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Spike

Male

Spike is a herding-dog mix born in 2018. His previous owners gave him up to us because they could no longer keep him following a separation. He absolutely needs people who are experienced with dogs. Due to his breed, he reacts strongly to visual stimuli and displays territorial behavior. In stressful situations, he may bark aggressively at his human companion and definitely requires someone who can set clear boundaries for him—because he hasn’t had much training yet. Spike is constantly testing limits and occasionally oversteps them. He’s social toward other dogs and loves running in dog groups. Working with Spike definitely requires consistent effort and constant attention. There should be no children living in the household. Additionally, he’s an excellent climber and extremely alert. Anyone willing to provide Spike with a stable home and become his anchor will gain a loyal companion, because he’s a raw diamond that still needs to be polished.

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Spike ist ein Hütehund-Mix, der 2018 geboren wurde. Die Vorbesitzer haben ihn bei uns abgegeben, weil sie ihn aufgrund einer Trennung nicht mehr behalten konnten. Er benötigt unbedingt hundeerfahrene Menschen. Rassebedingt reagiert er stark auf Bewegungsreize und zeigt territoriales Verhalten. In Stresssituationen pöbelt er gegen seinen Menschen und braucht definitiv jemanden, der ihm Grenzen aufzeigt, denn viel Erziehung hat er noch nicht. Spike probiert sich ständig aus und überschreitet dabei auch mal Grenzen. Anderen Hunden gegenüber ist er sozial und er mag es, in Hundegruppen zu laufen. Mit ihm muss definitiv gearbeitet werden und dabei muss man immer am Ball bleiben. Im Haushalt sollten keine Kinder leben. Außerdem ist er ein Kletterkönig und sehr wachsam. Wer bereit ist, Spike Halt zu geben und sein Anker zu werden, wird einen treuen Wegbegleiter bekommen, denn er ist ein Rohdiamant, den man noch schleifen muss.

Size
Age
Location
🇩🇪Stendal
Shelter
Tierheim Stendal
Living with Spike
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Stendal · Stendal

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Spike home

What you'll need for Spike 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 Spike

What life with Spike looks like

Spike is a adult dog waiting at Tierheim Stendal in Stendal.

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 Spike, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Spike?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Stendal 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stendal 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 Spike 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 Spike 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 Tierheim Stendal 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.
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