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ESPO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

ESPO is a dignified German shepherd, a strong male of the German shepherd type, aged approximately 5-6 years, weighing about 40 kg. ESPO has been at our animal shelter since October 2021. We honestly admit that he is not an "easy case". For a long time after arriving at the animal shelter, on seeing a person, he would bare his teeth and jump on the bars of his cage when someone came too close. Weeks turned into months and his behavior improved. He currently lives alone in a fairly large cage and no longer reacts so nervously to the sight of caregivers. Usually, he runs energetically around his cage, checking what's going on around him and watching visitors. For now, we are not able to take him for a walk. Months spent at the animal shelter have brought changes in ESPO's behavior, but it will still take many months before the dog trusts us enough to change his behavior even more. We suspect that ESPO did not have an easy life. We are practically certain that he lived in a small kennel run or on a chain. He has huge socialization deficits. He does not know people from a good side, does not know walks, petting, he does not care about a relationship with humans, since he never had one and people are not very well associated with him. It needs time to change this. However, in shelter conditions, this work is tedious and difficult. One step forward and two steps back. Despite this, we do not give up. What kind of home are we looking for for ESPO? A home with a garden, without small children and other animals. We are looking for a person who has knowledge about dogs, experience working with them. A person who is ready to work with ESPO, possibly under the supervision of a trainer or behaviorist. ESPO is not suitable for an apartment, nor for a "couch potato". It would be good if he initially had a large kennel run with a yard where he would have his own space. He will definitely need time to trust a new caregiver. Every dog deserves a chance. We believe that ESPO will also get his. Prevention: Upon arriving at our animal shelter, all puppies receive a full vaccination, are dewormed and protected against external parasites. Each animal is microchipped. All animals from our animal shelter are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and there are no exceptions except for medical reasons. We invite you to our animal shelter. If you find a puppy that steals your heart, we will help with transport to a new home at a reasonable distance. The animal shelter is located in Racławice near Miechów in the Małopolska province (about 40 km from Krakow). We inform you that we do not give out animals on a chain, nor puppies outside.

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Espo dostojny owczarek Duży, postawny samiec w typie owczarka niemieckiego, w wieku ok. 5-6 lat, o wadze ok. 40 kg. Espo przebywa w naszym schronisku od października 2021 r. Przyznajemy uczciwie, że nie jest „łatwym przypadkiem”. Długi czas po przybyciu do schroniska, na widok człowieka reagował szczerzeniem zębów i skakaniem na kraty boksu, kiedy ktoś podszedł za blisko. Mijały tygodnie, później miesiące i zachowanie Espo poprawiło się. Obecnie mieszka sam w dość dużym boksie i nie reaguje już tak nerwowo na widok opiekunów. Przeważnie biega energicznie po swoim boksie, sprawdzając, co dzieje się naokoło i obserwując odwiedzających. Na razie nie jesteśmy w stanie wyprowadzić go na spacer. Miesiące pobytu w schronisku przyniosły zmianę w zachowaniu Espo, jednak minie jeszcze wiele miesięcy, zanim pies zaufa nam na tyle, aby jeszcze bardziej zmienić swoje zachowanie. Podejrzewamy, że Espo nie miał łatwego życia. Jesteśmy praktycznie pewni, że mieszkał w małym kojcu lub na łańcuchu. Ma ogromne braki socjalizacyjne. Nie zna człowieka z dobrej strony, nie zna spacerów, głaskania, nie zależy mu na relacji z człowiekiem, gdyż nigdy jej nie miał i ludzie nie kojarzą mu się zbyt dobrze. Potrzeba czasu, aby to zmienić. Jednak w schroniskowych warunkach taka praca jest mozolna i trudna. 1 krok w przód i 2 w tył. Mimo to, nie poddajemy się. Jakiego domu szukamy dla Espo? Domu z ogrodem, bez małych dzieci i innych zwierząt. Szukamy osoby, która ma wiedzę o psach, doświadczenie w pracy z nimi. Osoby, która gotowa będzie pracować z Espo, niewykluczone, że pod okiem trenera lub behawiorysty. Espo nie nadaje się do mieszkania w bloku, ani na „kanapowego leniucha”. Dobrze byłoby, gdyby na początek miał kojec dużym wybiegiem, gdzie miałby swoją przestrzeń. Na pewno będzie musiał mieć czas, aby zaufać nowemu opiekunowi. Każdy pies zasługuje na szansę. Wierzymy w to, że Espo również swoją dostanie. Profilaktyka: Po przybyciu do naszego schroniska wszystkie pieski otrzymują komplet szczepień, zostają odrobaczone i zabezpieczone przeciwko pasożytom zewnętrznym. Każdy zwierzak zostaje zaczipowany. Wszystkie zwierzęta z naszego schroniska są przed adopcją kastrowane i poza względami medycznymi nie ma od tego odstępstwa. Zapraszamy do naszego schroniska. Jeśli znajdą Państwo pieska, który skradnie Państwa serce pomożemy z transportem do nowego domu na rozsądną odległość. Schronisko znajduje się w Racławicach koło Miechowa w woj. małopolskim (około 40 km od Krakowa). Informujemy, że nie wydajemy zwierząt na łańcuch, ani szczeniąt na zewnątrz. W sprawie adopcji prosimy o kontakt telefoniczny pomiędzy . Chętnie odpowiemy na Państwa pytania. Na SMS-y nie odpowiadamy. Schronisko Psie Pole Espo został przywieziony dnia 27.10.2021 r. z miejscowości Wierzbica, gmina Radziemice.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Psie Pole
Living with ESPO
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing ESPO home

What you'll need for ESPO in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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About ESPO

What life with ESPO looks like

ESPO is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Psie Pole in Poland.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ESPO, answered.

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