Belgian Malinois puppies and dogs in Friday Harbor, Washington

Fenyx has been settling in well into his foster home. He is super smart and wants to please, so we think he would be great for someone who likes to mold their pup into a great canine citizen! He is such a wiggle butt when learning, super eager, very puppy-like and high energy, but he does learn quickly and it's really fun to watch him grow and thrive! Fenyx LOVES people! He has even met a 2 year old that he let boop his nose. He loves affection, pets, cuddles, hugs! He is the best weighted blanket, the best dancer and hugger! He has the sweetest face that you can't resist! He uses his legs in the funniest ways. He will just lean on you b/c he knows you're his rock! He loves to be close and touching. He can sometimes be a trip hazard but could also be an amazing contact heeler! He's the quintessential VELCRO dog! He is learning so much: House manners Potty trained Foster works on eye contact through hand feeding Sit, Down, Place, Crate, Stay, Bed, Here, Stand, Leave it esp around prey [all in progress vs prooved] .  He's being trained in German mostly but once dogs learn the behavior it's not that hard to change the language.  Working on luring in Heel posiitons and Loose Leash Walking Touch command Off leash work - doing well but at this time he can only go where he won't run into stranger dogs, however he can recall from prey Ecollar conditioning Hind Leg awareness work Thresholds Calm behavior and reducing impulsivity and reactivity Independent sleeping/resting - working on needing less reassurance Crate training He is quiet and clean in the crate! He does whine at times and in the car he needs a cover, but he sleeps through the night. However, he is sensitive to sounds and may bark at times esp with fireworks. He's been learning the ropes of living in a home and sharing the space with other dogs. He integrated into the foster's pack easily and quickly with proper introductions!At first, he didn't really know what to make of his foster sister's attempts to play, but he has finally given in and they love romping around the yard. It took him a bit to learn what proper play ettiquette is but he had a good teacher! So, with proper introductions, he can be great with other dogs and is overall a conflict avoider but one that is not overly submissive. He would do best with dogs who are good confident teachers. However, he can be reactive with other/stranger dogs! We suspect that it's because he has not had much socialization, possibly because he was crated all his life, that he can become over-stimulated quickly when seeing stranger dogs, prey animals, helicopters, loud bangs/noises, etc. This is a fear-based response and he needs continued training to help him become more confident. His reactivity depends heavily on the situation and can range from whining to lunging. A new thing we learned is that if he's introduced to the human before meeting the new dogs, he does very well and was able to meet a new dog without issues. He is not meant to be a city dog, yet! He would need much work to be able to handle busy areas and passing dogs without reacting.  He is a soft dog and easily corrected [when not in over-arousal]. He is a [mostly] well mannered dog in the home but without structure, good boundaries/working for priveleges and consistency, he could develop bad habits. For example, he worked through some initial resource guarding of his human/couch but that's no longer an issue! However, it may resurface in a new home. Resource guarding and Separation anxiety are the most seen issues in this breed. Giving him too much attention/affection and too few boundaries could make him into an insecure dog who develops those issues.  He might enjoy scent work or NASDA as he does not let go of a scent when he catches it! His foster took him to barn hunt and he peed on the bails, snuggled with the instructure but once he caught the whiff of the rat, he was VERY interested!  Ideal Home:Experienced and breed-savvy home! He would love someone who is excited about training sessions, takes him on adventures in the forest vs the city and loves on him! He has A LOT of prey drive - definitely will keep you safe from squirrles - and it is imperative that his forever human understands how to work with him around that. Meaning, he needs his prey drive satisfied with play before being able to engage in pack drive and training! His foster has started working on that but his new human will need to continue the work. He gets to explore and satisfy his prey drive on hikes and he still recalls well. He hopes that his human will help him build confidence to need less reassurance - well, we hope that, he would love to hug you all day long!  Ideally, his new human knows how to slowly integrate him into a pack and doesn't require him to be dog friendly off the bat!! We believe he has the potential to become dog neutral but it will take time and dedication! We really hope YOU are out there! Ideally, there are no young children in the home. He is super sweet and gentle when he has met kids but in the home, he can be bouncy and gets very excited and starts to nip during play; plus, he likes to jump and hug. Fenyx has so much LOVE to give and is just waiting for his furever match! Would that be you?   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application! Completed applications that match the need of the dog will be contacted as soon as possible.  We often post updates on the Ninja's Woof Haus Rescue Facebook Group: Join Here - there you can also search for posts on him: #NinjaRescuedFenyx If you have questions about this pet please contact us Here Additional information about Ninja's Woof Haus and all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our WEBSITE and check out our FAQ page for adoption requirements! ##2607181##

