DOB: Dec 7, 2009
Kiko XXXII(registered name)
Cooper(call name)
Color: Sable
Intact
UTD on all vaccines
Sire: Sadikavons Schatten Falke
Dame: Britkavons Aufruhbrer Dame
Trainers Notes:
Cooper is a nice, mid sized male German Shepherd with a great temperament. He distplays the typical, standard(as it should be) aloofness of a "real" German Shepherd.
He bonds well after about 4-5 days and from that point on, is willing to do whatever it takes to please us. However, he just looks at you drolly should be too repetitive.
He is obedience trained, heel, sit-stay, down-stay and come. We are working on doing more with him with regards to his obedience.
With the right handler this dog would be an awesome assistance dog. He is "in tune" with his handler, and attentive to their needs. I am having sciatica issues, and he has honed in on the fact that my left leg is numb and weird feeling. He pays special attention to that, and wants to like it all the time. He has also keyed in on my blood sugar levels, which surprises me after such a short period of time. But he has been right on when he gets "whiney".
He is a beautiful dog, not fully grown, but having reached his full height. He is a good eater, not being too picky about what he gets, altho, he is hesitant to eat "raw" meat just yet. He enjoys just being with his handler and hanging out.
We have been to several public places, Kmart, Publix(local grocery store), laundry mat, Flanigans(local eatery). He has done well in these places and tends to ignore people(a good trait in an assistance dog).
If you are considering this dog as an assistance dog candidate, please be aware, that German Shepherds easily become "over protective" of their handlers once they hit 2 yrs or so. If you are not astute enough to deal with this, then don't bother. If you are not an assertive handler, do not bother.
He is not being sold with the guarantee that he will become an assistance dog, btw, only that he CURRENTLY has the temperament to do so IN THE RIGHT HANDS.
He is being sold for 1500.00. His price will go up as his training progresses.
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