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Upsi

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Health status: exhibits compulsive and self-aggressive behaviors; takes psychotropic medications.Upsi is a dog of the long-haired German Shepherd type. At the shelter, he quickly revealed himself as a highly stressed dog. He becomes stressed and stimulated by numerous stimuli (work on this is ongoing), and when emotions build up significantly, he unfortunately displays self-aggressive behaviors and stereotypies—such as spinning in circles and biting his own tail. For this reason, he takes psychotropic medications, which, combined with behavioral therapy, have helped significantly reduce the frequency of these behaviors.Upsi reacts very negatively to other animals, especially dogs. He also has trouble with street traffic, often trying to chase cars. Therefore, he should live in a quiet area—where there aren't many dogs nearby and traffic is light. He’s looking for a home with a garden and close proximity to green spaces such as forests and fields.Upsi is seeking a home where he can be a full-fledged member of the family; he needs close human contact. Away from stressors, walks with Upsi are very enjoyable—he walks on a loose leash and eagerly seeks interaction with his handler. He really loves bathing in bodies of water, rolling around in sand, and gnawing on natural chew toys. He knows basic commands.It is recommended that, after adoption, further work with Upsi be conducted under the supervision of a behaviorist. He shouldn’t live with small children—he needs a stable and predictable environment. He requires a significant amount of time to build a bond with his caregiver, but once he warms up to someone, he allows grooming procedures, craves affection, and enjoys lying right next to his human.Upsi is looking for a home:—in a quiet neighborhood (where there aren't many dogs and heavy street traffic),—with a predictable routine, ideally with a small number of household members,—without other pets,—without children,—and ready to cooperate with a behaviorist.

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Upsi to pies w typie długowłosego owczarka niemieckiego. W schronisku dał się poznać jako pies bardzo zestresowany. Stresuje i pobudza go sporo bodźców (praca nad tym trwa), a przy dużym nagromadzeniu emocji, niestety prezentuje zachowania autoagresywne i stereotypie – kręci się w kółko, atakuje swój ogon. Przyjmuje z tego powodu leki psychotropowe, które w połączeniu z pracą behawioralną pozwoliły znacznie zmniejszyć częstotliwość występowania takich zachowań. Upsi bardzo negatywnie reaguje na inne zwierzęta, w szczególności psy. Ma również problem z ruchem ulicznym, próbuje gonić auta. W związku z tym powinien zamieszkać w spokojnej okolicy – gdzie nie ma wielu psów w okolicy, a natężenie ruchu jest niewielkie. Poszukuje domu z ogrodem z bliskim sąsiedztwem terenów zielonych takich jak lasy i pola. Upsi szuka domu, w którym będzie pełnoprawnym członkiem rodziny, potrzebuje bliskiego kontaktu z człowiekiem. Z daleka od stresorów spacery z Upsim są bardzo przyjemne – spaceruje na luźnej lince, chętnie nawiązuje kontakt z przewodnikiem. Bardzo lubi kąpiele w zbiornikach wodnych, tarzanie w piasku oraz chrupanie gryzaków naturalnych. Zna podstawowe komendy. Wskazane by po adopcji dalsza praca z Upsim była prowadzona pod okiem behawiorysty. Nie powinien mieszkać z małymi dziećmi – potrzebuje stabilnego i przewidywalnego środowiska. Wymaga poświęcenia większej ilości czasu, żeby zbudować relację z opiekunem, ale gdy się do kogoś przekona, to pozwala na zabiegi pielęgnacyjne, domaga się czułości i lubi leżeć tuż obok człowieka. Upsi szuka domu: – w spokojnej okolicy (gdzie nie ma dużo psów i dużego natężenia ruchu ulicznego), – z przewidywalną rutyną, najlepiej z niewielką liczbą domowników, – bez innych zwierząt, – bez dzieci, – gotowego na współpracę z behawiorystą.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Upsi
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · PoznanLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Upsi home

What you'll need for Upsi in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Upsi

What life with Upsi looks like

Upsi is a large adult german shepherd 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 Upsi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Upsi?
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 Upsi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Upsi 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 Upsi 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 Upsi 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 Upsi 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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