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Heinrich

Finally! It's the day we've all been waiting for.....Heinrich is ready for his forever home! This sweet 7 yr old boy has been on quite the journey with us. We always say it takes a village, and this case is a perfect example. Heinrich is a lovable senior who wants nothing more than to enjoy retirement with a family of his own. Heinrich has requested a chair or sofa with lots of warm blankets. He is masterful at systematically covering himself with his blankets. He can cover his entire body, including his head! It's an adorable thing to watch. His vision is much improved but it is still compromised from living with his painful eye disorder for the past 7 years. As a result, Heinrich can be reactive/defensive with other dogs in the home. He would be best placed as an only dog. This guy has personality plus! He gives the best wet sloppy kisses. We like to think this is how he shows his gratitude for releasing him from the constant pain and torment of his eye condition. Heinrich's signature move is the play bow, he loves frolicking with his humans so he will initiate play all the time. If a play bow doesn't incite play, he gently grabs your arm or sweatershirt and will lead you to where the action is, or should be, in his opinion. If humans aren't around, a Kong and a ball will keep him occupied. This is one of the sweetest low maintenance seniors we've seen in awhile. Heinrich is a treasure, for sure. We have not had the opportunity to test him with cats.

Lexi

Lexi is a 6 yr old black female with natural ears and a docked tail. Lexi has been in extended foster care with us while we addressed her urinary tract issues. Luckily for her, Columbus is home to an expert veterinarian who specializes in all things related to the canine urinary tract! This Summer, Lexi underwent a surgery to re-route some of her plumbing. She is now fully recovered and is looking for a forever home. The best way to describe Lexi is as a "Nanny Dog". This patient soul has been the babysitter of countless foster siblings. Lexi has taught all of them the ropes! From 12 week old puppies to 8 month old punks to grumpy seniors, Lexi has handled them all with grace, patience, and the occasional well deserved gentle correction. Lexi has the temperament of a saint. She also has impeccable house manners. Saint Lexi would prefer a home with her own yard since one of her favorite past-times is to lounge in the sun. She is at that ideal age when her "On/Off" switch works perfectly, ready to chase a ball on a moment's notice but also knows how to enjoy a nice long afternoon nap. Lexi is a loyal, loving companion who yearns for her own forever home.

Luca

My name is Luca, my dating profile reads: IOS a previous Dobie owner with experience maintaining the 4Cs –Commitment - Confidence - Control – Consistency. I am 4 years old (in the prime of my life!), with soft, natural ears, and a shiny, black coat, and while I am a work in progress---I am worth it. I need someone who won’t give up on me. Someone committed to putting in the work knowing I can be a challenge but can see I’m that special dog who, given a chance, will be highly attentive to your every mood, feeling and spoken word. Someone committed to making their home my forever home.

I have lots of confidence and I’m not afraid to show it. I need someone who can manage my high level of confidence in a supportive and positive way. You should be able to confidently love me and appreciate my high intelligence and advanced obedience skills but be willing to immediately correct me when I display even the slightest lack of obedience. Along with that confidence, you must be able to control my environment and my reaction to it. I don’t function well in chaotic, disorganized or constantly changing environments. I need someone who will not be unnerved by my initial reaction to new people and other dogs. Someone who understands my reactions can be alarming but it’s my way of attempting to control every situation. If you don’t maintain control, I will step in and take charge, demanding everyone follow MY lead. Once I know what’s expected, I will happily and obediently meet your expectations. I want to please you, but it’s imperative you tell me what pleasing you looks like, making sure it’s the same every day and in every situation.

My ideal home is with someone willing to consistently enforce rules/boundaries and have very clear and unchanging expectations of me. I eagerly respond to love, praise and appreciation. However, be aware, my motto is “Give me an inch and I’ll take a mile.”

It would be best if I had a home where I’m the only pet with someone who understands my high level of energy and is willing to work with me to drain it appropriately – a daily 2-mile run or a 5-mile walk would be my ideal! Despite my obedience training, you may find I struggle to maintain my composure when I see other dogs and people along the way. In one on one situations, I’m a calm, affectionate, gentle, attentive Dober Boy. I’ll happily stay by your side and snuggle up to watch reruns of The Andy Griffith Show. If you’re more sedentary, know that I will run back and forth in a fenced-in yard retrieving any ball you’re willing to throw over and over again. If you can’t be with me, I’ll entertain myself without giving a thought to jumping the fence.

