Josie

Who are we looking for, for young German Shepherd Josie?

Well, someone with the least amount of commotion in their household as possible. Maybe a single person or couple who lead a quiet life? In saying that, there's no need to tiptoe around. Josie is fine with the vacuum and common sounds. She will take a few days to settle in to a new home.
Josie does generally bond better with females but that's not to dismiss any eligible men. Probably best to not have children running around all the time near Josie.

Josie wants to be with you, all the time. Not locked away anywhere, not left alone in the backyard for hours, she wants to be there in your shadow, inside, outside, wherever that may be. Perhaps someone who works from home or is retired?
Josie walks well on a lead and sits when instructed but she is still a puppy, so she will need a confident handler, one who can be firm but friendly and teach her the right ways.

A calm approach is necessary. Speaking to Josie, going slow with new actions.
Even when Josie is doing undesirable behaviours, its important to remain positive and redirect her in a friendly manner.
Josie is VERY smart and she doesn't forget kindness. She will warm quickly to anyone who is friendly toward her. So it goes without saying that she doesn't forget those who aren't friendly to her either.

Josie does not need dog park visits, car rides or beach days. She will likely be too scared in public.
A yard with secure fencing is all that Josie needs to explore. Small acreage would be ideal for Josie with a secure house yard to venture into by herself but she would be fine in a normal house yard.
A walk each day if you have some property would be amazing but not out of the property. She learns her space and does love to go for a run. She can see a little bit but mostly "sees" with her keen sense of smell and unreal listening abilities.

Josie is friendly with all the animals we have seen her with, (though she couldn't understand why the lamb was not playing). Josie is not very good at knowing how to play with other dogs and although she does not appear to have issues with dogs, we think she may be best suited to no other dogs to avoid any mishaps. Some dogs can be intimidated by her and she won't tolerate bouncy dogs. Perhaps if any, a very calm dog for company. She is fine with non reactive cats.
She gets along well with her foster family dogs and cats, who really couldn't care less about her(!) And that suits Josie well, even if she doesn't realise it.

Josie will be happy with a simple life. She lays at your feet and is not a bother. She doesn't need constant attention, more just companionship.

You will be surprised how well she gets around.
Routine and stability will be beneficial for her and of course heaps of love and reassurance.

So, do you know that person we are looking for?

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