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~1 1/2 years old.  Not good with small children, cats or small dogs. OK with larger dogs and older children. This is not due to aggression, but lack of manners - he is currently being trained to become a more considerate house guest ;) 

Hi my name is CESAR!!!! I love all the people I meet, but my foster mom tells me that I need to learn some better manners. She also tells me that I'm soooo pretty, and I say to her no, "I'm handsome!" I'm not sure what was going on the first year or so of my life, but nobody ever allowed me in the house or taught me any basic commands. I'm basically still a puppy who just wants to play and do whatever I want to do. I am learning quickly, though! I know how to sit, catch a treat, come, play fetch, and I'm house-trained - in just a few days!!! I'm not really fond of this crate thing, but I'm getting a little more accustomed to it. My foster mom tells me that I have a lot of training to come! One thing I do know - I LOVE to snuggle and curl up on this thing they call a "bed."

From my foster mom --- Cesar is going to be a great dog after he gets some basic house manners. He is very needy of his person's love and attention, but that can be expected from a young dog that didn't have the best earlier life. He is learning that it's OK if things get taken away from him, because there is more to come. He is a bit food and toy over possessive, but that is subsiding as he learns about "the good life." For this reason, I am hesitate to say that he would be good with children. He would most likely do well as an only dog or dog his size and energy level, as well as with a person or couple that don't have children living at home -- or expect to have children after he has been more extensively trained. 

Cesar is a VERY active dog, and would do well with a job or competition event such as agility. He needs a forever home that understands GSDs, and is well-versed in training a strong-willed dog. At the same time, he loves to snuggle and curl up next to you or on his doggy bed when he wants to rest. As "Cesar" said above, he does not really like his crate, but he needs to be in it when at home alone --- he is very curious and likes to explore everything and eat some things that he shouldn't! He really is very much a puppy, but is a quick learner with a lot of potential. His overall cuteness makes it hard to stay upset with him, but he does need home that is going to offer exercise, discipline and obedience along with lots of love!

Update 12/17/2012 - Cesar is making great progress in learning that having his toys and food taken away does not mean the end of the world. I can now take away his toys and other things without a problem - of course, he wants them back, but he's a little more controlled about it than when he first came to live with me and his foster sister, Bella the GSD.

He continues to be a VERY active guy and at heart he is an 80lb puppy. Despite his need for lots and lots of exercise, he's a great cuddler. 

We found out yesterday that he is better behaved at the vet than in the past (hugs, kisses, and petting have no doubt helped this) - while this was awesome, he ended-up needed an ER visit because he ate a pair of gardening loves - whole!!!! Therefore, small items need to be put away and he needs a watchful eye. Because this was caught early, he is back to being his normal happy self. 

I still believe he would do best as an only dog or with one that is around his age, size and activity level. Older conisderate children that are dog savvy and are supervised by an adult, would probably be fine. He is not aggressive - it is that he can be "grabby" and likes to jump up to get his toys from whomever has them. With some effort, he can be trained to stop this behavior. 

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