I’m crate trained and enjoy sleeping on a mat and comfy blanket. I’m a hearty eater but will wait for a “take-it” command before approaching my food bowl. I enjoy all types of treats and can be content laying in the sunshine concentrating on a Kong with frozen goodness inside. Currently, I take a mood stabilizer to help me maintain my emotional balance and focus. I struggle with both when I’m not on the medication. I dream of living in a stable home setting with an owner willing to love me as we work together finding the right combination of exercise and supplements to help me live my best life.

It’s true, I’m not all sunshine and rainbows BUT they both shine thorough when I’m in a stable well-maintained environment where there’s an expectation of obedience, mutual respect and love.

Is YOUR home the right home for me???

Lucien

Lucien is a lovely soft 3 1/2 yr old blue boy with natural ears and a docked tail. Lucien was returned to our program after his human Dad suddenly passed away. Although Lucien's world has been turned upside down, he is showing the breed's resiliency and fortitude coupled with an unquenchable desire to please. Upon entering his foster home, he was overjoyed to see he would have a companion! He play bowed and would get so excited to see his new friend, Gustav.....until it was discovered that this new friend was actually a pig. A literal pig. Once Lucien realized that poor Gustav was not just a bald overweight dog, he has not given him the time of day. Lucien will walk right past Gustav with no eye contact and has denied his existence since his epiphany that they were vastly different species. He would love to share his home with a canine companion or two.

Lucien has lived in a home with other dogs of varying sizes, sex and energy levels and enjoyed their company very much. He is a tremendously balanced boy who has proven to be extremely compliant; allowing his foster dad to bathe him and brush his teeth. Lucien is not overly vocal, only barking at his arch nemesis: yard bunnies. He has impeccable house manners. He is crate trained, would never dream of counter surfing, can be a little sneaky about getting on furniture, and is working on his leash manners. He would like to expand his vocabulary but already knows: sit, down, and give paw. Lucien has been understandingly clingy since coming back into our program. Considering his loss, he will need to be given proper time to decompress and bond in his new home. He will need a lot of one on one attention, which he will gladly initiate with his long Dober snout! Lucien currently enjoys his fenced yard, respects its boundaries, and has not shown any reactivity with other dogs. He is a good boy who avoids conflict and prefers to stay out of the fray of chaos. He is a dream in the car, enjoys boat rides, doesn't know a stranger and is ready to continue being a stellar ambassador for the breed. He is at the ideal age where he is content to stay on the sofa but is ready on a moment's notice for a trip for ice cream or a romp in the water.

Roo

Roo the doberman up for adoption at Hand Me Down Dobes

Lovely Roo was regrettably surrendered when her owners found they did not have the time to devote to a young working dog. Roo is a red cropped and docked diva girl. She is going to be 3 yrs old in January and would love to be settled into a new home for her next trip around the sun. Although she is very unique and special in her own ways, many of her behaviors and mannerisms fall into the "typical red girl" category. Roo is always up for a party... provided she is the host and provided she is shown the respect she commands. She is always on the move! For example, after her daily 3 mile walk, she looks at her foster parents as if to say "that was great, but what's next?" She loves the company of other like sized dogs. She plays rough so we aren't sure how she would do with smaller dogs. She's a huge snuggler and will lay her head on her person's shoulder and drift off to sleep. She walks very well on a leash but can tend to be a bit reactive when coming across new people and dogs. Her foster parents are working diligently to curb this behavior with redirecting and treat distractions; she is making great progress, however this will need to be kept up by her new owner if she is expected to go for walks in a populated neighborhood. Roo loves toys! Those that keep her busy are hard chews and rubber balls, stuffies need to be disemboweled within minutes of introduction.

She knows quite a few requests but is excited to expand her vocabulary once settled into her new home. She currently knows: sit, down, stay, come, rings a bell to go outside, and has mastered a doggy door. Her nose is her fifth appendage and she is overly generous with "boops". Her problem solving skills are impeccable, including not only learning useful skills during training, but she can also open automatic trash cans, plastic tubs with snap down locks, and counter tops. Really, if there is a food reward involved, she will pull out all of the stops to net her some treats.

She has an intense prey drive so she cannot live with cats or pocket pets. We would rate her energy level as high, requiring ample amounts of both physical and mental stimulation. Breed experience would be a plus as she does tend have some Queen Bee tendencies. She also requires a fenced yard with a 4' height minimum.

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