Rottweiler puppies and dogs in Nebraska

Description MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Leonard is being fostered in KS currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. More to come on Leonard. From the Shelter: He does great being leashed, walked and handled but gets reactive and hits kennel when being put back. He did well with getting intake vaccines and deworming.in. We assume it's due to not wanting to be in a loud kennel situation as we are over capacity and our holding area is very high stress right now. This big boy has been very easy to work with. Medical was able to do intake with no issues. He knows sit and shake. So far we have not been able to find a food that piques his interest as a treat. He is very interested in sniffing anything and everything he comes in contact with. He is pending dog intro's at this time but that will be done by the end of the week to see how he interacts with other dogs. When out walking he does not show any reactivity when he sees other dogs or people. The only fault we've seen is that he does not like being put back in his kennel and will growl and hit the kennel when you close the door. Our holding area is over capacity at this time, and it is a high stress area so we are assuming this is why this tis happening. Notes from evaluator: I went to meet/evaluate Leonard and a staff member brought him out from his kennel and I met them in the hallway coming back from the bathroom. He gave me a tail wag and I went ahead to their meet and greet area. Once inside, Jenny held the slip lead loosely while he checked out the area and eventually, me. He initially seemed cautious but friendly, doing lots of sniffing. She was feeding him treats when he would interact with her and once he had a chance to give me a good sniff (I was sitting on the bench), I placed a couple cubes of cheese on the bench for him to find while I talked with Jenny. He continued to exhibit more relaxed body language as we chatted, and continued to take cheese from the bench. I also used some canned food on a long wooden spoon to guide his eyes up to check for an eye contact trigger, but I saw no indication of one. Jenny said that he had been slow to take food for the most part especially when he was stressed, but he was readily taking food from both of us at this point. I stood up to see if his reaction would change and it did not, he just looked at me curiously to see what I’d do next. Jenny dropped the lead and we let it drag. I was able to get him to give me lots of sits, downs, shakes, and even a messy heel with an auto-sit. Someone spent some time training this dog. He continued to take food from me and indicated several times that he wanted to go out the gate of the area, so I asked if it was okay if we went outside. He relieved himself outside, indicated that he is most likely house trained. Jenny noted that he keeps his kennel pretty clean minus occasional marking. He was slightly less relaxed outside but sniffed around and did not react to anything out there including people going in and out of the building nearby. He seemed to know how to respond to tension on the leash and did not pull much at all. As we went back in, we did a quick drive by of another room with some very small dogs in stacked kennels and he was non-reactive, slightly interested but nothing that would indicate he would have issues with small dogs. Jenny indicated that he had been neutral during initial play groups they had put him in. After we went back to the MG area, he picked up a toy that we had tried to offer earlier and initiated play with it. He led me into a game of fetch and willingly dropped the ball for me each time he brought it back. He quickly became very relaxed and animated as you could tell he loves this game. Occasionally rather than dropping it right away, he would smash it into my leg and rub or wrap one paw around my calf momentarily. If I stepped back, he would drop the toy to initiate play again. He showed no signs of resource guarding and Jenny noted she had not seen any either. His response to me dropping a metal lid loudly was to turn and look. His response to me running away from him was for him to turn and then follow me, making eye contact like this was a game he was trying to figure out She noted that they had seen some increasing signs of barrier reactivity as he passes kennels or other dogs pass by, but this is not uncommon in a shelter environment. She also noted that he has been growling/jumping on the kennel door when he is returned to his kennel as it’s being closed. When I finished my eval, I asked if I could watch her put him back in his kennel. We used a secondary line on the slip lead to open it quickly, and as we put him in, I threw his toy in and also threw some food in. As we shut the kennel, I offered some food under the panel on my long spoon and no negative behaviors were noted. Jenny said that she did the initial vetting for Leonard and didn’t have any issue with him as far as vaccinations etc., but he has become slightly more sensitive about head/neck handling (collar trigger) the longer he has been there. She was able to muzzle him for his neuter. He is 6 days post-surgery currently so pain would be a factor in behavior here still. He did have an incident earlier