Looking for a young pure-bred long-haired GSD but want to skip the potty training and frustrating puppy behavior such as shoe chewing? If this sounds good, Randy is the dog for you! 

Randy is gorgeous, a real stunner! Randy was found as a stray in rural North Carolina and is now being fostered in Alexandria, Virginia. He is a typical one year old GSD, full of energy and smart. Randy knows basic commands such as sit, down and stay. 

Randy walks and runs well on a leash. He does pull a little when he sees another dog or squirrel but listens to correction. He loves going on hikes and enjoys swimming in creeks. Randy is house trained and has good house manners. He only chews on his toys or if my youngest leaves a barbie on the floor - that's fair game. He does not chew on shoes or cords. He does however need constant correction to get off the couch and bed. We let him freely roam the house with no issues, even when we're gone. He has only been left alone for up to two hours and was fine (we watched him on camera). 

He is good with kids, but I would suggest older children. He currently lives with three children ages 6, 7 and 10. He lets them pet him while eating and snacking and shows no food aggression. He does however get overly excited when they get home from school and will jump on them and/or mouth them. 

Randy met a female pit/lab mix and was very vocal but appropriate during the sniff out. After about ten minutes he snapped in the face of the other dog. He was immediately pulled away and corrected and fine the rest of the walk. He has met two male dogs, and the initial sniff was okay, but he then tried to dominate the other dogs. **UPDATE: Randy was evaluated by the owner of Dog University in Vienna, and it was recommended he start doggy daycare and attend a two-week obedience class. He will be starting daycare soon and it will be suggested to his future adopters the two-week obedience camp. 

Randy operates as he has a job to do. He would much rather play fetch or keep an eye on the kids then play with other dogs. When the kids are playing in the front yard, he intensely watches them and barks if one of them goes in the road.

Randy needs a firm leader, training and a lot of exercise. We walk or run him about six miles a day and he plays fetch another two hours. He sleeps most of the day but when he's up, he's all over the place. His ideal home would have a backyard. He really wants to be the best boy and needs an owner who will be patient and confident during training. If you are an approved adopter and interested in learning more about Randy, please contact Lynn at lynnkrolowitz02@gmail.com.