Cheon Doong
(Cheon Doong is represented by: MAGSR) Gender: Male Good With Kids: Likely
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Color: Black & Tan
Date of Birth: 09/18/2018
Date of Birth is estimated: Yes
Current Size: 61 lbs
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Housebroken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Working on it
Living With: Foster
History: Owner Surrender
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Likely
Foster Needed?: No
Represented by: MAGSR
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NID#: 16744
Date Added:
Added to DB: Wed, 2025-09-24 20:33
Last updated: Sat, 2025-10-11 21:04
Not Ready for Adoption: No
Commitment Dog: No
Show as New: No
Special Needs: No
Dog Record Archived (1=Yes/0=No): 0
Description
Cheon Doong, which means Thunder in Korean, is a stunning, soulful 7-year-old German Shepherd whose heart is as big as his paws. Deeply devoted and endlessly affectionate, he was once the cherished companion of a loving dad—his whole world. When his person passed away unexpectedly, Cheon Doong found himself confused and grieving. But his family knew one thing for certain: their loved one would want his loyal shadow to be safe, happy, and loved again. That’s when MAGSR stepped in. Now part of the MAGSR family, Cheon Doong is looking for a new chapter—a soft place to land and a heart to call home.
Cheon Doong is a gentle, patient, and incredibly loving dog who thrives on connection. He’s especially affectionate with women and children, always adapting his energy to be gentle and calm. Whether it’s quietly resting his head in your lap or following you from room to room, Cheon Doong just wants to be near the people he loves. Despite his size, he’s remarkably respectful—no pushiness, no guarding, no chaos—just steady companionship and soft eyes that say, “I’m here for you.”
Having lived in a caring home, Cheon Doong comes with an impressive foundation. In addition to being housebroken and crate trained, Cheon Doong is also well-mannered around food. Clearly socialized with other dogs, he has a polite manner around other dogs and has even lived with a small dog. His greatest strength is likely his understanding of the needs of children.
Typical of the breed, Cheon Doong is a sensitive soul who does best with calm leadership and a steady routine. He may experience separation anxiety and can get nervous in stressful situations like vet visits, but he responds beautifully to reassurance and consistency. Cheon Doong is still mastering leash skills and can be strong in exciting environments. His ideal family will understand the needs of large-breed dogs and offer the structure, routine, and continued training he needs to thrive. As a mature gentleman, Cheon Doong doesn’t require an overly active household—just one that will include him in daily life, provide him with love and purpose, and understand that adjusting to a new home takes time and patience. With the right match, Cheon Doong will find purpose and companionship. He is a loyal, loving dog who wants to belong again. Cheon Doong is ready to give his heart to someone new. All he needs is a family who sees him not as a project, but as a partner.
If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate, and devoted companion who will reward your love with lifelong loyalty, Cheon Doong may be your perfect match. Ask to meet him today and help this gentle thunder find the quiet, loving home he so deeply deserves.
Updates
When Cheon Doong first arrived, he was understandably very nervous. He was also quite anxious around the leash and especially the prong collar. Just seeing them would trigger panic. We’ve been working slowly on desensitizing him, and he has made a lot of progress in just one week. He still has big feelings when touched around his collar or when he sees a leash, but he works through his fears more quickly now and is able to start his walks.
We began with pack walks to help ease his anxiety, and now he gets excited when it’s time for a walk, whether solo or with the pack. We are continuing to work on his leash manners as he can be a bit strong sometimes, but he is getting better by the day. He’s really enjoying exploring the neighborhood and is settling into a nice routine.
He’s done well with our other two dogs, though we’re being cautious about their interactions since Cheon is eager for attention and we want to avoid creating a jealous dynamic.
He’s a very smart boy and clearly has had some training before. He understands commands in both English and Korean, including sit, stay, down, and paw, though Korean does seem to be his language of choice. We’ve also started working on touch, place, and settle (in English). He’s very food motivated, which makes training fun for him and us.
Cheon is a great car passenger. He easily gets in/out of the car, and gets a big goofy smile when we let him stick his head out of the window to take in all the smells.
He’s doing well in his crate, and overall he’s proving to be a really good dog. He has the biggest brown eyes that are so expressive and yearn for pets. I’m excited to keep working with him and watching his confidence continue to grow.
In terms of food, with his chicken allergy, we successfully transitioned him to the salmon-flavored Taste of the Wild kibble. He can be a little picky, so we’ve been adding toppers or a splash of beef broth to encourage him to finish his meals.
