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Ice

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 2 years

🐾 at trusted people friendly, open, and affectionate 🐾 insecure and in some situations quickly overwhelmed 🐾 suffers greatly from the stress and countless stimuli in the animal shelter 🐾 needs people who take him seriously and can lead him calmly and safely 🐾 very intelligent and quick to learn (typical Malinois) 🐾 eager to work with a need for mental and physical stimulation 🐾 shows clear stability and openness when there is clear structure 🐾 can show unwanted behavior when overwhelmed or lacking leadership 🐾 under the right leadership, Ice is a calm and grounded dog who can also take things down a notch For Ice, we are looking for: 🏡 experienced people with Malinois or solid dog experience 🏡 a home with clear structure, rules, and loving consequences 🏡 preferably a sovereign single-dog home for orientation 🏡 people who are willing to work intensively with him 🏡 professional trainer support explicitly welcome 🏡 a home without small children 🏡 lots of time, patience, and responsibility awareness Ice is a young dog with enormous potential who, however, needs stable leadership to develop safely. If given this security, he becomes a motivated, eager-to-learn, and loyal companion who works closely with his people. Without clear structures, it is difficult for him to orient himself, leading to quick insecurity and jumping behavior. For Ice, we are therefore looking for experienced people who not only give him a home but also truly show him how to trust his people.

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🐾 bei Bezugspersonen freundlich, aufgeschlossen und liebesbedürftig 🐾 unsicher und in manchen Situationen schnell überfordert 🐾 leidet sehr unter dem Stress und den unzähligen Reizen im Tierheim 🐾 braucht Menschen, die ihn ernst nehmen und ruhig, sowie sicher führen 🐾 sehr intelligent und schnell im Lernen (typisch Malinois) 🐾 arbeitsfreudig mit dem Bedürfnis nach geistiger und körperlicher Auslastung 🐾 zeigt sich bei klarer Struktur deutlich stabiler und aufgeschlossener 🐾 kann bei Überforderung oder fehlender Führung unerwünschtes Verhalten zeigen 🐾 unter der richtigen Führung ist Ice ein ruhiger und gefestigter Hund, der sich auch zurücknehmen kann und runter regulieren lässt Für Ice suchen wir: 🏡 erfahrene Menschen mit Malinois- oder fundierter Hundeerfahrung 🏡 ein Zuhause mit klarer Struktur, Regeln und liebevoller Konsequenz 🏡 gerne ein souveräner Ersthund zur Orientierung 🏡 Menschen, die bereit sind, intensiv mit ihm zu arbeiten 🏡 Unterstützung durch Hundetrainer ausdrücklich erwünscht 🏡 ein Zuhause ohne kleine Kinder 🏡 viel Zeit, Geduld und Verantwortungsbewusstsein Ice ist ein junger Hund mit enormem Potenzial, der aber unbedingt stabile Führung braucht, um sich sicher entwickeln zu können. Gibt man ihm diese Sicherheit, wird er zu einem motivierten, lernfreudigen und loyalen Begleiter, der eng mit seinen Menschen zusammenarbeitet. Ohne klare Strukturen fällt es ihm dagegen schwer, sich zu orientieren, weshalb er schnell in Unsicherheit und Übersprungsverhalten kippen kann. Für Ice suchen wir deshalb erfahrene Menschen, die ihm nicht nur ein Zuhause geben, sondern ihm wirklich zeigen, wie man sich auf seinen Menschen verlassen kann.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Aachen
Shelter
Tierheim Aachen
Living with Ice
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ice home

What you'll need for Ice 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 Ice

What life with Ice looks like

Ice is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Aachen in Aachen.

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 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 Ice, answered.

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