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Labrador Retriever · Male · Young · 3 years

Background:** Goucha was tied up at the door of APAC two years ago and has been in the shelter ever since. He lives alone in a kennel because he clearly doesn't know other dogs, and because of his size no one there can safely handle him to test this reliably. **Behavior:** I met Goucha in April 2025 during my visit. On first contact he is an open and friendly dog. When he gets excited or overstimulated, however, the situation tips into boundary-less behavior and he can go as far as biting into clothing and arms. I was able to calm him down from this state effortlessly, though, through calm behavior and body language. Goucha shows himself to be grateful and cooperative with this support. He responds very sensitively to signals, and with competent, confident leadership and appropriate, species-appropriate activity, he will almost certainly become easy to handle fairly quickly. A dog like Goucha is of course also under-stimulated in the shelter, and for that reason alone tends toward displacement behavior and frustration, stress, and over- or under-challenge. I experienced him as rather questioning and at a loss, but I am certain that when he is left to his own devices, a situation can quickly tip in the wrong hands. For this reason, we will only bring a dog like Goucha to Germany if we are confident that he will go to truly expert hands and that someone is truly willing to work with him. His behavior with other dogs could not be tested, but I believe he can learn this too, slowly and under guidance. A test with cats could not be carried out, because no cat can be reliably protected there. He would also be far too boisterous and wild for cats on first contact. Of course, no reliable statement can be made about his behavior toward children either. Goucha is certainly not a difficult dog, but in the wrong hands he could quickly become one, which is why he first needs a place where he can arrive calmly and be assessed. **Needs:** A rural setting with a fenced garden would also be an important requirement. Anyone who would like to support Goucha in living a species-appropriate, safe, and happy life in the future is welcome to contact us.

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Geschichte: Goucha ist vor zwei Jahren an der Türe von APAC festgebunden worden und seitdem im Tierheim. Er lebt alleine in einer Box, weil er offensichtlich keine anderen Hunden kennt und ihn aufgrund seiner Größe keiner dort händeln kann, um das zuverlässig auszuprobieren. Verhalten: Ich habe Goucha im April 2025 bei meinem Besuch kennengelernt, er ist ein aufgeschlossener, freundlicher Hund im Erstkontakt, wenn er aufgeregt ist oder hochgepusht wird, kippt die Situation in ein distanzloses Verhalten und kann bis zum Beißen in Kleidung und Arme gehen. Ich konnte ihn jedoch mühelos aus dieser Situation herausholen mittels ruhigem Verhalten und Körpersprache. Goucha zeigt sich dankbar und kooperativ für diese Unterstützung. Er reagiert sehr fein auf Signale und bei fachkompetenter souveräner Führung und entsprechender artgerechter Auslastung, wird er mit Sicherheit recht schnell gut handelbar sein. Ein Hund wie Goucha ist im Tierheim natürlich auch nicht ausgelastet und neigt schon von daher zu Übersprungsverhalten und Frust, Stress, Über- und Unterforderung. Ich habe ihn eher fragend und ratlos erlebt, aber ich bin sicher, wenn er auf sich alleine gestellt ist, kann eine Situation in den falschen Händen auch schnell kippen. Von daher holen wir einen Hund wie Goucha nur dann nach Deutschland, wenn wir uns sicher sind, dass er in wirklich fachkundige Hände kommt und jemand wirklich bereit ist mit ihm zu arbeiten. Das Verhalten mit anderen Hunden konnte nicht getestet werden, denke aber, dass er das ebenfalls langsam unter Anleitung lernen kann. Einen Test mit Katzen konnte nicht gemacht werden, weil hier keine Katze zuverlässig geschützt werden kann. Er wäre auch im Erstkontakt viel zu stürmisch und wild für Katzen. Natürlich kann man ebenso wenig etwas zum Verhalten Kindern gegenüber sagen, um eine zuverlässige Aussage zu treffen. Goucha ist sicherlich kein schwieriger Hund, könnte aber in den falschen Händen schnell zu einem werden, deswegen braucht er zuerst einen Platz wo er in Ruhe ankommen und beurteilt werden kann. Bedürfnisse: Eine ländliche Umgebung mit einem eingezäunten Garten wäre ebenfalls eine wichtige Voraussetzung. Wer Goucha unterstützen möchte, in Zukunft ein artgerechtes, sicheres und glückliches Leben führen zu können, darf sich gerne bei uns melden.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tiersinfonie Anou e.V.
Living with Goucha
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. · GermanyLearn about Labrador Retriever →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Goucha home

What you'll need for Goucha 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Goucha

What life with Goucha looks like

Goucha is a large young adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Tiersinfonie Anou e.V. in Germany.

A 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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Goucha, answered.

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