Phoenix

Phoenix is a very sweet and affectionate pup who loves snuggles. He’s calm and easy to have around while working from home. He sleeps in his crate without any fuss. He is fully potty trained, and he can hold it in through the night.<br/><br/>As a puppy, he has energy, but he settles down nicely after a walk. He is in his teething phase and loves chewing on cardboard and toys, but he does not chew on furniture. He does have a bad habit of eating his own poop, but he will probably grow out of this behavior, as this is not uncommon for puppies.<br/><br/>He gets along well with his older German Shepherd foster sister, and they often play together in the yard. He also knows when she is not in the mood, and both will go to sleep or occupy themselves with toys.<br/><br/>He has met a toddler and had polite interactions.<br/><br/>His prey drive is low, though he shows some interest in squirrels.<br/><br/>Phoenix is a snuggly guy, waiting for someone who wants to play, walk, train, and snuggle, to take him home and help him grow up to be a great German Shepherd.<br/><br/>Phoenix needs an adopter who is puppy approved.<br/><br/>Energy Level 4-Shep on a Mission: This dog needs daily exercise, training, and play. They will need to be taught to settle. S/he may be destructive if not exercised/worked enough. All puppies under 8 months are Level 4.<br/><br/>Temperament Level 4-In addition to Level 3 behaviors (Comfortable with most people, may be under-socialized, may have some prey drive, separation anxiety, and/or leash reactivity, and may not be suitable for small children. Takes well to training): Cautious, may not be comfortable with all types of people, has fear or anxiety issues, wary of other dogs. Needs a skilled handler with GSD experience.

Phoenix is a very sweet and affectionate pup who loves snuggles. He’s calm and easy to have around while working from home. He sleeps in his crate without any fuss. He is fully potty trained, and he can hold it in through the night.

As a puppy, he has energy, but he settles down nicely after a walk. He is in his teething phase and loves chewing on cardboard and toys, but he does not chew on furniture. He does have a bad habit of eating his own poop, but he will probably grow out of this behavior, as this is not uncommon for puppies.

He gets along well with his older German Shepherd foster sister, and they often play together in the yard. He also knows when she is not in the mood, and both will go to sleep or occupy themselves with toys.

He has met a toddler and had polite interactions.

His prey drive is low, though he shows some interest in squirrels.

Phoenix is a snuggly guy, waiting for someone who wants to play, walk, train, and snuggle, to take him home and help him grow up to

Phoenix is a very sweet and affectionate pup who loves snuggles. He’s calm and easy to have around while working from home. He sleeps in his crate without any fuss. He is fully potty trained, and he can hold it in through the night.

As a puppy, he has energy, but he settles down nicely after a walk. He is in his teething phase and loves chewing on cardboard and toys, but he does not chew on furniture. He does have a bad habit of eating his own poop, but he will probably grow out of this behavior, as this is not uncommon for puppies.

He gets along well with his older German Shepherd foster sister, and they often play together in the yard. He also knows when she is not in the mood, and both will go to sleep or occupy themselves with toys.

He has met a toddler and had polite interactions.

His prey drive is low, though he shows some interest in squirrels.

Phoenix is a snuggly guy, waiting for someone who wants to play, walk, train, and snuggle, to take him home and help him grow up to be a great German Shepherd.

Phoenix needs an adopter who is puppy approved.

Energy Level 4-Shep on a Mission: This dog needs daily exercise, training, and play. They will need to be taught to settle. S/he may be destructive if not exercised/worked enough. All puppies under 8 months are Level 4.

Temperament Level 4-In addition to Level 3 behaviors (Comfortable with most