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American Bully · Male · Adult · 8 years

Since: 20.07.2023 · Emergency Not suitable for families with children Johnny is cuddly and clingy, but can also be different. According to the previous owner's statement, Johnny behaves quietly in the apartment and is house-trained. However, when there was a new addition to the family, it quickly became clear that Johnny sees this as prey and it is dangerous to keep him in the apartment any longer. Therefore, Johnny came to us at the animal shelter. He tends to quickly get into behavioral patterns. He is very sensitive and has a low frustration tolerance. Due to the stressful situation at the animal shelter, he has difficulty calming down. Learning is difficult in this context. Nevertheless, we have already celebrated small successes with him. He has learned to wear his muzzle confidently. He relies on his primary caregiver and can be interrupted by her in case of misbehavior. Johnny knows the basic commands. The leash training is still in need of improvement. Ball or tug-of-war games are taboo for him, as he quickly turns aggressive through these. Quiet activities that require him to use his brain are well accepted by him. Unfortunately, the time at the animal shelter does not allow us to engage and challenge him more. Other dogs are only partially needed for Johnny's happiness. Dog encounters are still a big problem, as Johnny then turns into a wrecking ball. In direct contact, he can now cope with a very calm, confident female dog. Johnny is looking for stable and responsible people and lovers of this breed. Children should not live in the household and should not be planned. Johnny is a project that cannot be handled casually. He has many issues, but has also made many beautiful progress. He deserves a loving home. He needs people who can explain the world to him calmly and consistently and who are aware of their responsibility and can secure him with a muzzle. The new owners should seek the help of a dog trainer to be able to safely guide Johnny. For Johnny, we are urgently looking for a foster home, as he has a pre-existing condition with an overloaded pancreas and kidney. Because of this, the stress at the animal shelter affects him particularly hard. He is looking for a competent care family that makes the time he has left as pleasant as possible.

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Bei uns seit: 20.07.2023 · Notfall Für Familien mit Kindern nicht geeignet Johnny ist zwar verschmust und anhänglich, kann aber auch anders. Laut der Aussage des Vorbesitzers verhält Johnny sich in der Wohnung ruhig und ist stubenrein. Als es aber zu Nachwuchs in der Familie kam, wurde schnell klar, dass Johnny diesen als Beute ansieht und es gefährlich ist, ihn weiterhin in der Wohnung zu halten. Somit kam Johnny dann zu uns ins Tierheim. Er neigt dazu, sich sehr schnell in Verhaltensweisen rein zu steigern. Er ist sehr reizoffen und hat eine geringe Frustrationstoleranz. Durch die stressige Situation im Tierheim kommt er nur schlecht zur Ruhe. Lernen fällt ihm in diesem Kontext schwer. Trotzdem konnten wir hier schon kleine Erfolge mit ihm feiern. Er hat gelernt, seinen Maulkorb souverän zu tragen. Er orientiert sich an seiner Bezugsperson und lässt sich von dieser bei Fehlverhalten auch unterbrechen. Johnny kennt die Grundkommandos. Die Leinenführigkeit ist noch ausbaufähig. Ball- oder Zerrspiele sind für ihn tabu, da er über diese schnell in ein Aggressionsverhalten kippt. Ruhige Beschäftigungsvarianten, bei denen er seinen Kopf anstrengen muss, nimmt er gut an. Leider lässt es die Zeit im Tierheim nicht zu, ihn hierüber noch mehr zu beschäftigen und zu fordern. Andere Hunde braucht Johnny nur bedingt zu seinem Glück. Hundebegegnungen sind noch ein großes Problem, da Johnny dann zur Abrissbirne mutiert. Im direkten Kontakt kommt er inzwischen mit einer sehr ruhigen souveränen Hündin zurecht. Johnny sucht nach standfesten und verantwortungsvollen Menschen und Liebhabern dieser Rasse. Kinder sollten nicht im Haushalt leben und auch nicht geplant sein. Johnny ist ein Projekt, das nicht nebenbei laufen kann. Er hat noch viele Baustellen, aber auch schon viele schöne Fortschritte gemacht. Er hat eine Chance auf ein liebevolles Zuhause verdient. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm ruhig und konsequent die Welt erklären und die sich ihrer Verantwortung bewusst sind und ihn mit einem Maulkorb absichern. Die neuen Besitzer sollten die Hilfe eines Hundetrainers in Anspruch nehmen, um Johnny sicher führen zu können. Für Johnny suchen wir dringend eine Pflegestelle, da er durch eine Vorerkrankung eine vorbelastete Bauchspeicheldrüse und Niere hat. Aus diesem Grund setzt ihm der Tierheimstress ganz besonders zu. Er sucht eine kompetente Pflegefamilie, die ihm die Zeit, die er noch hat, so schön wie möglich gestaltet. 03841 - 79 01 79

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg
Living with Johnny
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Johnny home

What you'll need for Johnny 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
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    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
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    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 Johnny

What life with Johnny looks like

Johnny is a large adult american bully dog waiting at Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg in Germany.

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 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 Johnny, answered.

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