Rocky

About Rocky

Please note - we do not rehome dogs to families with children under the age of 10.

Rocky is a polite, retired German Shepherd gentleman with a wry sense of humour. He weighs 30kg, was born in 2016, and is currently fostered in Coventry.

Rocky’s fosterer says she has never met a dog who walks so beautifully on the lead; accepting a head collar willingly so he's easy to walk. Rocky is sedate, considerate and rarely pulls. Having worked for most of his life as a security dog for a business in Spain, Rocky has been carefully trained and is sociable, friendly and calm when meeting people. He accepts his treats very politely, travels beautifully in the car, and is quiet and restrained in the house (except when he plays, and then he is very vocal!)

Rocky is clever and slightly mischevious and makes his fosterer laugh every day with his antics. He likes to steal the things she leaves lying around and then bring them over to show her. Rocky loves to be involved in everything that is going on and would happily do activities such as scent training and obedience. His love of food makes training even easier!

Rocky loves to be around his humans, but can become anxious and bark when he is not around them, or when they are closeby but not in reach.

Although retired, Rocky is healthy, active, playful and very mobile; not showing any signs of slowing down. He was retired because he has Pannus (inflammation of the cornea). This is easily managed with eye drops and ointment (approximately £56 per month) and does not stop Rocky living a full life. Rocky would love to accompany you on lovely long walks and adventures. As he is very sensitive to having his claws clipped and has needed sedation previously, pavement walking would be very helpful!

Rocky can live with other dogs, pending successful introductions. He tends to get on better with females or submissive males. Initial dog reactivity on walks has been corrected but he will need this reinforced by his new owner so that he does not revert.

Type of Home Sought

Rocky would be best suited to owners who understand German Shepherd breed characteristics - his loyalty and needs as well as potential guarding issues. Rocky prefers firm boundaries; he enjoys the positive discipline he would have experienced as a working dog. He will be best suited to an adult only home, with no cats. Just as importantly, this happy and grateful chap is looking for love and affection, and people to care for.

As written by Blind Dog Rescue UK.