6/28/22. Zeus is a good-looking 1 to 1.5 year old black and tan GSD in the process of transitioning from puppy to dog.  He is up to date on shots and parasite-free.  Neutering is scheduled for 19 July, so he should be available for adoption by early August.  He is currently being fostered in Arlington.

At 60 lbs, Zeus is skinny and estimated to grow to approximately 70 lbs.  Little is known of his history, other than the fact that he was recently surrendered to a shelter in NC.  My guess is that the previous owners decided he was too much for them and just got rid of him rather than putting in the time and effort required to help him mature.

Like most GSDs of his age, Zeus is mouthy and tends to jump on people, things, and other dogs.  He is a bit skittish, startles easily, and has no manners, although he is slowly learning.  He is crate-trained but not fully house-trained.  He is not aggressive toward dogs or people, however he always wants to play.  He is living with a mature male dog who has been mostly tolerant towards him but has corrected him a few times when Zeus became too pushy.

Zeus needs an active and patient pack leader with a gentle but firm hand to continue his transition to maturity. 

Zeus is not compatible with households with small children or where seniors will be his principal caretakers.

Zeus would greatly benefit from a basic obedience class with a reputable trainer.  (Just to be clear, if I could, I would make this a mandatory requirement as both the dog and the adopter would be MUCH happier.)  He has the potential to progress to intermediate and advanced classes if properly handled.

 NOTE: since there is already a Zeus in my household, puppy-Zeus is being addressed as Thor.  He never knew his official name was Zeus, but he is starting to respond to Thor.

 If you are interested in Zeus AND YOU ARE AN APPROVED ADOPTER, contact arivederci@aol.com