Meet Danzel!
Danzel is a tall 4-year-old black and rust doberboy with natural ears and an athletic build. His foster mom describes him as a good dog with adolescent energy and an enthusiastic, easily excited nature, so he will do best in a home that provides him with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He has good manners in the home although temptation in the kitchen can lead to food magically disappearing from counters. He is crate trained and willingly goes in when a bit of cheese is tossed inside. Danzel is a smart boy who is highly food motivated so he will be a pro in training classes! At night he sleeps nicely on his dog bed on the floor next to his foster parents. He’s a blanket fluffer and enjoys a bed with rolled sides or pillows so he can snuggle in.
Danzel is a sweet and cuddly momma’s boy who can be a bit hesitant around some men. He will be your loyal lapdog and constant shadow as he craves attention, closeness, and wants to be a part of everything that goes on in the house. He is not a confident boy and at times has some nervous energy, so new owners will need to help him understand what is expected of him. He gets along nicely with the female Dobe in his foster home but she does not always appreciate his redirection of excitement, so he will do best with a comparably sized female canine companion that will tolerate his youthful energy. No small dogs or cats, please. He loves to spend time outside and will need a safe yard to romp around and chase critters. He can get overly excited and mouthy in the yard so no children with this goofball. Danzel is not a starter dog and will do best with owners who provide him with calm, clear, firmly consistent expectations. Interested in Danzel? Fill out your online application at hmdd.org today! If you are already approved with us, please email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org
Maisey is a beautiful 1-year-old blue Dobergirl with natural ears. As a sweet and affectionate girl, she needs patient owners who can provide guidance and support. A home experienced in caring for Doberman puppies is essential for Maisey. No small dogs or cats – please. Maisey will flourish in a home with older children with minimal visitors and a comparable sized playmate. She demonstrates excellent walking skills with a front clip harness and is potty trained. Continued crate training is necessary, although she sleeps soundly on a dog bed beside her foster mom. To ensure her emotional well-being, ongoing socialization efforts are required. Maintaining a tidy environment is crucial, as she tends to destroy blankets, shoes and stuffed animals. A physical fence is necessary to ensure her safety.
Interested in Maisey? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org
Meet Ripley, a lovable 2-year-old black and rust, cropped female with a slim, sleek, and petite build. Don’t let this pixie princess fool you, as she has boundless energy, evident from her 3-mile run with her foster mom without fatigue. She doesn’t enjoy ball or frisbee retrieval, so other activities are necessary to expend her puppy energy. She would excel in a home with a playmate who matches her energy level.
Ripley walks nicely on a leash using a harness. However, she will require continued training to address her leash reactivity while out and about, when encountering new people and dogs. Don’t even think about leaving your shoes, socks, or anything destructible within her mischievous grasp. Ripley is crate trained but she has a hidden talent for destroying beds and blankets. She’s a social butterfly around visitors in the home but can be skittish at times. Her moderate prey drive indicates potential compatibility with cats, but we do not recommend her for households with small children. A fenced yard is a requirement.
Interested in Ripley? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org
Bodie is a 1-year-old red male with natural ears and a docked tail. He’s extremely intelligent and loves to learn. He needs to be kept mentally and physically active and stimulated. When Bodie gets bored, he finds creative ways to entertain himself, which may sometimes get him into trouble. He requires constant supervision when free-roaming, as he tends to make poor decisions, such as shredding items rapidly and attempting to consume them. Bodie’s crate trained, but don’t expect to give him a five-star hotel treatment – no bed or blanket for this pup!
Bodie exhibits the eagerness of a curious young professional. If he possessed hands, he would be an indispensable household assistant, diligently completing every task to ensure the happiness and companionship of his family. He would be the one repositioning furniture to retrieve his trapped ball, repairing leaky faucets, and carrying out renovations. His motto, “what’s happening and how can I help”.
As a confident, robust youngster, he possesses considerable strength, yet he remains unaware of his physical capabilities, resulting in a lack of gentleness. Bodie is not suitable for a home with small children, small dogs or cats. He would do well as an only dog or with a comparable sized playmate. A fence is required.
Interested in Bodie? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Guinness is a handsome 6-year-old black and rust male with an exceptionally sweet gaze. Coming to us from an Ohio shelter, at first, he whined and barked excessively. Thanks to the stability and clear expectations provided by his foster mom, Guinness has begun to channel his strong bossy personality into positive behaviors, demonstrating increased responsiveness and a stronger desire to please.
Guinness is quite the gentleman, walking nicely on a harness. The geese at the park are basically invisible to him, so no need to worry about a wild goose chase. Feline compatibility, unknown. Guinness exhibits impressive manners with home furnishings and would never think of destroying or chewing up anything that wasn’t his. He is crate-fed and will lie down after eating; however, he has not been crated for an extended length of time.
Guinness would do fine as an only dog. He exhibits no interest in engaging with the female Doberman in his foster home and instead favors human companionship. We have determined that he is not suited for city living. A peaceful, rural environment with lots of room to run and play is required. Guinness was found to have low thyroid (hypothyroidism). This condition is not uncommon in the Doberman breed and is easily treated with an inexpensive medication.
Interested in Guinness? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org
Meet Bolt!
This 2-year-old black and rust male with natural ears and a docked tail makes the energizer bunny, look lazy. Coming to us from an Ohio shelter, Bolt is friendly with everyone he meets. He is crate-trained, motivated by food, and displays a strong desire to learn. With consideration for his age, Bolt exhibits sporadic “puppy brain” incidents and tends to get into trouble if his physical and mental requirements are unmet.
With his boundless energy, this youngster needs toys that can keep up. A favorite ball is always by his side, and he loves engaging in what feels like, a never ending game of fetch. As his physical and mental needs are satisfied, he will radiate joy and affection, snuggling up with his people. Bolt’s foster parents have been refining his leash manners during their daily walks, and gentle leader training has been a success, though he’ll need a bit more support with this in his new home.
Bolt lives with a female Doberman; however, he has not shown considerable interest in engaging in play with her. His priorities are straightforward, consisting of three things: his people, his ball, and spending time outside in the sun.
Bolt will thrive in the care of experienced dog owners who can offer a secure adults-only household. To reach his full potential, Bolt necessitates kind, caring, and patient owners who possess realistic expectations for a youthful, energetic Doberman, and who will implement positive training techniques alongside ample age-appropriate exercise. Feline compatibility is unknown. A physical fence is required to offer a secure and optimal space for him to safely play with his ball and lay in the sun.
Interested in Bolt? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org
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