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German Shepherd Dog

Helena

Young·Female·Large

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About Helena

Hi, I'm Helena! If you're looking for a dog who's beautiful, smart, athletic, and knows she's all of those things, we should probably talk. I'm a 2-year-old shepherd mix weighing about 54 pounds, which I've been told is the perfect size for adventures, road trips, hiking, and occasionally trying to convince you that I belong on the couch. I love attention, enjoy being active, and I'm looking for a family that can keep up with my energy and help me continue learning. Training? Count me in. Exercise? Absolutely. Hanging out with my people? That's my favorite part. I've done well at dog parks and may enjoy having a doggie playmate, though of course we'd want to make sure we're a good match first. I'm looking for adopters who appreciate smart, active dogs and understand that keeping my brain busy is just as important as keeping my paws moving. Now, because honesty is important, I should mention that I've been known to be a little creative when it comes to confinement. Wire crates? Let's just say I've expressed some strong opinions about them. I've also been known to help myself to items left on counters and can become destructive if I'm bored or left unattended without appropriate management. Because of this, my future family should be prepared to provide supervision, training, management, and an understanding of normal dog behavior and boundaries. If you're looking for a gorgeous, active, intelligent companion who will keep you on your toes and fill your life with adventure, I think we should meet.

Ideal Home

Adopters who appreciate smart, active dogs and understand that keeping my brain busy is just as important as keeping my paws moving. My future family should be prepared to provide supervision, training, management, and an understanding of normal dog behavior and boundaries.

Ongoing Health

Helena is a 2-year-old shepherd mix weighing approximately 54 pounds.

Training & Support

I've been known to be a little creative when it comes to confinement. Wire crates? Let's just say I've expressed some strong opinions about them. I've also been known to help myself to items left on counters and can become destructive if I'm bored or left unattended without appropriate management. Because of this, my future family should be prepared to provide supervision, training, management, and an understanding of normal dog behavior and boundaries.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Helena is located at our shelter in Cottonwood, AZ. We are able to transport dogs to approved adopters in various locations. Please contact us for more information about transportation.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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