My name is
Slash!

Meet Slash !!
We took in this awesome puppy and his brother Axl from a crowded shelter. They have both done so well since arriving. Awesome dogs that are both super loyal and very smart. (Axl has a separate post)
Slash is an approx 10 month old, male, Doberman mix. He has a docked tail and natural ears. Potential mixed with German Shepherd but we are unsure. He weighs 52 pounds.
He will be neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped as part of his adoption. He is Heartworm negative and on monthly preventatives.
Slash is just amazing. I feel in love with him right off the transport. He decided I was his person and was glued to my side. He was a bit shy with others but once he gets to know you he’s a playful puppy. You can tell this guy is going to be so loyal and intelligent.
If you know the Doberman breed you know they are extremely loyal and loving dogs. He’s still a puppy but he’s doing really well with most of his training. He will thrive with routine and both mental and physical exercise in his new home. He needs a firm consistent owner to channel his intelligence and energy into positive behaviors.
Slash is crate trained and doing very well with it. He’s great on car rides and seems to enjoy them. When it comes to walks, he generally behaves well. He might get a little too excited and jump on you but stopping, giving a firm “no,” and making him sit to calm down has worked really well.
He’s done amazing with potty training with a fenced yard. He does not like to go potty on a leash and we suspect he would have regressed potty training like his brother if his family doesn’t have a fenced yard. He does need time to adjust to changes in routine. His foster parents recently went back to work and he was crated a lot longer than normal the last two days He peed in his crate each day. We are sure he will learn and adjust.
Slash is great with other dogs and would do well with another dog in the home to show him the ropes. He is a bit hyper and pushy with his play so another dog to match (or at least tolerate) his energy would be best. He is also a bit of a humper. His upcoming neuter will hopefully help with that.
He is not fostered with a cat so we aren’t sure how he would do but likely he would be to much for them. You can read his brothers post and get an idea of how he might behave. We don’t think he will be aggressive he’s just big, hyper at times and not fully trained.
Slash isn’t fostered with kids currently. He’s a super sweet and loving boy so we suspect he would do great but maybe not with smaller kids. He’s big and still jumps up on people and doesn’t always realize his size. Temperament wise he would likely do well, training wise he is a bit too much for small kids currently.
He has not shown any aggression over food, treats or toys toward other animals or humans. He patiently waits for his treats, graciously taking them among the other dogs without snatching. He allows us to take bones and toys away without a fuss. So far he hasn’t destroyed anything but we pick up things he shouldn’t have and monitor him when he’s out.
Slash hasn’t been a very vocal guy at all. Only when he’s outside playing. He is very agile and athletic. He can easily jump baby gates and short fences. He really loves anything you’ll do with him. Playtime, training, cuddles. He’s a loyal boy ready to please his new best friend.
He does have a high energy level. He needs both mental and physical exercise several times a day, every single day. He needs you to engage with him in games, training or activities that keep his mind and body active. Without this he can easily become frustrated with pent up energy and start showing negative behaviors. If you’re not serious about giving him the exercise he needs please pick a lower energy dog.
Overall this guy has so much potential. He just needs the right owner to guide him and show him how to be his best self. He’s going to make someone the most loyal companion.
➡️Vet and home checks required.
➡️Fenced yard preferred
Located in Hampton VA.
(He will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius)
🛑These dogs are banned from almost all rentals (to include most vacation rentals). Do not apply to adopt if you have not called and verified with your landlord that you can own one. 🛑
‼️Please message the Village Dog Resource Facebook Page directly or villagedogresource@gmail.com with questions or to get an application. ‼️