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.
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
Meet Ryder, a 4-year-old male with natural ears, docked tail, and a stunning mahogany coat, who has thrived in his foster home. Having come to us from an Ohio shelter, he is now ready for his forever home. With his contagious spirit, Ryder is friendly with every person, dog and farm animal he meets.
Ryder maintains a cool and collected attitude. He is an independent Dobe with a relaxed nature, not requiring constant attention. He is crate trained and will enter his crate for a nap or during his foster mom’s dinner preparations.
Ryder enjoys hiking and walks nicely with a gentle leader. He does not exhibit the characteristics of a high-drive Doberman, allowing squirrels and rabbits to freely roam the yard without provoking a response from him, only a look which indicates, he may be suitable for a home with cats.
Interested in Ryder? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Stryder has been returned due to unforeseen circumstances. This one-year-old black and rust male with cropped ears, athletic build, and impressive intelligence is once again, looking for his forever home. He exhibits a strong working breed temperament: affectionate, intelligent, and vigilant. Protective of the home and yard, Stryder alerts to external presence and visitors. He needs continued work with socialization.
From time to time, we encounter a dog with an unwavering dedication to work. Stryder finds ultimate joy in having a job and pleasing his owner. His obedience training was highly successful, and we determined that a home with prior experience in working dogs would be most suitable. Our primary concern is to find a home that will leverage Stryder’s desire to work, guaranteeing his happiness in his permanent home.
A physical fence is necessary due to his age, prey drive and energy level. He’s crate trained and enjoys walks using a gentle leader. Patience, guidance, reassurance, and treats help to ease car anxiety.
Stryder is not a starter dog. He will thrive in an adults-only home with Doberman or working breed experience that is active and highly structured, providing him with ample opportunities to use his intelligence as well as his need to burn energy. He is unsuitable for small dogs and cats but might be compatible with a tolerant, comparable-sized companion. Regular exercise, mental challenges, and chew bones are essential.
Interested in Stryder? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Freedom is a petite 3-year-old black and rust Dobergirl that came to us last July with a broken femur. Orthopedic surgeons were able to repair her leg with a plate and screws, avoiding amputation. To see her run now, you would never know she had a broken leg. She is a puppy mill momma with socialization issues, so she has been in foster care while she learned to trust humans. As with many puppy mill dogs, you have to be patient and let them move at their own pace. Progress has been slow, but she has gone from freezing every time a human wants to touch her to now coming up and nudging you for a pet. Once she feels comfortable with you, she will curl up beside you and cuddle.
She has good house manners and is too short to counter surf, but she will steal a piece of paper or nab the water bowl towel once in a while. She loves toys that squeak or crinkle, though at some point they will meet their demise and be left to die in a pile on the floor.
Leash walking was a completely different challenge. After nine patient months post-recovery of letting her drag a leash around, then getting her to walk with the leash connected to a human – if only for a few steps – she has finally joined the daily dog walks with her foster siblings. Now she wonders why she stood in the yard barking while the other dogs enjoyed sniffing out the critters that had been in their field. Even her walking style has improved so rather than running to the end of her leash, turning in circles, then sitting and refusing to stand up again, it is a more enjoyable activity.
Freedom still has some challenges ahead, but they were dependent on getting her to walk on leash. The solution to relocating her where she needs to be when she refuses to budge, has been to carry her. Fortunately, she is petite, but it’s not a good long-term solution, as not everyone can lug around 50+ pounds. Activities such as going out the front door, where cars aren’t far enough away, getting in the car for a ride or going down a flight of stairs are on her foster’s list of things to be accomplished.
She has gained a lot of confidence from her dog siblings, so she will do best in a home with a confident dog rather than as an only dog. Men are still not her favorite humans, and though she is doing better with her foster Dad, she will be more comfortable in a home where a female is the primary care giver. If yours is a home with children and lots of people coming and going, in a busy neighborhood, or you like to put your dog in a lot of social situations, she is NOT a good dog for you. She is very sweet, with a lot of sass and personality, but it has taken a lot of time, love and patience to get her where she is today. She just needs a home where she can continue to thrive.
Interested in Freedom? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Meet Lennox, a charming black and rust male who greets everyone he meets with a huge, toothy grin. He is celebrating his 5th birthday with us. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he was surrendered to rescue and has transitioned smoothly into foster care.
Lennox has shown a strong dislike for the crate but has proven trustworthy when left out, as long as all belongings are put away. He has a tendency to reorganize closets, drawers, and laundry. Fortunately, he does so without causing any destruction. At night, he makes sneaky attempts to jump up in the bed, he’s politely asked to get down, he whines to voice his dissatisfaction then he’ll lay down on his dog bed on the floor.
