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George

Doberman · Male · Young · 3 years

George can be a little reactive to unfamiliar dogs and people, so he is looking for someone to help build up his confidence. Our behaviour team will be working closely with his family prior and post adoption to support with this. Any children in the home should be confident around large and bouncy dog, and around secondary school age. He can be quite worried around the car so isn't looking to go on any big road trips around the NC500 just yet. He is a smart boy who is very loving and loyal, and he's going to make such a wonderful addition to a home with a family who can help him reach his potential. Animal Welfare licence number is AWE02, as licenced by Glasgow City Council. Gorgeous George is a 3 year old Dobermann who loves being made a fuss of. He can be worried in unfamiliar situations and does seek a lot of reassurance from his family. George can share his home with other dogs, ideally of a calm and confident nature, pending successful mixes at the centre. George is a clumsy fella who doesn't know he's the size of a small pony, and he loves leaning on you and gently nuzzling you for more scratches!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇧Glasgow
Shelter
Dogs Trust Glasgow
Living with George
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing George home

What you'll need for George 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 George

What life with George looks like

George is a large young adult doberman dog waiting at Dogs Trust Glasgow in Glasgow.

An young 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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Glasgow, United Kingdom — browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting George, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about George?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Glasgow handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw George on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt George if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Glasgow 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is George 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 George 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 Dogs Trust Glasgow early rather than rehoming privately; they know George 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 (EN). 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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