this week in which Jenny tried to adjust where the slip lead was on his neck and he growled and flipped his head back/snapped at her but immediately neutralized and no further issue was seen. He does exhibit more negative behaviors with people who are nervous around him. I did not physically handle him much other than walking him on lead since I know that he has had some handling sensitivity lately and he doesn’t know me well, but I think that I’d be able to handle him pretty freely in a home environment in a matter of days. He did nuzzle and lick my hand several times and leaned against me. My conclusion is that Leonard would be a good fit for an experienced, confident foster/adopter and that having other neutral or playful dogs in the home would be fine with proper introduction. Decompression would be VITAL and conservative handling including a drag line would be recommended during that time. He already has a lot of training which makes handling him fairly easy. He would easily have his exercise needs met with some fetch and foraging/find it games each day. He seems to enjoy training and is food motivated, once he feels comfortable in the environment. I would also recommend muzzle training for vet visits and placement in a home with no young kids simply because of his handling nervousness at first. Kids that are old enough to be coached through that would be fine. He seems to like people or at the very least be neutral with them in almost all circumstances. He also isn’t jumpy and his default sit has been developed somewhat and could easily be tuned up. He is large, tailed, and very typey of the breed. Really nice looking dog with some really good qualities. Jenny did mention that he is moving up the Euth list due to behavior, since their staff is limited in who feels comfortable handling him and they are over capacity. 10/31/2024 Rabies 10/25/2024 Adenovirus 10/25/2024 Bordetella (Kennel Cough) 10/25/2024 Parainfluenza 10/31/24 Heartworm test (negative) 11/15/2024 Distemper (due) 11/15/2024 Parvovirus (due) Neutered Male

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Ace is being fostered in NE currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. Ace is a playful, sweet and loving boy. He is such a happy dog, all smiles and rolls for belly rubs! Ace is good with adult men and women as well as dog savvy kids, ages 4 and up. He has been good with large dogs but prefers females. Small male dogs were very interesting to him, he seems to have a prey drive with smaller animals so his furever home would only have large, preferably female, dogs. He LOVES to play rough with other dogs; his Foster tells us he is assertive, not aggressive. Ace does pull on the leash, but his Foster tells us he is improving. He has learned sit, down, kennel and is working on wait, backup and heel. He is Food Motivated and hasn’t met a treat he didn’t like. He will take each one gently, but it never hurts to remind him to mind his manners. Ace will be more than happy to play fetch and chase if you have a ball or anything with a squeaker. Ace does not have food aggression, but he does try to steal treats from other dogs although he has no problem with other dogs being near his food or treats. Ace is Crate Trained and does not have Separation Anxiety. Ace needs his decompression period, but he is such a wonderful, loving and playful pup. He will play fetch and chase for hours and hours before taking a 15min break and going for more. This Good Boy will make a wonderful addition to your home!

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Ruth is being fostered in IN currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. Ideally, prospective adopters would meet Rue a couple of times prior to a home transition. If you have never met a dog who was not only one of the SMARTEST creatures alive, but also the cuddliest… look no further. Rue (AKA Ruth) is that, and more. Rue’s showcase of cues and tricks is extensive, and she loves to perform for her family- her most recent trick, “play dead” brings laughter every time. Rue’s nose knows no bounds- she loves to explore quiet, open spaces on her long line, letting her sense of smell lead the way. She excels at scent games, including “find it” and food puzzles. She could easily be taught basic recreational tracking or even something like shed hunting, or she can just “find Mom” in the house for fun! She is an enthusiastic learner, and is always game for training. She’s equally game for snuggling, couch potatoing, naps and movie nights. She has a great “off” switch! She’s wonderful for grooming by her humans, and she fully believes that she is a lap dog. Rue has perfect house manners, including staying in her “place” when food it being prepared in the kitchen, but she will happy munch on a carrot or two if one is offered. She is crate trained and does well in a crate if needed, but can be trusted out in the house alone as well. She has a medium energy level, and her physical and mental needs are easily met with some play and a little training or mental enrichment each day. She has no resource guarding behaviors at all with known humans or dogs, but is fed separately in her current environment as that is how all the dogs are fed there. Rue does struggle with stranger danger, and also