Lucas was taken into foster care through Ventura County Animal Services on 17 July 2023 and adopted on 23 December 2023 (https://www.vcas.us/viewan-2/?ida=A792486).
Introduction
Lucas spent 355 days in the pound before foster care. He's a very sweet German Shepherd Dog.
Dog Information
- Medium neutered male red-black German Shepherd Dog, 70 lbs, 3 Years Old.
Condition
- Good condition, no joint problems
- Being treated for a skin and ear infection
- Runs hot. very energetic - requires at least 1 hour of exercise per day.
Temperament
- Very sweet German Shepherd Dog - loyal, affectionate, smart.
- Good at herding, very kind to strangers, sometimes alerts at door
Notes from behavioral testing
- Taught sit, down, stand, stay, up, touch, crate, treadmill,
- Heel is good but he drifts ahead with distractions.
- Mouthing, jumping, pulling are mostly gone from training.
| Adults |
No issues. |
| Children and infants |
No information - probably fine. |
| Dogs |
Large: Leash reactivity to some dogs, no problems in VCAS playgroups. Small: no reactivity at distance. |
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Cats |
No reactivity to shelter cats. |
| Other small animals |
Distracted by prey animals but does not pull. |