Hopper

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Animal Profile: Hopper is an almost 3-year-old (DOB 8/12/2022) red neutered male cropped and docked Doberman who has lived in three different homes in his short life already. We're committed to ensuring his next home is his final home. Hopper is social/friendly with people and has lived without issues with another dog previously. Hopper was surrendered due to his high prey drive and desire to chase his previously families bikes and motorcycles. We immediately enrolled him in professional training with Tayah at To The Point Training, and he’s proving to be a quick study. We will share more information as we get to know him.  Foster Update:  Hopper is a handsome, high-energy Doberman with a heart full of potential and a mind eager to work. This Dober Dude is well on his way to becoming an exceptional companion thanks to ongoing training and his natural drive. Hopper is currently mastering his leash manners and doing great with feedback from his trainer. As a true working breed, he thrives on structure, clear communication, and plenty of physical and mental stimulation. He's highly food motivated, a quick learner, and has shown no reactivity to people or dogs on walks. That said, he can become tense or fixated when another dog is overly reactive from behind a barrier—something a savvy handler can easily help him work through with consistency and guidance. Hopper has no signs of resource guarding around food or toys and is all about the teamwork. Hopper would do best in a single-family home with a securely fenced yard and a family who’s experienced with working breeds. If you're ready to provide structure, enrichment, and lots of love, Hopper’s ready to be your loyal, energetic, and endlessly rewarding companion. Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $575 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, and health certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.  Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application Animal History: Hopper was surrendered to our rescue on 4/26/25 from his third home of six months, originally purchased from a breeder as a puppy, and is fostered with To the Point Dog Training in Tacoma. He will be available for adoption once evaluated in foster care. May 12, 2025, 11:51 am

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