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Rocky

Male · Adult · 6 years

Rocky is a dog who will win your heart within seconds. At first glance, a tough guy, but inside he's a big sweetheart who loves people and interaction with them. As soon as he has a person by his side, he's happy - cuddling, playing or just spending time together, he accepts all of it. Toys are his greatest joy, he could play tug-of-war all day long. But beware! He can be possessive when it comes to toys. He's still learning on a leash - the beginning was more wild, he pulled a lot, but he's making progress and gradually improving. He needs to continue and have someone by his side who will lead him patiently and consistently. He handles a muzzle without problems. He gets along better individually with other dogs - during walks he usually doesn't pay much attention to them, but still, it's necessary to be careful. We definitely recommend Rocky as a single dog for a new home, so he can have his peace and full attention. Rocky is not a dog for complete beginners. He needs an experienced person who sets clear rules and gives him guidance. Therefore, we do not recommend children. An apartment or house is not essential for him - more important is the approach, work with him and enough activities. He is a golden puppy with great potential. He just needs someone who will show him how the world works - and who will have the patience to guide him through it.

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Rocky je pes, který si vás získá během pár vteřin. Na první pohled silák, ale uvnitř obrovský miláček, který miluje lidi a kontakt s nimi. Jakmile má u sebe člověka, je šťastný – mazlení, hra nebo jen společná chvíle, všechno bere. Hračky jsou jeho velká radost, přetahování by mohl hrát klidně celý den. Ale pozor! Umí být i majetnický, co se hraček týče. Na vodítku se teprve učí – začátky byly divočejší, tahal hodně, ale dělá pokroky a postupně se zlepšuje. Potřebuje v tom pokračovat a mít vedle sebe člověka, který ho povede trpělivě a důsledně. Náhubek zvládá bez problémů. Se psy se snáší spíše individuálně – při společných procházkách si jich většinou moc nevšímá, ale i tak je potřeba brát to s opatrností. Do nového domova doporučujeme určitě jako jedináček, aby měl svůj klid a plnou pozornost. Rocky není pes pro úplného začátečníka. Potřebuje zkušenějšího člověka, který nastaví jasná pravidla a dá mu vedení. Děti proto nedoporučujeme. Byt nebo dům pro něj není zásadní – důležitější je přístup, práce s ním a dostatek aktivit. Je to zlatíčko s velkým potenciálem. Jen potřebuje někoho, kdo mu ukáže, jak ten svět funguje – a bude mít trpělivost ho tím provést.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇿Přerov-Přerov 2
Shelter
Útulek Přerov
Living with Rocky
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Útulek Přerov · Přerov-Přerov 2

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Útulek Přerov in Přerov-Přerov 2.

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 Czech Republic

Czech shelters (útulky) include sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID. The adopter signs a written contract (smlouva) — the shelter may follow up to verify wellbeing.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rocky, answered.

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