Hi... I'm Hank. I've been told I'm the kind of dog people hope to find — the loyal, gentle, easygoing companion who just wants to be part of your everyday life. I take that job very seriously. First things first: my house manners are excellent. I'm fully housetrained, not destructive, and I don't really bark (unless the UPS guy clearly needs announcing — and even then it's just a bark or two). I'm crate trained, sleep soundly in my crate from about 9 PM to 7 AM, and honestly I often tuck myself into bed after a long day. My crate stays open during the day, and you'll usually find me relaxing inside it with the door wide open, happily watching my people nearby. I can be trusted loose in the house when you're gone, and I'm very respectful of the home — I don't get on the furniture, even when invited. I prefer keeping all four paws on the floor like the polite gentleman I am. People are my favorite thing. Truly. Neighbors, friends, delivery drivers, strangers walking by — I greet everyone with enthusiastic tail wags and my signature goofy German Shepherd sniff-and-smile routine. I love kids and am especially gentle with them. I recently met a three-week-old baby and approached slowly, carefully, gave one tiny polite lick, and then respectfully backed away. I'm more of a calm companion and observer than a wild playmate, but I adore being included in family life. What really holds my attention, though... is you. I'm what they call a Velcro dog. If you're working, gardening, cooking, or relaxing, I'll happily follow along and supervise. I don't need constant activity — just companionship. I'm perfectly content going for a nice walk and then curling up nearby while you do your thing. On leash, I walk nicely and have very good recall. I can get a little excited when I see other dogs out and about (I just get enthusiastic!), but my foster is helping me practice calm greetings and I'm improving all the time. I genuinely want to please my people and try very hard to make good choices. I'm also remarkably quiet. Despite daily foot traffic in front of my foster home, doorbells, and an open screen door facing the world, I don't bark. Peace and relaxation are kind of my style. One small note: I do experience motion sickness and may get sick on longer or winding car rides. Short trips are easier for me, and my people can help manage that. My energy level is calm to medium — I enjoy walks and outings, but I'm just as happy being your shadow around the house or yard. I thrive when someone is home most of the day. My dream home is one where I'm not just a pet, but a true sidekick — part of daily routines, quiet moments, and everything in between. If you've ever wanted a devoted companion who will follow you from room to room, keep gentle watch over your household, and maybe supervise your shower or bathroom breaks... Well... I'm Hank, and I'm ready to apply for that position. You like this dog...now what? Please take 3-4 minutes and complete our application form at: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/42179/generic. Our adoption team will quickly contact you by phone or email (watch your spam please) to see if it's a match!. If you are already approved to adopt, please contact your Adoption Counselor and they will help you set up a meeting. You can also sponsor Hank by clicking here. Your name will appear on this page as Hank's sponsor and your donation will help pay for food, treats, toys, supplements and medical expenses. Hank thanks you! BAGSR is always in need of fosters. There is an overwhelming number of dogs who need our help and the more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save. BAGSR covers expenses, including food. Fosters provide the love and a soft place to crash. https://petstablished.com/foster_form/42405/generic