Lennox is the perfect copilot, he rides nicely in the car and he’s always ready to take on the next adventure, whether it’s the park or the hiking trails! After a nice long walk, Lennox will join you on the couch for snuggle time. Lennox dreams of a forever friend in his new home, where he’ll thrive with a canine companion by his side. Due to his high prey drive, he is not suitable for a home with cats or small animals.
Interested in Lennox? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Meet Shandy a vibrant 5-year-old red and rust female with cropped ears and a docked tail. Her affectionate nature is evident in her love of “car wash kisses” and snuggling. Shandy demonstrates impressive leash manners, trotting and sniffing with poise and composure. Although initially cautious, she quickly warms up to new people. Her playful and goofy demeanor serves as entertainment and keeps her foster mom laughing.
Shandy is uncomfortable with crate confinement, but she has adapted well to life outside the crate. However, she works as a professional organizer during the day, so if you leave items out or fail to close a closet door, she will reorganize your belongings. Shandy wouldn’t dream of destroying anything but she feels your things are better placed somewhere else.
Shandy is not suited for life as a single dog, but she will flourish in her new home with a male companion by her side. To ensure her safety, a fenced yard is required for yard exploration and playtime with her jolly ball.
Interested in Shandy? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Meet Sunny, a lovely 9-month-old red female with a name that suits her. Her spirit shines brightly, much like the sun. Sunny has achieved considerable progress in her foster home, but typical of her age, she will need continued support with crate training, walking on a leash and resisting the temptation of food left on the counter. She knows some commands and is food motivated which makes her training sessions more successful. Overall, she is a well-behaved, affectionate girl who will make a wonderful companion.
Sunny interacts harmoniously with other dogs in the home and respects the boundaries they have established. She has been incredibly cooperative for baths, nail trims and ear cleanings. Her favorite toys are stuffed, but they do not last long because she promptly initiates destruction.
Sunny is not suitable for a home with young children. While she does not retrieve, she will run indefinitely if permitted, a fenced yard is required to keep her safe. Notably, she demonstrated gentleness with a cat she met, indicating that she may be compatible with cats in the home.
Interested in Sunny? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Mist is a very sweet 9-month-old black and rust Dobergirl who will bring joy to your heart. She is all puppy and explores her world with her mouth. If you like big, sloppy kisses, this is the girl for you. Everything she sees or smells goes in her mouth, including things you thought might have been safe tucked away on the counter. She is slowly learning which are her toys and which don’t belong in her mouth. She is not a diva and will go out in the rain, though she does prefer a warm sunny day. She has a big dog bark and will alert you to the sights and sounds while in the yard to keep you safe from harm. Jolly balls, squeaky balls and other toys to toss, keep her busy when she’s trying to help with yardwork. She does not show much interest in squirrels, but her compatibility with felines is unknown.
Mist loves toys, so you’ll need a large assortment of shapes, sizes and textures to keep her busy. She’s a power chewer, so her toys need to be durable. She loves soft, squeaky toys, but she will dismember them in a short period of time. Mist loves to cuddle and will share her bed with you or another dog in the home, but sometimes she forgets you are her person and not a toy, so watch out for those sharp puppy teeth.
Mist is surprisingly calm for a puppy, but she still has a lot of puppy energy and will need plenty of mental and physical stimulation during the day to ensure she sleeps well at night. She sleeps and eats her meals in her crate, though she gobbles her food and requires a slow feed bowl. She will need to be crated while you are away from home or when you can’t keep an eye on her to ensure her safety until she learns good house manners. Her leash skills vary from loose leash to not being able to get to her destination fast enough, so she still needs practice. Mist has always lived with dog siblings and would enjoy a companion who appreciates her puppy antics.
Please note, we are accepting applications in most of Ohio, southeastern Michigan, southeastern Indiana and western Pennsylvania.
Interested in Mist? Please fill out your online application today! If you are already approved with us, email us at HandMeDownDobes@hmdd.org.
Meet Rogan, a 7-month-old red male with soft, natural ears and a docked tail, who exhibits a sweet and loving demeanor while also displaying initial shyness around new people and settings. Rogan is a shining example of calmness and gentleness, defying typical puppy behavior at his age. He consistently displays excellent manners in the home and wouldn’t dream of destroying anything. Through crate training, Rogan has learned to retreat to his crate for daytime and nighttime rest. He’s a good boy at bedtime and now sleeps through the night on a dog bed next to his foster mom.
Rogan has already mastered several commands and demonstrates a strong motivation for treats, which makes his training sessions more successful. He exhibits good walking behavior while wearing a martingale collar, although additional training in this area would be beneficial. His low prey drive suggests that he may be suitable for households with cats.
Rogan is receptive to guidance and reassurance and will thrive in a wide range of home environments. However, he needs an owner with patience and confidence. Due to his interest in chasing passing cars, a physical fence is required for his safety.
Interested in Rogan? 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
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