struggles with some dog reactivity in situations where she does not know the other dog. However, with gradual introductions to confident people, she can learn to trust them and will then become their favorite snuggle buddy. She tends to be immediately at ease with most women, slower with men. She does tend to sense when people are nervous around her, and may react negatively, so introductions to new people should be done on an as-needed basis only to minimize any extra stress to her (i.e. family, frequent visitors, dog sitters). Rue has successfully made several dog friends during training (with gradual intros) and she could live with a dog friend if that dog friend has the right temperament (laid back, non-assertive) and is introduced correctly. A confident, calm dog friend would actually be beneficial for Rue. Rue walks fairly well on a leash, but if she is to be walked as a main form of exercise, care must be taken to ensure she has the space she needs from strangers and strange dogs while doing so. You do need to be physically able to handle a large dog who may react to triggers. Ideally, her new home would have a yard with a privacy fence that she can enjoy, or be in a quiet/rural area. This special girl has been in our foster system for a long time, and although her current foster is very dedicated to her and her success and training, we want nothing more than to see this girl in a home of her own. She deserves that!! One look into her soulful, gorgeous eyes, and we know you’ll be hooked. **Rue's adoption fee is SPONSORED!!** **MARR will facilitate limited continued training with Rue's adopter to ensure a smooth transition!!**

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.German Shepherd dogs, as well as the other herding breeds that we have in rescue, are highly active, energetic, working breeds. They require considerable vetting, exercise, socialization, training, leadership and mental stimuli in order to be well-adjusted, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs. Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings in order to work on his/her leash skills, manners, and social skills. These breeds make great additions to active families who will pamper them, but who will also work with them, as they are smart dogs who need leadership, structure, plenty of activity and mental stimulation. If you are new to German Shepherds (and other herding breeds), please research the breed to make sure this is the dog for you. We ask that you consider the time and financial commitment that your German Shepherd (or other herding breed) dog will require before applying for one. Please review the section on our website (www.heartlandgsrescue.org) 'Is a HUGS Dog Right for You?' for additional information. Titan is a big, cuddly teddy bear who loves food, bones, and toys. He loves his people and giving lots of hugs and kisses. He gets along very well with other dogs and really loves his foster siblings. He is kennel-trained and likes to learn, especially if treats are involved. He loves backyard zoomies and during winter, jumping in the snow. He is still in puppy mode and loves to play and chew. He is a smart, active boy that thrives when his mind and body are occupied. As with all puppies and teens, he would do best with a family that can provide lots of quality time, walks, good supervision and guidance, and plenty of chew toys! Titan is a big sweetheart that will steal your heart.Like any of our dogs, this young boy would make a great addition to an active home that will provide the love, structure, good leadership, activity and mental stimulation that his breed needs.  Because of that, Titan's ideal owner will have prior Rottweiler or other similar breed experience.  Even if you exercise and play with your dog daily in your fenced yard, please remember  that you MUST still take your dog out on daily walks and outings, in order to provide sufficient stimulation, ward off boredom, and work on leash skills, and manners.   Titan's adoption fee is $350, all of which goes back into offsetting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs.  We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue group and rely on adoption fees and donations to continue saving lives. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (and treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Please review the information in the 'About Us', 'Important Considerations' and 'Adopt' sections on our website menu, as it contains useful information about the breed, adoption fees, the adoption process and our requirements, and how meeting the dogs works.October 26, 2024, 2:26 pm

