Gerry

Gerry is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Gerry, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5799691 Animal ID: A5799691 Location: Carson Breed: GERM SHEPHERD Color: BLACK Sex: Male Age: 5 years 0 months Weight: 72.4 lbs Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-09-21 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REQ) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: BASIC MANNERS i EVALUATION COMMENTS: 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out'or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Gerry greeted the runner with a relaxed demeanor and was alert barking at them. He was easy to leash/remove and was taken to the catch pen. Gerry was collared/leashed with ease soliciting petting during the process. Gerry greeted the dogs at the barrier with a tense demeanor and was guided into the play yard. Gerry displayed a relaxed body, closed mouth, natural ear set, neutral tail wag, and soft eyes. He was approached and greeted by a few of the dogs. Gerry became tense as the dogs sniffed around his face. Gerry lunged snapping at the dogs, the handler was holding the leash and was able to prevent him from connecting. The yard was adjusted with minimal dogs. Another dog approached Gerry and he again became tense and lunged at the dog. The handler again prevented Gerry from connecting. He was shifted to the adjacent yard for alone time. Gerry continued to lunge/challenge dogs at the barrier and was easy to steer. When spending time in the alone time yard with the handler Gerry solicited petting from them with a relaxed demeanor. Gerry appeared more at ease in the alone time yard and spending time with the handler. Gerry could benefit from basic manners training. Gerry is ok for public adoption adults only required medium energy level no other dogs required.