Sawyer

German Shepherd Dog | Westmoreland County, VA

AdultMaleLargeBlack with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

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Meet Sawyer

Name: SawyerAge: 1 yearSuspected Breeds: German ShepherdHouse Trained: YesCrate Trained: YesLeash Trained: YesGood with other dogs? Can be reactive, selective with his friends. Needs slow and proper introductions.Kid Friendly: YesGood with cats? UnsureVaccines: Up to dateSpayed/Neutered: YesMicrochipped: YesAdoption Fee: 450Meet Sawyer, a vibrant bundle of energy and enthusiasm ready to bring joy to your life! We welcomed Sawyer into our rescue about a month ago, rescuing him from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter in MD.Unfortunately, Sawyer had zero training or house manners when he first came into our home and was a bit of a wild child. He has improved immensely with structure and proper exercise, but he will need further training and instruction. However, he is incredibly smart and eager to learn. The saying "A tired dog is a good dog" rings very true for Sawyer, and he will need an active owner to keep up with his energy.We're currently working on discouraging him from jumping on people. He's a very friendly fellow, exhibiting no aggression towards humans, though he can be reactive around other dogs if not properly introduced.When Sawyer spots another dog passing by, his excitement peaks, and he can get frustrated if he's unable to greet them. He expresses this frustration vocally and can bark very ludly. Fortunately, he walks well on a leash, especially with the aid of a prong collar and we are able to redirect his attention away.There are several dogs in our rescue that Sawyer gets along very well with and they play constantly, however if he does not have a good initial introduction to another dog tensions can quickly escalate. It is important to introduce him slowly and have lots of distractions ready, like a squeaky toy or treats.He's already mastered the "sit" command, and we're working on expanding his repertoire.Toys are his passion, and he's a champion at chasing them, though retrieving them is still a skill he's mastering.With his boundless energy and loving personality, Sawyer is searching for a forever home where he'll be cherished and given the love and attention he deserves. Could you be the one to make his dreams come true?Sawyer is up to to date on his vaccinations, is microchipped and is neutered.__________________________________If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application.Apply to adopt at: www.nerdypaws.orgNerdy Paws Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue in Springfield, VA. We do not have a shelter, all of our animals are in foster homes. We require all potential adopters to fill out an application before setting up a meeting with the animal and their foster family.If the animal has *HAS APP* listed in their name it means they currently have an application that has not been finalized. They are still available to receive additional applications but also may be in the process of being adopted soon. Please Like and Follow us on Facebook for more pictures and updates!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerdypawsrescueTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypawsrescue

Adoption Process
- Submit Application - Review application, check personal and vet references. Check with landlord. - Meet and Greet - Home Visit - Pay adoption fee - Sign adoption contract - Take animal home