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Belgian Tervuren · Male · Adult · 6 years

Reko is a lively and playful dog but also very sensitive. He is now looking for a patient adopter, attentive to his needs and wanting to fully commit to his education which needs to be taken seriously. After several families, Reko needs to finally regain trust and stability in a new home. A dynamic and very present adopter is strongly sought after. Generally okay with other animals of the same species, no children or cats.

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Reko est un chien à la fois vif et joueur mais également très sensible. Il recherche désormais un adoptant patient, à l'écoute de ses besoins et désirant pleinement s'investir dans son éducation qui est à reprendre avec sérieux. Après plusieurs familles, Reko a besoin de retrouver enfin confiance et stabilité dans un nouveau foyer. Un adoptant dynamique et très présent est vivement recherché. Généralement ok avec ses congénères, sans enfants ni chats.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
SPA du Haut-Léman
Living with Reko
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Reko home

What you'll need for Reko 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
    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

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Reko

What life with Reko looks like

Reko is a adult belgian tervuren dog waiting at SPA du Haut-Léman in Switzerland.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Reko, answered.

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