*CLARK - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Camarillo, CA, 93010, USA
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*CLARK - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Camarillo, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
*CLARK
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Camarillo, CA, 93010 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois (medium coat). This dog is on our `Call to Action` list because his handlers are limited to our most skilled staff and volunteers. This limitation is necessary for the safety of the dog, volunteers, and staff - but it also means his opportunities for enrichment and social interaction can be limited as well. The need for careful handling stems from a bite incident that occurred while he was being returned to his kennel. Based on the context and behavior observed, the bite is believed to have been a redirected response - a stress-driven reaction commonly seen in high-arousal shelter environments, rather than an intentional attempt to harm. We have taken steps to reduce the likelihood of this happening again, including modifying handling protocols and minimizing exposure to known stressors. However, the shelter environment continues to create significant strain for him, and remaining here increases the risk of repeated incidents. For the safety of the dog, volunteers, and staff - and to give him the best chance to decompress and succeed - we urgently need a foster or rescue placement. A calm, stable home setting will allow him to de-escalate, lower his arousal, and show his true behavior more reliably than what we are seeing in the shelter. While we work hard to find him a successful placement, we also welcome additional trained volunteers who are comfortable stepping in to help handle him.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
Additional Information
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Organization name
Ventura County Animal Regulation
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Location:
Camarillo, California, 93010 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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