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last posted on 11/18/25 by

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility

Male Dog, German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog / Collie / Mixed (Medium Coat)

Description:

Hi there… um, I’m not really sure how to start this. I guess I’m kind of new to all this. People, places, leashes… you know, life stuff. I’m a shepherd, which apparently means I’m supposed to be confident and bold, but… well, let’s just say I’m still working on it. Walking on a leash? Yeah, that’s a bit of a mess right now. Sometimes I freeze up. I just… don’t totally get what I’m supposed to do. If you’re patient and calm, I’ll try my best, but please don’t rush me. I might need a while before I’m ready to sniff your hand or explore a new room. I don’t mean to be rude! I'm just figuring out if I’m safe. Once I know I am, though? That’s when I start to relax, and you’ll see the real me. And let me tell you, when the sun’s out and the world slows down? That’s my time. I could lay out in the yard for hours, eyes half-closed, ears flicking every now and then at a bird or a breeze. No pressure, no surprises, just me, the sun, and the sweet sound of nothing. So yeah, I may not be the life of the party, but I’ve got a soft heart, and I’m learning more every day. All I need is a little patience, a calm space, and maybe a sunny spot to call my own.