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Laika

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Herdenschutzhündin Laika was born: ca. May 2020Foreign: unsureChildren: NoMales: by preferenceFemales: by preference Laika is an approximately one-year-old herding shelter dog that came to our animal shelter due to a change in her former owners' living situation. Her father is an Hungarian Komondor and her mother is a Greek herding dog. Laika has shown to be rather unsure around unfamiliar people at our animal shelter and tries to keep them at a distance by growling. However, once she has gained trust, she is very happy with her people and goes on excited walks, discovering the world. Those interested in getting to know Laika should plan a few visits. Laika is a large, strong female dog. Her handler should be capable of holding her in stressful situations. By nature, she has a friendly demeanor towards her primary caregiver, but it was described from her former home that she has had a problem with too much authoritative pressure since her puberty and reacts with snapping. Herding dog experience would be desirable here, and a confident and consistent handling are a must for a harmonious coexistence. Laika is in the middle of her puberty and, in our assessment, has not had much to learn in her past. Whether she would like to share a household with a confident male dog would need to be tested in some trial periods. In essence, she is still an unsure young dog that many everyday situations in a training context need to be taught to. Attending herding dog training classes would be advantageous here. We would be happy to advise her on this. Whether Laika would tolerate cats and small animals in her new home is still uncertain. Our tendency is that they should not live in the same household. Due to her insecurity, no children should live in the household. Laika is still playful and likes to run around on our large dog field. She is not a city dog and desires a home with a securely fenced garden where she can patrol and guard. With some time, patience, and further training, Laika will surely win the hearts of herding dog enthusiasts.

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HerdenschutzhündinHündingeboren: ca. Mai 2020Fremde: unsicherKinder: NeinRüden: nach SympathieHündinnen: nach Sympathie Laika ist eine etwa einjährige Herdendschutzhündin, die auf Grund einer Änderung der Wohnsituation ihrer ehemaligen Besitzer zu uns ins Tierheim kam. Ihr Vater ist ein ungarischer Komondor und ihre Mutter eine griechische Hirtenhündin.Laika zeigt sich bisher bei uns im Tierheim gegenüber fremden Menschen recht unsicher und versucht diese durch knurren auf Abstand zu halten.Wenn sie erstmal Vertrauen gewonnen hat, freut sie sich allerdings sehr über ihre Menschen und geht begeistert mit spazieren und entdeckt die Welt. Um Laika kennen zu lernen sollten Interessenten dadurch ein paar Termine einplanen. Laika ist eine groß kräftige Hündin. Ihr Hundeführer sollte im Stande sein sie auch in stressigen Situationen halten zu können.Vom Grunde her hat sie ein freundliches Wesen ihrer Bezugsperson gegenüber, allerdings wurde aus ihrem ehemaligen Zuhause geschildert, dass sie seit ihrer Pubertät ein Problem mit zu viel autoritärem Druck hat und darauf mit Schnappen reagiert. Herdenschutzhunderfahrung wäre hier wünschenswert und ein souveräner und konsequenter Umgang mit ihr, sind für ein harmonisches Zusammenleben ein Muss.Laika ist mitten in der Pubertät und hat nach unserer Einschätzung in ihrer Vergangenheit nicht viel kennen lernen dürfen. Ob sie mit einem souveränen Rüden den Haushalt teilen möchte, müsste im Vorfeld bei einigen Probegassis ausprobiert werden. Im Grunde ist sie noch ein unsicherer Junghund, dem viele alltägliche Situationen im Rahmen eines Trainings beigebracht werden müssen. Der Besuch einer Herdendschutzhunderfahrenen Hundeschule wäre hier von Vorteil. Dazu beraten wir sie gerne.Ob Laika Katzen und Kleintiere in ihrem neuen Zuhause dulden würde, können wir noch nicht genau sagen. Unsere Tendenz geht aber eher dazu, dass diese nicht mit ihr in einem Haushalt leben sollten.Auf Grund ihrer Unsicherheit sollten auch keine Kinder im Haushalt leben.Altersgemäß ist Laika noch verspielt und tobt gerne auf unserer großen Hundewiese herum. Sie ist kein Hund für die Stadtwohnung und wünscht sich ein Zuhause mit einem sicher eingezäunten Garten, in dem sie patrouillieren und wachen darf.Mit etwas Zeit, Geduld und weiterer Ausbildung, wird Laika sicherlich das Herz von Herdifans im Sturm erobern.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇩🇪Dillingen
Shelter
Hedwig-Trampert-Tierheim Dillingen
Living with Laika
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Bringing Laika home

What you'll need for Laika in week one.

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    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

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Laika

What life with Laika looks like

Laika is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hedwig-Trampert-Tierheim Dillingen in Dillingen.

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 Laika, answered.

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