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ROCKY

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Achtung hier kommt Rocky - unser vierbeiniger Muskelprotz mit ordentlich Power unter der Haube. Wer einen gemütlichen Couch-Potato sucht, ist bei ihm an der falschen Adresse. Rocky möchte etwas erleben, seinen Kopf benutzen und gemeinsam mit seinen Menschen durch dick und dünn gehen. Rocky bringt ordentlich Energie mit und hat es faustig hinter der Ohren. Durch seine Mischung aus Schäferhund und Jagdhund hat er einen ausgeprägten Jagdtrieb und neigt dazu, seine Umwelt gerne kontrollieren zu wollen. Damit er nicht ständig auf Hochtouren läuft, braucht er neben ausreichender körperlicher und geistiger Auslastung vor allem eines: Ruhe! Er muss lernen, auch mal abzuschalten und nicht alles regeln zu müssen. Auch Hundebegegnungen sind für Rocky noch eine Herausforderung. Hier braucht er eine konsequente, faire und liebevolle Führung, die ihm Sicherheit gibt und ihm hilft, gelassener zu werden. Hat man sein Vertrauen gewonnen, zeigt er sich als sehr menschenbezogener und treuer Begleiter. Für Rocky wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause als Einzelprinz, ohne andere Hund, Katzen oder Kleintiere. Seine Menschen sollten Freude daran haben, ihn sinnvoll auszulasten, mit ihm zu trainieren und ihm gleichzeitig die nötige Ruhe zu vermitteln. Er sucht also keine Menschen, die einfach nur mit ihm Kilometer sammeln, sondern ein Team, das mit ihm an seinen Themen arbeitet, seine Stärken förtdert und ihm hilft, auch mal den inneren Schalter auf "Feierabend" umzulegen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Radolfzell
Living with ROCKY
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Radolfzell · GermanyLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 2 weeks 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 an adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Radolfzell 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Tierschutzverein Radolfzell 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 — Tierschutzverein Radolfzell 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tierschutzverein Radolfzell 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 (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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