Greater California
German Shepherd Rescue
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Maize is an adorable little Black and Tan female puppy who was left at a local shelter with 11 littermates. All pups went into rescue, 8 of them with GCGSR. She is approximately 8-10 weeks old, but appears to be one of the smallest in the litter. Six of the pups came to the Sacramento area and given Thanksgiving themed names-Cranberry, Giblet, Green Bean, Maple, and Pumpkin. Siblings Bronco and Joy are in the Modesto area.

Maize appeared very under-socialized when she first came to us, but very quickly became social with both the dogs and humans in her foster home. She is a normal pup of that age who spends her time playing and napping. She is allowed limited access in the home and while her foster mom is working, she entertains herself with her various toys. She uses her mouth to play, and needs to be re-directed to her toys when she bites fingers or anything else inappropriate. Since she is still learning, her sharp little teeth may be too much for very young children.

She sleeps in the crate all night, only whining the first night. With the door left open, she will also occasionally put herself to bed for a nap, but she has also grown fond of sleeping on a dog bed next to her foster mom's desk. She is working on housebreaking, and she will run outside to do her business if let out. In her foster home, she has also started interacting and playing with the 'big dogs' and is learning that the cats are not willing playmates.

Maize loves following her human and the pitter patter of little feet is a common sound in her foster home. Maize learns quickly and continued socialization and training will make her a wonderful family addition.

This is a Level 2 Dog.

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