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Sven

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Sven, a young male dog, came to our shelter along with four other dogs due to a death in his previous home. In his old home, Sven likely did not get to know many people: collar and harness were new territory for him. Sven is developing well in the shelter and is now clearly showing that he is ready for a new beginning and will become a great companion for the right people. Sven is open-minded with us, exploring the world bit by bit with cautious curiosity. He has let go of his initial strong fear of people. Once he trusts his caregiver, he adapts very well to situations that were foreign to him so far and begins to orientate himself towards them. He has long since become accustomed to harness and leash and enjoys long walks and exploration tours every day. Sven now enjoys petting and attention and clearly enjoys the proximity to bipeds. The young dog has not been shown any boundaries or rules so far and will still need to learn to stick to them. Basic commands are also foreign to him, which is why he will start from scratch in his new household with his upbringing. Housebreaking is also an issue. Due to his original living conditions, he sometimes marks his sleeping places. When encountering other dogs on a leash or direct contact with strange males, he shows himself reactive in the shelter. He jumps forward on the leash and barks at other dogs. Some of these situations can already be well prevented by confident guidance by the leash holder, but they still require further training with him. For the young dog, we are looking for either dog-experienced people or very committed beginners who will take him in and show him life in a family from scratch. Attending a dog school would be very beneficial for him. No cat compatibility test has been carried out with him so far, but he probably reacts hunting-ambitious to very dynamic furry cats, which is why the possibility of living together should be checked first. We wish for future owners who will take him by the paw and show him the big, wide world and take the lively Sven as he is. If you are interested, we look forward to a meaningful email with your contact number to .

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Aufgrund eines Todesfalls kam Sven mitsamt vier anderen Hunden zu uns ins Tierheim. Kennengelernt hat der Rüde in seinem alten Zuhause vermutlich nicht viel: Halsband und Geschirr waren für ihn erstmal Neuland. Sven entwickelt sich im Tierheim sehr gut und zeigt mittlerweile deutlich, dass er bereit für einen Neuanfang ist und ein toller Begleiter für die passenden Menschen werden wird. Sven ist bei uns aufgeschlossen, erkundet die Welt noch Stück für Stück mit vorsichtiger Neugier. Seine anfänglich starke Angst vor Menschen hat er abgelegt. Vertraut er seiner Bezugsperson erst, lässt er sich auf Situationen, die ihm bisher fremd waren mittlerweile sehr gut ein und beginnt sich an ihr zu orientieren. An Geschirr und Leine hat er sich längst gewöhnt und freut sich jeden Tag erneut auf ausgiebige Spaziergänge und Erkundungstouren. Streicheleinheiten und Aufmerksamkeit fordert Sven inzwischen gerne ein und genießt die Nähe zu Zweibeinern sichtlich. Der junge Rüde hat bisher keinerlei Grenzen oder Regeln aufgezeigt bekommen und wird noch lernen müssen sich an diese zu halten. Auch Grundkommandos sind ihm fremd, weshalb er im neuen Haushalt bei der Erziehung quasi bei „Null“ startet. Auch die Stubenreinheit ist ein Thema. Aufgrund seiner ursprünglichen Haltung kommt es vor, dass er Liegeplätze markiert. Bei Hundebegegnungen an der Leine oder Direktkontakt mit fremden Rüden zeigt er sich im Tierheim reaktiv. Er springt an der Leine nach vorne und verbellt andere Artgenossen. Einige dieser Situationen können mit souveräner Führung durch den Leinenhalter schon gut unterbunden werden, bedürfen aber weiterhin Training mit ihm. Für den jungen Rüden suchen wir entweder hundeerfahrene Menschen oder sehr engagierte Anfänger, die sich ihm annehmen und das Leben in einer Familie von Grund auf zeigen. Der Besuch einer Hundeschule wäre für ihn sehr von Vorteil. Es ist bisher kein Katzenverträglichkeitstest mit ihm durchgeführt worden, doch reagiert er vermutlich jagdlich ambitioniert auf sehr dynamische Samtpfoten, weshalb die Möglichkeit eines Zusammenlebens erst geprüft werden sollte. Wir wünschen uns zukünftige Halter, die ihn an die Pfote nehmen und die große, weite Welt zeigen und den quirligen Sven nehmen wie er ist. Bei Interesse freuen wir uns über eine aussagekräftige Email mit Angabe der Rufnummer an .

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierheim Troisdorf
Living with Sven
  • ✕Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Troisdorf · Germany

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Sven home

What you'll need for Sven 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
    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 Sven

What life with Sven looks like

Sven is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Troisdorf in Germany.

An 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.

🇩🇪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 Sven, answered.

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