YOGI was bought to the boarding business I run by animal control as I have a stray hold contract with them. He had been found running free, super skinny and clearly abandoned, luckily for him a family found him and took him to the safety of their home to wait for animal control to come and get him. The families kids called him "YOGI" as they thought he had most likely been a bear hunting dog and then cut loose as he couldn't / wouldn't hunt or whatever reason. Despite posting with lost/found and with the local police and community nobody came forward to claim this handsome boy so after the stray hold period was up, he was transferred into rescue where he was then fully vetted.

YOGI is now neutered, rabies, core vaccines, de-wormed, heart worm and tick disease tested negative and micro-chipped. The vet estimate him to be around 6 years old and he currently weighs around 54 pounds having gained a good amount of weight in his time here. YOGI has been listed as a Plott Hound, however, there is no way for us to know what breed he is, so it is important that you decide what breed you think he is.

​YOGI is located in the kennel building and seemed so very happy to have a safe place and was super excited when I encouraged him to go on his elevated bed, with soft fluffy blankets. He is very affectionate and loving, it is clear he has not had a life of love before, he gets excited and does jump up when I go in the kennels but he is responsive and does calm down when I tell him. When I am cleaning the kennels he will either go in or out when I tell him, depending on where I am. I think he would be pretty easy to train as he has been responsive and I don't do any training as I don't have time. He does pull in the leash but doesn't seem uncomfortable with one on.
 

He was not house-trained at all when I first got him and he would pee and poop in the kennel on his bedding and not know any better. We have worked with him and he now uses the dog door in the kennel to go outside to do his business. He occasionally will pee up the door, but I think with him being neutered so late it is a habit he just needs to break and he has really done so well. An option is to possibly use a "belly-band" which would stop accidents in the house until you can be confident he has adapted to his new routine and life of living indoors.

I think with some training and manners he will be a great dog in the house, he deserves to have a life of love affection and comfort as I do believe he was kept as an outside dog with little if any affection, but he sure does enjoy it when he gets it. He does pull on the leash, so I do not believe he has had much if any leash experience, but he is not objective having a leash put on.

​We do not recommend dog parks for several weeks, if not months, it is so very important for families and dogs to form a strong bond and get to know each other before exposing them to the potential dangers of dog parks. Although all GaDaH dogs are very well socialized with other dogs, lots of other dogs have not had the benefit of this socialization and do not always know how to play and act with other dogs. You also do not know the control the other families have over their dogs and you should always have a good recall for your adopted dog before going to dog parks.

YOGI although an adult/senior boy is still full of energy and so a family with an active lifestyle is a huge bonus. He rode great in the car and was happy looking out of the window. He would benefit from lots of road trips and adventures, hiking, trips to the lake, the beach and anywhere that he can burn off some of his energy and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds the world has to offer. He will need a family that understands the importance of training and we encourage all families to work on basic and advanced training as a family so that boundaries and expectations can be set and both YOGI and his humans can learn each others body language and personalities and form a stronger bond and understanding of each other. He has not had a collar or leash on and so leash training will definitely need to be worked upon. A family that understands his initial caution of people and new places, that will help him develop his confidence and trust.

​YOGI has clearly lived a life of neglect and now this is his chance to find a family that wants to give him the love and affection he deserves. He is so happy and appreciative when he is given food, treats and that ear scratch and belly-rub.

YOGI is available for adoption from Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue for an adoption fee of $350.

This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.

If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this precious soul a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.

Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.

http://www.giveadogahome-sanantonio.org

YOGI​ is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Sebec is located just outside the towns of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo (approx 8 miles) and approx 45 miles from Bangor. There are also lots of hotels, motels, pet friendly accommodations  and wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend. If there are options to arrange transport, we will work with you to make it happen.