Hader

Hader is an adoptable male Great Dane looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Downey in Downey, California. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Hader, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: HADER Animal ID: A5802102 Location: Downey Breed: GREAT DANE Color: BLACK Sex: Male Age: 5 years 0 months Weight: 69 lbs Calm Dogs Recommended Medium Energy Level Known History of Aggression Form Came in as a stray Description Hader will require continued socialization, confidence building, and slow introductions. He will require an experience handler who is familiar with larger breed dogs. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large calm dogs recommended, adults only required with a KHOA for handling sensitivity. He requires a commitment prior to being altered September 29, 2026 E26-096416 PLAYGROUP DOWNEY A5802102 '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.' Hader A5802102 was at the front of the kennel when the runner approached him, he barked, growled, his body was tense and his pupils were dilated with concerned eyes. He retrieved to the back of the kennel, the runner coaxed him and presented his leash to him, he slowly walked back to him, he allowed the runner to leash him and walked nervously through the kennels. In the catch pen when he was introduced to the dogs his body was neutral, his eyes were alert, his mouth was closed and his tail was neutral with no wag. He was slightly nervous to be collared and leashed. He entered the yard and began exploring. He sniffed the dogs. He roamed the yard quietly. He was interested in the dogs. He kept his distance from the handlers. He attempted to mount some of the dogs, but he was easy to correct. He was able to co-exist with the dogs. Overall, Hader was tolerant of the dogs and does not have a playstyle at this moment. See handling assessment. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE CALM DOGS (REC) NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEDIUM CONFIDENCE BUILDING 09/29/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-096417 HANDLING DOWNEY A5802102 '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.' Hader A5802102 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He was nervous and wary of the handler, she called him over, he looked at her then nervously looked away. The handler used his leash to move him closer to her. He allowed her to pet him everywhere, but he was nervous, uncomfortable. he closed his mouth and wary the entire time. He side eyed the handler when she lifted any of his paws and when she pet his back. Hader will require continued socialization, confidence building, and slow introductions. He will require an experience handler who is familiar with larger breed dogs. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large calm dogs recommended, adults only required with a KHOA for handling sensitivity. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE ADULTS ONLY (REQ) CALM DOGS (REC) NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEDIUM CONFIDENCE BUILDING 09/29/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: 1Print Date: 10/05/2026 Behavior Assessments.pdf Added Oct 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM ' 77.75 KB Open in new tab Download