Rocky

Rocky is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Agoura in Agoura, California. He is a young adult and large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Rocky may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Name: ROCKY Animal ID: A5778323 Location: Agoura Breed: GERM SHEPHERD Color: BLACK Sex: Male Age: 2 years 3 months Weight: 65.2 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: 2026-06-10 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM FEMALES (REQ) ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 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.' Rocky greeted the runner with a wiggly body, soft eyes, and a neutral tail wag. He was easy to leash and remove from the kennel, briefly greeted his neighbors before moving away, pulled strongly on leash, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, his body was slightly tense, and he barked and curled his lips at the other dogs. He was able to settle after a few moments, and entered the yard. He bypassed the other dogs without greeting them, and began to roam the yard with a neutral body. He barked and paced the fence line with a tense body. When the dogs ran past him, he curled his lips and snapped at them. He displayed hall monitor behaviors, and was over-reactive whenever the dogs approached him. He engaged in a few minor altercations with the other males, but was easy to steer. Once he settled in and became more comfortable in the yard, he began to offer appropriate corrections. He responded appropriately when one of the dogs corrected him after he mounted the other dog. He roamed the yard with an open pant, soliciting petting from the handlers. Rocky is selective with the other dogs, has a medium energy level, and does not have a playstyle at this time.