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German Shepherd · Female

Our German Shepherd male dog Oskar came to us as a seizure and had to wait a very long time for his release. This time did not pass without leaving a mark on him. The imposing male dog shows a lot of stress with us and frequently jumps around in the kennel. His blankets, in particular, suffer from this, as he uses them to relieve stress, always carries them around, and tears them into small pieces when under severe stress. Due to some incidents in his old home, Oskar is required to wear a muzzle and be on a leash. In the animal shelter, he has learned to wear the muzzle and accepts it without any problems. However, since Oskar is always very stressed here, he sometimes tries to bite into the muzzle when someone is trying to put it on him. If he succeeds, he does not give it back easily. This should not be a problem in his new home with further training, clear structures, and fixed routines. Oskar is highly food motivated, which makes training easier in many situations. When he has something in his mouth, whether it's food or his blanket, he can be brushed very well. On his walks, Oskar shows himself to be an alert, clever, and somewhat impulsive guy who still has a lot to learn. Overall, Oskar walks well on a leash with confident handling and can usually pass by other dogs without any issues, even if they provoke him. Walking with other dogs also goes smoothly. Generally, Oskar gets along well with other dogs based on mutual liking, and we could imagine a confident first dog in his new home. However, this dog should be physically capable, as he can sometimes be very boisterous with other dogs. Oskar is a very athletic dog who needs both mental and physical stimulation. He should be able to explore many new things, as he tends to fixate on stones and dig them out when bored. He also doesn't like cars passing slowly by. For Oskar's new home, we wish for a rurally located house with a fenced garden and experienced dog owners, ideally those with experience with more challenging dogs. There should be no children, cats, or small animals in the new home. If interested, we look forward to a detailed email with your phone number.

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Unser Schäferhund-Rüde Oskar kam als Sicherstellung zu uns und musste nun sehr lange auf seine Freigabe warten. Diese Zeit ging nicht spurlos an ihm vorbei. Der imposante Rüde zeigt sich bei uns sehr gestresst und springt viel durch den Zwinger. Besonders seine Decken leiden darunter, da er diese zum Stressabbau benutzt, immer mit sich herumträgt und bei starkem Stress in kleine Fetzen zerreißt. Aufgrund einiger Vorfälle in seinem alten Zuhause hat Oskar eine Maulkorb- und Leinenpflicht. Im Tierheim hat er das Tragen des Maulkorbs kennengelernt und akzeptiert ihn ohne Probleme. Da Oskar hier jedoch immer sehr gestresst ist, versucht er manchmal, wenn man ihm den Maulkorb anlegen möchte, aus Übersprungshandlung hinein zu beißen. Gelingt ihm das, gibt er ihn nicht so schnell wieder her. Dies sollte im neuen Zuhause mit weiterem Training, klaren Strukturen und festen Abläufen wahrscheinlich kein Problem mehr darstellen. Oskar ist sehr futtermotiviert, was das Training in vielen Situationen erleichtert. Hat er etwas im Maul, sei es Futter oder seine Decke, lässt er sich auch sehr gut bürsten. Bei seinen Gassigängern zeigt sich Oskar auf Spaziergängen als aufgeweckter, cleverer und etwas stürmischer Kerl, der noch viel lernen möchte. Im Großen und Ganzen geht Oskar bei souveräner Führung gut an der Leine und lässt sich auch meist problemlos an anderen Hunden vorbeiführen, selbst wenn diese ihn anpöbeln. Auch das gemeinsame Spazierengehen mit anderen Hunden verläuft problemlos. Generell ist Oskar mit anderen Hunden nach Sympathie verträglich, und wir könnten uns eine souveräne Ersthündin im neuen Zuhause vorstellen. Diese sollte ihm jedoch körperlich gewachsen sein, da er manchmal bei anderen Hunden sehr ungestüm ist. Oskar ist ein sehr sportlicher Hund, der sowohl geistige als auch körperliche Auslastung braucht. Dabei sollte er viel Neues erkunden können, da er bei Langeweile dazu neigt, sich auf Steine zu fixieren und diese dann auszubuddeln. Auch langsam an ihm vorbeifahrende Autos mag er nicht besonders. Für Oskars neues Zuhause wünschen wir uns ein ländlich gelegenes Haus mit eingezäuntem Garten bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen, die idealerweise Erfahrung mit schwierigeren Hunden haben. Kinder, Katzen oder Kleintiere sollten im neuen Zuhause nicht vorhanden sein. Bei Interesse freuen wir uns über eine aussagekräftige Email mit Angabe der Rufnummer an .

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Troisdorf
Living with Oskar
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Bringing Oskar home

What you'll need for Oskar 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
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    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
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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 Oskar

What life with Oskar looks like

Oskar is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Troisdorf 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 Oskar, answered.

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