How do I contact the shelter about Hank?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Hank on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Hank if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg 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 Hank 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 Hank 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 Berlin Falkenberg early rather than rehoming privately; they know Hank 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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Hank

Giant Schnauzer · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am Hank … a young Great Dane, who loves to be active and learn. I was trained in dog sports and have a great desire to work. Would you like to know more about me? I was secured for animal welfare reasons. Great Danes typically need a bit longer to warm up with strangers. If you've won my heart, I am open, silly, and a bit of a clown of the group. But one should not underestimate me: I have a strong will and know exactly what I want – that's why clear, fair leadership is important for me. At first, I think other dogs are great and am loudly happy; in direct contact, I then decide based on sympathy. I have a proper "macho note" and let it out sometimes – management, impulse control, and good socialization training help me stay cool. In the animal shelter, I am very stressed and am therefore looking forward to a wonderful, trusting human-dog team where I can show what I've got. I wish for … athletic, dog-experienced people who like to train, give me mental and physical stimulation (dog sports, nose work, obedience), and take time for getting to know me. A home on the outskirts of town or in the countryside would be best, because I need a lot of movement and get stressed quickly with too much hustle and bustle. A compatible only-dog arrangement is possible; children should not live in the household. Would you like to go through thick and thin with me in the future?

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Ich bin Hank … ein junger Riesenschnauzer, der gern aktiv ist und lernt. Ich wurde im Hundesport ausgebildet und habe große Lust zu arbeiten. Möchtest du mehr über mich erfahren? Ich wurde aus Tierschutzgründen sichergestellt. Riesenschnauzer-typisch brauche ich etwas länger, um mit Fremden warm zu werden. Hast du mein Herz gewonnen, bin ich offen, albern und ein bisschen der Clown der Runde. Unterschätzen sollte man mich aber nicht: Ich habe einen starken Willen und weiß genau, was ich möchte – deshalb ist für mich eine klare, faire Führung wichtig. Andere Hunde finde ich zunächst super und freue mich lautstark; im direkten Kontakt entscheide ich dann nach Sympathie. Ich habe eine ordentliche „Machonote“ und lasse die auch mal raushängen – Management, Impulskontrolle und gutes Begegnungstraining helfen mir, cool zu bleiben. Im Tierheim bin ich sehr gestresst und freue mich deshalb auf ein tolles, vertrauensvolles Mensch-Hund-Team, in dem ich zeigen kann, was in mir steckt. Ich wünsche mir … sportliche, hundeerfahrene Menschen, die gern trainieren, mir geistige und körperliche Auslastung geben (Hundesport, Nasenarbeit, Obedience) und sich für unser Kennenlernen Zeit nehmen. Ein Zuhause am Stadtrand oder ländlich passt am besten, weil ich viel Bewegung brauche und von zu viel Trubel schnell gestresst bin. Ein verträglicher Ersthund wäre möglich; Kinder sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Möchtest du mit mir künftig durch dick und dünn gehen?

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇩🇪Berlin

Shelter

Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg

Living with Hank

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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About Hank

What life with Hank looks like

Hank is a large adult giant schnauzer dog waiting at Tierheim Berlin Falkenberg in Berlin.

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.

Note from the shelter: Requires impulse control training and stress management. Currently very stressed in shelter environment.

🇩🇪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 Hank, answered.

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