Landenberg, PA - German Shepherd Dog. Meet Kuma a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

White

Age

Puppy

Size

–

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

19959002

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Kuma is a handsome white German Shepherd. He weighs 82 lbs at 9 months and, while well loved, was just too much dog for his former caretakers to handle. Kuma is getting settled in at his foster home and this is what we've learned about him so far.

The good:

House trained
Walks well on a leash and non reactive to people, other dogs, and bikes/scooters
He was initially terrified of the cat but has since warmed up
Knows sit and down
Food motivated
Great with the kids in his foster home (ages 5-10)
Cuddly with no handling issues
Fantastic for the vet!

Things to work on:

Jumpy when excited
He will not go to the bathroom on leash. We have walked for hours without a single lift of his leg but he will go right away in the yard. For this reason, a fenced yard is recommended.
Super velcro dog and will pace and whine if his favorite person is out of his sight
Destructive if left to his own devices when home alone. He will enter the crate willingly but will bark and whine to voice his displeasure once crated. Not suitable for apartment/ townhome living for this reason.

Kuma is up to date on vaccinations and heartworm tested (negative). The $400 adoption fee includes his neuter at BVSPCA when he is 12 to 18 months. For this reason, we'd prefer to keep him somewhat local. Breed experience a plus!