Rebel von Roding is a gorgeous 12 month old German Shepherd who has a unique personality:  he is part macho man and part marshmallow.    Rebel is as smart and confident as he looks, and he is housetrained.  He has lots of fun playing with a ball and sloshing through the kiddie pool.  Rupert's marshmallow side will melt your heart; he is very loving towards people, including children, and wishes he were a lap dog.  When no one is looking, Rebel succumbs to belly rubs with a smile on his snout.   His macho side becomes apparent when he is walking on the leash; he is good until he sees another dog -- then his dominant side comes out.  Though Rebel is very friendly, he does not like kennels or crates or being pushed into them.  This unique guy will be a treasure to an experienced shepherd owner who is willing to provide some training, perhaps starting with a free, one-hour group class with professional trainer Tim Williams.