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River
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🧡 Meet River!
Female German Shepherd | Orange Collar | Mals & Pals Training
Price: $400 | Deposit: $200
Born: September 27, 2026
Ready for Her Forever Home: Early December 2026
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Registration: Not AKC or UKC Registered
🐾 About River
Meet River, our beautiful orange-collar German Shepherd girl!
River is one of Axel and Izzy’s puppies, lovingly raised in our home at Mals & Pals Training. Like all of our puppies, River is receiving individual attention, early socialization, and age-appropriate training designed to give her the strongest possible foundation for a happy, confident life.
We believe that raising a great dog begins long before that puppy goes home. Our puppies aren’t simply growing up in a kennel. They are surrounded by people, other dogs, household activities, and everyday experiences that help prepare them for life with their new families.
Both parents, Axel and Izzy, are on-site, along with Major, their son from a previous litter. Families have the opportunity to meet the parents and see what one of their previous puppies has grown into!
🎓 Early Training & Socialization
As a U.S. Navy veteran, professional dog trainer, and owner of Mals & Pals Training, I put considerable time into giving our puppies a head start.
River’s early training and development include:
* Recall Training: Learning to respond to “come” and follow her handler.
* Basic Obedience: Introduction to sitting on command and positive-reinforcement training.
* Leash Training: Beginning to learn how to walk on a leash and become comfortable with gentle guidance.
* Crate Training: Introduction to sleeping in a crate at night and developing a positive association with her sleeping area.
* Potty Training: Practicing outdoor potty routines and learning that outside is the appropriate place to go.
* Socialization: Exposure to adult dogs, people, everyday household activities, and new experiences.
* Confidence Building: Exploring different surfaces, sounds, environments, and age-appropriate challenges.
* Handling & Grooming: Getting accustomed to being touched, examined, and handled for routine care.
These are introductory skills, not guarantees of complete housebreaking or obedience at this young age. Our goal is to help River transition into her new home with confidence and a strong foundation for continued training.
🩺 Health & Veterinary Disclosure
We believe in complete honesty and transparency regarding the health of every puppy.
Important Health Disclosure:
During River’s initial veterinary examination, our veterinarian detected a heart murmur.
Our veterinarian explained that many heart murmurs detected in young puppies are temporary and resolve naturally as the puppies mature. However, not every murmur resolves, and additional evaluation may be necessary.
River’s condition is being monitored as she grows. We will continue following our veterinarian’s recommendations and will disclose her veterinary findings and any follow-up evaluations to prospective families.
Full veterinary reports will be made available to her future family.
We will not claim the murmur has resolved unless confirmed by our veterinarian, and any required follow-up care or concerns will be discussed before placement.
Our puppies receive age-appropriate deworming, veterinary examinations, and vaccinations according to their veterinary care schedule.
We believe every family deserves complete information when making a lifelong commitment to a puppy.
🏡 Finding River’s Forever Family
River’s adoption price is $400, with a $200 deposit applied toward her purchase price. The remaining $200 is due before pickup or delivery.
We are looking for a loving, responsible home that understands the exercise, training, enrichment, and companionship needs of a German Shepherd.
River deserves a family committed to her care for her entire life.
🚗 Pickup, Ground Delivery & Air Transportation
We understand that River’s perfect family may not live nearby! We offer several transportation options to help her reach her new home safely.
Option 1: Local Pickup — FREE
Families are welcome to arrange pickup in the Columbia, South Carolina area at no additional transportation charge.
Option 2: Ground Delivery — Within 200 Miles
Personal ground delivery is available for destinations within 200 miles (one way) of Columbia, South Carolina.
The buyer is responsible for:
* Round-trip fuel expenses.
* $200 professional handler fee for the handler’s time, transportation, and personal care of River during the trip.
A complete delivery estimate will be provided before arrangements are finalized.
Option 3: Personally Escorted Air Delivery — Beyond 200 Miles
For families located more than 200 miles away, personally escorted air transportation may be arranged, subject to airline restrictions and veterinary clearance.
River will travel accompanied by an experienced handler. In-cabin transportation is preferred when airline size and carrier requirements permit. We do not offer unaccompanied cargo shipping.
The buyer is responsible for:
* Cost of the professional handler’s round-trip airline ticket.
* $200 professional handler fee.
* Airline pet transportation fees.
* Required travel health certificates or veterinary documentation.
* Any additional airline-approved carrier or transportation expenses.
All transportation fees are separate from River’s purchase price.
Transportation Terms & Safety Policy
* All delivery arrangements must be approved and quoted in advance.
* Transportation costs must be paid before travel is booked.
* Airline and travel reservations are subject to availability and applicable restrictions.
* River must meet the minimum age and health requirements for travel.
* Air transportation will only be arranged following veterinary clearance, including evaluation of her previously noted heart murmur.
* Required veterinary and interstate travel documents must be completed before departure.
* Travel may be postponed or declined if River’s veterinarian determines transportation is not in her best interest.
* Any unexpected additional expenses will be discussed with the buyer before being incurred.
River’s health, safety, and comfort will always come first.
❤️ Why Choose a Puppy From Mals & Pals Training?
Our puppies are raised in a loving home by an experienced professional dog trainer who understands the importance of early development, socialization, and positive learning experiences.
We don’t believe in simply handing over a puppy and wishing the new family luck. We want our puppies to have a wonderful beginning and their families to understand how to continue building on the training foundations already introduced.
We’re proud of the time and dedication that go into raising each puppy, and we welcome questions from prospective families.
River is more than a puppy for sale. She’s a little life we’ve loved, nurtured, trained, and prepared for her next great adventure.
If you’re ready to welcome River into your family, we’d love to hear from you!
🐾 Mals & Pals Training
Columbia, South Carolina
Raised with love. Started with purpose. Prepared for a lifetime of companionship. 🧡
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Black
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Frequently Asked Questions
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German Shepherd Dog
Puppies
What is a German Shepherd Dog like?
With a star-studded history and loving yet protective personality, it’s easy to understand why German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds around. These pups possess the perfect blend of gentle love and fierce watchfulness. As long as you’re safe and content, they will be too. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.
How are German Shepherd Dogs with other pets?
German Shepherd Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. German Shepherd Dogs are ultra territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away from a fight. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.
Do German Shepherd Dogs need a lot of physical activity?
German Shepherd Dogs are happiest when they’re doing some type of work, such as agility, obedience, or any activity that taps into their herding instincts. This breed enjoys helping and having a job to do, so they're often used as guide dogs and police dogs. No matter what the activity is, be sure to keep your German Shepherd busy with mental and physical activities to prevent boredom. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.
Are German Shepherd Dogs high-maintenance when it comes to grooming?
There are three varieties of German Shepherds: coarse and short-haired, coarse and long-haired, and wavy and long-haired. The most common dogs are tan with a black back and mask, but German Shepherds come in a variety of colors, including solid black, grey, brown, and yellow, tricolor, or sable. They also have several kinds of markings, such as “pencilling” (black lines on the toes) and “tar heels” (black on the back of the leg). Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.
What should first-time owners know about German Shepherd Dogs?
German Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. However, they don’t enjoy being with other dogs and would prefer to have the house to themselves. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.
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