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Szczekoladek

Mixed Breed · Male

Temperament: Szczekoladek is a medium-sized dog who spreads optimism to everyone he meets. He is extremely affectionate and longs for closeness. He is a volcano of positive energy, so an important part of his care will be learning to rest and being able to calm down after intense emotions. Szczekoladek feels best in open spaces. He loves running, sniffing, and exploring the area. In contact with other dogs, he is very emotional. Walking on a leash is an area that requires further work. Szczekoladek, due to his great curiosity about the world, strongly pulls on the leash. We are looking for a patient caregiver who will teach him to walk calmly, step by step, using treats and praise. He is an attentive student, so with a little work, he will surely understand what is expected of him. For Szczekoladek we are looking for a home: - active - he needs regular walks and mental stimulation to burn off his energy - warm and loving - because Szczekoladek really needs human closeness.

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Usposobienie: Szczekoladek to średniej wielkości pies, który zaraża optymizmem każdego, kto go spotka. Jest niezwykle kontaktowy i spragniony bliskości. To wulkan pozytywnej energii, dlatego bardzo ważnym elementem opieki nad nim będzie nauka odpoczynku i umiejętność wyciszenia się po intensywnych emocjach. Na otwartej przestrzeni Szczekoladek czuje się najlepiej. Uwielbia biegać, węszyć i eksplorować teren. W kontakcie z innymi psami jest bardzo emocjonalny. Chodzenie na smyczy to obszar, który wymaga dalszej pracy. Szczekoladek, z racji swojej wielkiej ciekawości świata, bardzo ciągnie na smyczy. Szukamy cierpliwego opiekuna, który krok po kroku, z użyciem smaczków i pochwał, nauczy go spokojnego spacerowania. To pojętny uczeń, więc z odrobiną pracy na pewno szybko załapie o co chodzi. Dla Szczekoladka szuka domu: – aktywnego – potrzebuje regularnych spacerów i stymulacji umysłowej, aby spożytkować swoje pokłady energii – ciepłego i kochającego – bo Szczekoladek bardzo potrzebuje bliskości człowieka.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Szczekoladek
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Bringing Szczekoladek home

What you'll need for Szczekoladek 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 Szczekoladek

What life with Szczekoladek looks like

Szczekoladek is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Poznan, Poland browse more dogs in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Szczekoladek, answered.

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