Make no mistake, though, Sadie is ALL shepherd. She is exhibiting traits of a dominant alpha female. Sadie has been correcting others (humans and dogs) and is quite comfortable taking control. In fearful or startling situations, she needs strong leadership to let her know her protection is not needed. Sadie should go to a family with shepherd experience, as she has no business running the show.

Sadie is currently in a foster home, with three shepherd sibblings and human alphas that are teaching her her place in the pack. She is responding well to correction and is learning to relax and let others take the lead. She is playing with all of her siblings and is emulating their behavior. In her new relaxed environment, her age is showing - she can run at amazing speeds and jumps during her sprints (almost like a gazelle). Sadie loves to play and she is starting to smile:).