Ernest | German Shepherd Dog | Shoreham (Sussex) - 1

Ernest

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Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Reference ID

3621948

Age

1 - 2 years

Sex

Male

Size

Large

Medical care

I need ongoing medical care

Location

Shoreham (Sussex)

May live with

Secondary school age children.

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Are you right for Ernest?

Meet Ernest, a lovely one-year-old German Shepherd, whose had a tough start to life but is now looking for a supportive and loving home. He would thrive in a quieter residential or small town setting with access to open spaces and calmer walking routes. Ernest needs a home with a garden so he can enjoy a run around in a secure area and continue his toilet training. He’s also looking for a household where people are around for most of the day, as he doesn't enjoy being left alone and simply loves the company of his humans. He could also live with sensible secondary school-aged children as long as they can respect his boundaries and give him space when needed. His ideal adopters will be keen to continue his training, particularly around lead manners and social skills with other dogs, and would be happy to incorporate enrichment like scentwork or man trailing to keep his clever mind busy. He would really benefit from owners willing to provide ongoing support for his physical development through gentle exercise and physio. Ernest will also need adopters who understand the importance of gradual introductions to new people and situations.

Is Ernest right for you?

At heart, Ernest is a big softie, who would make an incredibly affectionate and endearing companion, forming strong bonds with his people. He loves leaning in for cuddles and soaking up affection from those he trusts, showing just how much love he has to give. Playtime is one of his favourite things, whether it’s a game of fetch, tug or proudly carrying his beloved toys along on walks. He’s a bright, food-motivated boy who enjoys learning and while he can sometimes be a little clumsy in his enthusiasm, it only adds to his charm. Ernest may start off unsure in new situations, but with the right guidance he quickly builds confidence and shows his friendly, sweet nature. For someone willing to invest time and understanding, Ernest will be a loyal, fun-loving friend who brings plenty of joy, affection and love into the home.

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In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for …

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We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found …

We’ll review your application

We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re …

We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by …

When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you …

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.

We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.

If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.

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Key information

Location

Dogs Trust Shoreham (Sussex)
Brighton Road
Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5LT
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