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, socially appropriate six-year-old Dutch Shepherd is exceptionally easy to live with. She has the intelligence, athleticism, curiosity, and capability people love about the breed, paired with a wonderful off switch and an easygoing, balanced nature.
Maya is turnkey. She is the kind of dog who can walk into a family and say, “Okay, what are we doing?” Adventure, guests, playtime, learning something new, or simply relaxing beside her people—Maya is happy to participate.
Maya truly lights up when she’s in her element—whether she’s meeting new people, playing outside, socializing with other dogs, learning a new trick, exploring somewhere new, or simply engaging with the world around her. She has a genuine enthusiasm for life that is contagious.
Confident, Social & Environmentally Sound
A wonderful family dog who is gentle and welcoming to new people and guests.
Comfortable in new places and experiences.
A fantastic traveler and true go-anywhere dog.
At the shelter, she was a trusted playgroup helper and greeter dog who knew how to socialize appropriately and read the room.
Thrives when she gets to interact, explore, learn, and participate.
Exceptional House Dog
Housebroken, crate trained, and trustworthy with free roam of the house.
Exceptionally well-mannered when home alone.
Comfortable relaxing independently.
Affectionate without being demanding.
Has a phenomenal off switch and can go from play and adventure to peacefully chilling at home.
Smart & Trainable
Knows sit, down, wait, come, roll over, paw, and walk backwards.
Learning army crawl.
Has great recall and is highly responsive to people and body language.
Smart, treat- and toy-motivated, and eager to learn.
Loves to play search and use her nose to find things.
Would be wonderful for trick training, scent games, or beginner nose work.
Playful & Athletic
Loves balls, tug, toys, squeakies, bully sticks, tunnels, search games, and play.
Gentle with her toys and especially loves squeaky toys—she’ll even touch them with her nose to make them squeak.
Full of positive energy for adventure, but knows when it’s time to settle.
Easy to Live With
Walks wonderfully on leash.
Easy to handle for baths and nail trims.
Travels beautifully.
Excellent house manners and a lovely balance of affection and independence.
Big Personality
Affectionate, expressive, and wonderfully communicative.
She’ll talk to you and gives the cutest head tilts when she’s thinking.
Loves her people while being appropriately independent.
Maya is the rare Dutch Shepherd who offers the intelligence, athleticism, trainability, and presence people seek in the breed without requiring a difficult or chaotic lifestyle.
She is not a project. She is turnkey.
Maya is ready for her forever family—and wherever you’re going, she’s ready to come along.
All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and 6 month subscription.
If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link petstablished/adoption_form/24689/generic.
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The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, .facebook/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.
If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.
If you have questions about this pet please contact us at infoMADrescueinc.
You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377.
Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.