BARLOWE (local) kt

German Shepherd Dog | Sumas, WA

MaleLargeShepherd

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Meet BARLOWE (local) kt

BARLOWE (Benji)Breed: Shepherd mixAge: 4 yearsGender: MaleWgt/Hgt: 55 lbs / 21.6 inches Energy level: mediumHighlights: protective, very smart, playful, loyal, house trainedOk, I know you feel it... that magical pull attracting you to me. I have such a magnetic personality, how can you not be? That magnetic attraction should bring us together as buddies forever.I think I might be some kind of shepherd mix but who knows what my parents got up to….Not much is known about my history, because I was found alone as a stray pup in the Middle East. I had a terrible skin condition, but as you can see from my photos I am healthy now. I’m a super smart guy. I’m here to protect the world from harm. I’m extremely loyal to the people I know, but am very weary of strangers. I’m not aggressive, I just bark a lot to tell you I need space.I find it hard to trust people I don’t know, but once I’ve met you a few times I will learn that you are a friend. I am extremely food motivated so having food will really help me trust you. My rescuer thinks its very cute that I take pride in protecting the puppies that come through the shelter. I just want everyone to be safe. Here is a story from the lady who rescued me and is taking care of me in the Middle East:  “Once I fell to the floor in the kitchen, Barlowe quickly reached for me and grabbed my clothes to lift me up. When I tried to use his back as a support for walking, he slowly walked over to me and lifted my weight  He endured, he has shown these behaviors many times, if there was a center for training special dogs, I would definitely send him for training, he knows instinctively how to take care, once again I had low blood pressure and was very lethargic. He was constantly licking my hands and constantly holding my hands in his mouth and lifting them.”I like to hang with other dogs, especially puppies - I really love to take care of puppies. At first, when I don’t know a dog that well yet, I don’t want to share my toys with them, but once I have bonded with the dog I’m happy to share my toys.My perfect home will be a house with a large fenced in yard. I’m not a condo or apartment dog and I’d much rather be on a large property with lots of room to roam.As you can see, I’m a really special guy, but I will need a real confident owner who can handle my desire to guard my family and teach me how to be the best dog.  If you give me a chance, I will change your life.I have been neutered, *vaccinated, & micro-chipped.My adoption fee is $650.00 CAD + applicable taxes.Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or  Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.

Adoption Process
-adoption application, phone interview, home visit, meet the dog. Adoption fees range from $400 to $600 depending on the dog's age. Contract required. Spay/neuter if animal currently too young & return policy to us if animal can no longer be kept, unless other contract arrangements previously made.