who can handle her princess existence and whom she loves for that. Now all that's missing is the right person who can lead her safely, who is not distracted by her diversionary maneuvers and who appreciates her friendly, cheerful nature.

DE·Show original

Anouk ist unsere bildschöne Herdenschutzhündin, die ihren Charme sehr gezielt einzusetzen weiß. Anouk verhält sich genauso, wie es eigentlich von dieser Rasse gewollt ist. Fremde findet sie nicht gut & zeigt das auch deutlich. Ihrer Veranlagung entsprechend bringt sie außerdem territoriales Aggressionsverhalten mit. Wenn man sich eine Beziehungsebene mit ihr aufgebaut hat, dann geht Anouk mit ihren Menschen durch Dick & Dünn. Hierbei muss man allerdings aufpassen: Anouk zeigt ein deutliches sozialmotiviertes Aggressionsverhalten. Erlaubt man ihr zu viel Nähe und setzt gleichzeitig zu wenig Grenzen, beansprucht die Prinzessin ihre Bezugsperson ganz schnell für sich. Sie versucht „ihren“ Menschen dann von Hund & Mensch abzuschirmen, mit allen Mitteln. Bei einer zu hohen Erregungslage tendiert Anouk dazu ihr Aggressionsverhalten umzulenken; entweder erwischt es ihre Kuscheldecke oder bei Hundebegegnungen eben auch mal den Menschen. Gibt man Anouk im Training klare Führung und die Sicherheit, dass der Mensch sie an der Leine verlässlich durch unbequeme Situationen begleitet, nimmt sie das sehr gut an. Dafür braucht es beim Spaziergang jedoch stets einen aufmerksamen Blick für ihre Körpersprache und die Umgebung. Für gemütliche Innenstadtspaziergänge ist sie nicht geeignet; das würde sie maßlos überfordern. Für Anouk wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause mit Garten, in dem sie eine gesunde Mischung aus Eigenständigkeit und der Kooperation mit dem Menschen ausleben darf. Aktuell lebt sie mit einem intakten Rüden zusammen, der ihrem Prinzessinnendasein standhält und den sie genau dafür liebt. Nun fehlt nur noch der passende Mensch, der sie sicher führt, sich nicht von ihren Ablenkungsmanövern aus der Ruhe bringen lässt und zugleich ihre zugewandte, fröhliche Art zu schätzen weiß.

Size
—
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Lübeck
Shelter
Tierheim Lübeck
Living with Anouk
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierheim Lübeck · Lübeck

Listed Today

Bringing Anouk home

What you'll need for Anouk in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Anouk

What life with Anouk looks like

Anouk is an adult dog waiting at Tierheim Lübeck in Lübeck.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Lübeck, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Anouk, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Anouk?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Lübeck handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Anouk on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Anouk if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Lübeck will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Anouk already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Anouk isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Lübeck early rather than rehoming privately; they know Anouk and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
You might also like

More from Tierheim Lübeck

Julie, female 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Lübeck, Lübeck

Julie

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsFemale
Nachtara & Evoli,  puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Lübeck, Lübeck

Nachtara & Evoli

Mixed Breed

11 monthsUnknown
Sky, female senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Lübeck, Lübeck

Sky

Mixed Breed

8 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More dogs looking for a home

Felix ein Energiebündel - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Felix ein Energiebündel - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Travis- Lost and found - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Travis- Lost and found - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Sijente - Happy End - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Sijente - Happy End - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Otto - Happy End - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Otto - Happy End - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Mikkel -Sarplaninac Mix Junghund - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Mikkel -Sarplaninac Mix Junghund - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown
Bruno - Sarplaninac Junghund - we all love rescue dogs,  Mixed Breed for adoption at We All Love Rescue Dogs

Bruno - Sarplaninac Junghund - we all love rescue dogs

Mixed Breed · medium

Unknown

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →