Flick

Meet adorable little pocket rocket, 6-month-old Flick, a female German Shepherd pup. Flick has had a tough start to life, her siblings and many other dogs were seized from a property and were rescued, however Flick was found much later, terrified and alone. Flick has spent the last few weeks in foster care and is now ready to find her forever home.

Flick is a bouncy, happy little girl, despite all she has been through, she has come out of her shell incredibly quickly and is determined to make the most out of every day. Flick is an active girl who has lots of energy and enthusiasm, she bounds around ready to play at any moment.

Flick is looking for an active family that will give her plenty of exercise, she would love a decent backyard to do Zoomies in and would enjoy going on regular adventures with her family. As well as physical exercise, Flick will thrive with plenty of mental stimulation through training, brain games, enrichment puzzles and food challenges to keep her quick mind working.

Flick has been working on her basic commands; she is still just a pup and has lots to learn including impulse control and to focus under distractions. Before coming into our care, Flick had received limited exposure to the outside world, she has been socialising with different people, animals and environments, this will need to continue in her new home. Flick would do well attending group obedience classes where she can learn and have exposure in a safe and controlled environment, whilst getting support from a professional trainer.

Flick loves people, she can be a little timid at first, but once she warms up, she wants all of the attention and will climb into laps for a cuddle and pat. Flick loves being wherever her people are and is already growing into a typical ‘German Shadow.’

Flick loves kids, however, can still exhibit some puppy behaviours like jumping up and mouthing, she also doesn’t realise just how quickly she is growing and like most big pups, has poor spatial awareness right now. Flick is best suited to a home where everyone is over the age of 8 and who have experience with large breed dogs.

Flick loves other dogs, she can sometimes be reactive when she sees them, completely frustrated wanting to say hello. Flick is still learning doggy manners and etiquette, she can be a little rude in her greetings, wanting to play. Flick enjoys playing rough, body slams, bitey face and all things chase are her favourite. Flick would do well with a large breed doggy brother to show her the ropes, a confident dog who isn’t afraid to tell Flick off, but who is also happy to play and can keep up with her bouncy energy.

Flick has not been tested with cats or other small pets, she is young enough to learn, but also loves the thrill of the chase. Lots of training and slow introductions would need to take place if she is to live with cats.

Flick has so much potential, she is young and enthusiastic, ready to learn and have fun! Flick needs someone committed to her ongoing training and socialisation to ensure she grows into a well-rounded adult dog, she is not suited to a first-time dog owner, she will need lots of time, effort and patience as she enters her teenage phase.