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German Shepherd · Male

Breed: German Shepherd Specialty: Currently classified as dangerous (biting incident) Pablo is a sturdy herder dog pup born in 2017. Unfortunately, he has had a biting incident in his past and is therefore currently officially classified as dangerous. This means that certain husbandry requirements must be met. Despite this, Pablo is not a "hopeless case." He is a dog with great potential who needs clear rules, consistent leadership, and people with dog-experience. With the right mix of structure, calmness, and safety, he can develop into a loyal companion. Pablo is breed-typical intelligent, alert, and hardworking. He seeks people who enjoy consistent dog training and can take responsibility for guiding him safely and reliably through life. Very experienced, confident dog owners A structured daily routine with clear rules A home without children and small animals Pablo is a dog for enthusiasts. In the right hands, he can show that he is more than his classification – namely a strong-willed German Shepherd deserving a second chance.

Read original (de)

Rasse: Deutscher Schäferhund Besonderheit: aktuell als gefährlich eingestuft (Beißvorfall) Pablo ist ein stattlicher Schäferhundrüde, der im Jahr 2017 geboren wurde. Leider hat er in seiner Vergangenheit einen Beißvorfall gehabt und ist deshalb derzeit offiziell als gefährlich eingestuft . Das bedeutet, dass für seine Haltung bestimmte Auflagen erfüllt werden müssen. Trotzdem ist Pablo kein „hoffnungsloser Fall“. Er ist ein Hund mit viel Potenzial, der klare Regeln, konsequente Führung und hundeerfahrene Menschen braucht. Mit der richtigen Mischung aus Struktur, Ruhe und Sicherheit kann er sich zu einem treuen Begleiter entwickeln. Pablo ist rassetypisch intelligent, wachsam und arbeitswillig . Er sucht Menschen, die Freude an konsequenter Hundeerziehung haben und die Verantwortung übernehmen können, ihn sicher und verlässlich durchs Leben zu führen. Sehr erfahrene, souveräne Hundehalter Einen strukturierten Alltag mit klaren Regeln Menschen, die bereit sind, die behördlichen Auflagen zu erfüllen Ein Zuhause ohne Kinder und Kleintiere Pablo ist ein Hund für Kenner. In den richtigen Händen kann er zeigen, dass er mehr ist als seine Einstufung – nämlich ein charakterstarker Schäferhund, der eine zweite Chance verdient hat.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Trier und Umgebung e.V.
Living with Pablo
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein Trier und Umgebung e.V. · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pablo home

What you'll need for Pablo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Pablo

What life with Pablo looks like

Pablo is a small adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Trier und Umgebung e.V. in Germany.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Pablo, answered.

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