Meet Rocko

If you’re searching for a 160-pound cuddle buddy with a big heart and an even bigger personality, Rocko might just be your perfect match. This 4-year-old Great Dane mix is equal parts couch potato, class clown, and gentle giant—but he’s still learning how to navigate the world and needs the right home to help him shine.

🚫 No Other Pets, No Kids
Though Rocko previously lived with children, cats, and dogs, his big-dog energy, ongoing training needs, and tendency to get overwhelmed mean he’s now best suited for a calm, adult-only, pet-free home. He’s a sweet soul who needs structure, patience, and a quiet place to continue building confidence.

Rocko’s Vibe:
💖 Affectionate, attention-loving goofball
🎾 Obsessed with tennis balls and squeaky toys
🧸 Loves stuffies and will carry them around like prized possessions
🛋️ Certified lap dog despite his size
🏡 House-trained and crate-trained
☀️ Happy to zoom and play in a secure backyard

What He’s Working On:
🚶‍♂️ Leash skills — he’s not comfortable walking on busy streets yet
🔊 Confidence — loud noises like trucks, fireworks, and vacuums spook him
👀 Stranger danger — he’ll bark at unfamiliar people but warms up quickly with calm, kind introductions
🎓 Basic obedience — he’s eager to learn, especially with a few tasty treats!

The Ideal Home:
✅ Adults only
✅ No other pets
✅ Chicken-free diet (sensitive tummy!)
✅ Secure backyard for safe play
✅ Someone patient, kind, and experienced with large breeds

Rocko doesn’t want to be left out—he wants to be where the people are, whether that’s curled up for movie night or playing fetch in the yard. With time, consistency, and love, Rocko will repay you tenfold with loyalty, laughs, and legendary cuddles.

Described by his former owner as “one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever owned,” Rocko is the definition of a gentle giant in progress. He just needs the right people to help him feel safe, build confidence, and remind him that he’s home—for good.

If you’ve got a calm space, a sturdy couch, and a soft spot for big-hearted dogs, Rocko might be your perfect match.

More about Rocko:

• House trained: Yes

• Crate Trained: Yes

• Good with kids: No

• Good with dogs: No

• Good with cats: No

• Needs Basic Obedience training

• Needs Leash Training

• Needs confidence building to overcome some fears

• Shy around strangers – needs time to warm up

• Big Dog/Moderate energy

📩 Contact us to learn more about fostering or adopting Rocko and give this sweet Dane the forever home he deserves! If you are already an approved foster/adopter, reach out to Hollie at fostering@rmgreatdane.org or Candice at placements@rmgreatdane.org.