DEX - LOCATED IN FLORIDA - BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois. Dexter is a 9-month-old Belgian Malinois puppy who is curious, social, food motivated, and happiest when he gets to be part of whatever his people are doing. He’s not necessarily a velcro dog or a one-person dog. In fact, Dexter has never met a stranger. He enjoys being around people, is happy to hang out nearby, and accepts affection even though he isn’t the type to constantly ask for it. Like most Malinois puppies, Dexter is curious about EVERYTHING and is still learning that not everything he finds belongs in his mouth. He has the classic puppy mouthiness, but he responds very well to boundaries and is getting better every day. He can also get excited and jump on people, but consistent boundaries make a big difference. He’s currently working on his house manners and is mostly crate trained. His biggest struggle? FOMO. If he hears the party happening without him, he would very much like to submit a formal complaint. Dexter loves enrichment toys and food-based activities, plays well with other dogs, and has been doing well learning his basic obedience. He knows sit very well and understands down and place, while we’re continuing to build duration and impulse control. He is also currently being evaluated around cats. He is very curious about the cat in his foster home and can fixate on it, but so far he has been easily redirected. Because he is still being evaluated, his compatibility with cats will need to be considered on an individual basis. Temperament-wise, Dexter is a medium-energy, medium-drive Malinois. He has plenty of the breed’s curiosity and pushiness, but he isn’t looking for a job 24/7. He’s more of a “let’s hang out, do some stuff, and see what the day brings” kind of guy. Dexter would thrive with someone who understands that a Malinois puppy is going to test boundaries. He needs an owner who is willing to set those boundaries, consistently enforce them, and continue his training as he grows. He doesn’t need someone looking for a perfectly finished dog. He needs someone who will help him build confidence, continue teaching him how to make good choices, and give him the structure he needs to become the dog he’s capable of being. If you’re looking for a social, goofy, curious Malinois who wants to be included in your life and you’re ready to keep putting the work in as he grows, Dexter might be your guy. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six month subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link petstablished/adoption_form/24689/generic. *********************************************************************** We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. 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.

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations