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Adopt Michel

Rottweiler · Male

Michel - Not yet ready, but full of potential Michel comes from a case relevant to animal welfare, which is why we handle his background with special care. In the first weeks here, it became clear that he reacts strongly in certain situations and has not yet developed much frustration tolerance or impulse control. Currently, we are intensively working on teaching him these skills. Parallel to this, we are carefully conducting the muzzle training and closely observing which trigger points throw him off balance. The goal is to better assess his triggers and give him appropriate strategies for handling them. Michel cannot be handled safely at the moment, so he remains in a protected setting and can build trust step by step.

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Michel - Noch nicht bereit, aber voller Potenzial Michel stammt aus einem tierschutzrelevanten Fall, weshalb wir seine Vorgeschichte mit besonderer Sorgfalt behandeln. In den ersten Wochen bei uns wurde schnell deutlich, dass er in bestimmten Situationen stark reagiert und bisher wenig Frustrationstoleranz oder Impulskontrolle entwickeln konnte. Aktuell arbeiten wir intensiv daran, ihm genau diese Fähigkeiten zu vermitteln. Parallel führen wir behutsam das Maulkorbtraining durch und beobachten genau, welche Triggerpunkte ihn aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen. Ziel ist es, seine Auslöser besser einschätzen und ihm geeignete Strategien im Umgang damit an die Pfote geben zu können. Michel lässt sich im Moment noch nicht gefahrlos händeln, weshalb er in einem geschützten Rahmen bleibt und Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen aufbauen darf. Erst wenn er stabil genug ist, um zuverlässig geführt zu werden, wird über eine

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Ettlingen
Shelter
Tierheim Ettlingen
Living with Michel
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Ettlingen · EttlingenLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Michel home

What you'll need for Michel 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 Michel

What life with Michel looks like

Michel is a large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Ettlingen in Ettlingen.

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 Michel, answered.

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