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Zelda Marie is a wonderful little girl who loves everyone she meets! When people come to her Foster’s house, she will greet them and flop over at their feet for pets. This Good Girl is crate trained; she will quietly sleep in there on her dog bed all night BUT she will happily sleep with you if invited! When she is left in her crate during the day while her Fosters run errands, she will bark and whine, wishing she was joining them, but only for a short time. She quickly settles in, happily chewing on her Nylabone. Her Fosters throw a couple little treats into the crate to encourage her to go in and then shut the door behind her. She shows no inclination to chew on shoes or anything really, and she is housebroken. Zelda is happy to lie at your feet or settle in front of a window or patio door and watch the world go by. On rare occasions, she will get excited and bark at somebody going by on the street. Zelda will gladly join you for a game of Fetch, she LOVES her Jolly Ball and glow-in-the-dark ball. She loves car rides, but she will stand up on the windowsill and put half her body out the window, so we recommend making sure to tether her when in the car for this reason. Zelda loves to go for walks but can pull on the leash, she has been improving as she is getting walked more. She barked and pulled at a dog that was excitedly running and barking behind a fence but is otherwise non-reactive on walks. She is good at the Vet’s office and happy to meet new people. However, after her spay, when coming out of the anesthesia, she was groggy and a bit more reactive. As with many dogs after sedation, extra care should be given. Zelda is almost two and still has some puppy energy! Her Foster tells us that sometimes when she gets the zoomies, she will run around quickly then try to jump up on you, her Foster is working on that behavior, but it could scare a younger or smaller child or scratch someone. She will settle down quickly and happily play fetch or lay near you. The same way, if she is wound up and wants to play; she might want to mouth your hands. Zelda was raised from a puppy in a family with kids under ten, but due to this behavior we think it would be best that she be in a home with older children who won’t be afraid of her. Zelda has an unusual trigger with lawn and garden implements. Not just the mower, but with anything like a hoe, shovel, rake, trimmers. She will bark and bite at the implement as though it is a major threat, her Foster has not been able to redirect her from her fear of these things yet. Zelda was raised with a cat but ended up hurting her back leg chasing the cat upstairs in the original owner’s home. We have not cat tested her and she may or may not be friendly to other cats. Zelda had to have surgery in both hind legs for torn cruciate ligaments. This is common in Rotties due to their joint structures. She has been released by the surgeon with no restriction, however, we encourage a joint supplement to help prevent or at least prolong the arthritis onset that likely will come from the double TPLO. She is fine on walks, but jogging with a runner might be too much and cause her issues down the line. Zelda should be the only dog in the household. She has shown that although she can get along with another dog at times, sometimes she will get overstimulated, and her reaction is to bite a dog nearby (even a dog she has been playing with up to that point). Zelda can be a resource guarder so special attention will need to be used around other dogs. In Zelda’s perfect world, she would be the only Queen in the castle. Zelda will come to her new home with a muzzle, a crate, a dog bed, a no pull harness, a leash and her favorite toys, snuffle ball, blanket, and slow feed dog bowl. She will be well equipped with all the things she is used to. Zelda will be a dog that will love you with all her heart. She really is a great girl.

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Chapo is being fostered in MO currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. Chapo is a sweet, loyal, and playful boy who can be a bit nervous meeting new people. He does best when he can come to you on his own terms, at his own pace. He will start sniffing and nudging when he’s ready for pets. Chapo seems to prefer women over men, and can be especially protective of children. He has experience around kids aged 4 and 6 years. While Chapo does not currently live with any small dogs, he has done well with one through a fence. With both male and female large dogs, he is very playful and submissive. It is unknown how he is with cats. Chapo is still learning to heel and how to behave well on a leash. Although he is usually correctable, he will occasionally pull and whine if another dog seems reactive. He does know “sit, down, come, muzzle, shake, and go home (go to his crate).” In fact, he willingly goes into his crate every night. He is not food aggressive, and will wait for permission to eat. While he is still learning how to take treats gently, he is very food motivated and is great at catching them! Chapo has grown and made so much improvement in the time he has been in foster care! He’s a silly, playful pup at heart. Very treat motivated and learned house rules, house and crate training very quickly. He loves his foster family and loves to be near his humans. He also plays well by himself and loves to play with all toys and balls. He also knows when to calm down and will be quiet and sleep all day quietly in his crate if you work nights. He does tend to be skittish and anxious meeting new people, so slow, gradual intro are an absolute must. Please be patient with him and let him come to you on his own terms. When he’s ready to meet you, he typically comes to sniff you on his own. He’ll show he’s uncomfortable by barking at you. Since he is muzzle trained, and this may be the best option when meeting new people.