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Asco, mixed breed, born around 2016, neutered Our Asco has already been with us for over FIVE years and we hope to find the perfect people for him soon. Behind his sometimes tough exterior lies a more insecure type of dog with a bad temperament and low frustration tolerance. Asco does not like being confined and tight spaces are not his thing. If he is pushed, he tends to go on the offensive rather than retreat. He tends to defend resources like food and toys, and his nerves can get the better of him when meeting unneutered male dogs. If you let his mood get to you and are not able to guide him clearly, he might release his frustration at the end of the leash and find a way to vent. Here, it is better to keep a clear head. If he is guided clearly and calmly, he can take it well and orient himself well to his person. He tests out who he perceives as a match and recognizes his counterpart quickly. Clear, confident people have little trouble with him if he knows a clear framework for action and if basic topics have been clarified with him. Asco has good leash manners and knows some basic commands. He can also stay alone for a few hours. With his people, Asco goes through thick and thin and shows great loyalty and cuddliness. We see Asco in his future home as a single dog, without cats or children in the household. Who gives Asco a chance? Interested parties please contact us in advance for further information and to arrange a meeting. this breed shelter Pirmasens -32 { margin: auto; } -32 -32 img { border: 2px solid; }

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Asco, Mischling, geboren etwa 2016, kastriert Unser Asco ist bereits seit über FÜNF!!!! Jahren bei uns und wir hoffen bald die passenden Menschen für ihn zu finden. Hinter seiner manchmal so taff wirkenden Fassade steckt ein doch eher unsicherer Typ Hund mit einem schlechten Nervenkostüm und einer geringen Frustrationstoleranz. Asco mag es nicht gerne eingesperrt zu sein und Enge ist allgemein nicht so sein Ding. Wenn er bedrängt wird geht er eher auf Konfrontation als zurück zu weichen. Er neigt dazu Ressourcen wie Futter und Spielzeuge zu verteidigen und bei Begegnungen mit so manchem unkastrierten Rüden gehen seine Nerven mit ihm durch. Lässt man sich hier von seiner Stimmung anstecken und ist nicht in der Lage ihn klar zu führen würde er seinen Frust auch am anderen Ende der Leine auslassen und sich ein Ventil suchen. Hier gilt es eher einen klaren Kopf zu bewahren . Wird er klar und ruhig geführt kann er das sehr gut annehmen und orientiert sich gut an seinem Menschen. Er testet aus, wer ihm gewachsen ist und erkennt sein Gegenüber recht schnell. Klare, selbstsichere Menschen haben wenig Probleme mit ihm wenn er einen klaren Handlungsrahmen kennt und grundsätzliche Themen mit ihm einmal geklärt sind. Asco hat eine gute Leinenführigkeit und kennt einige Grundkommandos. Er kann sicherlich auch mal ein paar Stunden alleine bleiben. Mit seinen Menschen geht Asco durch dick und dünn und zeigt sich sehr loyal und verschmust. Wir sehen Asco im künftigen Zuhause eher als Einzelhund, ohne Katzen und Kinder im Haushalt. Wer gibt Asco eine Chance? Interessenten melden sich bitte vorab zwecks weiteren Informationen und Terminvereinbarung. Tierheim Pirmasens -33 { margin: auto; } -33 -33 img { border: 2px solid ; } -33 /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

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🇩🇪Pirmasens
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Living with Asco
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Asco home

What you'll need for Asco in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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

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    €20–35

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About Asco

What life with Asco looks like

Asco is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Pirmasens in Pirmasens.

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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Asco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Asco?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Pirmasens handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Asco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Asco if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Pirmasens 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Asco 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 Asco 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 Pirmasens early rather than rehoming privately; they know Asco 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.
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