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German Shepherd · Male · Young · 2 years

Django, a 3-year-old dog, arrived at the shelter after being seized from his previous owner due to poor living conditions. He has a difficult past and has not lived in conditions suitable for his needs. Upon arrival, he showed strong reactivity towards unfamiliar people, sometimes leading to aggression. Placement was not possible for safety reasons. For nearly a year, Django has been working regularly with our team, an educator, and a veterinary behaviorist. A significant desensitization program has been implemented to help him better manage situations that can put him in difficulty. Django has made tremendous progress. Today, he can walk past people without reacting. When he is uncomfortable, he knows how to take his distance and let us know. He has also become very responsive, has good basic education, and learns quickly. He is a dog who enjoys work and learning. For safety reasons, Django has learned to wear a muzzle. It is used during close encounters or when he is in the presence of unfamiliar people. When he knows the person and trusts them, Django reveals a completely different side of his personality. He is a very kind, affectionate dog who is very close to his human. He is a real clingy dog who enjoys moments of complicity and only wants to be pampered. He forms a strong bond with the person who takes care of him and is particularly close to them. When he is confident, Django lets himself be handled without difficulty. * Dogs: OK with a balanced, non-abrupt, and non-dominant dog. * Cats: OK. * Children: Given his behavioral history, we prefer a placement without children. Work will need to be continued rigorously and consistently. Django's future adopter must be able to understand his signals, anticipate risky situations, and continue the behavioral work in place. We are looking for an experienced, professional person who is aware of his particularities and willing to invest in the long term to provide him with a stable, secure, and suitable environment.

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⚠️ Conditions de placement importantes Django nécessite un foyer expérimenté, auprès d’une personne ayant de solides connaissances en comportement et en éducation canine. Une expérience avec des chiens réactifs ou présentant des difficultés comportementales est fortement souhaitée. Ce critère est indispensable pour son placement. Nous demandons donc aux personnes ne correspondant pas à ce profil de ne pas déposer de demande d’adoption pour Django. Notre priorité est de lui trouver un foyer adapté à ses besoins, capable de l’accompagner avec patience, cohérence et bienveillance. 🐾 Son histoire Django, âgé d’environ 3 ans, est arrivé chez nous après avoir été saisi à son ancien propriétaire pour de mauvaises conditions de détention. Django a connu un passé difficile et n’a malheureusement pas vécu dans des conditions adaptées à ses besoins. À son arrivée au refuge, une fois en confiance, il a montré une forte réactivité envers les personnes inconnues, pouvant aller jusqu’à l’attaque. À ce moment-là, un placement n’était pas envisageable pour des raisons de sécurité. Son évolution Depuis près d’une année, Django bénéficie d’un travail régulier avec notre équipe, un éducateur et une vétérinaire comportementaliste. Un important travail de désensibilisation a été mis en place afin de l’aider à mieux gérer les situations qui peuvent le mettre en difficulté. Django a depuis fait d’énormes progrès. Aujourd’hui, il est capable de se promener en croisant des personnes sans réagir. Lorsqu’il est mal à l’aise, il sait davantage prendre ses distances et nous le faire comprendre. Il est également devenu très à l’écoute, possède de bonnes bases d’éducation et apprend rapidement. C’est un chien qui apprécie le travail et les apprentissages. Par mesure de sécurité, Django a appris à porter une muselière. Celle-ci est utilisée lors des croisements rapprochés ou lorsqu’il est en présence de personnes inconnues. Son caractère Lorsqu’il connaît la personne et qu’il lui accorde sa confiance, Django révèle une tout autre facette de sa personnalité. C’est un chien d’une grande gentillesse, affectueux et très proche de son humain. C’est un véritable pot de colle qui apprécie les moments de complicité et ne demande qu’à être chouchouté. Il crée un lien très fort avec la personne qui s’occupe de lui et se montre particulièrement proche d’elle. Lorsqu’il est en confiance, Django se laisse manipuler sans difficulté. Ententes * Chiens : OK avec un chien équilibré, non brusque et non dominant. * Chats : OK. * Enfants : compte tenu de son historique comportemental, nous privilégions un placement sans enfants. Un travail qui devra impérativement continuer Même si l’évolution de Django est très positive, il est important de rester conscient que ses difficultés comportementales sont toujours présentes. Le travail mis en place devra être poursuivi de manière rigoureuse et constante. Rien n’est acquis à 100 % et un incident pourrait entraîner une régression importante, voire nécessiter de reprendre une partie du travail effectué depuis près d’une année. Son futur adoptant devra donc être capable de comprendre ses signaux, d’anticiper les situations à risque et de poursuivre le travail comportemental mis en place. Nous recherchons pour Django une personne expérimentée, professionnelle, consciente de ses particularités et prête à s’investir sur le long terme, afin de lui offrir un cadre stable, sécurisant et adapté. Vous correspondez au profil recherché ? Si vous êtes un professionnel du milieu animalier et pensez pouvoir offrir à Django le cadre dont il a besoin, contactez-nous au 67. Merci de ne pas envoyer de messages, d’e-mails ou de demandes via les réseaux sociaux. Les prises de contact se font uniquement par téléphone.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Uvrier
Shelter
SPA Valais
Living with Django
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by SPA Valais · UvrierLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Django home

What you'll need for Django 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.

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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 Django

What life with Django looks like

Django is a young adult german shepherd dog waiting at SPA Valais in Uvrier.

An young 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Uvrier, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Django, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Django?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Valais handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Django on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Django if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Valais 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 Django 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 Django 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 SPA Valais early rather than rehoming privately; they know Django 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 (FR). 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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