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Spike

Great Dane · Male · Young · 3 years

Spike (born 01.01.2019, approx. 45 kg) is a sensitive giant who initially reacts to new people with uncertainty and skepticism. Once his trust is won, however, he shows himself to be a friendly, mature dog who seeks the company of his people. Spike is a loving giant who also likes to play, albeit in a rather rough-and-tumble way. Outdoors, he still shows fear and reacts to many external stimuli with nervousness. During walks, he often barks at other dogs on the leash. Spike needs patient and experienced people who can give him security, train with him, and support him in reducing his fears. An apartment on the ground floor or an apartment with an elevator would be ideal, and a house with a garden would certainly be a significant advantage for Spike to work on his development in peace. If you can offer a home to a sensitive dog with a lot of heart and patience, then feel free to contact us!. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Spike (geb. 01.01.2019, ca. 45 kg) ist ein sensibler Riese, der anfangs mit Unsicherheit und Skepsis auf neue Menschen reagiert. Hat man jedoch einmal sein Vertrauen gewonnen, zeigt er sich als freundlicher, verschmuster Hund, der die Nähe seiner Menschen sucht.Spike ist ein liebevoller Riese, der auch gerne mal spielt, allerdings eher etwas grobmotorisch. Draußen zeigt er sich noch ängstlich und reagiert auf viele Außenreize mit Nervosität. Beim Spazierengehen pöbelt er an der Leine oft andere Hunde an. Spike braucht geduldige und erfahrene Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben, mit ihm trainieren und ihn unterstützen, seine Ängste abzubauen. Ein ebenerdiges Zuhause oder eine Wohnung mit Aufzug wären ideal, ein Haus mit Garten wäre sicherlich ein großer Vorteil für Spike, um in Ruhe an seiner Entwicklung zu arbeiten.Wenn du einem sensiblen Hund mit viel Herz und Geduld ein Zuhause bieten möchtest, dann melde dich gerne bei uns!

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Düsseldorf

Shelter

Tierheim Düsseldorf

Living with Spike

✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Spike home

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About Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a large young adult great dane dog waiting at Tierheim Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf.

A young 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.

Note from the shelter: Fearful and reactive on leash with other dogs, needs patient training and gradual socialization

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Spike, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Spike?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim Düsseldorf handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Spike on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Spike if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierheim Düsseldorf whether they will for Spike, what they require (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 Spike already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Spike. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim Düsseldorf, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Spike isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim Düsseldorf about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Spike 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.