Are you looking for a maligator with maybe half the intensity but all the charm? How about half the need to work but surely the full desire to become one with her human? And perhaps half the pointy ears but all the sugar face adorableness? Welp, meet Ducky! Ducky came into Ninja's Woof Haus Rescue after being seen roaming the streets of California for at least 45 days, found vomiting plastic and who knows what else with eating just whatever she could to survive. And who knows what life she had before then to boot... But you best believes she's getting the royal treatment she deserves in her foster home! After a full day of travel from CA to northern UT, Ducky quickly bonded with her foster momma over a couple of string cheeses.  She also quickly warmed up to her curiosity of the resident indoor cat, and with proper introductions is finding her place in the resident pack of two other female malinois and one male dutchie.  She's also been enjoying relaxed strolls on a loose leash and taking in all the sights and smells. But the best part of her finding her confidence in the foster home? When she shows off her leaps and bounds of joy running around the yard! Watching her go from the timid and dainty lil' girl to a carefree maligator just being a dog is truly the most rewarding sight one could witness. Ducky's gentle and sincere soul is ready to warm your heart for many years to come. Are you ready to let her waddle into your heart and home? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application!  Completed applications that match the need of the dog will be contacted as soon as possible. We often post updates on the Ninja’s Woof Haus Rescue Facebook Group: Join Here - there you can also search for posts on this pet: #NinjaRescuedDucky If you have questions about this pet contact us Here  Additional information about Ninja’s Woof Haus and all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our WEBSITE and check out our FAQ page for adoption requirements! ##2621288##

About Velma A beautiful lab/shepherd mix, Velma can be shy with new people but is also very sweet. Believed to be about a year old, she is also very smart and will sit very nicely when offered a cookie. She is a bit of an escape artist and is quite proficient at climbing fences. Velma is in need of a home with no cats. Considerations No cats

Leo is here offering a rare opportunity as the sweetest, toy-loving, cat-tolerant, confident, athletic pint-sized power house boy. His size alone had us all in love then as we got to know him all we could say was “Oh man, he is such a cool dog!” We cannot guarantee breed or birthday with rescue dogs but Leo is bringing so many qualities and the looks of a mid-size Malinois mix. I think he is trying to prove that great things really do come in smaller packages! Estimated to be about 1 years old and weighing in at a perfectly portable 31 lbs! You read that right, hes tiny! Leo offers all the brilliance, athleticism, and heart of a full-size Malinois, just in a compact frame. What a dream, a “fun-size” working dog with drive and loyalty, but much easier to fit on your couch. Take a look for yourself, you'll see what I mean- https://youtu.be/mVz--MTGm5w Leo is so fortunate and is being fostered in a multi-dog home with an experienced foster which means, Leo basically comes pre-programed with the “Good-Boy” Package. House and crate trained, good house manners, well-socialized, seriously it's a pretty sweet package- plus someone who is familiar with him and can answer any questions you might have about him. My favorite thing about Leo is just how social, people-loving band affectionate it. We see a lot of dogs with a high drive and they don’t often melt for attention, Leo though understands that you can work hard and love hard, you don’t have to pick just one. He is curious, affectionate, and thrives on engagement, whether it’s training time, adventure time, or playtime. My next favorite thing is Leo+ a toy! Give him a toy and you’ll immediately see him light up and his inner puppy come out, complete with 110% play shaking the toy and bouncing around with the happiest tail wags. True to his Malinois roots, Leo is a smart, food-motivated learner who responds beautifully to structure and consistency. He has great basic leash skills and continues to perfect walking alongside you with ease, and improving every day. Because he’s both eager to please and athletic, he would excel in training, agility, or any activity that lets him use his brain and body. Leo is dog social and thrives with balanced, confident dog companions though he would be a perfect solo dog in a home where he gets plenty of exercise and engagement, aka- attention. Leo is cat-tolerant with a strong curiosity and playfulness so a dog savvy cat and slow introductions will be key if he lives with feline friends. Apartments are not exactly his style, he would love a yard but could adapt to apartment life with an active adopter ready to channel his energy into fun and structure outside of the apartment life. If you’ve been dreaming of a compact adventure buddy who’s equal parts smarts and heart, Leo is here, ready and waiting for you. The perfect blend of a love for life and loyal affection, this little love-joy is ready to take on the world right by your side. Ready to welcome this amazing, one-of-a-kind friend into your life? Apply today! https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/68d6c57325bd0425420875ff Questions? Email sarahgarcia@threelittlepittiesrescue.org We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travel safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience! The adoption fee is $900 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship!  We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews: https://g.co/kgs/UQ5Pyai We care deeply about creating lasting matches between dog and family for long term success, and take the time to ensure each adoption is a fit through our matchmaking process.  At our 2 acre Texas based property, we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group training and socialization play groups helping them stay confident, well rounded, and adoption-ready. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog’s growth and we enjoy seeing their progress!  We go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives exceptional care. Veterinarians consistently praise our medical standards. From routine care to advanced treatments, each dog receives personalized attention. Hard costs for a healthy dog range from $804-$920; heartworm-positive dogs or those needing specialized care can exceed $2,000+. Adoption fees help cover a portion of these expenses, but without government funding, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap—ranging from $100–$1,000+ per dog. Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet.  It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these SPECIAL PERKS: Extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family  Discounts on Embark DNA test kit- $30 off of Breed ID test or $50 off of Breed ID plus Health test 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion A free private online dog training session with GoodPup, plus low pricing for future sessions  Access to multiple dog trainers in your area, along with $40 off of your first session of in person dog training through Rover Training 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a delicious PNW based fresh dog meatballs subscription Coupons for a fun visit to Petco 20% off of Dr. Cuddles pet first aid and hygiene solutions Discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer  Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another.  Follow our journey and stay connected! 🌐 threelittlepittiesrescue.org 📘 facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue 📸 instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? APPLY TODAY and become a hero for pets in need! *Due to rising transportation costs, a $87 surcharge applies. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed without DNA testing. NOTE- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.